By car
Highway A7, exit Valence sud or Loriol - 40 km
By air
Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport + TGV to Valence + TER train to Crest SNCF + taxi to the accomodation
By train
TER train to Crest SNCF + taxi to the accomodation
Presentation
In the sunny foothills of the Vercors mountain range, a breath of fresh air in fabulous scenery all along the way. Welcome to the Vercors Regional Nature Park! Enjoy the charming Valley of the Gervanne river whose turquoise waters flow down through the Gorges of Omblèze. In the hamlet of Léoncel, crossroads between the Plain of Valence and the Plateaux of the Vercors, just 60 residents are watched over by the dreamily elegant 12th century Cistercian Abbey.
You'll love
- the sheer beauty of the scenery along the Vallée de la Gervanne
- amazing views from the lofty Cross of the Vellan (Croix du Vellan)
- walking along ridgeways overflown by Golden Eagles
- taking a dip in the turquoise waters of the Gervanne
Tariffs high season
From July to August, departure everyday
In family room
Adult : 485 €
Junior (12-17) : 485 €
Child (2-11) : 315 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €
In double room
Adult : 545 €
Junior (12 - 17) : 545 €
Child (2 - 11) : 505 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €
In single room
625 €
Solo traveller
655 €
Tariffs low season
From April to June and from september to october, departure everyday
In family room
Adult : 460 €
Junior (12-17) : 460 €
Child (2-11) : 300 €
Baby (0-1) : 50 €
In double room
Adult : 520 €
Junior (12 - 17) : 520 €
Child (2 - 11) : 480 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €
In single room
600 €
Solo traveller
630 €
What's included?
- full board (including dinner, breakfast and 'pique-nique' - packed lunch)
- accommodation in 'chambres d'hôtes' (B+B) with 3 épis* listing (*a 'star system' for rural accommodation, 'épi' means 'ear of wheat')
- detailed roadbook and maps
- updated SATNAV routes on demand
- technical and logistic support
- baggage transfers
Optional
- Donkey rental: à partir de 165 €
What's not included ?
- Supplement for travelling with your dog : to pay directly to the accomodation
- Beverage and extra
- Return transfer from Home to the first accomodation
- Facultative cancellation and repatriation insurance
Characteristics of circuits
- Unaccompanied walking holiday with a donkey, suitable for families.
- For children of 9 years old or over (child sporty : Sloping terrain)
- Daily Stages between 12.2 km and 16.8 km (roughly 8 to 10 miles) with estimated times between 4hrs and 5hrs30 at your own pace and rhythm.
- Daily accumulated uphill stretches: between 280 metres and 630 metres.
- The route is mainly along paths and cart tracks, with some narrow roads with a little traffic
Organisation
- These walks are more about peaceful exploration than sporting prowess! The invaluable roadbook will show you the way throughout your holiday. We look after all logistic and technical matters.
- Walking with a donkey: this really is a fantastic way of taking your family on holiday, at the gentle pace of a pack animal. The kids will love the company of this furry friend, and we think you will, too!
The donkey's role is to carry your bags on each day's walk. It can also occasionally, under your sole responsibility, carry a tired child for a while.
However, you are asked to respect certain conditions for the safety of all, including the pack donkey:
- the child must be at least 4 years old and capable of safely sitting and holding itself unassisted on the animal
- this can only be done on reasonably level terrain
- the total weight carried by the donkey must not exceed 40 kilograms (about 6 stones).
Looking after a donkey demands careful attention, which is why we allow only one per family on these holidays.
- Your accommodation has been chosen for its welcoming atmosphere, and architectural and environmental interest.
N.B: the accommodation mentioned here is given as a guide, and may be modified according to availability at the time of final booking
Access
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