Hike in the wine region of Provence

Welcome to Avignon! A beautiful medieval city with small cobbled streets, its famous Papal Palace and the St Benezet bridge.
At 16:30, your transfer will take you to Chateauneuf du Pape, where you will spend the rest of the evening and night.

Today you’ll explore Châteauneuf du Pape and its famous vineyards. Châteauneuf du Pape was chosen as the summer residence of the Popes of Avignon, complete with a castle built on top of a hill, today just a set of ruins from which the view stretches far into the horizon. It was the popes who planted the vinegroves here in
14th century and has then produces famous wines for centuries.
Today, you’ll embark on a stunning tour within the heart of the Châteauneuf appellation, hiking along farm tracks between the Vaudieu, Nalys and Solitude vineyards, all centuries old and all happy to share their savoir faire with you during a wine tasting. The red wines are deep and strongly spiced, while the whites have notes of almonds, spices and honeysuckle. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to either visit the castle ruins or embark on a 3-hour wine tour with a local wine expert (Can be booked as an option).
7 km, + 100 m, – 100 m

Today you’ll hike through the vines, along paths filled with red rocks deposited here 15 thousand years ago, at the end of the last ice age. They absorb heat during the day and release it at night, keeping a constant warmth in the vineyards and helping to produce powerful and spicy red wines. We also recommend passing the famous Château Mont Redon estate. Also today, you have the afternoon free in the beautiful village of Chateauneuf du Pape. Wander from one wine shop to the next all the way to the chateau or enjoy a half-day wine tour! In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to Séguret, where you’ll spend the rest of the evening and night.
11 km, + 150 m, – 150 m

From Séguret, hike along quiet agricultural roads across the Rhone Valley to Gigondas, world-famous for its fine red wine. From Gigondas, the hike continues up to get a closer view of the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail, a really beautiful and good area for walking and hiking.
Finally, you’ll hike down to Vacqueyras, which is also famous for its wine.
17 km, + 350 m, – 450 m

Today, the hike continues through wild hillsides to the ruins of a church, next to ancient cave dwellings. From there, you will descend to Beaumes de Venise, where you can enjoy a glass of Muscat. Then you’ll continue to Le Barroux, a small village on a hill crowned by a 12th century castle.
The evening and night are spent in Le Barroux, dinner included.
15 km, + 420 m, – 250 m

Today you will approach Mont Ventoux, with its gigantic silhouette as a backdrop for your hike. Through shady paths of pine and cedar trees, you’ll reach the Piaut Chapel, where locals climbed up in times of drought to pray for rain. From here, hike down the pilgrimage trail to Malaucène.
Alternative route: This hike takes you into the heart of Mont Ventoux, through its densely forested northern slopes, far from the well-trodden tourist routes. Along a forest road, 400 metres above the village, you have views far into the Barronies mountains to the north, before reaching a chapel on a plateau (excellent picnic spot). The hike continues down to the small villages of the plains and then back to Malaucène via quiet country roads, filled with truffle oak plantations and orchards of all kinds.
13 km (17 km), + 500 m (+ 400 m), – 500 m (-400 m)

From Malaucène, hike north on thyme- and rosemary-soaked hills to the high, authentic village of Le Crestet. After exploring this little gem, the hike continues to the Gallo-Roman village of Vaison la Romaine.
Here we recommend you to visit the largest archaeological site in France.
18 km, + 400 m, – 280 m

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.