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Tranquil Auvergne TrailT he Haute Loire, in the southern Auvergne provides Independent Walking the walker with a truly unique experience in la FranceProfonde. For the most part this is a gently undulatingplateau of farmland providing gentle walking across aremote and wild scene whose seemingly endless viewsleave you with a sense of horizontal vertigo. These wideopen spaces are punctuated by small volcanic hills (knownas Sucs), circular lakes, woodland and secluded valleyswith tumbling streams. As you go south east so yougradually rise to Mont Mézenc. The eastern edge of theplateau is broken in a spectacular fashion as the slopes fallaway into Ardeche, providing breath-taking views. Sturdystone buildings, covered in stone tiles or thatch, pepperthe landscape. Your walk starts and finishes in Puy enVelay, the remarkable world heritage town, known for itsvolcanic spires topped by religious monuments. Walks: day-by-dayDay 1: Arrival – Welcome at hotel in Puy en Velay. Puy en Velay with volcanic spires topped byDay 2: Puy en Velay - St Julien Chapteuil religious monumentsExplore the amazing Puy en Velay a world heritage site, then transfer to Laussone. A Unique circuit through open, wild andgentle afternoons walk crossing a picturesque countryside of volcanic hills. Finish the dayin the pretty village of St Julien Chapteuil with its beautiful church. Option of longer walk remote upland countryside punctuated byvia St Pierre Eynac for those who have an extra day in Puy en Velay. 12-19km, +290m. volcanic hills and secluded valleysDay 3: St Julien Chapeuil - Bigorre Beautiful historic villages and hamlets withToday starts with a climb onto a pretty ridge before descending to the pretty historic a distinct rural architecture and chateauxvillage of Montusclat with its dark stone buildings. Your trail winds around valleys andridges to reach the tiny hamlet of Bigorre, made up of traditional thatch properties, where A rich upland flora and faunayou’ll find your guest house. 19km, +570m Friendly, authentic guest housesDay 4: Bigorre - Moudeyres At a GlanceClimb onto the plateau where the views reach for miles. Visit the pretty village of St GUIDED / INDEPENDENTFront clinging to the hillside before heading north watched by grazing cattle munching on Price: See Price Listrich grassland. You’ll then climb to the historic village of Moudeyres with its wonderfulstone and thatch buildings dating back centuries. A short walk brings you to your Grade:beautiful guest house in a magnificent stone property, immaculately restored. 18km,+320m Profile:Day 5: Moudeyres - Les Estables Dates: 15 May 15 OctToday is a shorter day giving you the chance to ascend Mont Mézenc and take inexceptional views that, on a clear day, stretch to much of southern France. Gaze inwonder upon the Alps and much of the Massif Central. Descend to the pretty village ofLes Estables and your auberge in a traditional stone building. 11 - 15km, +380m -+630mDay 6: Les Estables - Monastier sur GazeilleA long but gentle day’s walking across open undulating farmland heading away from theheights to the historic village of Monastier sur Gazeille. A great days walking withmarvellous views all the way. Transfer to Puy en Velay. 22km, +230mOptional extra day to explore the world heritage town of Puy en VelayDay 7: Departure - Explore the world heritage town of Puy en Velay.Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details AccommodationWalking 5 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses. The walks Six different guest houses; either Profile average 15 to 22 km over gently undulating terrain. They are quite B&B’s, auberges or small hotels. long for the grade but with limited ascents and descents which are They are 2 and 3 star equivalent in generally no more than 250m at a time. Mixture of paths, tracks and quality offering authentic and comfortable accommodation. In quiet roads. The holiday is suitable for the occasional walker with a the main they are in wonderful historic properties that have reasonable level of fitness as well as those who walk more regularly. been lovingly restored where you'll be reserved a warm welcome and enjoy home cooked fresh cuisine. Example: Moulinou is a lovely old farmhouse built from volcanic stone in a great location with fine hospitality .Holiday 6 or 7 nights: 5 days self-guided walking moving between Profile guest houses.Included 6 or 7 nights accommodation, including all breakfasts, four evening meals, four lunches, transfers from/to Puy en Velay at start/end of walk, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage What’s Travel to Puy en Velay, France; lunches on arrival and departure 11not included days plus 2 other days, 2 or 3 evening meals, visits or excursions, 51 travel insurance [email protected]

Tour of Ardeche: Rustic Trails 0 ur 7 day walking tour in central ArdecheIndependent Walking explores a rugged mountainous landscape where wild heather-clad ridges are interspersed with narrow valleys where rustic hamlets cling to A great circular trail far from the crowds terraced hillsides. Our trail takes you off the Rugged Ardeche with spectacular ridges beaten track away from the Ardeche tourist hotspots. offering vast panoramic views You’ll start and finish in the historic hilltop town of Aubenas before following a dramatic circular Historic villages clinging to terraced tour which becomes higher and more remote with each passing day as you head into the Tanargue valleys with ridges offering vast panoramic views. The valleys are as magical as the mountains are wild Beautiful rivers where you can bathe with historic bridges and chateaux, cliff-lined Rustic guest houses & great hospitality rivers and terraces of orchards and vines. At a Glance Walks: day-by-day GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Day 1: Arrival – Welcome at your first guest house in Aubenas. Price: See Price List Grade: Day 2: Aubenas - Antraigues sur Volane Profile: Dates: April, May, June, A fairly long first day passing through a number of rustic hamlets before crossing the Sandron Valley and climbing to the Volcan de Craux and its chateau. You’ll end the day at Sept, Oct Antraigues sur Volane perched on a ridge between 2 valleys. 18km, +600m Accommodation Day 3: Antraigues sur Volane - Chirols Today your trail heads west through forest to reach the tiny hamlet of Juvinas before turning south. You’ll then climb over open hilltops with great views before descending through forest to reach Chirols overlooking the Fontauliere River. 17km, +900 m Day 4: Chirols - Thueyts A great day which first crosses a hillside to reach the Ardeche River squeezed between steep slopes and rocky bluffs. On the far side is the thermal spa of Neyrac les Bains. You then climb to Rocher de Ladenne, at over 1000m with fabulous views before descending to the village of Thuyets, passing a historic bridge and dramatic cliffs along the valley formed of cooled basalt. 20km, +950m Day 5: La Souche - Valgorge Transfer & then climb steeply through a wild landscape of ravines to reach an open ridge- line where you have the chance to climb Mont Aigu at 1316m with vast panoramic views towards the Alps and of the surrounding Tanargue mountains. You’ll then follow a trail along the ridgeline rising slowly until it’s time to descend to Valgorge. 17km, +900m Day 6: Valgorge - La Roche Climb through forest to reach another beautiful heather-clad ridgeline and cross several summits above 1000m. Follow the tour of Tanargue on a good trail before descending to La Roche, perched above the Baume River. Your guest house has a patio with great views and a sauna & pool to help you unwind tired muscles. 16km, +550m Day 7: La Roche - Haute Maurelle Today’s trail crosses the Baume Valley and climbs to the isolated summit of Tour de Brison for great panoramic views. Then a mix of chestnut forests and terraced valley slopes bring you to the hill-top village of Montreal and then the medieval village of Largentiere clinging to the valleys slopes with its remarkable chateau. 23km, +850m Day 8: Haute Maurelle - Ailhon Head north through the hamlet of Chassiers with its remarkable gothic church & medieval chapel. A lower level walk over smaller hills through forest, vines, terraced orchards & historic hamlets brings you to the pretty hamlet of Ailhon & then transfer to Aubenas. 16km, +650m Day 9: Departure - Holiday ends after breakfast Price p/p See Price List or Web Site for details 8 nights in very comfortable small guest houses & hotels with Walking 7 days independent walking moving between guest houses. The charm & character. Warm Profile days average 6 hours walking with an average of 17km and +700m welcome and great local cuisine. per day. The Ardeche is rugged and mountainous - the paths are Example: L’Angelot charming generally good, although some sections can be rocky & reasonably B&B with lovely rooms in steep. You should be reasonably fit and happy walking on paths in renovated chestnut farm close to hilly areas. village of Antraigues. Holiday 8 nights: 7 days independent walking moving between guest Profile houses. Starts every day of the week (subject to availability) between April and October, except for July & August. What’s 8 nights' full board accommodation (except 3 evening meals & one included lunch). Full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest houses. What’s not Travel to Aubenas, France; 3 evening meals, some drinks, one included lunch, any excursions or entrance fees, travel insurance52 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Summit of Auvergne - Tour of SancyT his self-guided walking holiday explores the stunning Independent Walking Puy de Sancy mountains in northern Auvergne,including its summit, which at 1,885m is the highest inFrance outside the Alps & Pyrenees. Your holiday takesthe form of a circular tour, taking in the most spectaculartrails with expansive breath-taking views. It will alsoexplore many of the features that make up this beautifullandscape including beautiful volcanic and glacial lakes setin a backdrop of verdure, mighty volcanic domes,dramatic rocky cliffs, secluded glacial valleys and amazingwaterfalls. In between the summits your tour will visit thecharming medieval villages of Besse and Murol, with thechance of extending the trail as far as St Nectaire with itswonderful basilica. A rich flora and fauna will accompanyyour circuit with mouflons, chamois, falcons, and orchids. Walks: day-by-dayDay 1: Arrival – Make your own way to Mont Dore. Short transfer to guest house.  A spectacular walking tour taking in theDay 2: Tour from Mont Dore highest and most beautiful summits of the Puy de Sancy with exceptional viewsToday you have the option of two wonderful walks leaving from Mont Dore.Option 1: Lake Guery and col de Guery to see the volcanic towers of Sanadoire &  Dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lakes and wildTuilière. Gentle climb to Banne d’Ordanche & Puy Gros for great views of Mont Dore &Sancy. 21km, +820m This walk can be shortened as required. mountain sceneryOption 2: Magnificent walk taking in 3 waterfalls & ridge of volcanic peaks withsumptuous views. After a climb to Col de la Croix Marchand, traverse 4 summits, with  Historic villages built from volcanic stonethe highest, Puy de l’Angle being a great vantage point. 19km, +900m with great ecclesiastical monumentsDay 3: Mont Dore - Murol  Rich flora & faunaAnother great day taking in the eastern flanks of the Puy de Sancy with the opportunity  Welcoming guest houses in historicto climb Roc Cuzeau before reaching Puy de Crebasses at 1762m, which has remarkableviews into the Chaudefour Valley with its fins of rock. Take a moment to look for falcons buildings& chamois. You’ll then begin a long descent, passing by Chambon sur Lac beforereaching the beautiful lake itself & then Murol. 20km, +830m At a GlanceOptional extra day GUIDED / INDEPENDENTPartial rest day and short walk around the lake & nearby hills for views over the lake and Price: See Price Listthe mountain summits. Chance to visit Murol’s 12th century castle. 7km, +200m. Longeroption: walk to St Nectaire and its superb basilica and beautiful rolling countryside Grade:passing remote hamlets and pre-historic standing stones. 19km, +490m Profile:Day 4: Murol - Fontaneix Dates: 20 May - 30 SeptClimb away from Murol before taking a detour to the small village of St Victoire la Rivièrewith its pretty 12th century church. After traversing the Forest of Courbanges, you’llreach the delightful medieval town of Besse en Chandesse. Take the time to explore itsnarrow alleyways and small squares lined with stone houses. You’ll then take apicturesque trail to the beautiful volcanic circular Lake Pavin. A short walk brings you toyour guest house on a working farm on the flanks of Puy de Sancy. 22km, +810mDay 5: Fontaneix - Mont DoreA wonderful final day’s walk. You’ll climb onto a ridge on the southern edge of theChaudefour Valley before reaching the top of Sancy, at 1885m, the highest point in theMassif Central. You’ll then follow a stunning ridge walk, this time on the western edge ofthe glacial valley, with surprising rock features along the way. The trail summits the Puyde Cliergue and le Capucin before descending to Mont Dore. 16km, +750m, -910m.Day 6: Departure - Holiday ends after breakfast. Optional extra dayPrice P/P See Price List or Web Site for details AccommodationWalking 4 or 5 days independent walking. This holiday will suit those people You will be staying in a Profile who enjoy mountain walking as well as exploring different facets of mixture of B&B guest houses an area. The daily walks on this walking holiday average 19km in & small hotels, (good quality length with an average of 750m of ascent. The terrain is hilly & 2 & 3 star equivalent). They mountainous. The paths are generally good although they can be are often traditional Auvergne rough and stony in places with the odd exposed section which properties offering authentic requires a degree of surefootedness as well as a good head for accommodation where the heights. welcome is warm and generous.Holiday 5 or 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walks moving between Profile guest houses (except first day). What’s 5 or 6 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, 2 or 3 picnic lunches,included evening meals in Murol & Fontaneix, walking notes and maps, transfers in Mont DoreWhat’s not Travel to Mont Dore, lunches on arrival & departure, plus lunches 11 included leaving from Mont Dore, evening meals in Mont Dore, visits, travel insurance [email protected] 53

Brittany’s Granite CoastIndependent Walking T he Cote de Granit Rose is an outstanding coastline where pink granite blocks contrast with turquoise seas and fine sandy beaches. The GR34 or sentier de douaniers, a former coastguard footpath, winds among fantastically shaped rocks interspersed with countless rock pools, sandy coves and stunning views. In addition, other sections of coast have wild cliffs and peninsulas, dramatic estuaries and pretty fishing ports. The undulating hills behind the coast are covered with pine trees, gorse, heather and wild flowers whilst in front are a myriad of off-shore islands some of which can be walked to at low tide. The area is also peppered with picturesque villages, medieval religious monuments and prehistoric standing stones and burial mounds. Our 8-day walking holiday which starts at the pretty town of Treguier and finishes at Morlaix can also be booked as two separate holidays. Walks: day-by-day Day 1: Arrival: Travel to Lannion & transfer to Treguier. Fantastically shaped pink granite blocks Day 2: Treguier - Ralevy littering a pretty section of coastline After a short transfer you’ll follow the end of the Jaudy Estuary to its mouth before Varied walking with high and wild cliffs, passing small oyster ports to reach Point du Chateau. Turn west on a wild and rocky coastline to reach your small guest house. 16km, +150m beautiful sandy coves, and dramatic rocky platforms & islands Day 3: Ralevy - Perros-Guirec Flexibility to do the holiday with 8 A mixture of fine sandy beaches, rocky platforms and small pretty villages such as Bugélès are passed on the first half of the day. The villages are encircled by a series walking days or in two parts of small off-shore islands. A fine wooded stretch of coastline leads you to the approaches of Perros Guirec. Short transfer to your accommodation in Perros Guirec. Taxi transfers to avoid sections of road 21km, +300m walking Day 4: Perros-Guirec - Kerenoc Today you are following some of the most famous parts of the Pink Granite coastal trail as you approach Ploumanac’h. The large pink blocks have been weathered and eroded into fascinating shapes creating surreal seascapes. The interest and pretty scenery continues as you pass Ile Renote before heading inland to your accommoda- tion. 22km, 50m Optional day Optional day to explore some inland scenery including many prehistoric sites, plus Ile Grand and continue to the beaches at Trébeurden.18km, +150m Day 5: Trébeurden - Lannion At a Glance After a short transfer to Trébeurden, the scenery changes dramatically as you go up GUIDED / INDEPENDENT and down high cliffs to reach Pointe de Beg Leguer and Pointe Servel at 60m above the sea with great views over Lannion Bay before you follow the narrow Leguer Price: See Price List Estuary to Lannion. 16km, +250m. Holiday ends and starts here if doing it in two parts. Grade: Day 6: Lannion - St Michel en Greve Profile: A wooded section along the estuary ends with the elevated site of Le Yaudet where Dates: April October there are pre-historic & Roman remains. Afterwards you’ll follow wild cliffs facing the westerly winds to reach the pretty seaside village of St Michel en Greve. Transfer to Accommodation Locquirec. 20km, +360m 9 charming guest houses and hotels mainly of 3 star quality. Day 7: Locquirec - Plougasnou The style of accommodation varies throughout the holiday. Some are in historic buildings in remote locations, others are This is a much more remote section with wild and inhospitable north facing cliffs for to be found in the village/town centre. Example: Ker Mor most of the day until you come inland to reach the village of Plougasnou. 20km, Hotel in Perros Guirrec +500m. Day 8: Plougasnou - Bren Continue westward and then north to reach Pointe Primel and Pointe du Diben where the coast becomes more inhabited and gentler in character. Many tiny islands accompany your trail. Come inland to your accommodation. 21km, +170m Day 9: Bren - Morlaix Head north to the Barenez peninsula and its enormous prehistoric burial chamber before heading south along Morlaix Bay & then heading inland to Morlaix itself. 18km, +150m Day 10: Departure Holiday ends after breakfast Price p/p See Price List or Web Site for details Walking 8 walks moving between guest houses, averaging about 20km with Profile ascents between 50m and 500m in a day. The days vary between gentle walking and more strenuous climbs and descents. Paths are generally good and it follows a well way-marked GR trail for the most part. Some small sections are stony, muddy and steep. Holiday Starts every day of week subject to availability. 9 nights: 8 days Profile independent walking moving between guest houses. What’s Transfer from Lannion to Treguier, 9 nights' accommodation. All included breakfasts, and 3 evening meals. Full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest houses, 4 transfersWhat’s not Travel to Lannion, France, lunches, 6 evening meals, drinks any included excursions or entrance fees, travel insurance54 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Brittany’s Emerald CoastT he Emerald coast is home to some of Brittany’s Independent Walking most impressive coastlines, with dramatic rocky headlands jutting into the sea, enclosing picturesque Beautiful historic towns such as St Malo coves of beautiful golden sand. Each day’s walk A beautiful trail along an ever-changing changes character from the opulent villas of Dinard & the fabulous historic walled town of St Malo to the wild section of Brittany’s coastline heathland & stunning 70m cliffs of the Frehel Peninsula. Your trail follows a beautiful path known as Chemin des Dramatic cliffs and wonderful views from the Douaniers (Customs’ trail) which hugs the coastline passing through a number of pretty sea-side resorts Peninsulas of Frehel and Erquy such as Saint-Briac, Saint Lunaire, & Erquy. In between you’ll discover sheltered beaches, tiny fishing ports, Beautiful golden beaches enclosed by rocky wild & scenic headlands as well as dramatic wooded coastlines which have a ‘lost world’ feel to them. Our 5- headlands. Tiny fishing ports, mussel farms day walking holiday selects the best sections of this and dramatic castlescoastline & can be shortened or lengthened. Flexibility to add or remove walking days as Walks: day-by-day requiredDay 1: Arrival – Arrive in St Malo by train or ferry. Explore the historic town of St At a GlanceMalo. A walk along the top of the old walls is a great way to see the town. GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Price: See Price ListPossibility to book extra night at St Malo. Also option of booking a boat trip to Dinan &extra night in Dinan. Next day explore the beautiful historic walled town of Dinan &/or Grade:walk along the picturesque Rance Estuary. Night in Dinan and transfer to Dinard to startcoastal walk. Note the boat trips are only available on certain dates. Profile:Day 2: Dinard - St Briac Dates: 1 April - 31 OctTake the regular short ferry trip across the mouth of the Rance estuary and reach theattractive seaside resort of Dinard. Your walk to St Briac is a succession of wonderfulheadlands and coves whilst also admiring the opulent villas built in the 19th century.Further headlands bring you to the picturesque port at St Briac and then its well-preserved historic centre. 17km, +100mDay 3: Beaussais - St Cast le GuildoYou’ll walk inland through the historic centre of Tregon to reach the ruins of ChateauGuildo keeping guard over the impressive tidal estuary of Arguenon. Now follow thecoast along the Arguenon Bay past the mussel farms stretching across the bay withwonderful views of St Jacut peninsula and the island of Hebihens. This partially woodedsection has a lost world feel, as you undulate along a rugged coastline. 18km, +300mDay 4: St Cast le Guildo - Cap FrehelStart by going around Point de St Cast for exceptional views before following a scenicsection of coastline (easier than the previous day) with rocky headlands and small bayswith great views towards the Frehel peninsula. You’ll then pass around the secluded bayat Port St Jean, wonderfully remote and cut off. After you’ll climb to the pretty hamletof St Germain before descending to the bay at Port à la Duc. 15-18km, +250mOptional extra day’s walk and night at Point de la Latte.Day 5: Cap Frehel - Sable d’Or les PinsCap Fréhel is one of the finest stretches of coastline in northern France. Your trail isvaried featuring wild 70m high cliffs, the castle Forte de la Latte, golden beaches, pineforests and the 1920’s resort of Sables d’Or les Pins. There are a number of stunningviewpoints along the way. Possible to end holiday here. 18km, +70mDay 6: Sable d’Or les Pins - ErquyYou’ll first walk around the beautiful golden sands and pine forest at the head of theestuary before walking around the peninsula of Erquy with cliffs, coves and goldensands. Both the peninsulas of Frehel and Erquy are classed as Grande site and man-aged for their great natural and historical value. The views are stunning throughout.Your walking holiday finishes at the pretty resort and port of Erquy sitting in a naturalbay. 18km, +300mDay 7: Departure Holiday ends after breakfast.Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details. Extra night available Accommodation in Dinan with boat trip down the Rance A mixture of styles with B&B’s, small, friendly guest houses and family run hotels. Good hospitality andWalking 5 days independent walking moving between guest houses with the comfortable accommodation throughout. Example: Profile option of adding or removing days. Moderate Walking on good Chateau de Beaussais—Manor house overlooking the paths with average distances of 18km & 200m of ascent. Some estuary with comfortable rooms in adjoining cottages sections are easy, others ascend & descend regularly on steps. and large grounds.Holiday Starts every day of week subject to availability. 6 nights: 5 days Profile independent walking moving between guest houses. Option to add or remove days. What’s 6 nights' accommodation. 4 evening meals and 3 lunches included.included Full walking notes and maps, 2 transfers during the walk and transfer from Erquy to Lamballe at end of holiday, transport of luggage between guest houses.What’s not Travel to St Malo, 2 lunches & 2 evening meals, any excursions or 11 included entrance fees, travel insurance 1551 [email protected]

Andalucia: The Best of Southern SpainIndependent Walking O ur Andalucian walking holidays explore two beautiful parts of southern Spain. The Grazalema National Park has spectacular cliffs that rise dramatically above beautiful gorges, the most spectacular being the Garganta Verde, 'Green Throat'. The area has an exceptionally rich wildlife with Europe's largest population of Griffon Vultures. In addition, its short wet season which helps create an oasis of green among the Andalucian landscapes with an extraordinary array of plant life. At the end of your trip you’ll visit Ronda, a spectacular town built on the edge of huge cliffs with its old and new towns connected by an immense bridge. The Alpujarras is another stunning location, this time further east in the Sierra Nevada National Park. As well as wonderful landscapes and a rich flora the region is known for its unique villages and hamlets which have retained their traditional Moors architecture - with white box-shaped houses clustered against the hills. No visit to the area would be complete without a day in the historic city of Granada and a trip to the amazing Alhambra palace. Accommodation  Two stunning National Parks to choose between A variety of charming independent and or combine the two in a 10 or 12-day holiday friendly 2, 3 and 4 star hotels. A mixture of styles mostly in traditional Analucian  Beautiful countryside, rich wildlife and pretty, properties. Example: La Mejorana in Grazal- ema is a delightful small hotel with exceptional unspoilt villages views and character where you will be well looked after by Andres and Ana.  Flexible walking itineraries 11 Walks: Grazalema: National Park Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for detailsDay 1: Arrival – Arrive at Benaojan, Molino Cuatro Paradas. Your base for 2 nights.Day 2: Benaojan - Jimera de Libar: A classic walk down to the village of GradeBenaojan and then to the valley floor where you follow a lovely path to the sleepyvillage of Jimera de Libar. You can have a lovely meal at the Quercus restaurant before 7 nights, 5 days independent walking with 2 dayseither catching the train back or retracing your steps. 10 or 18km, -100m Profile walking between locations and 3 days with circularDay 3: Benaojan - Villaluenga del Rosario: Walk from Benaojan up a walks. The walks vary between 10km and 20km &wonderful limestone crag before walking down the long valley of Libar following the between 100m & 700m in ascent per day. LargeGR7 long distance path with sheer limestone cliffs on either side. 20km, +700m/-500m choice of walks on the centre-based days meaningDay 4: Villaluenga del Rosario - Grazalema: Walk from Villaluenga up to the overall grade can vary according to your choices. The 2 walking days which go betweenthe plateau just below Simancon peak. This walk is beautiful and varied taking in some hotels are among some of the more difficult walksgreat views and fantastic wildlife. 14km, +/-400m with one day involving 20km and 700m of climbing.Days 5 & 6: Circuits from Grazalema: A choice of 5 walks of differing Dates Jan—June & Sept—Declengths in the heart of Grazalema National Park with varying interests: bird spotting, What’s 7 nights' accommodation. 3 evening meals, walkingtaking in a nearby peak, visiting villages and discovering a protected forest. Between notes & maps, transport of luggage between hotels,8km and 17km, 200m—700m of ascent. included short transfers. Option of transfer from/to MalagaDay 7: Ronda: Transfer and explore the extraordinary village of Ronda, one of the What’s not Travel to Andalucia, 4 evening meals, lunches, included drinks, visits, travel insurancemost spectacular in all of Spain. Sitting on the top of stunning cliffs, its medieval villageis connected to the new town by a monumental bridge across the mouth of the gorge.Day 8: Departure: End of holiday after breakfast and optional transfer. Walks: Alpujarras Valley Walk: Andalucian Ramble Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for detailsDay 1: Arrival – Transfer to Capileira GradeDay 2: Circular walks from Capileira: Choice of 2 walks including abeautiful trail taking in the villages of Bubion, Pampaniera, and Capileira in the Poquiera 7 nights, 5 or 6 days independent walking with 2Gorge. 9km, +/-600m.Day 3: Capieira to Hotel Mecina: A choice of linear walks to your next hotel Profile days walking between locations and 4 days withincluding walking out of the Poquiera gorge with some fantastic views of the Sierra circular walks or visits. The majority of walks areNevada before dropping down into the beautiful Taha region. 14km at the easy end of moderate with 4 or 5 hoursDay 4: Circular walks in Taha: A choice of two walks including a beautiful walking with 200 to 300m of ascent. However there are enough options for those wanting longerwalk through the taha region on ancient mule tracks in a varied landscape, visiting some walks. Choice of walks on all days except the lastof the best unspoilt villages in the Alpujarras. 12km, +/-200mDay 5: Trevelez or Granada: Transfer to Trevelez and either rest & explore the day’s linear walk with 18km and 500m ascent.highest village in Spain or do a walk or visit Granada & the Alhambra Palace (extra cost) Dates Jan—June & Sept—DecDay 6: Tour from Trevelez: A choice of 3 walks including a leisurely walkgradually gaining height above Trevelez and following the valley up towards the Sierra What’s 7 nights' accommodation with 5 evening meals,Nevada. An excellent opportunity to spot Golden eagles soaring above you then descend included walking notes & maps, transport of luggageto the valley and follow the Rio Trevelez back to the village. 11km, +200m between hotels, short transfer. Option ofDay 7: Trevelez – Hotel Alquiera de Morayma: A great walk descending transfer from/to Malaga & visiting Granadafrom the highest village in Spain down to the beautiful hotel at Cadiar. Another varied What’s not Travel to Andalucia, 2 evening meals, lunches,day of beautiful landscapes and villages. 18km, +500m/-800mDay 8: Departure: End of holiday after breakfast and optional transfer. included drinks, any visits, travel insurance56 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

In Thomas Hardy’s Footsteps: Heart of Hardy’s DorsetY our walking trail literally and literarily follows in Thomas IInnddeeppeennddeenntt WWaallkkiinngg Hardy’s footsteps. You take some of his favourite walks as well as the routes taken by many of the characters from his novels. You will discover the real life settings that inspired Hardy’s fictional Wessex, walking in the area of rolling hills between the Blackmore Vale & Frome Valley at Dorchester. Your route begins in Dorchester (Casterbridge) where you will spend a couple of days exploring the settings for The Mayor of Caster- bridge, Far From the Madding Crowd, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Under the Greenwood Tree and Return of the Native along with where he was born, grew up and wrote his novels and poems. Leaving Dorchester behind you will discover some of Dorset’s village gems, such as Milton Abbas with its identical thatched cottages, Cerne Abbas with its chalk giant and tiny Bingham’s Melcombe with its manor house, church and rectory. You will get the opportunity to visit relevant landmarks, properties and gardens, including Hardy’s Cottage, Athelhampton House and Minterne Gardens as well as enjoy the wonderful Dorset scenery. Walks: day-by-day  Visit Hardy’s Cottage and Max Gate, the homeDay 1: Arrival – Welcome, night at Dorchester. Explore the town of ‘Casterbridge’. he designed for himselfVisit a Roman town house or Maiden Castle  Expansive views across the Blackmore Vale  Visit the settings for Hardy’s most famousDay 2: Dorchester, Max Gate & Stinsford novels including Far from the Madding CrowdA route through Dorchester (Casterbridge) takes you to Max Gate (Hardy’s last home) and Tess of the d’Urbervilles.and from there across the Frome Valley following in Tess’s footsteps (Tess of thed’Urbervilles). You will see Thomas Hardy’s first school and where the Hardy family are  Picturesque Dorset villages like Milton Abbasburied. You will follow in his Mellstock characters footsteps (Under the Greenwood Tree)before crossing the water meadows back to Dorchester. 15km, +60m and Cerne Abbas in rolling countrysideDay 3: Hardy’s Cottage & Far From the Madding Crowd  Visit the real Casterbridge, Weatherbury,Today you’ll visit Puddletown (Weatherbury) & the other settings that inspired the novel Mellstock and EversheadFar From the Madding Crowd before crossing Puddletown Forest (Egdon Heath of Returnof the Native) to visit Hardy’s birthplace and explore more of Dorchester. 19km, +180m  Poetry and prose to accompany your walksDay 4: Puddletown/Moreton to Bere Regis At a GlanceOption 1: Visit Athelhampton House and gardens, a 15th century manor house, where GUIDED / INDEPENDENTHardy was a frequent visitor. Walk via the villages of Briantspuddle and Throop to Bere Price: See Price ListRegis (the Kingsbere of Tess of the d’Urbervilles). Option to climb Woodbury Hill forviews and home of the Greenhill Fair (Far from the Madding Crowd) 11+km, +110+m Grade:Option 2: From Moreton walk via the burial place of T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)(a valued friend of Hardy’s) and St Nicholas’ Church, known for its 13 windows, Profile:engraved by the poet and artist Sir Laurence Whistler, to Clouds Hill, T.E. Lawrence’sresidence. 15+km 140m Dates: April OctDay 5: Bere Regis - Milton Abbas AccommodationYour walking trail takes you via Tolpuddle, famous as the home of the Tolpuddle Martyrs A range of high quality hotels, bed & breakfasts and inns. Inand then onto Dewlish in the valley of the Devil’s Brook and to the picturesque Milton some locations the choice of accommodation is limited soAbbas with its 36 identical thatched cottages and abbey church. 17km, +340m please book early to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. All accommodation is on a B&B basis. EveningDay 6: Milton Abbas - Lower Ansty meals are taken in your accommodation or local restaurants and pubs. Example: Acorn Inn, Evershot.Today’s walk sees you climb onto the Wessex Ridgeway with wonderful views across theBlackmore Vale (Tess’s ‘Vale of Little Dairies’) and onto Bulbarrow Hill and RawlsburyHill Fort before descending to Hilton and Bingham’s Melcombe, with its 16th centurymanor house. 19km, +310mDay 7: Lower Ansty - Cerne AbbasYour route takes you westwards onto the Wessex Ridgeway and then along a ridge inTess’s footsteps as she makes her way to Beaminster. The views open up again of theVale and then around High Stoy, one of Hardy’s favourite viewpoints before descendingthrough a valley via Minterne House with its Himalayan gardens to Cerne Abbas(Hardy’s Abbot’s Cernel) with its famous chalk carved giant. 18km, +180mDay 8: Cerne Abbas - EvershotToday you will traverse the rolling downland to Sydling St Nicholas, used in the 1967film Far from the Madding Crowd as well as being Hardy’s Sidlinch (The Grave by theHandpost). Your route ends at Evershot (Hardy’s Evershead in Tess of the d’Urbervilles).20km +340mDay 9: Around EvershotYour last day takes you via more of Dorset’s small isolated communities including one ofEngland’s smallest churches to Melbury Osmond (King’s Hintock) and back by MelburyPark. You are walking through the setting for Hardy’s The Woodlanders. 13km +320m Day 10: Departure - Departure after breakfast, transfer to DorchesterPrice P/P 9 nights. - See Price List or Web Site for detailsWalking 8 days self-guided walking between guest houses as well as 3 nights in Profile Dorchester and 2 in Evershot. The walking days on this independent holiday average about 17km. The walking varies with some easy sections, whilst others sections have some steeper ascents and descents. For the most part your walking trail follows local footpaths, though there will be sections that follow national trails, such as the Wessex Ridgeway.Holiday 9 nights: 8 days self-guided walking between guest houses. Profile Included 9 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes & maps, 11 57 transport of luggage. Transfer back to Dorchester at end of holiday.What’s not Travel to and from Dorchester; transport to start of walk on day 4; included all lunches & evening meals, visits, travel insurance [email protected]

Wonders of Wessex Walk O ur unique walking holiday in southern England explores theIndependent Walking beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire / Dorset border. Your walk starts in the historic city of Salisbury with its wonderful cathedral, boasting the highest spire in the UK; and finishes at Visiting exceptional historic sites: Shaftesbury, a Saxon hill top town with stunning views and lovely historic thatch cottages. In between, your walking trail Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Wilton meanders through some of the finest landscapes in southern House, Wardour Castle & Gold Hill England with secluded valleys, idyllic villages and rolling chalk hills . Beautiful unspoilt English landscape of Each day you'll discover a variety of interesting sites, such as Old chalk hills and valleys in an Area of Sarum, Wardour Castle and a host of charming historic villages. Outstanding Natural Beauty The most famous site is without doubt, Stonehenge, which surrounds the densest complex of pre-historic monuments in A unique and quiet walking trail England. Your walking holiday also passes through rich wildlife areas such as ancient forests, carpeted in bluebells and protected Historic & picturesque villages and chalkhills with orchids. towns such as Ashmore and Shaftesbury Walks: day-by-day with their thatched cottages Day 1: Arrival – Welcome in guest house in cathedral city of Salisbury in Wiltshire. At a Glance Explore this lovely city and visit the cathedral with the tallest spire in the UK. GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Price: See Price List Day 2: Salisbury - Amesbury Grade: Oct Today's walk starts by visiting Old Sarum. Located on a hill just outside of Salisbury, Old Profile: Sarum is the site of the ancient city, before a new city was built on its present day site in Dates: April the 13th century. Afterwards you'll follow the delightful and secluded Woodford Valley with its small quaint villages and manor houses. 18km, +240m. 5 night holiday goes direct to Broad Chalke, whilst 6 night version goes direct to Great Wishford. Day 3: Amesbury - Stonehenge - Great Wishford Today you'll have the chance to visit a collection of prehistoric sites which are unrivalled in the UK. Visit the world famous Stonehenge with its enigmatic stones, as well as other mounds and earthworks. After crossing open downland you'll pass through the pretty village of Stapleford with its thatch cottages to reach the Wylye Valley. 17km, +100m Day 4: Great Wishford - Wilton - Broad Chalke Climb onto a chalk ridge covered in ancient forest at Grovely wood; a great place to see carpets of bluebells in the Spring lighting up the forest floor. Your walking trail follows the edge of the hills with great views of Salisbury Cathedral before descending to the pretty town of Wilton, ancient capital of Wessex. Chance to visit the impressive Wilton House and gardens, before crossing over the hills to reach the Cranborne Chase. 18km, +290m. Day 5: Broad Chalke - Ludwell Small transfer & then cross the ancient ridge top track (drove) that linked Salisbury and Shaftesbury. Beautiful views from the chalk escarpment and numerous historic earthworks. Afterwards descend the downs to reach the ruins of old Wardour Castle. Then follow Wessex Ridgeway through typical English Parkland and secluded Nadder Valley. 17km, +300m Day 6: Ludwell - Farnham The trail climbs steadily onto the hills to reach Win Green, the highest point in the area with stunning panoramic views which on clear days reach as far as the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury Tor. You'll follow a beautiful ridgeway before a gradual descent to the pretty village of Tollard Royal. Afterwards visit Larmer Tree Gardens. 13km, +210m Day 7: Farnham - Shaftesbury Your last day takes you back up onto the hills via the pretty village of Ashmore. Lovely historic cottages surround a large pond set on the chalk plateau. You’ll then continue to Melbury Beacon, a great local viewing point before heading to the historic hill top town of Shaftesbury. You'll enter the town via Gold Hill with its steep cobbled street lined with thatched cottages. You'll be supplied with a walking route around the town. 17km, +380m Day 8 Departure - Departure after breakfast Accommodation Price p/p 5, 6 or 7 nights 7 nights B&B in a variety of small good quality guest houses with en-suite accommodation. Mixture of inns or pubs, B&B’s See Price List or Web Site for details & small hotels. They are located in delightful historic proper- ties. The B&B's are generally 4 star AA rated. Lunches are Walking 4, 5 or 6 days self guided walking, moving between guest houses. A picnic meals, whilst evening meals are taken in your guest Profile moderate walking holiday with each day's walk averaging 17km or 10 miles house or in local pubs and restaurants. There will be plenty with moderate ascents of about 120m at a time, with maximum daily ascent of local specialities to try and of course the local real ales. being 400m. The walk follows many different types of paths, tracks and Example: Farnham Farmhouse is a wonderful historic small country lanes. Occasionally the walking trail is steep when ascending property with great rooms and pool in a peaceful location. or descending the chalk escarpments, but in general the walking is gentle. Holiday 5, 6 or 7 nights: 4, 5 or 6 days self-guided walking, moving Profile between guest houses. Every day (subject to availability) from April to October Included 5, 6 or 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, 4 lunches, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest housesNot included Travel to Salisbury and from Shaftesbury (bus service between the two); 2 lunches, evening meals, visits, travel insurance58 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Dorset Jurassic Coastal Path & RidgewayY our walking trail follows a stunning section of the South IInnddeeppeennddeenntt WWaallkkiinngg West Coastal Trail between Lyme Regis and Swanage in Dorset, with a possible extension to Corfe Castle. This spectacular coast is one of the most interesting and varied in the UK and has been designated a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO with its cliffs capturing 185 million years of the Earth's history. Your holiday starts at the picturesque old port of Lyme Regis, nicknamed \"The Pearl of Dorset\" and takes you over Golden Cap, which at 190m is the highest cliff on the south coast and provides amazing panoramic views. After passing Abbotsbury, a beautiful village with the largest thatched building in the world, your route takes you onto the Dorset Ridgeway with great views and numerous prehistoric sites. You'll have the opportunity to visit several historic villages crammed with old stone thatched cottages, with welcoming inns and tea shops. Further east the classic picture postcard sites of Durdle Door's rock arch and the perfect circular bay of Lulworth Cove await you. You can extend your walk to Swanage & the remarkable village of Corfe Castle . Walks: day-by-day  Stunning coastline, one of the most variedDay 1: Arrival – Welcome, night at Lyme Regis. Explore this historic picturesque port. and interesting in EnglandDay 2: Lyme Regis - West Bay  Beautiful secluded bays such as LulworthYou’ll soon reach Charmouth, which is a great place to look for fossils. Your trail continues Cove and towering cliffs at Golden Capover a number of hills including the ascent of Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the southcoast with wonderful views, as well as plenty of wild flowers and butterflies. 16km, +555m  Lovely beaches, and strange rock formationsDay 3: West Bay - Abbotsbury like Durdle DoorAfter some small hills following the cliff tops, the trail levels out as you approach the  Unspoilt countryside, peppered with prettyamazing Chesil Beach - a huge ridge of shingle 13km long, with a lagoon on its landwardside. This stretch is good for bird spotting. Your walking trail turns inland & soon reaches hamlets and villages with historic thatchedthe pretty village of Abbotsbury with its stone and thatched cottages. 15km, +150m cottages and traditional pubs and tea roomsDay 4: Abbotsbury - Ridgeway  Designated a natural World Heritage Site byYour walking trail takes you inland along The Ridgeway - a chalk ridge which is famous for UNESCO - a geological ‘walk through time'its quantity of pre-historic barrows (burial earth mounds). The ridge provides fine walkingand great panoramic views. On route it is possible to make a detour to Maiden Castle - an  A new walking experience each dayimpressive Neolithic and Iron Age hill fort which dominates the area. 16km, +250m At a GlanceDay 5: Ridgeway - Lulworth GUIDED / INDEPENDENTYour walking trail returns to the coast and traverses the top of some beautiful chalk cliffssuch as the headland of White Nothe which provides glorious views. You'll pass Durdle Price: See Price ListDoor, a great natural arch before reaching Lulworth cove which is without doubt one of thefinest coves in the UK, bounded by cliffs on all sides. 15km, +470m Short break ends. Grade:Day 6: Lulworth - Worth Matravers Profile:A great day starts by going over the cliffs surrounding Lulworth Cove before passing the Dates: April Oct *Fossil Forest to reach Smugglers Cove. This part of your walking trail follows somedramatic cliff top walking around a series of picturesque bays and headlands. It's worth Accommodationmaking the detour to Tyneham, a deserted village, evacuated in 1943. 19km, +650mDay 7: Worth Matravers - SwanageYour route undulates along limestone downs and beautiful cliff tops. The route ispunctuated by old quarry workings exploited when stone was directly loaded onto boats outat sea. After passing Durleston Head you'll reach the seaside resort of Swanage. 18km,+180mDay 8: Departure or Swanage - CorfeOptional extra day climbs onto a chalk ridge of the Purbeck Hills. Here you have greatviews over the amazing Poole Harbour. Walk to Old Harry Rocks, a chalk headland withdetached rock towers. The wonderful ruins of Corfe Castle dominates the village. Day 9: Departure - Departure after breakfastPrice P/P 5, 7 or 8 nights. A range of good quality hotels, bed and breakfasts and inns. In some locations the choice of See Price List or Web Site for details accommodation is limited so please book early to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. Where possible,Walking 4, 6 or 7 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses. The we choose guest houses with a distinctive local character, Profile walking days on this independent holiday average about 16km. The where charming surroundings are married with a warm walking varies with some easy sections, whilst others sections of the welcome. All accommodation is on a B&B basis. Evening meals Dorset coastal path have some sizeable and reasonably steep ascents and are taken in local cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. descents. A couple of the days have a series of ups and downs making Example: Mariners Hotel, Lyme Regis. them quite difficult days for the grade with a maximum daily ascent of 650m. For the most part your walking trail follows a national footpath and Dates it is therefore well signposted. *5 nights short break version is available everyday from 1 April - 31Holiday 5, 7 or 8 nights: 4, 6 or 7 days self-guided walking moving October. 7 & 8 night holidays start everyday during the English school Profile between guest houses. holiday periods from 1 April - 31 October. Outside of these periods, the first night in Lyme Regis starts on Monday or Tuesday. Starting days onIncluded 5, 7 or 8 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes the 7 & 8 night holidays are restricted due to the route going through the Army Ranges at Lulworth on day 6 and this route is only available when and maps, transport of luggage 11firing is not taking place. Normally this section is available during schoolWhat’s not Travel to and from walk; all lunches & evening meals, visits, travel included insurance holidays and at weekends, but there are some weekends throughout the year when it is not open, so please contact us before you book. [email protected] 59

Cornwall’s Dramatic Northern CoastIndependent Walking N orth Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a dramatic and beautiful section of the south west coastal path. The walking is varied and challenging, each day enjoying new experiences including beautiful sandy bays, secluded inlets harbouring quaint villages and rugged cliffs. Highlights of your walking holiday include some towering sheer cliffs including High Cliff, which at 223m is the highest coastal cliff in Cornwall & a number of well- preserved small fishing ports and villages, such as Port Isaac and Boscastle, located in secluded bays or sinuous inlets. Their white-washed cottages with slate roofs line attractive, twisty lanes climbing the narrow coves, making for an idyllic scene. Either side of the attractive and busy medieval fishing port of Padstow on the Camel Estuary is a series of dramatic head- lands which provide great views along the coast. Some of these sites such as the Rumps are the sites of Iron Age forts and other historic monuments. Walks: day-by-dayDay 1: Arrival – Welcome, and night at Bude. Explore this attractive seaside resort with Rugged and wild coast with secludedits canal, which is a favourite spot with surfers and holiday makers. bays and exposed headlandsDay 2: Bude - Crackington Haven Beautiful inlets and bays harbouringAfter an easy start from Bude to Widemouth Bay, the path becomes more challenging as it traditional Cornish fishing villagespasses over a number of sheer cliff tops such as the magnificent cliffs at Phillip’s PointNature Reserve, where you can try and spot grey seals. Other interesting features on this Varied walking along one of the prettiestsection, are Dizzard forest, beautiful waterfalls and hills, such as Castle Point, which providemagnificent views along the coast & inland to the Tors of Dartmoor. 16km, +/-810m parts of the south west coastal pathDay 3: Crackington Haven - Tintagel A mild climate throughout the yearA superb and challenging day. Pass above the isolated beaches of the Strangles. Later you'll At a Glanceget breath-taking views from the highest cliff in Cornwall: High Cliff, (223 metres). Thesetowering cliffs make a great place to bird watch. Boscastle, with its ancient harbour, is a GUIDED / INDEPENDENTbeautiful fishing village in a rugged, steep sided valley. Other highlights include Pentargoninlet where a waterfall plummets 40m into the sea and Tintagel, its 13th century castle ruins Price: See Price +located on the site of the reputed birthplace of King Arthur. 18km, +/-1230m Grade:Day 4: Tintagel - Port Isaac Profile:Easier section from Tintagel which historically was significant for fishing and slate extraction.It then becomes more strenuous as you climb and descend a series of hills and valleys. Yourwalking trail descends to the beautiful beaches at Trebarwith Strand with their turquoisewaters, sandy beaches and sheltering cliffs. Continue past the sleepy harbour of PortGaverne, before reaching the quaint and unspoilt fishing village of Port Isaac located in apicturesque bay with small alleys lined by white-washed historic cottages. 15km, +/-835mDay 5: Port Isaac - PadstowThis is a beautiful and unspoilt section of Cornwall's coastal path, including the remote inletof Pine Haven, the natural harbour at Port Quin (with its partly deserted village) and thehistoric promontory, known as The Rumps, with its Iron Age fort. The first half is challengingas the path winds it way around a number of spectacular headlands which offer stunningpanoramas, such as that from Pentire Point across the Camel Estuary. The trail easespassing through sand dunes, before catching the ferry to the historic port of Padstow withits bustling harbour and medieval buildings. 19km, +/-855m Short break endsDay 6: Padstow - PorthcothanThis optional day's walk allows you to enjoy a series of headlands following relatively lowcliff tops, above beautiful tempting beaches such as Hawkers Cove. Pass around TrevoneHead, one of Cornwall’s most prominent headlands offering wonderful views. ConstantineBay offers a different experience with a lovely beach where you can relax and watch thesurfers before moving onto Porthcothan. You'll then catch a bus from Porthcothan to eitherNewquay or Padstow. 22km, +/-770mDay 7 Departure - Departure after breakfast Dates: March - OctPrice p/p 5 or 6 nights Accommodation See Price List or Web Site for details A range of guest houses, bed and breakfasts, small hotels and inns. They are good quality guest houses often in historic local Walking 4 or 5 days self guided walking, moving between guest houses. The overall buildings chosen for their charm and welcome. Where possible Profile walking holiday is graded Moderate/Challenging. Distances are moderate - we choose B&B’s which have a 4 star AA or Enjoy England 15-20km per day. Amount of ascent and descent is considerable, with an rating. All accommodation is on a B&B basis. Please book early average of over 900m each day. The maximum ascent and descent is to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. 1230m. The walking ranges from easy level walking to strenuous ascents and descents on steep ground with rough paths which in places are narrow where you need to be sure-footed. Walking experience on hilly terrain is advisable. Possible to catch the bus in certain places to shorten the days. Holiday 5 or 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walking, moving between Profile guest houses. Starts every day (subject to availability)Included 5 or 6 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest housesWhat’s not Travel to and from Cornwall (bus & train services), lunches, evening included meals, visits, travel insurance60 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

West Mendip Explorer: Somerset Heights to Somerset LevelsJ ust south of Bristol, the Mendip Hills is a beautiful IInnddeeppeennddeenntt WWaallkkiinngg and varied landscape. A dramatic scene of wild, open  A varied walking holiday designed to discover plateau is interrupted by deep gorges such as the best of the Mendips Burrington Coombe & Cheddar Gorge. Cheddar is  Stunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest gorge in England’s largest gorge, and with its weathered crags and England pinnacles, one of the country’s most spectacular natural sites.  Great panoramic views from the Mendip Hills The area is littered with historic sites, such as the Priddy  A countryside full of interest with pre-historic Nine Barrows, a Bronze Age cemetery, and the Roman lead sites, Roman remains and pretty historic mines at Charterhouse. The area has been designated as an villages Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on its steeper  Medieval city of Wells with its superb slopes flower rich grasslands and wooded coombes offer cathedral varied habitats for a wide variety of wildlife. The Mendips  Explore Glastonbury, home of the King Arthur overlook the Somerset Levels to the South, where there are Legend with its Tor and abbey wetland nature reserves and where, of course, the iconic At a Glance sight of Glastonbury Tor rises above the Levels. Nestled GUIDED / INDEPENDENT below the Mendips is the beautiful medieval city of Wells, Price: See Price List with its magnificent Cathedral and moated Bishop’s Palace. Grade: Profile: Walks: day-by-day Dates: April OctDay 1: Arrival – Welcome & night at Victorian seaside resort Weston-Super-Mare. AccommodationDay 2: Weston - AxbridgeThe first day’s walking takes you along the seafront before climbing from the marina atUphill to the highest point of the western edge of the Mendips at Bleadon Hill. You willpass through the small village of Loxton before climbing to the distinctive craggy lime-stone outcrop of Crook Peak where you will have great views of the Somerset Levelsspread out to the south. You will then proceed onto the heathland of Wavering Downand Cross Plain before descending via the Strawberry Line to Axbridge. 13 miles (22km)Day 3: Axbridge - RickfordLeave the West Mendip Way to explore the woods and heathland above BurringtonCoombe that form the northern edge of the Mendips. The trail takes you up onto Dole-bury Warren, an Iron Age hill-fort and a wonderful viewpoint. The route then detours upto the highest point on the Mendips, Beacon Batch at 325m, which resembles Exmoor orthe Pennines. Look down into Burrington Coombe & descend to picturesque village ofRickford. 11 miles (18km)Day 4: Rickford - CheddarAn ascent back onto the Mendips, the route takes in the area of Ubley Warren, a land-scape of rakes and bumpy ground made by the Roman excavation of lead, and thenwalk through Velvet Bottom to reach the Black Rock Nature Reserve at the head ofCheddar Gorge. Check out the views from the Lookout Tower before descending toCheddar via Jacobs Ladder. Explore the village famous for its show caves and worldfamous cheese. 10 miles (16km) Optional extra night in Cheddar with a further walkaround the perimeter of the GorgeDay 5: Cheddar - PriddyFrom Cheddar the route follows the Mendip escarpment south west giving you superbviews over the Somerset Levels before moving up to the village of Priddy, which lies ina small hollow at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea-level, and ishome to pre-historic sites such as Priddy Circles, a henge monument contemporary withStonehenge, and Priddy Nine Barrows, a Bronze Age cemetery. 10 miles (16km)Day 6: Priddy - WellsYour walk goes through Ebbor Gorge, a small and hidden limestone gorge and downinto Wookey Hole, famous for its caves. The route then descends to the lovely medievalcity of Wells. Time to explore the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace and the rest of the City.7 miles (11km). Optional additional night in Wells with a chance to explore thewonderful surrounding countryside with great views over to Glastonbury Tor. 13 miles(22km)Day 7: Wells - GlastonburyTake a direct route to Glastonbury to Glastonbury Tor explore the town 10 miles (18km)Or Bus trip to Glastonbury for a longer day exploring home of the King Arthur legend,Glastonbury Abbey, the Chalice Well and the Glastonbury Thorn. 7 miles (12km) Day 8: Departure: Depart after breakfast or extra day in Glastonbury.Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details A range of good quality small hotels, bed and breakfasts and inns. In some locations the choice of accommodation is limited Extra nights possible in Cheddar, Wells or Glastonbury so please book early to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. Where possible, we choose guestWalking 5 or 6 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses. The houses with a distinctive local character, where charming Profile walking days on this independent holiday average about 16km or 10 surroundings are married with a warm welcome. All miles. The walking varies with some fairly level sections, whilst others accommodation is on a B&B basis. Evening meals are taken in include sizeable ascents up and down from the Mendips Hills. Your walking local cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. holiday follows several sections of the way-marked Mendip Way trail, whilst on other days you’ll explore different areas of the Mendips using local footpaths and bridleways. Holiday 7 nights: 5 or 6 days self-guided walking moving between 11 Profile guest houses. (Extra nights and walking days possible) 61 Included 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes and maps, transfer at the end of the holiday to local train station, transport of luggageWhat’s not Travel to and from the Mendips; all lunches & evening meals, visits, included travel insurance [email protected]

Wonderfully Wild: North Pembrokeshire CoastIndependent WalkingN orth Pembrokeshire's coastal path is part of a spectacular National Park, 240sq miles of breath-taking Independent Walkingcoast and countryside. The coast path winds its way over rugged cliffs, passed sandy beaches with views of rocky islands and rare wildlife. The coastline, with its volcanic headlands and glacial valleys, was designated a National Park in 1952 mainly because of its extraordinary variety of rock types and landforms; a unique coastal landscape that makes an ideal habitat for wildlife. Recognising how precious and vulnerable Britain's only truly coastal National Park is, the National Trust has bought many stretches of Pembrokeshire's coastline to protect it from unsuitable de- velopment. The coastline of the North is wild and rugged with steep drops and high cliffs, up to 550ft in places. The area is isolated with only small communities in small inlets, but regular coastal bus services enable you to get around with ease. Walks: day-by-day Day 1: Arrival – Welcome and night at Fishguard A spectacular National Park with breath- Day 2: Newport - Fishguard taking coastal scenery and countryside Bus to Newport. Today has exhilarating cliff top walking with isolated inlets. The head- A wild rugged coastline with rich wildlife land Dinas Island is a highlight with amazing views in all directions and its charming little settlement of Cwm-yr-Eglwys. The curved beach of Pwll Gwylog is one of many delightful including rare plants and seals coves before reaching the old port of Lower Fishguard, the setting for the 1972 film version of Under Milk Wood starring Richard Burton. 12 miles (19.3km), +700m Exploring small coves with pretty Day 3: Fishguard - Pwll Deri villages, as well as many sites of historical and archaeological interest Mostly high cliffs of volcanic origin in this relatively deserted section. Excellent cliff scenery from rocky outcrops. Heather and gorse abound, a dramatic blaze of colour Exhilarating cliff top walking with in late summer. Highlights include the ferry port town of Goodwick, the wooded valley of Cwm Felin, Carregwastad Point, where the French landed over 200 years ago and amazing views Pwll Deri with its wonderful viewpoint. Transfer to Fishguard. 10 miles (16km), +425m At a Glance Day 4: Pwll Deri - Trefin GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Transfer to Pwll Deri. From the path above the bay of Pwll Deri there's a wild and impres- Price: See Price List sive stretch of cliffs to the headland of Penbwchdy, where's there's magnificent views to St David's Head, Strumble and the iron age hill fort at Garn Fawr. Opportunities to visit Grade: 30 Sept the working woollen mill at Melin Tregwynt and the burial chamber of Carreg Samson. 10 Profile: miles (16km), +470m Dates: 1 May Day 5: Trefin - Whitesands Accommodation After a gentle start leading to Porthgain, a small village and harbour, some very high 6 nights B&B in ensuite 2 person dramatic cliffs lead down to the remote and secluded beach of Traeth Llyfn. An exciting rooms (double or twin) in good section heads above high cliffs and beneath craggy volcanic outcrops. The wild and rocky quality guest houses or peninsular of St David's Head abounds with archaeology. The section between Abereiddi inns. They are often in historic and Whitesands beach feels wild and remote with hardly a building to be seen. Bus to buildings with charm and St Davids. 12 miles (19.5km) +540m character and they are often rated 4 star by local tourist board Days 6: Whitesands - Solva Bus to Whitesands. A day of superb coastal scenery and slightly gentler climbs. The path takes you round the headland to St Justinians, where you'll have great views of Ramsey Island. After rounding the main headland the path snakes in and out giving new views each time and opening up to great views out across St Brides Bay to Skomer Island. You will pass St Non's Bay and Caerfai Bay, with its sheltered sandy beach. Journeys end is at Solva, a delightful little village. 13 miles (20.9km), +740m Option 2 Whitesands - St Davids: A shorter day's walking that takes you back to St Davids via St Non's Bay. More time to explore St David's, Britain's smallest city with its Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. 9 miles (14km) Option 3 Boat trip: Take your pick from the various boat trips on offer, for example, you could take a trip around Ramsey Island and see porpoises, seals and seabirds. Book in St Davids. Day 7 Departure - Holiday ends after breakfast Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details Walking 4 or 5 days self-guided walking. Walking on paths for the most part, Profile which can be muddy in wet conditions. They are often reasonably close to high cliffs. Distances 16 – 21km. Some steep sections. Ascents up to 750m during the day. Average day: 18km, +575m. This holiday is at the upper end of the moderate grade. Suitable for regular walkers, as well as fit and healthy novices. Holiday 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walking along the coast with Profile transfers and buses to access accommodation on some days. Included 6 nights accommodation on a B&B basis; Several taxi transfers 11 (where bus times are not convenient), luggage transfers on 2 days, walking notes and OS mapsWhat’s not Travel to Fishguard and from St Davids, local bus fares, all lunches & included evening meals, drinks, entrance fees, travel insurance62 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Travel Options Many customers now wish to take advantage of Independent Walking low-cost flights or special deals offered by other Guided Walking Holidays transport providers such as cross-channel ferry companies. For this reason, with the exception ofMany of our guided walking holidays in France have a pick up from local transfers, travel to France or the UK is notLyon airport or train stations. Our guided holiday in the Tarn has a included in the holiday package, allowing you topick up from Toulouse or Rodez airports, whilst our guided holidaysin the Auvergne also have a pick up from Clermont Ferrand as well make your own travel arrangements.as Lyon. Pick up and transfers from other locations may be possiblefor some holidays, but maybe subject to a supplement. However, if you would like some help or advice in making your travel arrangementsFor more details about the practical flights for each guided walking we will be very happy to help. Please sendholiday in terms of times, please visit our web site:www.highpointholidays.co.uk or contact us for more information. The us an e-mail:following airline companies operate to French airports: Easy Jet,BMI Regional, Ryan Air, Flybe, British Airways and Air France. [email protected] can also pick you up from the local train stations and provide you or phone on: +44 (0)7483 241 945with details of secure locations to park your car if you wish to drive. Independent Walking HolidaysFor most of our independent holidays you can start your holiday Self-Driveon any day of the week, subject to availability. Each holidayhas different arrangements for getting to your first night’s Details about how you can access the start of youraccommodation before your walk starts. Sometimes transfers from holiday by car will be sent to you before your holiday ifthe local train station or airport are included in the holiday price, you have indicated that this is your preferred method ofbut NOT long distance travel. Please see the holiday pages for travel. Most car hire companies operate out of the Frenchmore details about what is included in the holiday price and the Airports listed in the information below. French motor-start dates. All of our holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy ways have a toll system. As an example the journey frominclude transfers from Lyon in the price. As well as regular Calais to Lyon takes about 7-8 hours (excluding longdirect flights to Lyon from the UK there are now direct train breaks) and tolls amount to about 40 euros each way.services from London St Pancras to Lyon Part Dieu. Below and Controlled parking is available at some of the gueston the following page you’ll find some specific information about houses. Please contact us for more information. Channelgetting to the meeting point for the start of your holiday by plane, crossings between the UK and France are provided by atrain & bus. Some flights and train times may not prove practical number of companies including P & O ferries, DFDS &with regards to booking into your first guest houses or for booking Eurotunnel.local transfers. If you would like more information about traveloptions for getting to the starting points of the holiday, please con- Photos on page 61: Main picture Lewis Clarke; Cheddar Gorge : Steve Daniels.sult our website or contact us by telephone or e-mail. We are alsoable to book travel arrangements on your behalf. If you are in anydoubt please contact us before booking your travel arrangements.Travel by Plane, Train & BusBeaujolais & Burgundy (pages 15 - 23) Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Heathrow - toOur holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions have pick-ups from Lyon train Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe hasstations and airport included in the holiday price. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds.British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Tour of Baronnies (page 28)Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flightsfrom UK airports including Birmingham. Air France & KLM flights via Paris or Amster- Meeting at your guest house in Sault. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Lyon todam. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct Avignon. At Avignon, take the bus on line 5.1 to Carpentras, which takes about 50mins.and changing at Lille or Paris. Change buses at Carpentras, taking the line 12.1 to Sault, which takes a further 1hr 15mins.Cote du Rhone Wine Trail (page 24) Return bus times from Sault to Carpentras are not always convenient. Taxi transfers can bePick up from Montélimar or Avignon train station. Train & bus: TGV trains run from arranged on your behalf. Flights: The closest airport is Avignon. Regular flights from a num-London, Lille & Paris to Lyon and Avignon. For Montelimar some TGV trains go direct ber of UK airports as well as French airports. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton,from Paris, whilst for others you will need to take a local TER train from Lyon. Return Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Car hire at airport.includes transfer to Avignon for TGV trains or air travel. Flights: The closest airports Luberon self-guided (page 29)are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have sched-uled flights from the UK Luton, Edinburgh and Gatwick - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Transfers from Avignon airport and TGV train station included in holiday price. Flights:Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports to Avignon. Train: Eurostar andExeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. the TGV run trains from London to Avignon changing at Lille or Paris. Direct trains duringCollioure, Pyrenees coast (page 25) summer months.Meeting at your first hotel. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Latour de Carol, Pyrenees (page 30)Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Perpignan. The TGV via Lille will require anoth-er change at Lyon. The local trains from Perpignan only take about a further 20 Short transfer from train station Latour de Carol. Train: Changes between the Eurostar andminutes to Collioure. Flights: Flights from French and UK airports to Perpignan- TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Direct TER train from Toulouse toRivesaltes airport. Operators from UK include Flybe and Ryan Air. The airport is Latour de Carol. Flights: There are flights from French and UK airports to Toulouse airport.about 35km from Collioure. Take a transfer to Perpignan city about 7km away and Operators from UK airports include Flybe, British Airways and Easy jet. A shuttle bus will takethen take a local TER train to Collioure. you to the city centre in about 20 minutes, where you can access the train station.Costa Brava, Spain (page 25) Traverse of Pyrenees & Azun Valley, Pyrenees (page 30 & 31)Transfer from Portbou train station to Cadaques at start of holiday and at end back Azun: meet at hotel in Arras or at train station in Argeles Gazost. Traverse of Pyrenees: meetto Cadaques or to Girona station. Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at at Cauterets station or Auberge de Maillet. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV areLille, Paris or Lyon. TGV's go via Montpellier to Perpignan or Figueres from where at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Regional train from Toulouse to Lourdes.local trains access Portbou. Flights to French cities of Perpignan, Beziers & Toulouse, Change & take bus (replaces train) to Cauterets, getting off at Argeles Gazost for Azun &plus Spanish cities of Barcelona or Girona. Regular trains from Bracelona Sants and continuing to Cauterets for traverse. Flights: There are flights from French and UK airports toGiron to Portbou. Tarbes-Lourdes airport: Ryan Air on Tuesdays & Saturday from London Stansted or Air FranceFrench Fjords: Calanques National Park (page 26) via Paris Orly. Taxi transfers can be arranged on your behalf.Pick ups from Marseille station included in price. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run Queyras tour (pages 32)trains from London to Marseille changing at Lille or Paris. Transfer from Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station included in holiday price. Train: Eurostar and theFly to Marseille Marignane. There are regular flights from Bristol, Edinburgh, London TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there you’ll need toStansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes between 6.30am and take local train services to the Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station, changing at Grenoble &/or Gap.8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Journey time: about 25 Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu.minutes. Or extra charge of £25 each way from Marseille airport. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles.Drome Provencale (page 27) Grand Tour of Ubaye (page 33)Meeting at your guest house in Crest. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris andLyon to Valence TGV. Shuttle bus or local train to Valence Ville. Regular regional TER 11Train: Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris.trains fromValence Ville to Crest (direction Die & Gap). Return from Nyons by bus, line 36 to From there you’ll need to take local train services to Gap. Take local bus service LER30 from GapMontelimar (operated by TER) & take return TGV or TER trains. towards Barcelonette and alight at Méolans—Martinet Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. 6 Day tour of Ubaye starting in Ceillac see Queyras Tour [email protected] 63

Travel OptionsPralognan, Vanoise (page 34) Alsace (page 47)Meeting at your hotel in Pralognan. Train: From the UK, Eurostar and the TGV provide a relax-ing journey from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Local services Meeting at your hotel in Eguisheim. Flights: Airport Strasbourg Entzheim: at 50 min. City jetthen run to Moutiers via Chambery. There are bus services running from Moutiers to Pralognan fly to Stasbourg from London City Airport. Car hire from airport. Train: Eurostar and the TGVla Vanoise on certain days, otherwise a taxi costs about 50 euros. Flights: There are scheduled run services from London St Pancras to Colmar changing at Paris. Colmar Station, taxi toflights to Geneva, Turin, Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble. Lyon, Geneva and Turin have the most Eguisheim (10 min transfer).regular services. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK -Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. All have rail links with Modane via Jura guided (page 48)Chambery. Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and BritishTour of Viso (pages 34) Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick & Heathrow - to LyonTransfer from Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station can be included as option in holiday price. See St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Train: Euro-Queyras tour on previous page for details of travel options. star and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu changing at Lille or Paris.Vercors (page 35) Puy de Dome, Auvergne (page 49)Transfers from nearest train station (Monestier-de-Clermont) to first accommodation included in Independent: A car is necessary to get to the walks for this holiday. Hire cars from Cler-holiday price. Eurostar & TGV from London to Lyon direct and changing at Paris or Lille. Ter local mont Ferrand train station or Clermont Ferrand or Lyon airports. The nearest airport is Cler-train or TGV to Grenoble, then change and take train service to Monestier (return from Lus-la- mont Ferrand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules changeCroix-Haute) on the line towards Veynes and Gap. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British yearly). Please contact us for more advice.Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow - Lyon St Guided: Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Pick-up from Clermont Ferrand alsoExupery airport. possible. For flights and train information—same as for Cantal below.Queyras centre based (page 36)Guided: Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Flights: The airlines Easy jet, and Cantal (page 50)British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Heathrow -to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Train: Independent: Transfer from Murat train station included. Train: Eurostar and the TGV provideEurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or services from London to Clermont Ferrand via Paris. From there you take the regional terParis. Independent: A car is required for this holiday. Car hire from all major airports and trains to Murat. Guided: Pick up from Clermond Ferrand, Lyon or Murat. Flights: The airlinesstations. Easy jet & British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick &La Grave, Les Ecrins (page 37) Heathrow to Lyon airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports.Transfer from La Grave included in holiday price. Train & bus: Eurostar and the TGV fromLondon to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there local train services to Puy en Velay, Auvergne (page 51)Grenoble or Briancon. Buses from Grenoble or Briancon to La Grave with service LER35. Alsopossible to drive and leave your car at La Grave. End of holiday, take bus from Monestier to Meeting up at first hotel or Puy en Velay train station. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and BritishGrenoble or Briancon for onward train journey or to La Grave to collect car. Flights: flights from Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Heathrow - tothe UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Trains & buses de- Lyon St Exupery airport. Bus or tram to Lyon Part Dieu for train services. Train: Eurostar andtailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. the TGV run services from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Change at Lyon for St Etienne where you need to change for Puy en Velay.St Dalmas de Tende, Mercantour (page 38)Meeting at your hotels. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille Aubenas, Ardeche (page 52)or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Change at Nice to take theline Nice-Cuneo and descend at St-Dalmas-de-Tende. Transfers for Casterino in July & August Meeting at your guest house in Arbois. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar andfor Marvels of Mercantour holiday. Flights: flights from French and UK airports to Nice Cote TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Valence direct or via Lyon. Change at Valenced'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet & British Airways. Shuttle to TGV station & take bus to Aubenas run by train company (frequency every 2 hours). Alsotrain station. buses from Avignon TGV and Montelimar station. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from theAlpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice: (page 39) UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from aEvian (Geneva to Chamonix): Transfer from Evian train station included in the holiday price. number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham,Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Manchester & Leeds.Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train to Evian. Car: If arriving by car the bestsolution is to park at Bellegarde station and take the train to Evian. At the end of the holiday Mont Dore, Auvergne (page 53)take train from Chamonix to Bellegarde (as there are no longer any trains from Chamonix toEvian). Flights: Fly to Geneva Airport (regular services from lots of UK airports) and then take Train: Eurostar and TGV run trains from London to Paris Gare du Nord. Take intercity train tothe train to Lausanne and then the boat across the lake from Lausanne to Evian. Clermont Ferrand. Change and take either bus (TER) direct to Mont Dore station or a train to Laqueuille and bus from there. Flights: The nearest airport is Clermont Ferrand althoughAlpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice: scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change yearly). Please contact usChamonix (Chamonix to Briançon): Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St for more advice. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK -Pancras to Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number ofto Chamonix. Trains also from Lyon and Marseille via Bellegarde. Car: There is secure parking regular flights from UK airports. Tram to Lyon and train to Clermont. Then as above.to leave your car in Chamonix (about 40 euros for the week), although return train journey islong. Another option is to leave your car in Chambery and for the return journey take a TGV Brittany Granite Coast: (page 54)from Bardoneccia to Chambery. Flights: Regular flights to Lyon St Exupery and then train as Transfers from Lannion if required.above. Also possible to fly to Geneva and take trains from Geneva with a couple of changes. Ferry to Roscoff: Train to Morlaix, bus to Lannion.Return: From Nevache take shuttle buses to either Briançon to take TER local trains or to Flights to Brest, then after bus to train station, train to Morlaix and bus to Lannion.Bardoneccia to take TVG to Chambery and then Paris. Flights to Rennes then train to Lannion (towards Brest) changing at St Brieuc. Train from Paris to Rennes and then as above.Alpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice: For parking please contact us.Briançon (Briançon to Nice): Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras toParis, Lyon and Marseille. Overnight TGV trains to Briançon from Austerlitz station, or TGV to St Malo, Brittany (page 55)Valence or Lyon and Grenoble and then TER to Briançon. TER from Marseille to Briançon. Also Meet at your first guest house in St Malo.TGV trains to Oulx in Italy and shuttle bus to Briançon. At end of holiday shuttle bus to Nice. By Ferry: Brittany Ferries run from Portsmouth and Condor Ferries from Weymouth andTGV trains from Nice to Lyon and Paris. Flights: Regular flights from UK to Paris, Lyon, Mar- Poole. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Paris where you can change andseille and returning from Nice. take a train to St Malo. Flights: Ryan Air run flights to Dinard from East Midlands. Short taxi journey to St Malo. Transfer at end of holiday to Lamballe train station at end of holiday.Alpine Provence: Part 1 - Baronnies Regional Park (page 40) Andalucia: (page 56)Make own way to and from holiday. Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Option of pick up from Malaga. There are a large number of flights to Malaga from destinations from all over Europe by most of the main short haul airlines. From the UK, there are flightsPart Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Regular trains to Montelimar (operated by from many destinations including London Airports, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff as well as others. Airline companies include Easyjet, BritishTER) & then bus to Nyons, line 36. For the return journey from Laragne Monteglin either Airways, Iberia, Vueling. Dorchester, Dorset: (page 57)take a direct TER train to Marseille Saint Charles and take a TGV train from there to connect By Train: Regular direct trains from London Waterloo. (3hrs) By Coach: National Express run 1 direct service from London Victoria per day. (3 to 4 hrs)with your Eurostar, or go via Gap by TER to Valence and onwards to Lyon. Flights: The By Air: Bristol is about 1.5 hours drive. Exeter and Bournemouth (Hurn) International Airport are approximately a one hour drive.closest airports are Lyon St Exupery, Avignon and Marseille. By Car: If planning to arrive by car please contact to arrange parking.Alpine Provence: Part 2 - Haute Provence Geological Reserve (page 40) Salisbury, Wiltshire (page 58)Make own way to and from holiday. Starts in Sisteron. Eurostar and the TGV run trains fromLondon to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Either take a TGV to Marseille Meeting at your guest house in Salisbury. Train: Salisbury is served by a main line trainand then TER train to Sisteron or trains via Valence & Gap. Return journey from Digne les station. Routes from London are via Waterloo station and take about 1hr 30min. Bus: NationalBains take train des Pignes to Nice. TGV trains to connect with Marseille, Lyon and Paris. The Express operate services to Salisbury from cities throughout the UK including London. Advanceclosest airports are Nice, Avignon and Marseille. Trains from Nice to Sisteron at start of trip ticketing is required. Flights: There are 3 local airports with international flights: Bourne-go via Marseille. Best option is to fly into Marseille and out of Nice. mouth and Southampton are about 30 minutes drive away, whilst Bristol is about an hour away. The 3 London airports are between 1hr 30 and 2 hrs drive away. To return to Salis-Souillac, Dordogne (page 41) bury: There are regular bus services from Shaftesbury to Salisbury city Centre with Wilts &Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Souillac. Change at Paris, Dorset bus company. Bus lines 29, 26 and 27 run between the two towns - 6 services a day.direction Toulouse. Some trains (Teoz) are direct & some need a further change via Brive la The journey takes about 1hr 15min.Gaillarde. Flights: Ryan Air & Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac.Taxi or hire car for the short transfer. A greater choice of operators fly to Toulouse from where Lyme Regis, Dorset coast (page 59)there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Meeting at guest house in Lyme Regis. Train & bus: Train from London Waterloo station toBrive-la-Gaillard, Correze (page 41) Axminster takes about 2hr 40min. From Axminster take bus line 31 to Lyme Regis. To returnEurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Brive-la-Gaillard. Change at from Lulworth—Take bus no. 103 to Wool where you can catch a train direct to London Water-Paris, direction Toulouse. Flights: Several operators have scheduled flights from several UK loo. If you are returning to Lyme Regis to collect your car, catch the X53 Jurassic Coast bus atairports to Bergerac and Limoges. Taxi or hire car for the transfer. A greater choice of operators Wool. To return from Corfe Castle or Swanage—Take bus no. 40 to Wareham where you canfly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. catch a train direct to London Waterloo. If you are returning to Lyme Regis to collect your car, catch the X53 Jurassic Coast bus at Wareham. Flights: There are 3 local airports with interna-Figeac, Lot (page 42) tional flights: Bournemouth and Southampton are about 30 min drive away, whilst Bristol is about 1 hr. The 3 London airports are between and 2 hrs 30 and 3 hrs drive. Car hire locatedEurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Figeac. Change at Paris, at the airports.direction Cerbere & then change at Brive or cahors for Figeac. Flights: Ryan Air & Flybe havescheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the short transfer. Cornwall (page 60)Flights to Toulouse with onward journey by bus and train. A greater choice of operators fly toToulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. To Bude: Train journey from London Paddington or Waterloo to Exeter. Two bus services between Exeter and Bude run by First (X9 line) and Western Greyhound (line 599). The busTarn (page 43): Pick-up from Gaillac station. Eurostar and the TGV provide a service from journey takes about 1hr 50, whilst the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takesLondon to Paris. Change and take a TER or TGV train towards Toulouse. Change at Montauban 2 hours. From Padstow: Regular bus service between Padstow and Bodmin Parkway rail stationand take coach or train to Gaillac. Or continue to Toulouse and take a train to Gaillac heading - 1hr - run by Western Greyhound (line 555). Trains from Bodmin Parkway to London Padding-towards Albi or Rodez. Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI ton take about 4 hours (some requiring a change of trains). From Newquay train station jour-regional & British Airways. Shuttle bus and then local train service. neys to London take upwards of 5 hours, with changes at Par and sometimes at Plymouth.Tarn (page 44) Guided: Pick-up from Toulouse or Rodez airports. Eurostar and the TGV Mendips (page 61)from London to TOULOUSE MATABIAU changing at Paris or Lille. Flights from the UK withEasy Jet, Ryan Air, British Airways and less frequently with Flybe. To Weston-Super-Mare: Weston Super Mare lies on the mainline from Bristol to the SouthTarn (page 44) Self-guided: you require a vehicle for this holiday to access walk. Car hire West. Direct trains are available from London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Taunton andavailable at Toulouse airport and train station. Exeter. National coach services also access the town from Bristol and Bath. The nearest airportBordeaux Wine Trail: (page 45) is Bristol. It is possible to get an airport bus to Weston (A2). Service runs hourly from 7.13amTransfer between Bordeaux Airport or Bordeaux train station and Saint Emilion at the start of until 19.47pm and journey takes about an hour. More expensive would be a taxi from theyour trip are included in the price At the end of the holiday you will be transferred to Barsac airport, about 15 miles (24km) from Weston. At the end of the holiday, transfer to Castle Carytrain station where you can catch a train to Bordeaux. Flights: Easy Jet, Ryanair and British station for trains to London included in holiday price. Transfers towards other stations are alsoAirways have scheduled flights from the UK - Bristol, London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted possible for a supplement. Contact us for details.- to Bordeaux airport. Trains: Eurostar and the TGV trains from London to Bordeaux St Jeanchanging at Paris. Pembroke (page 62)Arbois, Jura (page 46) To Fishguard: Train journey from London Paddington, changing at Cardiff and/or Swansea.Make own way to Arbois. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London. Either change Journey time about 5 hours. Trains from the north go via Cardiff or Bristol. It is also possiblein Paris and take TGV to Dole and then TER bus to Lons le Saunier or TGV to Lyon and train to to catch a train to Haverfordwest and then a local coach service to Fishguard. Small transferLons le Saunier. Change & take TER bus to Arbois. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British provided from train station in Fishguard. To return from St Davids, either bus service to Fish-Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick & Heathrow - to Lyon guard to collect car or bus service to Haverfordwest and train from there (as buses and trainsSt Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Transfer to more regular to and from Haverfordwest than Fishguard.)64 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Essential Information Insurance Passport Requirements & Health Independent Walking Travel insurance is a condition of booking. It is NOT included with You will be required to have a full passport valid the holiday. It is essential that the insurance covers the activity for more that 6 months after the departure date. involved in your holiday and includes medical expenses, loss or Non British citizens should check with the relevant damage of personal property, injury, death, repatriation, authorities as to their visa requirements for all cancellation and curtailment. countries. Morocco has recommended immunisations. European citizens travelling within the EEA are entitled to a Further details will be provided at the time of booking. European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which simplifies the procedure when receiving medical assistance during their stay On self-guided holidays you must follow the advice in a member state. given in our walking and cycling guides. Some other services such as mountain rescue are not covered by High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for incidents the EHIC, and are not always free. Therefore it is a prerequisite or accidents resulting from error or imprudence, such as of all our activity holidays that each guest takes out a travel not following our advice, an error in navigation or your insurance policy for the entire duration of the holiday which physical health. is appropriate for the activity. SafetyThe safety of our customers is paramount.On our guided holidays, each walker must conform to the safetyadvice given by the leader. High Point Holidays accepts noresponsibility for an accident resulting from individual imprudence.High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, andwithout liability or any further contractual obligations, any customerwhose actions or behaviour is likely to put in danger the safety of thegroup or the well-being of the other customers. As the leader isresponsible for the safety of all group members, he may adopt acautious approach depending on local conditions. Do be aware thatitineraries planned for some holidays and treks may be varied on thespot because of weather conditions, conditions underfoot and theability of party members. Please carefully read our conditions in fulloverleaf. Further details will be provided at the time of booking.How to Book Self-DriveHaving read and agreed to our terms and conditions overleaf, Provisional Booking/Enquiryincluding the requirement for personal insurance cover, pleasecomplete our booking form or go to our web site and submit it In order to make a provisional booking or to checkonline. availability, please use our contact form online orUK customers call us on +44 (0)7483 241945. We will makeA deposit of £100 per person must be sent with the booking form. arrangements to contact you at a time that isCheques should be made payable to “High Point Holidays”. Alterna- convenient to you.tively you can pay via bank transfer. We will provide you with therelevant details to be able to do this online or at your bank. Should you wish to make a provisional reservation,Customers from outside the UK, or UK customers with a euro this will give you first option on a holiday for a periodaccount of 7 days. If you do not book within this time yourCustomers from outside the UK have the opportunity to pay in euros reservation will lapse. If you are in any doubt or needwhich will often mean better value for many countries in terms of further information, for example, relating to travelexchange rates. A deposit of 100€ per person must paid at the time information, please let us know. We will confirm aof booking. You can pay via cheque (only with a euro cheque book), provisional booking by phone or e-mail.via bank transfer or by secure card payment online via our sistercompany in France “Randonnées Outre-Manche”. Balance of PaymentsAll payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the start ofCheques and booking forms should be sent to: your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoiceHigh Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech, Shepton sent to you confirming your booking. If you areMallet, Somerset BA4 6LL making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment must beWe will confirm your booking in writing by e-mail. made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there being more than oneWe recommend that customers only book their travelarrangements once the holiday has been confirmed. 11person in the party, unless we have agreed other- wise with you [email protected] 65

HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS BOOKING FORMTo book a holiday, please complete our booking form or go to Payment of balancewww.highpointholidays.co.uk and fill in the form online. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice sent to youA deposit of £100 or 100€ per person must be sent with the confirming your booking. If you are making a bookingbooking form. Cheques should be made payable to “High Point within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the fullHolidays”. Alternatively you can pay via bank transfer. For non- payment must be made with the booking. A single paymentUK customers you can also pay by card online in Euros via our should be made in the event of there being more than onesister company in France. Details on our website and provided person in the party unless we have agreed otherwise withby e-mail at the time of booking. you first. All clients must have insurance cover and must have read and agreed to our terms and conditions.All Payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros.Cheques and booking forms should be sent to:High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech,Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6LL Your holiday booking will be confirmed when you receive a Holiday details confirmation invoice by e-mail.Contact detailsFirst name Tour name__________________________________Surname Tour type___________________________________AddressDaytime telephone Departure Date______________________________Home telephone No. in party__________________________________E-mailParty details (all members)Title First Names Surname Date of Birth Nationality Height (cycling)Rooms required and additional informationNo. room Twin Double Singletype Dietary requirements or medical conditionsAdditional Walking experience (walking holidays only)informationNext of kin (person to contact in case of accident)Name Contact DetailsIn signing this form, I/we acknowledge that I/we have Payments Cheque Cardread and accept the terms and conditions accompanyingthis booking form and do so on behalf of all parties to Payment: Bank Transferthis reservation. I/we understand the nature of theholidays offered and do not have any impediment (for Persons Amountexample: medical condition) that would prohibit fullparticipation in the holiday. Deposit (£100/100€ per person) Full holiday cost (if within 8 weeks)Signed:______________________________ Date: ______________ Additional charges or reductions agreed with us66 Total enclosed

HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS TERMS & CONDITIONSThe following conditions together with the general information contained on our website the term \"reasonable standard” in full knowledge of the specific holiday details. For exam-form the basis of the contract between you, the customer, and us (High Point Holidays LLP). ple some holidays may include accommodation in mountain refuges where very basic ac-Please ensure that you are aware of these terms as they set out our respective rights and commodation should be expected, and cannot in any way be considered deficient.obligations. High Point Holiday accepts liability for the negligent acts and/or omissions of their employ- ees, subcontractors and suppliers insofar as they relate to the holiday booked. The act or1. Booking with High Point Holidays. omission must be directly relevant to holiday activities or arrangements made by us as partAll bookings must be made on our Booking Form by the person responsible for the party (if of the package purchased by the customer. High Point Holidays shall not be liable to thethere is more than one person), who must be over 18 years of age. This person is responsi- customer for any loss, damage or injury which results from the negligent acts of third par-ble for ensuring all payments due for the holiday for those persons mentioned on the Book- ties with whom the customer makes individual direct arrangements whether as a result ofing Form. Once we have received your Booking Form and the appropriate deposit for the the Company’s or its representative’s recommendation. High Point Holidays will not beholiday, we will confirm your holiday in writing and send you an invoice for the payments liable for loss or damage to your luggage or personal effects, unless caused by our negli-outstanding. A binding contract is formed once we issue this confirmation. No other form of gence. Any information or advice provided by High Point Holidays on matters such as cli-advice or information constitutes a binding contract. mate, clothing, baggage, special equipment etc. is given in good faith but without responsi-2. Who can book holidays with High Point Holidays? bility on our part, and the passenger accepts responsibility for obtaining any necessaryOnly adults aged 18 years or more are able to book a holiday. There must be at least one travel documents needed for the trip.adult (18 years +) travelling on any one booking, who is legally responsible for each person 11. Complaintsunder 18 years of age. Anyone 70 or over will need to provide confirmation from their In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided bydoctor that they are medically fit to join our holidays for safety and insurance reasons. the Company the matter must be reported immediately us so that action can be taken to3. Prices remedy the problem. Any complaint made to the Company after the holiday should be madeThe prices of holidays are shown in pounds sterling and euros. The services included in this in writing within 15 days of return. If a complaint cannot be amicably settled, it may beprice are indicated on our website and brochure. These prices are correct at the time of referred for resolution to the arbitration scheme devised for the travel industry by thepublication. We reserve the right to change our prices during the course of the year. We Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.will notify interested parties via our newsletter and e-mails. Once a booking has been 12. Risks and behaviourconfirmed in writing, the price agreed for that holiday will not be subject to change and no Each customer is conscious that, taking into consideration the nature of some of the holi-surcharges will be levied (even if there is a change in prices for subsequent clients.) days, there will be certain risks inherent in their participation, most notably from walking4. Single travellers in areas some distance from immediate medical assistance. In addition, when bookingThere are no single supplements on our guided walking holidays provided that, single holidays, all customers do so in full knowledge (via the website or our brochure) of the typetravellers accept to share twin rooms with other same sex clients. You may, of course pay of activity involved in the holiday, the difficulties that may be encountered and the level ofan additional fee in order to have a room to yourself. Please contact us for a quotation. The fitness and experience required. Customers accept these conditions and risks in bookingprices quoted for unguided walks are based on a party of two persons. If you wish to go on holidays with us and accept responsibility for their own actions which result in accident oran unguided walking holiday alone, a single supplement will be payable.5. Deposits injury or their exclusion from the holiday. We can take no responsibility for injury to anyUK Customers: A deposit of £100 per person is payable with your booking. Cheques should person whilst taking part on a High Point holidays trip, unless arising from negligence on ourbe made payable to “High Point Holidays.” Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer. We part. In particular:will provide you with the details to be able to do this online or at your bank. On unguided walks, High Point Holiday accepts no responsibility for an accident resultingNon-UK Customers (or UK customers with a Euro account): Customers from outside the from individual imprudence, from errors in navigation, or from a deliberate interruption inUK have the opportunity to pay in euros (or in pounds sterling as described for UK customers progression (notably because of bad weather). On guided holidays, each customer must conform to the safety advice given by the leader.above.) For payment in euros a deposit of 100€ per person must be paid at the time of High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individual im- prudence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and withoutbooking. You can pay via cheque (only with a euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by liability or any further contractual obligations, any customer whose actions or behaviour issecure card payment online via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre-Manche”. likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other customers. IfCustomer’s booking and contract is still with High Point Holidays for those customers who you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your or otherpay in euros to our sister company, Randonnées Outre-Manche. people's enjoyment of the holiday; you must advise us of this at the time of booking. If a6. Security of deposits customer is unable to complete an itinerary or the walks selected on a holiday, or does notAll payments will be protected against our insolvency in conformity with the Package Travel choose to do so, High Point Holidays is not liable to supply alternative itineraries, accom-Regulations 1992. modation, services or staff for the period when the client is not present with the group.7. Balance of payments due 13. Transfer of BookingsThe balance of the holiday is payable 6 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date If the customer is prevented from taking his holiday by circumstances such as those whichwill be shown on your invoice, which will be sent to you to confirm your booking. If you are would entitle him to make a valid claim under a conventional insurance policy, then, onmaking a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment must be giving High Point Holidays at least 21 days notice before departure, he/she shall be entitledmade with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there being more to transfer his/her booking to another person deemed acceptable to us. In such a case thethan one person in the party. Payment should be made by cheque payable to “High Point customer and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for all monies due to HighHolidays,” or by bank transfer. If we have not received all payments due by the dates Point Holidays including all charges and reasonable fees consequent upon such transfer.specified in the invoice, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you. In 14. Insurancethis case the cancellation charges indicated in point 8 apply. Any demand for us to accept It is a requirement that the customer has adequate travel insurance for our holidays. Highlate payments, will be assessed on a case by case basis, not withstanding the point made Point Holidays has your holiday enjoyment and safety as our number one priority. We rec-previously. ommend travel insurance by a specialist broker.8. Amendments and Cancellations made by you. 15. Passports, Visas and Health RequirementsAfter acceptance of the booking, if the customer alters the confirmed arrangements, we The customer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is in possession of a valid passport andwill try and accommodate the amendments without further charge, where this is possible. A all necessary travel and health documents prior to departure. Information on basic passport£50 fee may be levied on some of our independent walking holidays to cover costs incurred. requirements is provided on our web site and advice on health for travellers is available atIf such additional holiday payments are due, we will inform you in writing of the amend- post offices or on the Department of Health web site. https://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/ments to the contract between us and you and payments will be in conformity with point 7. Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspxIn addition, if the alteration is within 8 weeks of the original departure date, the cancella- 16. Brochure and Website Informationtion charges in clause 4 may be applied. If the customer cancels the arrangement after the Our brochure and website contains statements representing its honest belief that the factsbooking is accepted or the booking is cancelled by us due to non-payment, cancellation as shown are correct. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe fully and as hon-charges will be calculated from the date of receipt of cancellation. Cancellations must be estly as possible the holidays offered and every reasonable attempt will be made to supplymade in writing. E-mails are accepted. The cancellation charges that apply are as follows: what has been described. We are not responsible for the content, policies and services ofMore than 42 days before departure - the deposit. 42 – 28 days before departure - 40% of any sites linked to or accessible via our website.holiday cost. 21 - 8 days before departure - 70% of holiday cost. Less than 8 days before High Point Holidays reserves the right to make changes to the information, prices and itin-departure - 100% of the holiday cost. Not withstanding the cancellation charges, we reserve eraries set out in the brochure and website and provided such changes, have been notifiedthe right to re-sell any part of a cancelled holiday. to the customer prior to his submitting a booking form or accepted by the customer afterIn the case where the cancellation is made more than 42 days before the holiday and only submission of the booking form but prior to our confirmation, then such changes shall bethe deposit payment is due as the cancellation charge, then High Point Holidays will consid- binding on the parties.er requests from customers to carry their deposit payment forward to act as the deposit of 17. Promotional Materiala future holiday booked with High Point Holidays. In all cases this future holiday would need Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any trips may be used by High Point Holi-to be booked within 12 months of the cancelled holiday. days without charge in all media, for bona fide promotional or marketing purposes, includ-9. Amendments and Cancellations made by High Point Holidays. ing without limitation promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures or the Internet.Every effort will be made to operate all holidays as advertised but we reserve the right, to 18. Intellectual Property Rightsmodify any holiday, schedule, accommodation or arrangement at any time and we willinform you of the change as soon as possible. In the case of any material modification we All intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, copyright and rights in and towill, if possible, offer alternative arrangements or, if these are not acceptable, a full re- any databases and trade marks) subsisting in this Site and its contents, and in the softwarefund of the monies paid. The customer shall not be entitled to any further sum by way of and source materials used in connection with it, are owned by High Point Holidays. All suchcompensation, damages or otherwise arising from the cancellation. rights are reserved. You may, however, save and print individual items included on this SiteWe will not materially modify or cancel the holiday within eight weeks of the date of depar- for personal, non-commercial use.ture unless compelled to do so because of circumstances beyond our reasonable control. 19. Data PrivacySome guided group holidays require a minimum of 4 participants and, in the event of such a Information submitted in relation to booking, ordering a brochure, or in the course of aminimum number not being achieved prior to 6 weeks before departure, we shall be enti- general enquiry will be stored electronically. We will comply with all applicable data pro-tled to cancel the holiday whereupon all monies paid by the customer shall be refunded or tection legislation in respect of it, including the 1998 Data Protection Act. You have thean alternative holiday offered. No compensation shall be payable. right to access this information and to make modifications relating to your personal records.Force Majeure Except where the customer indicates to the contrary, High Point Holidays reserves theIf war or terrorist activities, threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action, threatened possibility to use this information to forward to you promotional material. We will notor actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, airport regulations and closures, unfore- forward it to other parties without your express consent.seen alterations to public transport schedules and rescheduling of aircraft or any other 20. Law and Jurisdictionevent outside the control of the Company either delays or extends the holiday or compels a UK law shall govern each of the bookings made with us including (without limitation) allchange in the holiday arrangements, the Company cannot accept liability for any resulting contractual and other relationships which arise out of such bookings. You and we eachloss, damage or expense. submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts in relation to any disputes arising out10. Our Liability to the Customer of any booking.High Point Holidays accepts responsibility should the services which they contract to pro- 21. Pets: We regret that no pets of any sort are accepted on our holidays.vide you with are deficient or not of a reasonable standard. The customer must interpret 67

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