ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFO

FRANCE - The Cevennes & The Tarn and Jonte Gorges 2010

An unforgettable walk in a region of grandiose landscapes where the contrast between the rocky and arid landscape of the Causses, with its wild aspect of ochre vertical cliffs, and deep green valleys where the cycle of life is constantly changing, is striking. This is a magnificent itinerary, France in the raw, against a backdrop of wonderful scenery. Stay in small, simple but comfortable hotels and, of course, each day, your luggage is moved for you.

PRICE

£575.00 per person. Single supplement: £150.00.

INCLUDED

Accommodation for 6 nights in small comfortable hotels/guest houses (chambre d'hote) in double room with private facilities, 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners (drinks not included), boat ride on the Tarn with the boatmen of la Malène, transport of luggage between overnight stops, transfers as mentioned in the programme and route instructions and maps.

NOT INCLUDED

Transport to/from Le Rozier, meals not mentioned above, drinks with meals, insurance.

DEPARTURE DATES
April to end of October

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

Day 1: ARRIVE LE ROZIER
Arrival at Le Rozier at the confluence of the Tarn and the Jonte, dominated by the imposing Rocher de Capluc at the foot of the escarpment of the great Causses of Sauveterre, of Causse Noir and of Causse Méjean. A good circular walks available if you arrive in time (4 hours). Dinner not included this evening.

Day 2: LE ROZIER - CORNICHE DU MÉJEAN - LE ROZIER
Circular walk to the confluence of the rivers Tarn and Jonte, a majestic and spectacular walk through the land of the Yellow Vultures, ('les vautours fauves') giants of the air which with their exceptional wingspan will cruise above you and accompany your steps. The views are magnificent and worth all the effort. Transfer and overnight Meyrueis.
10 kms/7 miles/4 hours

Day 3: MEYRUEIS - NIVOLIERS
Walk via the spectacular site of Nîmes-le-Vieux, and the farms of Fretma, which offers an insight into the daily life of the farmers of the Causse. A wonderful walk across the Causse Méjean.
22 kms/13 miles/5 hours

Day 4: NIVOLIERS - MAS ST-CHÉLY
Cross the Causse Méjean and walk alng the banks of the Tarn, above the village of Castelbouc. Wonderful views over the immensity of the Causse Sauveterre.
20 kms/12 miles/4.30 hours

Day 5: MAS ST-CHÉLY - LA MALÈNE - CAUSSES DE SAUVETERRE
Head for La Malene, the focal point of the Gorges du Tarn and of the Causses de Sauveterre and du Méjean. This is the village of the gorge boatsmen. Waterborne you will see some spectacular sights as a boatman will show you the flora and fauna on the river banks, the extraordinary crags and rock formations, and caves that can be seen only from the river.
14 kms/9 miles/4.30 hours walking, 2 hours on boat

Day 6: ALMIÈRES - LE ROZIER
A charming path along the River Tarn, at the heart of the gorges. Following a course between bank and cliff, the route will take you along a corridor between the causses, bristling with bizare rock formations.  21 kms/12.5 miles/5.30 hours

Day 7: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and departure.

DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Moderately difficult overall. Not necessary to be ultrafit but able to walk the distances specified and to cope with several hills

GROUP SIZE 2 or more

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HIGHLIGHTS

Dramatic scenery, fascinating birdlife, river journey on Tarn.
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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Small comfortable hotels/guest houses (chambre d'hotes) in double room with private facilities

GETTING THERE
The route begins in Le Rozier.
The nearest international airports are Toulouse (wide choice of carriers) and Rodez (Ryanair).
Go to the French Railways (SNCF) website in order to find timetables for MILLAU, the nearest station to Le Rozier (the first stop on the walk). The website is at www.voyages-sncf.com where you can click on the small Union Jack (UK national flag) icon for an English version.
Taxi from the train station to the first hotel will cost approx. Euro 35. From Mondays to Fridays there is a bus service from Millau to Le Rozier.

WHAT TO TAKE
Comfortable, well aerated clothes in keeping with the season. Always bring a pullover, good walking boots (already worn-in) and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), rainwear, a sun-hat, sun glasses, sun block, a water bottle, plastic picnic boxes (for transporting your lunches), first-aid kit, camera and film, torch/flashlight.

INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.

To book, contact worldwalks at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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