The Enlightened Traveller recommended by iNews.

The Enlightened Traveller recommended by iNews. iNews recommended The Enlightened Traveller on its on-line site, iNews.co.uk, on June 3, 2022. An article in the travel section entitled, “Europe’s 15 most satisfying and achievable walks for novices”, by Sarah Baxter rated The Enlightened Traveller as the reference for walking the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail/RLS (GR70) in …

Chemin des Cretes - The Stevenson Trail France

The Times recommends The Enlightened Traveller The Times recommends The Enlightened Traveller as its first-choice tour operator for walking The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in Cevennes, France. Yes, it’s official and documented in a recent article entitled “35 great places to visit in France and where to stay” which was written by the very talented …

Near Saumur - Hikes along the Loire

Hikes along the Loire – Tour Itinerary and hotel check in. Early arrival recommended so as there’s plenty to see: old quarter, cathedral, basilica, Musée de Beaux Arts – and we’ll even recommend the best place for lunch/dinner. Night in Tours centre. – Saumur has a gare SNCF, so onward travel by train is very …

Chaumont Castle - Great Taste of Loire hiking

  Great Taste of Loire hiking – Tour Itinerary and hotel check in. Early arrival recommended so as to maximize time in the Chateau Royal and enjoy a walk around the adjacent gardens – followed by a saunter around town and your first look at The Loire river. Night in Blois and dinner in your …

Ledge near Chinon - Hiking the Loire Valley GR3

Hiking the Loire Valley GR3 trail is the focus of this article, but let’s start by placing the tour in its wider geographical and cultural context. The Loire is France’s longest river at 1,012 kilometres or 629 miles. Our hiking tour takes place along a section of the Loire that is referred to as The …

Cirque de Navacelles - Why walk the St-Guilhem Way

Why walk the St-Guilhem Way? Le Chemin de St Guilhem takes you from the rolling highlands of Aubrac to the coastal lowlands of the Languedoc. You cover a distance of 112 miles in ten days and traverse four French departments: Aveyron, Lozère, Gard and Herault. Several themes can be explored between the volcanic Aubrac Plateau …

Bridge at St Chely - Tarn Gorge Walks EXTRA

  Tarn Gorge Walks EXTRA – Tour Itinerary [Times, elevations and distances are approximate] via either Alès or Millau, from where you are collected. Transfer to your three-star hotel with outdoor pool. Night in Meyrueis. – Breakfast, bon retour et à bientôt! Onward journey by transfer to either Millau or Alès is included in your …

Mejean belvedere - Saint-Guilhem Way

Packed with Heritage Saint-Guilhem Way Distances, elevations and timings are approximate, with no breaks included. – Breakfast, bon retour et a la prochaine! Onward Bus or taxi transfer and bus to Montpellier or Millau – own arrangements and not included in the tour fees. See drop-down box above-right entitled “Getting to Nasbinals or Banassac & …

Bridge at Chinon - Walking Loire Valley

Walking Loire Valley comprises full-day walking through the ‘Garden of France’ plus the chance to enjoy some of its unique heritage – medieval and Renaissance castles, troglodyte dwellings and a world-class viticulture. Select your preferred tour length and enjoy the trip from mid-April to mid-October.

Chenonceau castle - Loire Chateaux Walks

Loire Chateaux Walks comprises light walking through the ‘Garden of France’ and along The Hexagon’s longest river. Enjoy its unique and multi-faceted heritage – fine architecture and villages, Renaissance history, an abundance of water courses, wierd and wonderful troglodyte dwellings and, of course, a resplendent viticulture. It’s ten perfectly-crafted days with never a dull moment, to be enjoyed from mid-April to mid-October.