Walking in Provence - West : DrA´me ProvenA§al, Vaucluse, Var

Rich in Roman history, medieval abbeys, arcaded market towns, and wild natural scenery, western Provence offers an exceptional walking destination in every season. This trusted Cicerone guidebook describes 30 circular day walks across three distinct areas: the Drôme Provençale, the Vaucluse, and the Var. Routes range from 4 to 16km (2–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours, graded from easy to difficult to suit all abilities. Explore dramatic gorges, mountain ridges, lavender country, perched medieval villages, ruined castles, and the famous Colorado Provençal ochre landscape near Apt. Discover iconic highlights including the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Gorges de la Nesque, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the Abbaye de Sénanque, and the Sainte-Baume ridge and massif. Navigate with confidence using sketch maps included for each route, with downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation. Plan your walking holiday from charming bases including Nyons and Buis-les-Baronnies in the Drôme Provençale, Vaison-la-Romaine and Apt in the Vaucluse, and St-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume and Aix-en-Provence in the Var. Deepen your experience with introductory sections on the region's history, plants and flowers, wildlife, regional food and drink, and the art and literature inspired by this exceptional corner of southern France. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant walking conditions, though most lower elevation walks are accessible year-round.