Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in 'Best of' Format

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	Walk the Best of the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail Tour Highlights Avoid the knee-crunching Cevenol valleys and Lozerean tarmac Discover the 'best of' this fine literary trail Enjoy alpine to Mediterranean flora and volcanic plateau to schist valley topography Hike the Region's highest trail and the best two days' walking in the south central massif Key Facts Seven nights, with arrivals any day from April to October. Self-guided, moderately-challenging, inn-to-inn trekking. An all-inclusive transport tour, starting in Le Puy and finishing in Florac. Luggage transfers without weight restrictions. Backpackers' option available, without luggage transfers. Best access is via St Etienne or Lyon, with onward train to Puy-en-Velay. You can drive to Puy and collect your car at the end of your trip.There are train options from Nimes or you can leave your car in Ales free of charge and collect it upon your return. Please click the headings below or scroll down. Theme Model 7-night Trek Accommodation What's Included Prices 2010. Booking 1. Theme The Best of the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail retraces the steps hiked by The Scot from Le Puy-en-Velay in the volcanic Massif Central to Florac in The Cevennes - a journey of 128 kilometres or around 86 miles. The Best of the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail gives you the finest trails from one of the top ten walking tours in France. It's all the highs without the lows and you enjoy the delights of the Upper Loire Valley, Mont Lozere and the 'chemin des crêtes.’ Stevenson set the standard for the whole modern-day hiking movement. However, he often slept out under trees in a prototype sleeping bag, whereas you will enjoy good food in comfortable hotels en route as part of this memorable inn-to-inn tour. If you have never hiked a long distance path before, this version or 'blend' of the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail is pure malt - the ideal 'aperitif' guaranteed to turn you into a trekaholic. Click to read our background article on Robert Louis Stevenson You can also...split the Stevenson trail into 2 parts: i) Trekking the Stevenson trail Part 1, or ii) Trekking the Stevenson trail Part 2, or... iii) Walk the whole trail Trekking the Stevenson trail, or iv) why not walk The Essential Stevenson? Arguably the best 3 days hiking in France! 2. Model 7-night Best of the Stevenson Trail Day 1. LE PUY. Arrival and hotel check-in. A visit to Puy merits a day's stay in itself, so much history is there here to enjoy - get there early! Day 2. LE MONASTIER to LE BOUCHET ST NICOLAS. 14.5 miles-22 kms The day starts with a taxi transfer (included) to Le Monastier and the start of the Stevenson trail . After a short descent into the Loire Valley, you climb over 400 metres, through charming hamlets and across volcanic plateau before arriving at Stevenson's first overnight stop. Day 3. LE BOUCHET ST NICOLAS to PRADELLES. 9 miles-13.5 kms. Very few climbs or descents today as you walk the volcanic plateau en route to the granite 'City of High Prairies'. Day 4. PRADELLES to LA BASTIDE. 10.5 miles-16 kms. You start on the Stevenson and then follow the medieval Regordane Way to Luc and onward to La Bastide. Day 5. LA BASTIDE PUYLAURENT to LE BLEYMARD.17 miles-26 kms You climb to the highest point of the walking tour so far, cross the watershed between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and head down valley to picture-postcard Chasseradès. Then you enter the Cevennes proper, with some great views and the chance to see the source of the Lot River. Day 6. LE BLEYMARD to PONT DE MONTVERT. 12 miles-18 kms. An early start is advised for this memorable walk across Mont Lozere, with the option to climb Le Pic de Finiels (1699 ms). Then descend to Le Pont de Montvert and Camisard Country. If you want an interesting rest day, this (or Florac) is your place. Day 7. PONT DE MONTVERT to FLORAC. 17.5 miles-26 kms. The longest and most challenging day of the tour is blessed with some memorable views over the heart of the Cevennes. Day 8. End of your trekking tour in France. And the end of a memorable trek. Au revoir et bon retour. 3. Accommodation You will stay in 7 different places en route and a variety of comfortable and welcoming accommodation options that are of 'two-star standard': hotels, auberges, chambres/tables d'hotes, gites d'etape. These are your 7 overnight stops: 1. Le Puy; 2. Bouchet-St-Nicolas; 3. Pradelles; 4. La Bastide; 5. Le Blemard; 6. Le Pont de Montvert; 7. Florac. 4. What's Included 7 nights B & B and all local hotel taxes - leaving you free to purchase your meals according to your personal preferences and budget: relevant information is available in your dossier; All luggage transfers from Le Puy to Florac¹; Walking France Insight Notes™ that make orientation simple; Themed vacation dossier; Comprehensive travel notes & logistical information; Emergency telephone help-line service with local British backup; Car parking in Ales for the duration of your tour* ¹ Important note: we have listened to our customers and developed our own luggage transportation network. This allows you to take one piece of luggage per person, without any weight restrictions. Other tour operators (wholesalers) limit you to 15 kgs, with supplements imposed once in France for even slightly-overweight luggage. Backpackers' option available, without luggage transfers. See rate below. 5. Prices 2010 Price per person based on 2 persons sharing double room: £599.00 or €640.00 or $995.00 Single person rate: £835.00 or €899.00 or $1390.00 Backpacking rate, with no luggage transfers: Per person based on two sharing: £549.00 or €580.00 or $925.00 Single person rate: £735.00 or €779.00 or $1220.00 Click to go to Booking