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Trip Style
Walking & Trekking
Budget
Affordable
Pace
Easy
Trip Code
W07TA
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 8 Day Dramatic Vistas of the Tarn. Dramatic mountains, deep valleys, vast limestone plateaux and plunging gorges - it's little wonder that the awe-inspiring scenery of the Causses and the Cevennes is a UNESCO-recognised Cultural Landscape. On this seven-night holiday you'll discover the natural beauty and fascinating geology of this incredible region - traverse the imposing plateaux of the Causses, picnic above plunging gorges as vultures swoop and circle overhead, cool your feet in fresh mountain streams and visit the amazing rock formations of...read more Montpellier-le-Vieux. A short drive leads to other regional highlights including the Tarn Gorge, Aven Armand, the caves of Dargilan, the Cirque de Navacelles and the unique village of Roquefort.
Itinerary
Arrive at the hotel in time for dinner. Comfortable Hotel.
A perfect way to start your week with a leisurely and totally flexible walk alongside the River Tarn. There are little river beaches and ideal picnic spots looking down on the crystal-clear waters. Griffon vultures, reintroduced in 1978, glide effortlessly on the thermals. Comfortable Hotel.
This walk takes you through open pine woods interspersed with box and juniper and up to the amazing ruins of the 11th century St Michael's Hermitage and the extraordinary prehistoric Mushroom Rock. There are fantastic views of the Jonte Gorge, and from the Point Sublime (a great picnic spot) you'll enjoy a spectacular panorama. You'll also catch your first glimpses of the unique rock formations known as the 'Vases' across the valley on the Causse Mejean. Comfortable Hotel.
Today's highlights include stunning views of the Tarn Gorge and also long-distance views south west as far as Millau. Your first stop is the fascinating semi-troglodyte village of Eglazines, from where you climb on to the open causse - it's a big sky up there! Marvel at amazing formations such as the 'rock garden' on the descent to the quaint village of Liaucous. Comfortable Hotel.
What a spectacular day, as you set off on one of the most dramatic walks in France, with stunning views across the Tarn and Jonte Gorges. You'll see griffon vultures soaring overhead - at over 8ft, their wingspan is colossal - and you'll discover amazing natural wonders such as the Anvil, the China Vase and the Vase of Sevres. Comfortable Hotel.
Drive south, perhaps stopping first to explore the small towns of Le Rozier or Peyreleau before taking a path to the impressive Rochers des Roques-Altes. Stop for a picnic and enjoy panoramic views over the idyllic waters of the winding Dourbie Gorge, before heading back to the car and on to the atmospheric chaos of Montpellier-le-Vieux, a sprawling mass of dolomite limestone which locals once believed to be an ancient, forgotten city, hidden in the woods!Comfortable Hotel.
Drive up onto the Causse Mejean to the hamlet of La Bourgarie. A gentle stroll across the plateau past traditional caussenade farm buildings and through the woods takes you to the amazing Cinglegros Rock. Then it's on to the Baus del Biel, a 40m-high natural limestone arch - a superb work of nature. If you've made an early start, why not drive across the causse to visit Aven Armand, a remarkable cavern containing a 'petrified forest' of 400 stalagmites and stalactites. Comfortable Hotel.
Leave Le Rozier.
Trip Inclusions
- Regional Natural Park of the Grands Causses and Cevennes National Park
- Some of the finest walking in France with a choice of walking levels: Tarn and Jonte Gorges, Aven Armand
- Sweeping plateaux, plunging gorges, gushing rivers, rock formations
- Authentic Belle Epoque style hotel: heated pool, private beach, tranquil gardens, superb gastronomic cuisine
- 4000 species of wildflowers; masses of vultures, kestrels and kingfishers
- 7 nights single-centered accommodation
- 6 days walking
- Choice of walking levels
- All breakfasts and dinner on the first night
- Route directions and maps
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Car Hire is essential on this trip.
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
