Cevennes: travels with a donkey NEW
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Follow in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson as you amble through ancient hamlets and pastures with your friendly four-legged companion. Unwind at the unhurried pace of your donkey as you follow ancient drove roads through some of France’s finest countryside in the Cevennes National Park. |
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Enjoy the unhurried pace and companionship as you travel with your four-legged friend |
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Ramble on the roof-top of the Cevennes, on the plateau of the Mont Lozere |
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Panoramic vistas, wooded hillsides, mountains and rushing streams |
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Discover ancient and proud traditions of the modern-day Cevenols |
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Experience the flavours of traditional Cevenne recipes and local produce |
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Detailed information
| Itinerary |
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64 miles. 6½-12 miles 650-1,500ft of ascent in a day with one ascent of 1,950ft. |
Day 1: arrival in Genolhac and transfer to Castagnols where you will be introduced to your donkey, your companion for the journey. Learn how to look after and guide your donkey before spending the night in this charming hamlet.
Day 2: our journey begins as we make our way to Tourves for superb views of the Ceze valley.
Day 3: stunning panoramas over the Cevennes mountains and plains accompany us as we ascend to Mas De La Barque.
Day 4: following in the footsteps of R L Stevenson, we cross the Mont Lozere plateau.
Day 5: through the Bouges forest to Vieljouve.
Day 6: explore this wonderful countryside, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife on today’s walk to Vales.
Day 7: woods and ancient forgotten hamlets line the Gardon River on your route to Vimbouches.
Day 8: wind your way back to Castagnols.
Day 9: departure day. Bid farewell to your friendly fourlegged companion, and then transfer back to Genolhac.
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| Dates and prices |
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£385 per child (based on two adults, & one or more children) Prices are based on two people sharing and include 8 night’s Full Board accommodation, maps and detailed walk notes, one donkey per group to carry your luggage, plus transfers to and from Genolhac station.
Single supplement: on request
*dependent on accommodation availability
We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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| Your accommodation and meals |
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Accommodation is in basic but comfortable small rural farms and Chambre d’hote on the route. Enjoy meals, featuring traditional local dishes, with your French hosts, who will also provide food and lodging for your donkey.
We offer en-suite rooms wherever possible, although in more remote regions where accommodation is limited they may not be available. You may stay for one night or spend several nights at one guesthouse and where this is the case we will provide a pick up and drop off service for your day's walk. You will receive a complete list of your accommodation with contact details in your personal information pack.
All accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you the freedom to choose where and when you would like to eat your lunch and evening meals. In many cases the guesthouses where you stay offer excellent evening meals or your personal information pack provides details of recommended restaurants and traditional British pubs.
Information about which of the guesthouses provide a packed lunch, and how much this costs is provided in our local information booklet included in your personal information pack. If the guesthouses en route are unable to offer this service we provide information about where you can buy food in local shops nearby. Alternatively, you may like to stop for lunch and sample the local cuisine at traditional pubs and cafes as you choose.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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This is not included in the price of your holiday.
Flights: to Nimes Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices. We can book flights with Ryanair from Luton, East Midlands and Liverpool - from £70 return.
Transfer: by train to Genolhac via Ales - 2hrs (payable locally), then transfer to Castagnols (included in price).
More detailed travel information is provided in the information pack.
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