guided walking & trekking Holiday by grade

	For a description of what these grades mean please visit our walking grades page
EASY
Beaujolais Vintage Wine Trails: 9 - 16 June & 30 September - 7 October 2012 + 7 nights - £695, two-centre based, day walks A Guided walking Holiday through the beautiful Beaujolais villages and countryside with the emphasis on discovering the different Beaujolais wine growing areas and trying the best at local vineyards.
Jura discovery: Wine Trails & Medieval Villages 19 - 26 May 2012 + 7 nights - £695, two-centre based, day walks A Guided walking Holiday exploring the gorges, waterfalls, lakes and historic villages of Jura's picturesque wine region. Wine tasting and some of the prettiest villages in France are combined with some beautiful landscapes.
MODERATE
Historic Walks in Chardonnay Country: 23 - 30 September 7 nights - £755, two-centre based, day walking A Guided walking Holiday in the picturesque and relatively quiet southern Burgundy hills. Enjoy a large number of delightful historic sites (chateaux, villages, church, pre-historic sites) set in a pretty landscape of chardonnay vines, secluded valleys and rocky outcrops.
Amazing Auvergne, 5 - 12 September 2012 7 nights -£675, two-centre based, day walks Discover the contrasting volcanic regions of the northern Auvergne in central France. The Puy de Dome landscape varies from rugged peaks to open moorland and perfect volcanic cones. Dramatic waterfalls, varied lakes and pretty historic villages with fine roman churches all form part of this moderate week's guided walking.
Beaujolais Discovery: 12 - 19 May, 21 - 28 October 2011 + alternative dates for groups of 2 or more 7 nights - £645, Multi-centre based, day walks This moderate guided walking holiday explores not only the famous vineyards but also the little known regions of great beauty that lie beyond. Rolling hills and historic villages are in perfect harmony in this quiet French region where you'll have the paths all to yourselves.
Beaujolais Medieval Village Tour, 2 - 8 June 2012 6 nights - £655, 5 day walking tour changing guest house each night This moderate guided walking holiday takes a wonderful circuit around the southern part of the Beaujolais region, known for its pretty historic villages built from a warm golden limestone. Vines are ever present in this picturesque landscape.
Les Baronnies: Secret Provence 23 - 30 June & 13 - 20 October 2012 7 nights - £885, two-centre based, day walks This walking holiday explores a quiet unspoilt region where the Provence meet the Alps, which at the end of June is at a time when the lavender is in flower. Wonderful perched villages, beautiful landscapes bathed in an amazing light, great climate.
Historic Villages & Valleys of the Tarn 15 - 22 September 2012 7 nights - £795, Single-centre based holiday, day walks A guided week's walking that explores medieval hilltop towns and the three rivers, the Tarn, Aveyron and Viaur that cut through the landscape giving it a distinctive character of deep rocky gorges, steep wooded valleys and high sunny plateaux.
MODERATE/CHALLENGING
Cantal Mountains: the rugged heart of France 1 - 6 July 2011 5 nights - £535 - two-centre based, day walks This guided holiday explores the Cantal massif in central France which is the extinct remains of a huge volcano. Erosion has since created a series of rugged ridges, rocky peaks and green valleys of stunning beauty. Exciting walking in an untamed lansdcape with rich wildlife.
Queyras: The best kept secret in the Alps 7 - 14 July 2011 7 nights - £695 - Two-centre based, day walks A spectacular relatively undiscovered alpine region of rich contrasts. Deep gorges, alpine meadows, rocky deserts and rugged mountain ridges and peaks. Accessible high mountain passes and summits, and a sunny climate makes this an ideal destination for an alpine walking holiday.
Vanoise National Park: 25 August - 1 September 2011 + 7 nights - £755 - Centre based, day walks A real alpine week in this stunning part of France, with amazing guided walks, which despite their moderate altitude, provide a high mountain feel. An unspoilt wilderness with souring alpine peaks rising majestically above remote valleys.