High Point Holidays Walking Holidays 2019

Amazing Auvergne: Volcanoes, Lakes & Historic VillagesExplore this beautiful landscape with volcanic & glacial lakes, volcanic domes, rocky cliffs, secluded valleys & dramatic water-falls. Visit the charming historic villages and wonder at the volcanic domes and cones which stretch as far as the eye can see. Highlights \"Wonderful holiday, your knowledge of the geography Auvergne has the highest number of Romanesque and geology of the area churches & monuments in France added to the interest of the walks which were both varied Landscape of volcanic & glacial lakes, volcanic and interesting. I appreciated domes, secluded valleys & dramatic waterfalls the opportunity to see such a wide area of the Auvergne Self Guided: Guidebooks will provide more walks and would have a hard time than days in the holiday, so you can choose your deciding which of the walks Iwalks based on the weather, interests & difficulty liked best.\" Ricki Bull, UK Self Guided: A car is required for this holiday to take you to the start of each walkOption of making some walks longer or shorter, &longer days out on the hills can be alternated withshorter, easier days exploring the lakes and villages• Self Guided & Guided Walking When: 20 May to 30 Sept Centre-based• 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, guest houses & auberges• Distances: 12-18km per day Basis: Full Board (except 1 evening meal)• Ascent: 290-500m per dayDay 1 Stroll amid volcanoes Around Orcival Descent from Puy de Sancy La Banne d'Ordanche Murol, St Nectaire Lac Pavin and Besse Day 8Arrival: Ascend the Puy Pari- Rochefort Montagne Cable car from Mont Dore Start by Col de Guéry Chance to visit Besse en Chandesse. DepartAu- ou in the Puy de to ridge & descend to summit Puy de Sancy. with great views & chateau at Murol, Follow valley to lac aftervergne Dome area & com- to Orcival via Cha- Follow valley with water- pass Lac Guéry & the village of St Pavin & traverse a break-guest plete a traverse un- teau des Cordes & St falls & views over hills & ascend to Banne Nectaire & lake country with peaks, fasthouse derneath volcanoes Martin de Tours valleys d'Ordanche Chambon forest & pasture 12km +330m 18km +480m 13km +500m 14km +460m 15km +290m Summit of Auvergne: Tour of SancyA circular tour that starts and finishes in the spa town of Mont Dore and explores a number of dramatic summits and beautifulridges on all sides of the Sancy mountain range as well as visiting the charming medieval villages of Besse and Murol. Highlights Dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lakes & wild mountain scenery Climb the highest & most beautiful summits of the Puy de Sancy with exceptional views Historic villages built from volcanic stone with great ecclesiastical monuments Rich flora & fauna with mouflons, chamois & orchids Extra days at Mont Dore are possible Can be done as 5 night holiday with removal of Day 4• Self Guided Walking When: 20 May to 30 Sept Linear Trail• 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels & guest houses• Distances: 16-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 2 evening meals & 3 picnic lunches• Ascent: 200-900m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival: To Lac Guery & La Banne d’Ordanche Climb to Plateau Rest day/short walk Climb to St Victoire Climb to Chaudefour TransferMont Dore Return via summit of Puy Gros. Or to Durdise & Roc Cuzeau around Lake Chambon, la Rivière & Besse Valley & summit to sta-and trans- Col de la Croix Morand & 4 summits & to Puy de Crebass- Murol & adjacent hills. en Chandesse. Trail Sancy, Puy de Cliergue tion atfer from including Puy de l’Angle. Descend es. Descend past Or walk to St Nectaire to Lac Pavin & & le Capucin & de- Montstation past Grande Cascade Chambon sur Lac & its basilica guest house scend to Mont Dore Dore 19/21km +820/900m 20km +830m 7/19km +200/490m 22km +810m 16km +750m Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 51

Tour of Ardeche: Rustic TrailsThis circular tour in the Ardeche mountains becomes higher & more remote as you head into the Tanargue. There are ridges,offering panoramic views, wild mountains, historic bridges & chateaux, cliff-lined rivers and terraces of orchards & vines. Highlights \"We have both en- joyed a terrific week!Wonderful heather-clad ridges with great panoramic We had a really de- views lightful time. All of our hosts were so friendlyChestnut forests & beautiful rivers where it's possible and welcoming. We to bathe very much enjoyed all of our days of walking, Rustic stone-built villages, old terraces with stone and the variations in walls and beautiful medieval bridges spanning the landscapes and chang- ing flora in the forests. steep valley slopes I really loved walking along the ridges .....\"Off the beaten track walking away from the tourist M. Ma, UK hotspots Days 1 & 9: Arrival & departure from Aubenas• Self Guided Walking When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct Linear Trail• 8 nights/7 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 16-21km per day Basis: B&B plus 5 evening meals & 6 lunches +• Ascent: 570-900m per dayDay 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Cross Sandron Through forest to To Ardeche River & Transfer to La Souche. Climb Climb to ridge & cross Cross valley & climb Chassiers &Valley & climb to Juvinas. Climb over climb to summits includ- to open ridgeline, option to summits & follow to Tour de Brison, Chazeaux,Volcan de Craux. hilltops & descend ing Rocher de Ladenne climb Mont Aigu. Follow tour of Tanargue & villages of Montreal back to medi-End day at An- to Chirols above & descend to Thuyets, Tour of Tanargue & descend descend to La Roche. & Largentiere to eval town oftraigues sur Volane Fontauliere River via historic bridge to Valgorge, Baume Valley B&B: sauna & pool Tauriers Aubenas18.5km +600m 17km +900m 20km +620m 16km +900m 12km +600m 16km +850m 21km +570m Cevennes to Provence: Saint Guilhem’s TrailDiscover an amazing variety of landscapes in the southern Massif Central as you head south through the Cevennes, passingmust-see sites such as the Tarn Gorge and the Navacelles Cirque and finishing at the pretty village of Guilhem-le-Desert. HighlightsThe wild and beautiful landscapes of the CevennesThe spectacular gorges and cliffs of the Tarn Valley and the Navacelles CirquesOriginally a drovers path, the trail became a pilgrim-age route to the resting place of William of Orange - White Knight of Charlemagne Pretty village of St-Guilhem-le-Desert Day 1 arrival at Canourgue & day 10 departure from St-Guilhem-le-Desert Also possible to add 4 additional walking days at the beginning to start from Aumont Aubrac• Self Guided Walking When: May to October Linear Trail• 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small hotels and guest houses• Distances: 14-25km per day Basis: Half Board +• Ascent: 270-910m per day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Canourgue to Saint Enimie to Nivoliers to Meyrueis to L’Esperou L’Esperou to Le Le Vigan to Navacelles to Le Le Ranquas to Saint Enimie in Nivoliers via Meyrueis via Méjean via Mont-Aigoual. Vigan descend- Navacelles via Ranquas follow- Saint Guilhem le Tarn Gorge via Méjean plat- plateau & Nimes le Option to go to sum- ing from Blandas plat- ing the cirque at Desert via Cirque limestone plat- eau, its hamlets Vieux & descend to mit. Descend by Col mountains into eau & Cirque mid-slope. Climb de la Seranne et eaux & open spaces Jonte Gorge de la Serreyrede deep valleys de Navacelles to Larzac plateau l’Infernet 25km +645m 15km +670m 15km +270m 17/23km +910/1075m 20km +285m 23km +690m 14km +480m 20km +425m52 Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Brittany’s Emerald CoastExperience some of Brittany’s most impressive coastline, with dramatic rocky headlands enclosing picturesque coves of goldensand. Something new each day: from the villas of Dinard & walled town of St Malo to the heathland & cliffs of Cap Frehel. HighlightsDramatic cliffs and wonderful views from Peninsulas of Frehel & Erquy Pretty seaside resorts such as Saint-Briac, SaintLunaire, & Erquy as well as sheltered beaches & tiny fishing portsFlexibility: add or remove walking days as required Possibility to book extra night at St Malo. Also \"Enjoyed the whole experience - we felt good at optional extra day's walking & night at Point de la the end - a treasured memory. The variety of each day's walk & the absolutely spectacular scenery!\" Latte on the Frehel Peninsula is possible Tatom & Jones, NZ Optional additional night at Dinan via boat tripdown the Rance Estuary from St Malo with transfer to Dinard the following day• Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail• 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small guest houses & family run hotels• Distances: 15-18km per day Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals & 3 lunches• Ascent: 70-300m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival: Ferry across Rance Inland to Tregon & Around Point de St Cast & follow Pass Fort de la Latte. Reach Cap Around Transfer toSt estuary to Dinard. Chateau Guildo. Follow coastline, views to Frehel peninsula. Fréhel & past lighthouses. De- Erquy penin- LamballeMalo Walk to St Briac via coast along Arguenon Pass bay at Port St Jean. Climb to St scend to beaches at La Fosse & les sula & end at train sta- headlands & coves Bay. Pass sandy beach- Germain & descend to Port à la Greves. Trail inland through forest port of Erquy tion after past St Luniare es to St Cast le Guildo Duc. Transfer to Pointe de la Latte to coast at Sables d’Or les Pins breakfast 17km +100m 18km +300m 15/18km +250m 18km +70m 18km +300m Brittany’s Granite CoastYour trail, the old coastguard footpath, winds its way amongst the unusual pink boulders that contrast with the turquoise seas& sandy beaches. There’s also wild & remote cliffs and peninsulas, dramatic estuaries and pretty fishing ports to enjoy. Highlights Fantastically shaped pink granite blocks littering a pretty section of coastline Holiday can be undertaken as 2, 4-day walking holidays Perros Guirec: 8km out to sea is Sept Iles: Boat trips available from the jetty at Plage de Trestaou Day 1: Arrival at Treguier, transfer from Lannion if required Day 10: Morlaix, holiday ends after breakfastOption: Extra day at Kerenoc to explore some inland scenery including many prehistoric sites, plus Ile Grand & continue to the beaches at Trebeurden• Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail• 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small guest houses & family run hotels• Distances: 16-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals• Ascent: 50-500m per dayDay 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9Transfer from Tregui- Promontory To Kerenoc. Strange Transfer to Le Yaudet & Pointe Sections not To Plouezoc'h To Morlaix. Visiter. Jaudy estuary & with islands rock formations to Trebeurden Cliffs de Dourven to for faint (Bren). Coast with Cairn ofPlougrescant head- leading close to Pors Kamor & Plou- to Pointe de Beg Locquemeau. Cliff hearted/ many promonto- Barnenez &land to Pointe du Perros Guirec. manac'h to causeway Leguer & Pointe top to St Michel en several alter- ries, such as Pointe ports Le PaludChateau & Castel- Transfer to & Coz Porz & Pointe Servel Leguer Greve. Transfer to natives. Inland de Primel & Pointe de Keremel & LeMeur to Ralevy Perros Guirec de Landrellec Estuary to Lannion Locquirec to Plougasnou Analouesten Dourduff en Mer16km +160m 21km +300m 22km +50m 16km +250m 20km +360m 20km +500m 21km +170m 18km +150m Brittany, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 53

Brittany’s Coast of Legends: Part 1, Roscoff - Aber Wrac’hNorth Western Brittany’s coast has dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, sand dunes, long estuaries & peaceful ports. Themany islands & rocky headlands have made it a coastline that’s difficult to navigate and a place of legends. Highlights Beautiful sandy bays enclosed by rocky headlands Easy walking with little ascent or descent Lots of archaeological interest with burial chambers and standing stonesPretty headlands overlooking a chaotic, rocky coast- line Wildlife interest with lagoons and large dunes Options: This holiday can be combined with part 2 below. Full walk from Roscoff to Brest is 14 days walking• Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail• 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Mainly 3 star hotels & B&B’s• Distances: 16-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 2 evening meals• Ascent: 70-350m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Roscoff to Moguer- Mogueriec to Plouescat to Brignogan to Guisseny to Plougerneau to Departure:Roscoff iec via sandy Plouescat on Brignogan via the Guisseny via Plougerneau via Aber Wrac’h via Taxi transfer beaches at Palud & long unspoilt dunes of Ker Emma Tresseny estuary Curnic lakes, cliff large headlands to Brest Theven with rocky section of beau- and chaotic rocky and restored fishing walking and archae- and the Aber headlands tiful coast coast hamlet of Meneham ological sites Wrac’h estuary 22km +120m 19km +70m 20km +350m 19km +130m 22km +290m 16km +300m Brittany’s Coast of Legends: Part 2, Aber Wrac’h - BrestThe second part of our Coast of Legends walk takes you around long estuaries to the Western most point of France via dramaticcliffs and secluded bays. Choose between a 6 day walk to Conquet or an 8 day walk all the way to the port of Brest. Highlights The long tidal estuaries (or Abers) of Wrac’h, Benoit & Ildut Pretty harbours & villages of Portsall & Conquet A multitude of headlands, sandy bays, rocky shelves and tiny islands Cliff walking along the Atlantic Coast and the Western most point in France (Pointe Carsen) Explore historic port of Brest Choose between a 6 day walk to Conquet & bus to Brest or an 8 day walk to BrestTransfer to start from Brest / Extra from Roscoff• Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail• 7 or 9 nights/6 or 8 days walking Accomm: Hotels & B&B’s• Distances: 14-21km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals & 1 lunch• Ascent: 80-350m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Days 8 & 9 Day 8 or 10Arrival: Aber Wrac’h to Aber Benoit to St Pabu to Portsall to Porspodor Porspodor to Poscav to Con- Optional 2 Transfer toAber Aber Benoit: 2 St Pabu com- pretty harbour along unspoilt rocky Porscav quet via Pointe days from Brest on 6Wrac’h impressive estuar- pleting the at Portsall via section with pre- via Aber Ildut. Carsen Conquet to day walk orby taxi ies and views at walk around large sandy historic sites & many Transfer to (western most Brest via departure Ste Marguerite Benoit estuary bays & dunes bays & headlands accommodation point in France) granite cliffs direct 18km +340m 15km +80m 14km +140m 16km +120m 21km +190m 17km +350m 18km +250m54 Brittany, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Andalucia: Grazalema National ParkGrazalema National Park is a great location for a holiday in Andalucia. You will walk between picturesque villages withrocky crags rising dramatically above beautiful gorges. On your last day, you will also visit the spectacular village of Ronda. HighlightsGrazalema National Park has spectacular limestone and dolomite crags rising above beautiful gorges, the most spectacular being the Garganta Verde Rich wildlife with Griffon Vultures plus roe deer, Egyptian mongoose and Spanish Ibex Ronda, town on the edge of huge cliffs with old & new towns connected by an immense bridge Choice of walks on centre-based walking days: overall grade can vary according to your choicesCan choose to have a rest day on any of the centre based days• Self Guided Walking When: Jan to June & Sept to Dec Linear/Centre-based• 7 nights/5 days walking Accomm: 2, 3 & 4 star country hotels +• Distances: 8-20km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals• Ascent: 100-700m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Days 5 & 6 Options of Circuits Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Descend to valley Walk down val- Walk up to plat- Grazalema Circuit 8km +200m Transfer to hotel in Ronda. Depar-Benaojan floor to walk alongside ley of Libar on eau below Siman- Goat Herders Leap 9/17km +300m Explore this spectacular town ture oror transfer the railway to Jimera GR7. Head over a con peak in heart Climb Simancon 11km +700m with monumental bridge transferfrom de Libar. Return by limestone ridge of the Grazalema Pinsapar 12km +500m spanning the gorge separating to MalagaMalaga train or retrace steps to Villaluenga National Park Grazalema Circuit (2) 8km +300m the old and new towns 10/18km +100m 20km +700m 14km +400m 8-17km 200-700m Alpujarras Valley Walk: Andalucian RambleOur holiday in the Alpujarras is designed to give you a taster of the region and includes walking in the wonderful Poquieragorge and in the ‘off the beaten track’ area around Cadiar. The beautiful upland scenery is home to a large variety of wildlife. Highlights Wonderful Poquiera gorge and the off the beaten track area around Cadiar Traditional Moorish architecture with white-washed box-shaped houses forming beautiful villages clinging to the hillsides Area rich in flora & fauna: Spanish ibex and abun- dance of wildflowers Opportunity to visit the historic city of Granada and its fabulous Alhambra Palace Choice of walks on all days except the last day’s linear walk• Self Guided Walking When: Jan to June & Sept to Dec Linear/Centre-based• 7 nights/5 or 6 days walking Accomm: 3 star hotels or equivalent• Distances: 7-18km per day Basis: B&B plus 5 evening meals• Ascent: 100-600m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: La Cabadilla Circuit: Walk towards Sierra Walk out of La Taha Valley Walk: Along val- Transfer to Tre- Choice of 3 Linear walk De-Trans- Nevada & the deserted la Cebadilla. Back Poquiera ley through villages of Ferreriola velez & free day walks: Rio Tre- down to partfer to via other side of gorge, or Three Villages: gorge & & Busquistar, or Sierra Mecina or Day 6 walk, or velez Walk, Rio hotel at afterCapilei take in 3 villages of Bubion, Pampaniera, down to Circuit: Walk on mule tracks & Granada & Culo Pero, Siete Cadiar break-ra & Capileira in Poquiera Gorge Taha region visit villages in Alpujarras region Alhambra Lagunas fast 7/9km +200/600m 8/14km 8/12km +100/200m 12km +200m 18km +500m Spain. Self Guided Walking Holidays 55

Slovenian Explorer: Mountains to the MedThis multi-centre based walking holiday will allow you to discover the most beautiful sights of Slovenia including TriglavNational Park with its mountains, lakes, plateaux & coast, as well as its historic towns such as Piran & its culinary specialities. Highlights Discover the must-see sights of Slovenia Triglav National Park with its mountains and lakes Very small but beautiful section of Mediterranean Coast Lake Bled, the pearl of the Julian Alps Historic towns of Piran, Idrija, as well as the capital Ljubljana You will need your own car to access the accommodation & some sites on this holiday• Self Guided Walking When: May to October Multi-centre-based• 7 nights/6 days walking/visits Accomm: Quality hotels & B&B’s• Time taken: 2-5hrs30 per day Basis: Half Board +• Ascent: 150-800m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Discover Lake Bled Head to Rudno Polje Head to Reka & Head to Idrija and its Reach Piran by Head to Podgorje Depar-Make your & its castle with plateau, great views walk a forestry trail UNESCO sites - mines, boat with its & climb to summit tureway to Triglav mountains of mountains & Lake with panoramic caves & underground Reka gothic palaces of Slavnik. De-Lake Bled behind. Discover Bohinj. Descend to views. Picnic under river. Leave for Strunjan or & return to scent via villages. Vintgar Gorge lake & head to Cerkno Vrhovec summit Ankaran by the Sea hotel by foot Head to Ljubljana 5hrs 30 +450m 4hrs 30 +350m 5hrs 30 +800m 2hrs +300m 4hrs 30 +150m 4hrs 30 +700m Triglav National Park: Bled to BohinjFrom the Karavanke Alps to the Julian Alps via Bled & Boninj, discover Slovenia’s varied landscapes, the Pokljuka Forest andMostnice Gorge all in one walking holiday. Enjoy peaceful accommodation in typical auberges and B&B’s. HighlightsDiscover numerous natural sites of Triglav NationalPark including gorges, waterfalls, lakes & mountains Area of traditions, unique cuisine and architecture Voyage through two mountainous regions of Slovenia: Karavanke & then the Julian AlpsMountains over 2000m with great views across the Save Valley, as well as Italy and AustriaRich wildlife & wild forests as well as alpine pastures where you can try local cheese with schnappsTransfers included at the start and end of holiday Circular walks on 3 days• Self Guided Walking When: Mid April to end of October Linear Trail• 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Hotels, auberges & B&B’s• Time taken: 5-7hrs per day Basis: Half Board +• Ascent: 300-1000m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Circular trail in Draga to Zasip via Zasip to Goreljek at Climb in forest & Leave the plateau Climb Most- TransferLjubljana & Begunjščica massif, forests, chateau ruins 1250m via Lake Bled pasture to summits and reach Uskovni- nice Gorge to totransfer to ascend to Ro- & pretty villages with and climb into Julian over 2000m to have ca hut & descend to Voje pastures Ljubljanaaccommoda- blekov Dom hut at views over Lake Bled Alps & pastures of great views of Triglav Sredjna Vas village & descend totion in Draga 1657m Pokljuka plateau and Krma Valley Lake Bohinj 7hrs +1000m 6hrs +400m 7hrs +825m 6hrs 30 +820m 5hrs +300m/–900m 6hrs +650m56 Slovenia. Self Guided Walking Holidays

West Mendip Explorer: Somerset Heights to Somerset Levels The Mendip Hills form a dramatic scene of wild, open plateau interrupted by deep gorges such as the famous Cheddar Gorge. The iconic Glastonbury Tor rises above the Somerset Levels whilst Wells, the beautiful medieval city is nestled below the hills. Highlights \"Enjoyed discovering this region and walking in its beautiful landscape and appreciated theStunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest Gorge in England English hospitality.\" G. Noetzlin, Switzerland Medieval city of Wells with its magnificent cathedralEclectic town of Glastonbury, home of the King Arthur legend with its Tor and abbey ruins Panoramic views from the Mendip plateau over the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel Extra night in Glastonbury for time to explore the town & Somerset Levels or extra night in Cheddar for a walk around the Gorge or visit the Caves Option: additional night in Wells to explore the surrounding countryside & villages• Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail• 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 11-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast +• Ascent: 100-600m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Climb to Bleadon To Dolebury Warren Up to Ubley Warren, Velvet Follow Mendip Taxi to Priddy. Priddy to Route via Depart afterWes- Hill & Crook Peak & up to Beacon Batch Bottom to reach Black Rock. escarpment to Ebbor Gorge & Wookey countryside breakfast.ton- & onto Wavering (325m), onto Burring- Visit Lookout Tower, de- Priddy, home to Hole. Descend to city of to climb Transfer toSuper- Down & descend ton Coombe & de- scend to Cheddar via Jacobs Priddy Nine Bar- Wells. Explore: Cathe- Glastonbury local stationMare to Axbridge scend to Rickford Ladder. Explore Cheddar rows. Taxi to Wells dral & Bishop’s Palace Tor 22km +355m 18km +600m 16km +340m 16km +350m 11km +100m 21km +520m The Mendip WayThe Mendip Way is a long distance trail in Somerset that runs from the Victorian seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare in thewest to the vibrant & historic town of Frome in the east; paced to allow time to explore Cheddar & the cathedral city of Wells. Highlights Panoramic views from the Mendip plateau over the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel Medieval city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral & Bishop’s PalaceStunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest Gorge in England Possible to visit Caves in Cheddar & Wookey Hole Options for extending walks around Priddy and/ or additional night in Wells with exploration of outlying countryside and villages Options: Extra nights at start or end of holiday to explore Weston &/or Frome• Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail• 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 11-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast• Ascent: 100-400m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Climb to Bleadon Axbridge to Cheddar Follow Mendip es- From Priddy to Ebbor Climbing Tor Hill & Shepton to DepartNight at Hill & Crook Peak & via Shipham, Rowber- carpment to Priddy, Gorge & down to Wookey into Kings Woods Frome via afterWeston- onto Wavering ry Bottom, Long home to Priddy Nine Hole. Descend to city of onto Ham Woods Cranmore Tow- break-Super- Down & descend to Wood, Black Rock Barrows. Taxi to Wells. Explore: Cathedral & descend to er, Downhead fastMare Axbridge down into Cheddar Wells & Bishop’s Palace Shepton Mallet & Mells River 22km +355m 11km +400m 16km +350m 11km +100m 11km +250m 22km +200m Somerset, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays 57

Cornwall’s Dramatic Northern CoastNorth Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a dramatic and beautiful section of the South West Coast path with varied and challengingwalking. Each day is a new experience with beautiful sandy bays, secluded inlets harbouring quaint villages and rugged cliffs. Highlights Tintagel’s 13th century castle ruins, reputed birth- place of King Arthur Picturesque fishing villages such as Boscastle & Port Isaac Towering cliffs with great views and places to bird watch or spot grey seals Camel Estuary with the bustling harbour of PadstowCoastal Trail from Bude to Padstow with optional \"Each day had its pluses, met many people along the day to Porthcothan route and visits to Boscastle, Tintagel and Padstow were all great.\" R & C. O'Grady, AustraliaOptions: Extra night at Padstow with cycle along the Camel Trail• Self Guided Walking When: March to Oct Linear Trail• 5 nights/4 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 15-19km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast• Ascent: 810-1230m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 6 (optional)Arrival: Night Crackington Haven via Tintagel via High Cliff Port Isaac via Trebarwith Padstow via Port Depart Porthcothan via Trevoneat Bude Widemouth Bay, Phil- (233m) & fishing village Strand & some strenuous Quin, The Rumps & after Head & Constantine Bay. lip’s Point Nature Re- of Boscastle ascents and descents the Camel Estuary breakfast Bus to Padstow or serve & Dizzard Forest through valleys crossed by ferry Newquay for night 16km +810m 18km +1230m 15km +835m 19km +855m 22km +770m South Cornwall Coast: Historic Ports & Fishing VillagesOn the last stretch of the Cornish Coastal Path there are high cliff top views, picturesque fishing villages, beautiful estuariesand sandy beaches aplenty to enjoy on route between the historic maritime centres of Falmouth & Plymouth. Highlights Traditional fishing villages huddled around smallharbours such as Charlestown, Portscatho, Portloe, Polperro & Mevagissey Peninsulas with far ranging views such as the infamous Dodman Point Wonderful estuaries with Ferry journeys Possible to have extra nights at start or end of walk to explore Plymouth & FalmouthOptional walk to visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan on route or can be done as additional dayOption: Extra night at Charlestown to visit the Eden Project• Self Guided Walking When: March to Oct Linear Trail• 8 nights/7 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 11-24km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast• Ascent: 350-950m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9Arrival: Ferries to St Portholland, Option: via Lost Gar- Par Sands, to Ferry to Pol- Spectacular Cliffs of Freahy to Rame DepartNight Mawes & Place to around Dodman dens of Heligan to Gribbin Head. ruan. Strenu- views from cliff Head & villages of Caws afterat Roseland Penin- Point through Pentewan. Ropehaven High cliffs to ous stretch to tops via Sea- and Kingsand to Mount break-Fal- sula, Portscatho Gorran Haven cliffs, past Duporth to Fowey on the Polperro & ton, Downder- Edgcumbe Country Park. fastmouth to Portloe to Mevagissey Charlestown estuary Looe ry to Crafthole Ferry to Plymouth 22km +860m 20km +890m 11/14km +600m 17km +350m 19km +950m 14km +600m 22/24km +700m58 Cornwall, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Wonders of Wessex WalkOur unique walking holiday explores the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire/Dorset border along secluded valleys, throughidyllic villages & over rolling chalk hills. Everyday there’s new sites to see including Old Sarum, Wardour Castle & Stonehenge. Highlights Saxon hill-top town of Shaftesbury with Gold Hill & great viewsMedieval city of Salisbury & walking in the Stonehenge landscape Unspoilt landscape of the chalk hills & valleys Options to visit Old Sarum, Stonehenge, Wilton \"(Enjoyed) the Wessex House, Larmer Tree Gardens, Wardour Castle & countryside, walking toHeale Gardens dependent on fees & opening times Stonehenge, Old Sarum & through the burial Recommended: additional night in Salisbury to mounds. Some of our have more time to visit Cathedral, Museum etc favourite B&B's. Thanks for a memorable holiday.\" Options: 6 & 5 night versions go from Salisbury to J & M. Krieger, USA Great Wishford or Broad Chalke• Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail• 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 13-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast plus 4 packed lunches• Ascent: 210-380m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Salisbury to Ames- Amesbury to Great Great Wishford to Broad Chalke to Lud- Ludwell to Farn- Farnham to Shaftes- DepartNight at bury via Old Sarum Wishford via Stone- Broad Chalke via well. Short transfer. ham via Win bury via Ashmore & afterSalisbury & the pretty villages henge & its prehis- Grovely Wood & Over downs to Nadder Green & Tollard Melbury Beacon breakfast of the Woodford toric sites and into Wilton over downs Valley with Old War- Royal & Larmer entering via Gold Hill Valley Wylye Valley to the Chalke Valley dour Castle & Donheads Tree Gardens & circular tour 20km +250m 17/21km +300m 17/22km +300m 16km +300m 13/14km +210m 18km +380m Hart of the Cranborne ChaseA flexible walking tour across the very centre of this chalk plateau that was once a royal hunting ground. Stay centrally ortraverse this landscape with its unique character, in part, preserved by the stern laws that once governed the hunting of deer. Highlights Flexible walking holiday that crosses the centre of the Cranborne Chase & allows time to explore Picturesque villages of thatched cottages, manor houses & flint banded churches Rolling countryside criss-crossed by ancient tracks & littered with ancient barrows 1 Centre based holiday can be extended to further days with addition of horse riding & natural therapy treatments e.g. spa treatments & massages and/or further walks can be added if you have a car 2 Centre based: 6 nights 5 days walking (Ludwell/Farnham) - 1 Centre: 4 nights 3 days walking (Farnham)• Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Centre-based• 3 Centres: 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: B&B’s & Inns• Distances: 14-20km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast• Ascent: 120-300m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8Arrival: Circular trail to Old Circular around Ludwell to Farn- Circular Villages of Farnham to Circular walk including Depart orTransfer to Wardour Castle via Shaftesbury & the ham via Win the Chase via Ash- Cranborne via local villages transfer toLudwell White Sheet & Ber- Donheads includ- Green & Tollard more, Chettle & Shire Rack & Wimborne St Giles & station after wick St John ing Gold Hill Royal Farnham Martin Down Gussage All Saints breakfast 20km +290m 18km +200m 14km +210m 20km +200m 20km +300m 20km +120m Wiltshire/Dorset, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays 59

In Thomas Hardy’s Footsteps: Heart of Hardy’s DorsetLiterally & literarily follow in Hardy’s footsteps: take some of his favourite walks as well as the routes taken by many of thecharacters from his novels as you explore the rolling Dorset hills between the Blackmore Vale & the Frome Valley at Dorchester. Highlights Visit Hardy’s Cottage & Max Gate Expansive views across the Blackmore Vale Visit the settings for Hardy’s most famous novels: Far from the Madding Crowd & Tess of the d‘Urbervilles Picturesque Dorset villages like Milton Abbas & Cerne Abbas in rolling countryside Hardy’s poetry & prose are provided in your walking guide to illustrate the strong connections between his fictional Wessex and the real life settingsOptions: Can also be done as 5, 6, 7 or 8 nights by removal of Days 5, 4, 7 & 8 respectively• Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail• 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 11-20km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast• Ascent: 60-370m per dayDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10Arrival: Dorchester, Hardy’s Cottage & Bus to Athlehamp- Bere Regis to Milton Ab- Ansty to Cerne Abbas Around Transfer toNight Max Gate & Far from the Mad- ton or train to Milton Abbas bas to Ansty Cerne Abbas to Evershot Evershot via Dorchesterat Stinsford. ding Crowd: Short Moreton. Pud- via Tolpuddle via Bulbar- via Minterne (Evershead) Melbury afterDor- Across the Bus transfer to dletown/Moreton row Gardens Osmond breakfastchester Frome Valley Puddletown at start to Bere Regis 20km +60m 17km +135m max 15km +140m 17km +340m 15km +260m 18km +370m 20km +340m 11km +260m Dorset’s Jurassic Coastal Path & RidgewayStunning section of the coastal path beginning in the picturesque old port of Lyme Regis, “The Pearl of Dorset,” that takes inGolden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, the rock arch of Durdle Door and the circular bay of Lulworth Cove. HighlightsA varied and interesting coastline with secluded bays, lovely beaches and towering cliffs The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site capturing 185 million years of Earth’s history Chalk ridge of the Ridgeway with its great views and prehistoric sites Additional nights possible at Lyme Regis (additional local walk provided) and/or at Abbotsbury with its Swannery & Tropical GardensIf Army Firing Ranges at Lulworth are closed, it is still \"The booklet was a lovely keepsake, with personal- possible to extend the walk by having a transfer to ised touches. We had a great week with perfectKimmeridge but normally the 7&8 night versions only weather for walking. The distances between over- night stops was just right.\" E. Darby, UK. available during school holidays & weekends• Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail• 5 to 8 nights/4 to 7 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns• Distances: 10-21km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast• Ascent: 180-650m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Arrival: night at Lyme Regis to West West Bay to Abbotsbury to Osmington Mills Depart after Worth Depart or Swanage to Depart Lyme Bay via Charmouth Abbotsbury via Osmington Mills to Lulworth & its breakfast OR Matravers to Corfe Castle (via Old after Regis & Golden Cap Chesil Beach via the Ridgeway beautiful cove via option to con- Swanage Harry Rocks & Stud- break- (highest cliff on the with lots of pre- White Nothe & tinue to Worth land) & train return to fast60 south coast) historic sites Durdle Door Matravers Swanage 17km +530m 14km +210m 21km +310m 10km +420m 19km +650m 18km +180m 16/19km up to +440m Dorset, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Self-Guided Travel Options: Plane, Train & BusBeaujolais & Burgundy (pages 21– 27) Traverse of Pyrenees & Azun Valley, Pyrenees (page 34 & 35)Our holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions (except Classic Burgundy Trail Azun: meet at hotel in Arras or at train station in Argeles Gazost. Traverse of Pyre-on page 27) have pick-ups from Lyon train stations and airport included in the nees: meet at Cauterets station or Auberge de Maillet. Train: Changes between theholiday price. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Regional trainflights from the UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery from Toulouse to Lourdes. Change & take bus (replaces train) to Cauterets, getting offairport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports including Bir- at Argeles Gazost for Azun & continuing to Cauterets for traverse. Flights: There aremingham. Air France & KLM flights via Paris or Amsterdam. Train: Eurostar and the flights from French and UK airports to Tarbes-Lourdes airport: Ryan Air on Tuesdays &TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Saturday from London Stansted or Air France via Paris Orly. Taxi transfers can be arranged on your behalf.Classic Burgundy Trail (page 27) Cerdagne, Latour de Carol, Pyrenees (page 35)Holiday starts in Dijon. Regular train services from Lyon Part Dieu and Paris Bercy.Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the Short transfer from train station Latour de Carol. Train: Changes between the Euro-UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also star and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Direct TER trainhas a number of regular flights from UK airports including Birmingham. Air France & from Toulouse to Latour de Carol. Flights: There are flights from French and UKKLM flights via Paris or Amsterdam. Tram service to reach Lyon Part Dieu. Train: airports to Toulouse airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, British AirwaysEurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing and Easy jet. A shuttle bus will take you to the city centre in about 20 minutes, whereat Lille or Paris. you can access the train station.Transfer at end of holiday to Chalon sur Saone trains station (which is on the Paris— Alpine Provence: Part 1 - Baronnies Regional Park (page 36)Dijon—Lyon line) from Buxy. Make own way to and from holiday. Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London toCote du Rhone Wine Trail (page 28) Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Regular trains to Montelimar (operated by TER) & then bus to Nyons, line 36. For the return journey from LaragnePick up from Montélimar or Avignon train station. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Monteglin either take a direct TER train to Marseille Saint Charles and take a TGVLondon, Lille & Paris to Lyon and Avignon. For Montelimar some TGV trains go direct train from there to connect with your Eurostar, or go via Gap by TER to Valence andfrom Paris, whilst for others you will need to take a local TER train from Lyon. Re- onwards to Lyon. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery, Avignon & Mar-turn includes transfer to Avignon for TGV trains or air travel. Flights: The closest seille.airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airwayshave scheduled flights from the UK Luton, Edinburgh and Gatwick - to Lyon St Alpine Provence: Part 2 - Haute Provence Geological Reserve (page 36)Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe hasservices from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Make own way to and from holiday. Starts in Sisteron. Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Either takeLes Alpilles: Van Gogh’s Provence (page 28) a TGV to Marseille and then TER train to Sisteron or trains via Valence & Gap. Return journey from Digne les Bains take train des Pignes to Nice. TGV trains to connect withHoliday starts in Arles, trains direct from Marseille, Lyon or Paris or change in Marseille, Lyon and Paris. The closest airports are Nice, Avignon and Marseille. TrainsValence or Avignon. Transfer to first walk on day 2. Flights: The closest airports from Nice to Sisteron at start of trip go via Marseille. Best option is to fly into Mar-are Avignon and Marseille. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avi- seille and out of Nice.gnon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester &Leeds. Fly to Marseille Marignane: There are regular flights from Bristol, Edin- Queyras self-guided tour & centre-based (pages 37)burgh, London Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes be-tween 6.30am and 8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Transfer from Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station included in holiday price. Train: Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille orLuberon self-guided (page 29) Paris. From there you’ll need to take local train services to the Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station, changing at Grenoble &/or Gap. Flights: flights from the UK toTransfers from Avignon airport and TGV train station included in holiday price. Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train detailed above.Flights: Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports to Avignon. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles.Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Avignon changing at Lille orParis. Direct trains during summer months. Grand Tour of Ubaye (page 38)Collioure, Pyrenees coast (page 30) Train: Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there you’ll need to take local train services to Gap. Take local busMeeting at your first hotel. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at service LER30 from Gap towards Barcelonette and alight at Méolans—MartinetLille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Perpignan. The TGV via Lille will require anoth- Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyoner change at Lyon. The local trains from Perpignan only take about a further 20 Part Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Mar-minutes to Collioure. Flights: Flights from French and UK airports to Perpignan- seille St Charles.Rivesaltes airport. Operators from UK include Flybe and Ryan Air. The airport isabout 35km from Collioure. Take a transfer to Perpignan city about 7km away and 6 Day tour of Ubaye starting in Ceillac see Queyras Tour above.then take a local TER train to Collioure. Vercors (page 39)Costa Brava, Spain (page 30) Transfers from nearest train station (Monestier-de-Clermont) to first accommodationTransfer from Portbou train station to Cadaques at start of holiday and at end back included in holiday price. Eurostar & TGV from London to Lyon direct and changing atto Cadaques or to Girona station. Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Paris or Lille. Ter local train or TGV to Grenoble, then change and take train service toLille, Paris or Lyon. TGV's go via Montpellier to Perpignan or Figueres from where Monestier (return from Lus-la-Croix-Haute) on the line towards Veynes and Gap.local trains access Portbou. Flights to French cities of Perpignan, Beziers & Toulouse, Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK -plus Spanish cities of Barcelona or Girona. Regular trains from Barcelona Sants and Luton, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow - Lyon St Exupery airport.Giron to Portbou. St Dalmas de Tende, Mercantour & Alps to Med (page 40)Tour of Baronnies (page 31) Meeting at your hotels. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGVTransfer from Carpentras to Montbrun les Bains included in holiday price. Train & are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Changebus: TGV trains run from Paris and Lyon to Avignon. At Avignon, take the bus on at Nice to take the line Nice-Cuneo and descend at St-Dalmas-de-Tende. Transfers forline 5.1 to Carpentras, which takes about 50mins or take a local train service. Casterino in July & August for Marvels of Mercantour holiday. Flights: flights fromFlights: The closest airport is Avignon. Regular flights from a number of UK airports French and UK airports to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports includeas well as French airports. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birming- Flybe, Easyjet & British Airways. Shuttle to train station.ham, Manchester & Leeds. Car hire at airport. Alpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice/Menton: (pages 41-43)French Fjords: Calanques National Park (page 32) Evian (Part 1 Evian to Chamonix): Transfer from Evian train station included in thePick ups from Marseille station included in price. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run holiday price. Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris.trains from London to Marseille changing at Lille or Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train to Evian. Car: If arriving by car the best solution is to park at Bellegarde station andFly to Marseille Marignane. There are regular flights from Bristol, Edinburgh, London take the train to Evian. At the end of the holiday take train from Chamonix to Belle-Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes between 6.30am and garde (as there are no longer any trains from Chamonix to Evian). Flights: Fly to8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Journey time: about 25 Geneva Airport (regular services from lots of UK airports) and then take the train tominutes. Or extra charge of £25 each way from Marseille airport. Lausanne and then the boat across the lake from Lausanne to Evian.Drome Provencale (page 32) Chamonix (Part 2 Chamonix to Briançon): Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train toMeeting at your guest house in Crest. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Bellegarde. Change for train to Chamonix. Trains also from Lyon and Marseille viaLyon to Valence TGV. Shuttle bus or local train to Valence Ville. Regular regional Bellegarde. Car: There is secure parking to leave your car in Chamonix (about 40TER trains from Valence Ville to Crest (direction Die & Gap). Return from Nyons by euros for the week), although return train journey is long. Another option is to leavebus, line 36 to Montelimar (operated by TER) & take return TGV or TER trains. your car in Chambery and for the return journey take a TGV from Bardoneccia to Chambery. Flights: Regular flights to Lyon St Exupery and then train as above. AlsoFlights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet possible to fly to Geneva and take trains from Geneva with a couple of changes.and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick Return: From Nevache take shuttle buses to either Briançon to take TER local trainsand Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK or to Bardoneccia to take TVG to Chambery and then Paris.airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham,Manchester & Leeds. Briançon (Part 3 Briançon to St Etienne de Tinee): Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Overnight TGV trains toHendaye, Pyrenees GR10 part 1 (page 33) Briançon from Austerlitz station, or TGV to Valence or Lyon and Grenoble and then TER to Briançon. TER from Marseille to Briançon. Also TGV trains to Oulx in Italy andArrival, flights: Biarritz Parme airport (25km): daily flights via Paris, London, shuttle bus to Briançon. At end of holiday shuttle bus to Nice. TGV trains from Nice toLyon, and the Clermont Ferrand. Direct UK flights from Birmingham with Flybe. By Lyon and Paris. Flights: Regular flights from UK to Paris, Lyon, Marseille and return-train: Many TER trains in direction Hendaye, departures from main cities. www.ter- ing from Nice. (Return see below)sncf.com to confirm timetable. (leaving see part 2) St Etienne de Tinee (Part 4 St Etienne de Tinee to Nice or Menton):St Jean Pied de Port, Pyrenees GR10 part 2 (page 33) Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris.Arrival, flights: Biarritz Parme airport (25km): daily flights from Paris, London, TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Bus service 740 from NiceLyon. www.biarritz.aeroport.fr Toulouse-Blagnac airport (180km) Vauban at 9am and 4.30pm most days. Flights: flights from French and UK airports to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet & BritishBy train: TER trains to Bayonne, from main cities. Then, trains from Bayonne to Airways. Shuttle to train station. Then bus as above. Return from Menton to Nice bySaint Jean Pied de Port. regular train services.Etsaut, Pyrenees GR10 part 3 (page 34) La Grave, Les Ecrins (page 43)Arrival, flights: Tarbes Ossun airport, Toulouse-Blagnac international airport Transfer from La Grave included in holiday price. Train & bus: Eurostar and the TGV(180km) : Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there localregional & British Airways. Pau-Uzein airport, www.pau.aeroport.fr train services to Grenoble or Briancon. Buses from Grenoble or Briancon to La Grave with service LER35. Also possible to drive and leave your car at La Grave. End of- By train : Transfer by TER and bus SNCF from Pau to Etsaut, via Oloron Sainte holiday, take bus from Monestier to Grenoble or Briancon for onward train journey orMarie. to La Grave to collect car. Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Trains & buses detailed above. Possible to fly to- To get to Pau: line Nice - Toulouse - Irun stops at Pau, or line Paris - Bordeaux - Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles.Tarbes, also stops at Pau.- To get to Oloron Sainte Marie: many TER trains from Pau to Oloron, then SNCFbus from Oloron to Etsaut.www.highpointholidays.co.uk 61

Travel OptionsPralognan, Vanoise (page 44) Canourgue, Cevennes to Provence (page 52)Meeting at your hotel in Pralognan. Train: From the UK, Eurostar and the TGV provide a Make your own way to Canourgue. Train to Banassac-La-Canourgue station on linerelaxing journey from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Local Paris—Clermont-Ferrand—Beziers. Station is outside village. Transfers to accommo-services then run to Moutiers via Chambery. There are bus services running from Mouti- dation can be booked via us. At the end of holiday, take regular bus service fromers to Pralognan la Vanoise on certain days, otherwise a taxi costs about 50 euros. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert to Montpellier. Main line train line to major cities. FlightFlights: There are scheduled flights to Geneva, Turin, Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble. Flights to Beziers from UK airports with Ryan Air and train line as above.Lyon, Geneva and Turin have the most regular services. The airlines Easy jet and BritishAirways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St St Malo, Brittany Emerald Coast (page 53)Exupery airport. All have rail links with Modane via Chambery. Meet at your first guest house in St Malo.Tour of Viso (page 44) By Ferry: Brittany Ferries run from Portsmouth and Condor Ferries from Wey-Transfer from Mont Dauphin—Guillestre station can be included as part of holiday. See mouth and Poole. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Paris where you can change and take a train to St Malo. Flights: Ryan Air run flights toQueyras tour on previous page for more information. Dinard from East Midlands. Short taxi journey to St Malo. Transfer at end of holiday to Lamballe train station at end of holiday.Braies, Dolomites: Tyrolean Explorer (page 45) Brittany Granite Coast (page 53)Arrive direct at Braies by car or if arriving by train, pick up from Dobbiaco train station.There are night trains from Paris to Fortezza, changing in Verona. Trains also go via Transfers from Lannion if required.Milan. You will then need to catch a train from Fortezza to Dobbiaco (50km). Tickets for Ferry to Roscoff: Train to Morlaix, bus to Lannion.the night train can be bought on-line in advance, whilst the local train service can be Flights to Brest, then after bus to train station, train to Morlaix and bus to Lannion.bought at the station in Fortezza. Also possible to combine holiday with a trip to Venice. Flights to Rennes then train to Lannion (towards Brest) changing at St Brieuc. Train from Paris to Rennes and then as above.Dronero, Italy’s Piedmont: Val Maira (page 45) For parking please contact us.Make your own way to first hotel in Dronero. By train: Take train from Nice to Cunéo or Roscoff, Brittany Legend’s Coast part 1 (page 54)from Paris to Milan via Turin. Local train Turin to Cunéo. Then regular bus service fromCunéo to Dronero. For flights to Nice see information about Mercantour holidays, page 40. Daily ferry service from UK with Brittany ferries. Flights to Brest, then regular bus service to Roscoff.Souillac, Dordogne (page 46) Trains from Paris Montparnasse to Morlaix, change for Roscoff. At end of holiday transfer from Aber Wrac’h to Brest included (extra for Roscoff).Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Souillac. Change atParis, direction Toulouse. Some trains (Teoz) are direct & some need a further change via Aber Wrac’h, Brittany Legend’s Coast part 2 (page 54)Brive la Gaillarde. Flights: Ryan Air & Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK air-ports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the short transfer. A greater choice of operators fly Transfer from Brest to Aber Wrac’h included (extra from Roscoff).to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Daily ferry service from UK to Roscoff, then bus to Brest & then transfer. Flights to Brest & then transfer.Brive-la-Gaillard, Correze (page 46) Direct trains from Paris to Brest & then transfer.Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Brive-la-Gaillard. Andalucia, Spain (page 55)Change at Paris, direction Toulouse. Flights: Several operators have scheduled flightsfrom several UK airports to Bergerac and Limoges. Taxi or hire car for the transfer. A Option of pick up from Malaga. There are a large number of flights to Malaga fromgreater choice of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse destinations from all over Europe by most of the main short haul airlines. From thetrain station. UK, there are flights from many destinations including London Airports, Bourne- mouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff as well as oth-Figeac, Lot (page 47) ers. Airline companies include Easyjet, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling.Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Figeac. Change at Slovenia (page 56)Paris, direction Cerbere & then change at Brive or cahors for Figeac. Flights: Ryan Air &Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the Flights from most major European cites to Ljubljana. Airline companies includeshort transfer. Flights to Toulouse with onward journey by bus and train. A greater choice Easyjet & British Airways. Easyjet flights from London Gatwick & Stansted.of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Slovenian Explorer holiday requires a car. All major car hire companies at Ljubljana Airport. Transfer before & after holiday on Triglav National Park holiday.Bordeaux Wine Trail: (page 47) Mendips (page 57)Transfer between Bordeaux Airport or Bordeaux train station and Saint Emilion at thestart of your trip are included in the price At the end of the holiday you will be transferred To Weston-Super-Mare: Train: Weston is on mainline from Bristol to Southto Barsac train station where you can catch a train to Bordeaux. Flights: Easy Jet, Ryanair West. Direct trains available from London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Taun-and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Bristol, London Heathrow, Gat- ton & Exeter. Coach: National coach services from Bristol & Bath. By air: nearestwick and Stansted - to Bordeaux airport. Trains: Eurostar and the TGV trains from London airport is Bristol. Possible to get airport bus to Weston (A3). Service runs hourlyto Bordeaux St Jean changing at Paris. and journey takes an hour. Taxi from airport, about 15miles (24km) from Weston. From Glastonbury (West Mendip Explorer): Train: transfer to Castle CaryTarn’s Medieval Bastides (page 48): Pick-up from Gaillac station. Eurostar and the station for trains to London included in holiday price. Transfers towards other sta-TGV provide a service from London to Paris. Change and take a TER or TGV train towards tions are also possible for supplement. Coach: National coach services run fromToulouse. Change at Montauban and take coach or train to Gaillac. Or continue to Tou- Glastonbury to London. From Frome (The Mendip Way): Train: station in Fromelouse and take a train to Gaillac heading towards Albi or Rodez. Flights from the UK to for services on both the Reading to Taunton line and Bristol to Weymouth route.Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI regional & British Airways. Shuttle bus and Coach: National coaches run a service to London.then local train service. North Cornwall (page 58)Historic Villages & Valleys of the Tarn (page 48): you require a vehicle for thisholiday to access walk. Car hire available at Toulouse airport and train station. To Bude: Train journey from London Paddington or Waterloo to Exeter. Bus ser- vices between Exeter and Bude run by Stagecoach (6 & 6A). The bus journey takesArbois, Jura (page 49) about 2hrs, train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2 hours. From Padstow: Bus service between Padstow & Bodmin Parkway station - 50mins - runMake own way to Arbois. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London. Either by Plymouth City Bus (11A). Trains from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtonchange in Paris and take TGV to Dole and then TER bus to Lons le Saunier or TGV to Lyon about 4hrs (some requiring change of trains). From Newquay train station jour-and train to Lons le Saunier. Change & take TER bus to Arbois. Flights: The airlines Easy neys to London take 5 hours, with changes at Par and sometimes at Plymouth.jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick &Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK South Cornwall (page 58)airports. Transfer to Lons le Saunier at the end of the holiday. To Falmouth: Train: Great Western operate services from London Paddington,Alsace (page 49) South Wales & Cotswolds. Arriva Trains operate services from the Midlands, the North & Scotland. You need to change at Truro and take Maritime Line, twice hourlyMeeting at your hotel in Eguisheim. Flights: Airport Strasbourg Entzheim: at 50 min. City service. Coach: National Express serves Falmouth from throughout UK. By air:jet fly to Stasbourg from London City Airport. Car hire from airport. Train: Eurostar and Newquay Airport is closest with car hire available through Europcar & Hertz. Ferry:the TGV run services from London St Pancras to Colmar changing at Paris. Colmar Sta- Plymouth is the closest. Brittany Ferries offer services from Roscoff and Santandertion, taxi to Eguisheim (10 min transfer). into Plymouth.Cantal (page 50) From Plymouth: Train: Travel from London 4hrs 30mins & from Manchester 5hrs 15mins. Coach: National Express London Victoria to Plymouth is about 5hrs. ByTransfer from Murat train station included. Train: Eurostar and the TGV provide services air: Bristol airport about 2hrs by car or 2hrs 50mins by Stagecoach. Exeter airportfrom London to Clermont Ferrand via Paris. From there you take the regional ter trains to is about hour by car or 2hrs 10mins by National Express. Newquay airport about anMurat. Guided: Pick up from Clermond Ferrand, Lyon or Murat. Flights: The airlines Easy hour by car & reached by train with taxi from Newquay to airport. Ferry: As abovejet & British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick &Heathrow to Lyon airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Salisbury, Wiltshire (Wonders of Wessex) (page 59)Puy en Velay, Tranquil Auvergne (page 50) Train: Salisbury served by main line station. Routes from London are via Waterloo station & take about 1hr 30min. Bus: National Express operate services to Salis-Meeting up at first hotel or Puy en Velay train station. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and bury from throughout the UK including London. Advance ticketing is required.British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Flights: 3 local airports with international flights: Bournemouth & Southampton areHeathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Bus or tram to Lyon Part Dieu for train services. about 30 minutes away, Bristol about an hour away. Main London airports areTrain: Eurostar and the TGV run services from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and between 1hr 30 and 2 hrs. Return to Salisbury: Regular bus services fromchanging at Lille or Paris. Change at Lyon for St Etienne where you need to change for Shaftesbury to Salisbury with Salisbury Reds (27 & 29). Journey about 1hr 15min.Puy en Velay. Cranborne Chase (page 59)Puy de Dome, Amazing Auvergne (page 51) To and from Ludwell/Farnham/Cranborne: transfer to/from train stations atA car is necessary to get to the walks for this holiday. Hire cars from Clermont Ferrand Warminster, Castle Cary or Gillingham included in price. Or transfers from Nationaltrain station or Clermont Ferrand or Lyon airports. The nearest airport is Clermont Fer- Express stop at Wincanton. Flights: Location is about 1hr 30mins from Bristolrand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change yearly). Airport, Bournemouth about an hour and London Airports 2 to 3hrs away.Please contact us for more advice. Dorchester, Dorset: (page 60)Mont Dore, Tour du Sancy, Auvergne (page 51) By Train: Regular trains from London Waterloo (3hrs). By Coach: National ExpressTrain: Eurostar and TGV run trains from London to Paris Gare du Nord. Take intercity run 1 direct service from London Victoria per day (3 to 4 hrs). By Air: Bristol istrain to Clermont Ferrand. Change and take either bus (TER) direct to Mont Dore station about 1.5 hours drive. Exeter and Bournemouth International Airport are approxor a train to Laqueuille and bus from there. Flights: The nearest airport is Clermont 1hr drive. By Car: If planning to arrive by car please contact to arrange parking.Ferrand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change year-ly). Please contact us for more advice. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have Lyme Regis, Dorset coast (page 60)scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exuperyairport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Tram to Lyon and To Lyme Regis. Train & bus: Train from London Waterloo station to Axminstertrain to Clermont. Then as above. about 2hr 40min. From Axminster take bus X53 or X51 to Lyme Regis. To return from Lulworth: Take X54 to Wool to catch a train direct to London Waterloo. If youAubenas, Ardeche (page 52) are returning to Lyme Regis, take the train from Wool to Dorchester and then bus direct to Lyme Regis or in the summer, take the Jurassic Coast buses to Lyme (mayMeeting at your guest house in Arbois. Train: From the UK, changes between the Euro- need to change at Weymouth). To return from Corfe Castle or Swanage: Takestar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Valence direct or via Lyon. bus (40) to Wareham to catch train to London Waterloo. If returning to Lyme toChange at Valence TGV station & take bus to Aubenas run by train company (frequency collect car, catch X54 Jurassic Coast bus at Wareham (change at Weymouth).every 2 hours). Also buses from Avignon TGV and Montelimar station. Flights: The clos- Flights: 3 local airports with international flights: Bournemouth & Southamptonest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have about 30min drive away, Bristol is about 1 hr. The London airports are between andscheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery 2 hrs 30 and 3 hrs drive. Car hire located at the airportsairport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services fromExeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds.62 www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Essential Information Insurance Passport Requirements & Independent Walking HealthTravel insurance is a condition of booking. It is NOT included withthe holiday. It is essential that the insurance covers the activity You will be required to have a full passport valid for moreinvolved in your holiday and includes medical expenses, loss or that 6 months after the departure date. Non British citi-damage of personal property, injury, death, repatriation, zens should check with the relevant authorities as to theircancellation and curtailment. visa requirements for all countries.European citizens travelling within the EEA are entitled to a Morocco has recommended immunisations.European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which simplifies theprocedure when receiving medical assistance during their stay Further details will be provided at the time of booking.in a member state.Some other services such as mountain rescue are not covered by On self-guided holidays you must follow the advicethe EHIC, and are not always free. Therefore it is a prerequisite given in our walking and cycling guides.of all our activity holidays that each guest takes out a travel High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for incidentsinsurance policy for the entire duration of the holiday or accidents resulting from error or imprudence, such aswhich is appropriate for the activity. not following our advice, an error in navigation or your physical health. SafetyThe safety of our customers is paramount.On our guided holidays, each walker must conform to thesafety advice given by the leader. High Point Holidays acceptsno responsibility for an accident resulting from individual impru-dence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at anymoment, and without liability or any further contractual obliga-tions, any customer whose actions or behaviour is likely to putin danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the othercustomers. As the leader is responsible for the safety of allgroup members, he may adopt a cautious approach dependingon local conditions. Do be aware that itineraries planned forsome holidays and treks may be varied on the spot because ofweather conditions, conditions underfoot and the ability of partymembers. Please carefully read our conditions in full overleaf.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 or call us on +44 (0)7483 241945. We will makeUK customers arrangements to contact you at a time that is convenient to you.A deposit of £150 per person must be sent with the booking form.Cheques should be made payable to “High Point Holidays”. Alter- Should you wish to make a provisional reservation,natively you can pay via bank transfer. We will provide you with this will give you first option on a holiday for a periodthe relevant details to be able to do this online or at your bank. of 7 days. If you do not book within this time your reservation will lapse. If you are in any doubt or needCustomers from outside the UK, or UK customers with a further information, for example, relating to traveleuro account information, please let us know. We will confirm a provisional booking by phone or e-mail.Customers from outside the UK have the opportunity to pay ineuros which will often mean better value for many countries in Balance of Paymentsterms of exchange rates. A deposit of 150€ per person must bepaid at the time of booking. You can pay via cheque (only with a The balance is payable 8 weeks prior to the start ofeuro cheque book), via bank transfer or by secure card payment your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoiceonline via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre- sent to you confirming your booking. If you are mak-Manche”. ing a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment must be made withAll payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros. the booking. A single payment should be made in theCheques and booking forms should be sent to: event of there being more than one person in the par-High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech, SheptonMallet, Somerset BA4 6LL 11ty, unless we have agreed otherwise with you first.We will confirm your booking in writing by e-mail.We recommend that customers only book their travelarrangements once the holiday has been [email protected] 6653

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 8 weeks prior to the start of yourA deposit of £150 or 150€ per person must be sent with the holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice sent to youbooking form. Cheques should be made payable to “High Point confirming your booking. If you are making a bookingHolidays”. Alternatively you can pay via bank transfer. For non- within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the fullUK customers you can also pay by card online in Euros via our payment must be made with the booking. A single paymentsister company in France. Details on our website and provided should be made in the event of there being more than oneby e-mail at the time of booking. person in the party unless we have agreed otherwise with you first. All clients must have insurance cover and must haveAll Payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros. read and agreed to our terms and conditions.Cheques and booking forms should be sent to:High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech,Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6LLYour holiday booking will be confirmed when you receive aconfirmation invoice by e-mail.Contact details Holiday 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 (£150/150€ per person) Full holiday cost (if within 8 weeks)Signed:______________________________ Date: ______________ Additional charges or reductions agreed with us64 Total enclosed

HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS TERMS & CONDITIONSThe following conditions together with the general information contained on our website control. Some guided group holidays require a minimum of 4 participants and, in theform the basis of the contract between you, the customer, and us (High Point Holidays event of such a minimum number not being achieved prior to 6 weeks before departure,LLP). Please ensure that you are aware of these terms as they set out our respective we shall be entitled to cancel the holiday whereupon all monies paid by the customerrights and obligations. shall be refunded or an alternative holiday offered. No compensation shall be payable.1. Booking with High Point Holidays. Force MajeureAll bookings must be made on our Booking Form by the person responsible for the party (if If war or terrorist activities, threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action, threat-there is more than one person), who must be over 18 years of age. This person is respon- ened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, airport regulations and closures,sible for ensuring all payments due for the holiday for those persons mentioned on the unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules and rescheduling of aircraft or anyBooking Form. Once we have received your Booking Form and the appropriate deposit for other event outside the control of the Company either delays or extends the holiday orthe holiday, we will confirm your holiday in writing and send you an invoice for the pay- compels a change in the holiday arrangements, the Company cannot accept liability forments outstanding. A binding contract is formed once we issue this confirmation. No any resulting loss, damage or expense.other form of advice or information constitutes a binding contract. 10. Our Liability to the Customer2. Who can book holidays with High Point Holidays?Only adults aged 18 years or more are able to book a holiday. There must be at least one High Point Holidays accepts responsibility should the services which they contract toadult (18 years +) travelling on any one booking, who is legally responsible for each per- provide you with are deficient or not of a reasonable standard. The customer must inter-son under 18 years of age. Anyone 70 or over will need to provide confirmation from their pret the term \"reasonable standard” in full knowledge of the specific holiday details. Fordoctor that they are medically fit to join our holidays for safety and insurance reasons. example some holidays may include accommodation in mountain refuges where very basic accommodation should be expected, and cannot in any way be considered deficient.3. Prices High Point Holiday accepts liability for the negligent acts and/or omissions of their em-The prices of holidays are shown in pounds sterling and euros. The services included in ployees, subcontractors and suppliers insofar as they relate to the holiday booked. Thethis price are indicated on our website and brochure. These prices are correct at the time act or omission must be directly relevant to holiday activities or arrangements made by usof publication. We reserve the right to change our prices during the course of the year. as part of the package purchased by the customer. High Point Holidays shall not be liableWe will notify interested parties via our newsletter and e-mails. Once a booking has been to the customer for any loss, damage or injury which results from the negligent acts ofconfirmed in writing, the price agreed for that holiday will not be subject to change and third parties with whom the customer makes individual direct arrangements whether as ano surcharges will be levied (even if there is a change in prices for subsequent clients.) result of the Company’s or its representative’s recommendation. High Point Holidays will not be liable for loss or damage to your luggage or personal effects, unless caused by our4. Single travellers negligence. Any information or advice provided by High Point Holidays on matters such as climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment etc. is given in good faith but withoutThere are no single supplements on our guided walking holidays provided that, single responsibility on our part, and the passenger accepts responsibility for obtaining anytravellers accept to share twin rooms with other same sex clients. You may, of course pay necessary travel documents needed for the trip.an additional fee in order to have a room to yourself. Please contact us for a quotation.The prices quoted for unguided walks are based on a party of two persons. If you wish to 11. Complaintsgo on an unguided walking holiday alone, a single supplement will be payable. In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided5. Deposits by the Company the matter must be reported immediately to us so that action can be taken to remedy the problem. Any complaint made to the Company after the holidayUK Customers: A deposit of £150 per person is payable with your booking. Cheques should should be made in writing within 15 days of return. If a complaint cannot be amicablybe made payable to “High Point Holidays.” Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer. settled, it may be referred for resolution to the arbitration scheme devised for the travelWe will provide you with the details to be able to do this online or at your bank. industry by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. 12. Risks and behaviourNon-UK Customers (or UK customers with a Euro account): Customers from outside theUK have the opportunity to pay in euros (or in pounds sterling as described for UK custom- Each customer is conscious that, taking into consideration the nature of some of theers above.) For payment in euros a deposit of 150€ per person must be paid at the time of holidays, there will be certain risks inherent in their participation, most notably frombooking. You can pay via cheque (only with a euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by walking in areas some distance from immediate medical assistance. In addition, whensecure card payment online via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre- booking holidays, all customers do so in full knowledge (via the website or our brochure)Manche”. Customer’s booking and contract is still with High Point Holidays for those of the type of activity involved in the holiday, the difficulties that may be encounteredcustomers who pay in euros to our sister company, Randonnées Outre-Manche. and the level of fitness and experience required. Customers accept these conditions and risks in booking holidays with us and accept responsibility for their own actions which6. Security of deposits result in accident or injury or their exclusion from the holiday. We can take no responsi- bility for injury to any person whilst taking part on a High Point holidays trip, unlessAll payments will be protected against our insolvency in conformity with the Package arising from negligence on our part. In particular:Travel Regulations 1992. On unguided walks, High Point Holiday accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting7. Balance of payments due from individual imprudence, from errors in navigation, or from a deliberate interruption in progression (notably because of bad weather).The balance of the holiday is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This datewill be shown on your invoice, which will be sent to you to confirm your booking. If you On guided holidays, each customer must conform to the safety advice given by the lead-are making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment er. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individualmust be made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there imprudence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and with-being more than one person in the party. Payment should be made by cheque payable to out liability or any further contractual obligations, any customer whose actions or behav-“High Point Holidays,” or by bank transfer. If we have not received all payments due by iour is likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other cus-the dates specified in the invoice, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled tomers. If you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect yourby you. In this case the cancellation charges indicated in point 8 apply. Any demand for or other people's enjoyment of the holiday; you must advise us of this at the time ofus to accept late payments, will be assessed on a case by case basis, not withstanding the booking. If a customer is unable to complete an itinerary or the walks selected on apoint made previously. holiday, or does not choose to do so, High Point Holidays is not liable to supply alterna- tive itineraries, accommodation, services or staff for the period when the client is not8. Amendments and Cancellations made by you. present with the group.After acceptance of the booking, if the customer alters the confirmed arrangements, we 13. Transfer of Bookingswill try and accommodate the amendments without further charge, where this is possible.A £50 fee may be levied on some of our independent walking holidays to cover costs If the customer is prevented from taking his holiday by circumstances such as those whichincurred. If such additional holiday payments are due, we will inform you in writing of the would entitle him to make a valid claim under a conventional insurance policy, then, onamendments to the contract between us and you and payments will be in conformity with giving High Point Holidays at least 21 days notice before departure, he/she shall be enti-point 7. In addition, if the alteration is within 8 weeks of the original departure date, the tled to transfer his/her booking to another person deemed acceptable to us. In such acancellation charges in clause 4 may be applied. If the customer cancels the arrangement case the customer and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for all moniesafter the booking is accepted or the booking is cancelled by us due to non-payment, due to High Point Holidays including all charges and reasonable fees consequent uponcancellation charges will be calculated from the date of receipt of cancellation. Cancella- such transfer.tions must be made in writing. E-mails are accepted. The cancellation charges that applyare as follows: More than 42 days before departure - the deposit. 42 – 28 days before 14. Insurancedeparture - 40% of holiday cost. 21 - 8 days before departure - 70% of holiday cost. Lessthan 8 days before departure - 100% of the holiday cost. Not withstanding the cancella- It is a requirement that the customer has adequate travel insurance for our holidays. Hightion charges, we reserve the right to re-sell any part of a cancelled holiday. Point Holidays has your holiday enjoyment and safety as our number one priority. We recommend travel insurance by a specialist broker.In the case where the cancellation is made more than 42 days before the holiday and onlythe deposit payment is due as the cancellation charge, then High Point Holidays will 15. Passports, Visas and Health Requirementsconsider requests from customers to carry their deposit payment forward to act as thedeposit of a future holiday booked with High Point Holidays. In all cases this future holi- The customer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is in possession of a valid passportday would need to be booked within 12 months of the cancelled holiday. and all necessary travel and health documents prior to departure. Information on basic passport requirements is provided on our web site and advice on health for travellers is9. Amendments and Cancellations made by High Point Holidays. available at post offices or on the Department of Health web site. https://www.nhs.uk/ nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspxEvery effort will be made to operate all holidays as advertised but we reserve the right,to modify any holiday, schedule, accommodation or arrangement at any time and we will 16. Brochure and Website Informationinform you of the change as soon as possible. In the case of any material modification wewill, if possible, offer alternative arrangements or, if these are not acceptable, a full Our brochure and website contains statements representing its honest belief that therefund of the monies paid. The customer shall not be entitled to any further sum by way facts as shown are correct. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe fully andof compensation, damages or otherwise arising from the cancellation. as honestly as possible the holidays offered and every reasonable attempt will be made to supply what has been described. We are not responsible for the content, policies andWe will not materially modify or cancel the holiday within eight weeks of the date of services of any sites linked to or accessible via our website.departure unless compelled to do so because of circumstances beyond our reasonable 67

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