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1. Theme
Walking France's Garrigue Trails is one of our short walking tours in France that is suitable for all hikers and an ideal family-walking break. You are immersed in the aromas and flavours of the Mediterranean Garrigue, and you can literally smell that you are in the south of France - vines, olives, figs, camomile, thyme... There's plenty to see as well as imbibe on the perfect walking experience for lovers of gentle bucolic trails, Mediterranean food and the landscape from whence it comes. The main benefits of walking in the Garrigue are manifold: Firstly, the climate is conducive to all-year-round hiking, especially in autumn and winter. So whilst the rest of Europe has its skis and snow boots on, you can walk the long and fine, sunshine-drenched autumn and winter afternoons in relatively-light clothing. 
Secondly, the terrain is undulating lowland, perfect for hikers who enjoy a good walk without the excesses of ascents and descents. 
Thirdly, the history of The Garrigue never seizes to fascinate, with many a tale of medieval meanderings, religious conflict, war-time grief and agricultural and environmental activity. It is an intensely human and inhabited environment, in contrast to some of the more remote adjoining areas. It thus offers you easy access and the perfect opportunity to enjoy a long weekend, or perhaps a short walking break, with the whole family or friends. For hikers who enjoy bucolic walks alongside vines and through olive groves, whilst remaining intimately attached to civilization, Walking France's Garrigue Trails is perfect for you. Background Reading
2. Model 4-night Walking France's Garrigue TrailsDay 1. Arrival in Alès. 
Briefing in Alès, the gateway to The Cevennes and an interesting medium-size market town. Day 2. Alès to Vezenobres. 10 miles-15 kms, with longer or shorter options. You follow the Gardon river before visiting St Hilaire en route to the Garrigue's finest medieval village. Day 3. Vezenobres to Moussac. 9.5 miles-14.5 kms, with longer or shorter options. 
You continue your Gardon trek through an extraordinary village and a fortified hamlet that has to be seen to be believed. The views over the Garrigue are splendid and the wine very much AOC. Day 4. Moussac to Russan. 11.5 miles-17 kms, with longer or shorter options. You discover the many splendours of the garrigue plain before climbing gently to a vantage point near the Gardon Gorge. You then descend to picturesque Russan on the Gorge itself.Night in Russan. Day 5. End of your short walking tour France. Breakfast and departure. Au revoir et bonne retour! 
Note: The above walking programme is a guide only. As part of our policy of continual review and improvement, we reserve the right to make alterations to our walking tours. 3. AccommodationYou stay in three different places en route and in welcoming 'two-star standard' accommodation, including hotels, auberges and chambres d’hotes to suit.These are your four overnight stops: 1. Alès; 2. Vezenobres; 3. Moussac area; Russan area. Note: this is one of our walking tours in France that is available all year round. Precise accommodation will vary according to season, but will be of the same standard. 
4. What's Included
* Avignon, Montpellier or Marseille transfers are extra. Please let us have your details. 5. Prices 2009
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