Top Provence Hiking Tours

Discover the wild landscapes of the Luberon National Park with this unique back-to-nature experience. Learn about the park’s wild herbs and plants as you forage in the natural landscapes, taste homemade Pastis mixed with water from a natural spring, and hunt for ancient fossils. After the hike, join your hosts for a traditional aperitif, including red and rosé wines, homemade snacks, and other Provencal specialties.

This amazing hike in the Calanques National Park of Marseille allows both to learn more about the place and to marvel at this natural environment but it is also the meeting of people from places and cultures of the world. entire . It is a real moment of sharing in kindness and conviviality. Your guide is a professional in outdoor activities, he will be able, with passion, to accompany you to experience authentic moments in this natural place. Being a resident and native of Marseille, he can also tell you about what characterizes this cosmopolitan city with many facets.

Hear a local’s perspective on vibrant Marseille—and discover many of the city’s highlight attractions, as well as its hidden stories—on this small-group walking tour. With your guide in the lead, head to the city’s cosmopolitan, multicultural Old Port and Le Panier neighborhoods. Spot highlights including the Cathédrale de la Major, Palais du Pharo, and more, and soak up the unique atmosphere as you explore on foot.

See Marseille with a local at your side on this comprehensive small-group walking tour. Discover ancient history at every turn in France’s oldest city, from its iconic hilltop basilica beloved by locals to the old-world charm of Le Panier. Experience Marseille’s coastal heritage at a picturesque fishing village and visit the Palais du Pharo for a glimpse into its regal past.

Check-out from the Cruise Port of Marseille. Drive a convertible with YOUR ORIGINAL DRIVING LICENCE FROM YOUR COUNTRY. Follow the escort in his 9-seater van, for your safety by sharing anecdotes about the area. 16 pax max. Choice: CABRIO VW Beetle or 1 Fiat 500 , count spectacular Route des Crests (if open): breathtaking views of the coves of Cassis at 394 meters altitude. Discover the French Riviera for an unforgettable excursion Visit the charming village of Cassis , admire the Calanque de Figuerolles painted by pablo picasso. This excursion for cruise passengers. Return expected between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm depending on your ship. Whether you travel with Royal Caribbean, NCL, X Celebrity , Costa, MSC Viking,, ilma,,princess, Oceania,....this adventure adapts to your desires Check-out and return to Marseille Cruise Port, one driver per vehicle recommended. A unique experience combining driving, beautiful landscapes and cultural discovery.

With just one day to experience Provence, this full-day tour from Avignon includes the famous lavender fields (seasonal), picturesque hilltop towns, and Provencal markets. Visit historic landmarks such as Senanque Abbey and the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard; explore the towns of Roussillon, les Baux de Provence, and Gordes; and follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint Remy de Provence.

Come walk in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol on the holiday route. A unique experience to live with incredible landscapes. Immersive experience on Marcel Pagnol's family vacation route. Come experience or relive Provençal films like “La Gloire de mon Père”, “Le Château de ma Mère”, “Manon des Sources” written by Marcel Pagnol directly where they were filmed. The smell of the hills, thyme, rosemary, the songs of cicadas and birds will allow you to feel the same emotions. You will discover wonderful landscapes representative of our region. Go hiking with us to discover all these wonderful places. You will discover some of the works of this author known and recognized in Provence. We will also share some anecdotes. As the author says so well: “It’s not a mountain, it’s not a hill, it’s Garlaban!!!”

Immerse yourself in Provence’s scenic charm on a journey through its villages, including the Luberon Valley and Avignon. Admire the seasonal power of Fontaine de Vaucluse, stroll through historic Gordes, and capture a photo of the lavender-framed Sénanque Abbey in bloom. End with a walk through Roussillon’s colorful, ochre-painted streets. Travel in comfort with a driver/guide and air-conditioned minivan for a relaxed, enriching day out.

Come and recharge your batteries with a walk in the midst of fields of wheat, lavender, and clary sage. Under the almond trees. Discover how the fruit trees grow, smell the fragrance of the aromatic plants, and learn how to recognize them. Learn how plants are distilled and transformed into essential oils... Generations of expertise! With the scent of Provençal lavender, awaken your senses under the olive and almond trees, emblematic trees of Haute Provence. In summer, you can continue to pamper yourself in the shade of the fruit trees at Les Grandes Marges, during a session filled with the essence of aromatic plants whose scents tickle your nostrils.

Hike the southern French Alps near the French Riviera, without worrying about route finding or getting lost, on this private full-day tour. Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Nice and takes you to Boréon to start your hike to crystal-clear alpine lakes and enjoy scenic drives through medieval villages.

Many of the calanques (rocky inlets that line the coast east of Marseille) are inaccessible by car, but exploring on foot allows you to get to off-the-beaten-track places. On your guided hiking tour, visit some of the best viewpoints. There’ll also be plenty of opportunities for swimming. The contrast between the turquoise water and jagged cliffs is spectacular.

We will cross the southern districts of Marseille and talk about its most remarkable symbols. From the Pastré park, natural areas spread over several hectares where are present Aleppo pines, oaks, laurels, thyme, a variety of juniper and the Marseille canal. We go up through the park to the goat neck at the top of the cross, nothing very difficult even if you have to use your hands. At the top, it's time to have a picnic and enjoy the panorama. This hike presents one of the best views of the Phocaean city. Then we will start the descent going through flaws. Initially, some exposed passages will require all your vigilance. After a few minutes we will find caves and vegetation will begin to change. We will go to Callelongue which will be appreciated from above. Once there, we will walk to the Goudes to relax.

Mushroom hunting excursions are available from September 15 until November 15 (weather permitting). We will use knives and sneakers (provided). During your time in Provence you will learn how to distinguish between edible and poisonous mushrooms. We will hunt for about 10 different varieties, including: ceps, chanterelle, golden chanterelle, mushroom hedgehog, blue stalk mushroom, Tricholoma myomyces, Saffron milk cap, white saddle, elfin saddle, and black trumpet. You'll discover the quiet, unspoiled forests of the area and enjoy the bucolic and relaxed atmosphere of Provence. You will need to be comfortable with that, you do not mind getting muddy.

Soak up Provence’s exquisite natural beauty on a full-day tour from Avignon. Cross expansive plateaus covered in lavender blooms as you travel to several enchanting French villages such as Sault and Roussillon. Browse lavender shop and markets, visit the hilltop town of Gordes and learn all about Provence’s symbolic flower. The small-group format ensures a flexible and personalized tour.

Admire Provence’s lavender fields in full summer bloom on this half-day tour from Avignon. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the lavender fields in bloom. Free time in Roussillon to wander and do shopping in lavender shops. Learn about the distillation process and how to use the essential oil of lavender from your tour guide. Photo stop at the panorama view point of Gordes. Then drive to the Abbey of Senanque to take pictures. Many photo stops included in picturesque lavender fields. Enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.