High Point Holidays Walking Holidays Brochure 2020

Tarn’s Medieval Bastides This walking holiday in the Tarn explores wonderful hill top villages, known as bastides. As well as the villages such as Puycelsi, Castelnau & Cordes-sur-Ciel, you'll discover a landscape of rolling fields, vineyards, ancient oak forests & deep rocky gorges. Highlights Exploring Cordes-sur-Ciel, considered to be one of the best preserved villages in France Wonderful medieval bastides (hill-top fortified villages) including Puycelci, Castelnau & Bruniquel Leisurely walking through varied and picturesque landscapes Gaillac vineyards and historic oak forests Various options on walking days \"We love hiking in France and this has been our most enjoyable trip. Your company really Option: extra night at Cordes, possible to visit Albi, does an excellent job.\" K. Higgins, USA classed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO • Self Guided Walking When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small guest houses • Distances: 12-21km per day Basis: Full Board (except one evening meal) • Ascent: 240-380m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Up to Castelnau. Through vineyards, past Transfer to Vaour. Traverse Into Gresigne Descend to Vere Val- Circular walk Transfer Transfer Through Gaillac historic chateaux to hills Causse Magrou, descend forest. Choice of ley. Trail through quiet from guest to Gaillac from Gaillac vines, visit Ca- bastide Cordes-sur-Ciel, to Aveyron Gorge. Climb to trails. Climb to rural scene, across house or after station to huzac & onto one of the finest fortified Penne & its castle, then re- hilltop bastide small valleys in & out relax by the breakfast Castelnau Donnazac settlements in France mote countryside to Bruniquel of Puycelci of woods to Castelnau pool 21km +310m 14km +240m 17km +350m 14/18km +380m 16km +330m 12km +300m Historic Villages & Valleys of the Tarn Our centre based holiday in the Tarn & Aveyron will allow you to explore several of the Tarn’s famous hill-top villages as well as discover the valleys that cut through the countryside giving it its distinctive character of gorges, wooded valleys & high plateaux. Highlights Stunning medieval hilltop towns such as Cordes sur Ciel, plus a host of historic and cultural delights Wonderful guest houses with great food and wine The Tarn and Aveyron is a haven for a variety of wildlife Large choice of spectacular & varied walks Self Guided: guidebook will contain a selection of \"Walking with beautiful scenery & medieval walks in addition to those shown below including villages. Lovely accommodation and owners.\" J & T Fawle, UK walks around Castelnau & Penne Self Guided: Own transport required to access most walks, otherwise the choice of walks is limited • Self Guided & Guided Walking When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct Centre-based • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: 2 Guest houses in historic properties • Distances: 12-17km per day Basis: B&B plus 5 evening meals & 6 lunches • Ascent: 300-460m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Trans- St Antonin Noble Val: Cordes sur Ciel: Puycelsi & Gresigne Albi: Rest day or Vines & Chateaux: Najac to Laguepie: Depart: fer for guided walk best on Sun: Explore Cordes sur forest: from Puycelsi visit Albi on from Cahuzac, follow train to Najac from airport/ from Tou- visit market & explore Ciel, then trail ex- into Gresigne forest, banks of the trail through vine- Laguepie. Follow St station louse, SG from most beautiful part of plores limestone the greatest oak forest Tarn. Home to St yards & sunflower James’ Way along after Gaillac Aveyron gorge plateau to the south in South of France Cecile Cathedral fields in Gaillac region Aveyron breakfast 12km +300m 16m +350m 13km +390m 17km +460m 15km +320m South West France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 51

Jura Wine Trail Follow the vines south to discover not only the unique Jura wines, which include the famous Vin de Paille and Vin Jaune, among the most prized wines in France, but also wonderful historic villages such as Baumes-les-Messieurs and Chateau Chalon. Highlights \"We enjoyed the time to relax together, enjoying excellent food & wine, easy & Dramatic gorges & valleys of the Jura wine-making interesting walks with some fabulous region views.....another excellent antidote to the hassle of modern life!\" A & N. Blackhall, UK Wine tasting visits in a region famous for its unique white, yellow & red wines Medieval towns, renaissance chateaux, historic villages & historic abbeys Stunning waterfalls & abundant wildlife Option: Extra night at Baume to explore the reculée (closed gorge) with its caves & waterfalls Option: Extra night at Arbois: explore town & visit Montigny les Arsures, home of Trousseau grape • Self Guided Walking When: 15 April to 31 Oct Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels & guest houses • Distances: 9-20km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals & 4 lunches • Ascent: 210-460m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: To Pupillin, home of Explore Poligny. Wine Back onto plateau & Explore valleys with historic Descend to Nevy sur Transfer Arbois Ploussard grapes. tasting. Option: climb follow GR59 to descend villages such as Vau & Fronte- Seille. Climb to ridge to Lons le Wine tasting visits. onto cliffs & plateau to & pass through Miery & nay. Pass through Menetru le over vines of Vernois. Saunier Pass vines & forest to Chamole & descend to St Lothain. Rise through Vignes to Chateau Chalon home Descend to Baume les after arrive above Poligny abbey at Vaux sur Poligny vines to Passenans of famous Vin Jaune Messieurs & abbey breakfast 15km +210m 15km +340m 14/20km +460m 9/13km +300/370m 9/18km +250m Alsace: Vineyards & Mountains Explore the famous Alsace vineyards and the Vosges hills & valleys that border them. Alsace has a rich architectural & historical heritage which you'll explore with its medieval castles & villages with their cobbled alleyways lined with typical Alsace houses. Highlights \"Holiday has exceeded expectations. Really enjoyed it. Lovely unspoilt Explore the picturesque Vosges hills and valleys with region.\" A. Solomon, UK unforgettable panoramas Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages on the wine route, close to three chateaux Famous vineyards home of classic \"Grands Crus\" Spectacular chateaux and ruins in a region that has a rich historic legacy Favourable climate - protected by the higher hills to the west Option: extra night at Kaysersberg- more time in town or to walk to Riquewihr • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: 2 & 3 star hotels • Distances: 15-24km per day Basis: Half Board • Ascent: 530-1090m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Climb to 3 chateaux in Turckheim to Kay- Kaysersberg to Labaroche & Climb towards Wassen- Terraced path above Depart Eguisheim Eguisheim & Hohlans- sersberg, known for summit of Petit Honack burg (746m) & summit of Rhine Valley leads to after bourg Chateau. Re- its floral displays via (927m). After Croix de Whor Mühlenkopf (805m) & Gueberschwihr. Celtic break- join valley & onto vineyards famed for Pass (840m), path leads to descend to the vines & religious sites & historic fast Turckheim best Alsace wines Munster in Vosges Massif village of Wintzfeldon abbey to Eguisheim 15km +660m 15km +700m 24km +1090m 16km +800m 16km +530m 52 North East France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Amazing Auvergne: Volcanoes, Lakes & Historic Villages Explore 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 I walks 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 walk Option of making some walks longer or shorter, & longer days out on the hills can be alternated with shorter, 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 day Day 1 Stroll amid volcanoes Around Orcival Descent from Puy de Sancy La Banne d'Ordanche Murol, St Nectaire Lac Pavin and Besse Day 8 Arrival: Ascend the Puy Pari- Rochefort Montagne Cable car from Mont Dore Start by Col de Guéry Chance to visit Besse en Chandesse. Depart Au- ou in the Puy de to ridge & descend to summit Puy de Sancy. with great views & chateau at Murol, Follow valley to lac after vergne 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, fast house 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 Sancy A circular tour that starts and finishes in the spa town of Mont Dore and explores a number of dramatic summits and beautiful ridges 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: To Lac Guery & La Banne d’Ordanche Climb to Plateau Rest day/short walk Climb to St Victoire Climb to Chaudefour Transfer Mont 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 at fer from including Puy de l’Angle. Descend es. Descend past Or walk to St Nectaire to Lac Pavin & & le Capucin & de- Mont station 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 53

Cantal Mountains: The Rugged Heart of France Explore the Cantal mountains in the southern Auvergne. The Cantal massif is the extinct remains of a huge volcano where erosion has created rugged ridges, rocky peaks and green valleys of stunning beauty in an untamed landscape rich with wildlife. Highlights A unique site - the largest volcano (now extinct) in western Europe A sumptuous green landscape of wild and rugged ridges, elegant peaks and glaciated valleys Exciting & dramatic walks off the well trodden paths on to rocky ridges & airy summits A rich upland flora and fauna Transport to start of 2 walks for self-guided & \"Location absolutely spectacular. (Enjoyed) additional transport can be booked in situ the superb mix of hiking, French culture, great companions, stunning scenery, beautiful Self Guided: Guidebook contains additional walks flowers - the whole package!\" R. Taft, USA such as traverse of Puy Chavaroche • Self Guided & Guided Walking When: 15 May to 15 Oct Centre-based • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small guest house in historic building • Time taken: 5-7hrs per day Basis: Full Board • Ascent: 630-910m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Puy de Niermont: Puy Griou: Transfer to Puy Mary: Climb Rest day, Puy de Peyre Arse: Cirque du Falgoux & Puy Transfer Murat & Climb ridge to Mandailles in Jordanne to Col Serre & visit Murat Ascend ridge of Puy de Tourte: Transfer to Falgoux & to Murat transfer summit of Puy de Valley. Head to Puy ridge to Puy or optional Peyre Arse leading to climb ridge to Col de Re- after to guest Niermont. Explore Griou. Follow GR400 to Mary. Ridge to walk summit. Scale summits donet. Detour to Puy Chava- breakfast house Limon plateau Rocher du Bec de l’Aigle Col de Cabre of Puy Bataillouse roche & cirque du Falgoux 6hrs +630m 5hrs30 +700m 6hrs +700m 5hrs +910m 7hrs +800m Tranquil Auvergne Trail Start & end at the world heritage town of Puy en Velay on this tranquil trail. Explore an upland plateau landscape in southern Auvergne punctuated with intimate valleys & volcanic domes whilst staying in some wonderful historic properties. Highlights World heritage town of Puy en Velay with its volcanic spires topped by religious monuments Unique circuit through open, wild & remote upland countryside punctuated by volcanic hills, secluded valleys & historic settlements Historic villages & hamlets with its own unique rural architecture & chateaux lining the upper Loire Valley Trip can be made into a 6 night holiday by \"Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful countryside: wild removing day 7 flowers, birds. Very 'French.' Made to feel welcome. Thanks - we had a brilliant time.\" J. Goddard, UK Options to shorten or lengthen walking days on Days 4 & 5 • Self Guided Walking When: 15 May to 15 October Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & auberges • Distances: 11-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals & 4 lunches • Ascent: 230-570m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Transfer to Laussone. Climb to ridge Climb to plat- Short day/option to Across open farmland Explore Puy en Depart Welcome Cross country of volcanic & descend to eau. Visit St ascend Mont Mezenc head away from heights Velay, World after in Puy en summits. End at St Julien Montusclat and Front & head with great views. to the historic village of Heritage site with breakfast Velay Chapteuil onto hamlet of north to village Descend to village of Monastier sur Gazeille. volcanic & reli- Bigorre of Moudeyres Les Estables Transfer to Puy en Velay gious heritage 16km +410m 19km +570m 18km +320m 11/15km +380/630m 22km +230m 54 Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Tour of Ardeche: Rustic Trails This 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 friendly Chestnut 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 day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Cross 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 of traigues sur Volane Fontauliere River via historic bridge to Valgorge, Baume Valley B&B: sauna & pool Tauriers Aubenas 18.5km +600m 17km +900m 20km +620m 16km +900m 12km +600m 16km +850m 21km +570m Cevennes to Provence: Saint Guilhem’s Trail Discover an amazing variety of landscapes in the southern Massif Central as you head south through the Cevennes, passing must-see sites such as the Tarn Gorge and the Navacelles Cirque and finishing at the pretty village of Guilhem-le-Desert. Highlights The wild and beautiful landscapes of the Cevennes The spectacular gorges and cliffs of the Tarn Valley and the Navacelles Cirques Originally 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 +425m Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 55

Brittany’s Emerald Coast Experience some of Brittany’s most impressive coastline, with dramatic rocky headlands enclosing picturesque coves of golden sand. Something new each day: from the villas of Dinard & walled town of St Malo to the heathland & cliffs of Cap Frehel. Highlights Dramatic cliffs and wonderful views from Peninsulas of Frehel & Erquy Pretty seaside resorts such as Saint-Briac, Saint Lunaire, & Erquy as well as sheltered beaches & tiny fishing ports Flexibility: 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 trip down 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 2 evening meals & 3 lunches • Ascent: 70-300m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Ferry across Rance Transfer & pass Cha- Around Point de St Cast & follow Pass Fort de la Latte. Reach Cap Around Transfer to St estuary to Dinard. teau Guildo. Follow coastline, views to Frehel peninsula. Fréhel & past lighthouses. De- Erquy penin- Lamballe Malo 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 16km +100m 14km +300m 15/18km +250m 17km +70m 14km +300m Brittany’s Granite Coast Your 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 breakfast Option: 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 day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Transfer from Tregui- Promontory To Kerenoc. Strange Transfer to Le Yaudet & Pointe Sections not To Plouezoc'h To Morlaix. Visit er. Jaudy estuary & with islands rock formations to Trebeurden Cliffs de Dourven to for faint (Bren). Coast with Cairn of Plougrescant 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 Palud Chateau & Castel- Transfer to & Coz Porz & Pointe Servel Leguer Greve. Transfer to natives. Inland de Primel & Pointe de Keremel & Le Meur to Ralevy Perros Guirec de Landrellec Estuary to Lannion Locquirec to Plougasnou Analouesten Dourduff en Mer 16km +160m 21km +300m 22km +50m 16km +250m 20km +360m 20km +500m 21km +170m 18km +150m 56 Brittany, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Brittany’s Coast of Legends: Part 1, Roscoff - Aber Wrac’h North Western Brittany’s coast has dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, sand dunes, long estuaries & peaceful ports. The many 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 stones Pretty 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 8 Arrival: 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 - Brest The second part of our Coast of Legends walk takes you around long estuaries to the Western most point of France via dramatic cliffs 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 Brest Transfer 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Days 8 & 9 Day 8 or 10 Arrival: Aber Wrac’h to Aber Benoit to St Pabu to Portsall to Porspodor Porspodor to Poscav to Con- Optional 2 Transfer to Aber Aber Benoit: 2 St Pabu com- pretty harbour along unspoilt rocky Porscav quet via Pointe days from Brest on 6 Wrac’h impressive estuar- pleting the at Portsall via section with pre- via Aber Ildut. Carsen Conquet to day walk or by 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 +250m Brittany, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 57

Belgium’s Trappist Beer Trail: Part 1 This is the first part of the Belgium Beer Trail, a walk through the Ardennes in southern Wallonia. This section starts at the famous Trappist abbey of Chimay and meanders through picturesque undulating countryside with numerous pretty villages. Highlights Tasting some of Belgium’s most renowned beers starting with the Trappist beer, Chimay Pretty historic villages and chateaux in picturesque countryside Visit the town of Dinant in the Meuse Valley, original home of Leffe. Pleasant mix of forests and open landscapes Several transfers including to and from walking holiday Option to book a night in Dinant to visit the sites of the town • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Quality hotels & B&B’s • Time taken: 3-5hrs30 per day Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals • Distances: 10-18km per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Trans- Small transfer to Scour- Chimay to Dailly via Lac Dailly to the tourist cen- Nismes to Treignes via Treignes (village of Trans- fer from Cou- mant Abbey & short Virelles & the pretty tre of Nismes with its picturesque rolling museums) to Doische fer to vin station to walk to the pretty vil- villages of Lompret (one gardens and nature countryside and the via viewpoints & village Dinant accommoda- lage of Chimay & its of prettiest in Wallonia) reserve & rock towers at pretty village of of Hierges below its tion 14th century chateau and Virelles the Fondry des Chiens Vierves imposing castles 3hrs 30, 10km 5hrs 30, 18km 4hrs 30, 15km 5hrs, 17km 4hrs 30, 15km Belgium’s Trappist Beer Trail: Part 2 This is the second part of the Belgium Beer Trail, a walk through the Ardennes in southern Wallonia. This section starts near the town of Dinant & soon reaches the Meuse River. Follow the attractive Lesse Valley to the Trappist Abbey of Rochefort. Highlights Tasting some of Belgium’s most renowned beers Pretty historic villages and chateaux in picturesque countryside Pleasant mix of forests and open landscapes Picturesque Meuse & Lesse Valleys with great viewpoints Several transfers including to and from walking holiday Option to book a night in Dinant to visit the sites of the town • Self Guided Walking When: April to end of October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Quality hotels & B&B’s • Time taken: 4-6hrs30 per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals • Distance 13-22km per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Vodelee to Hastiere via Hastiere to Furfooz Furfooz to Chevetogne Chevetogne to Grand Grand Sinsin to the Transfer to Transfer wild valley of Hermeton. via great view points via the pretty village of Sinsin via open coun- village of Rochefort and nearby train from Dinant Hastiere located on the over the Meuse Celles and Chateau tryside & transfer to its Trappist Abbey & station Meuse has a remarkable Valley & Caracole Veves in the Lesse historic town of famous beer abbey church Brewery Valley Marche en Famenne 6hrs, 20km 6hrs, 20km 6hrs 30, 22km 5hrs 30, 18km 4hrs, 13km 58 Belgium. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Andalucia: Grazalema National Park Grazalema National Park is a great location for a holiday in Andalucia. You will walk between picturesque villages with rocky crags rising dramatically above beautiful gorges. On your last day, you will also visit the spectacular village of Ronda. Highlights Grazalema 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 choices Can 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Days 5 & 6 Options of Circuits Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: 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 or or transfer the railway to Jimera GR7. Head over a con peak in heart Climb Simancon 11km +700m with monumental bridge transfer from de Libar. Return by limestone ridge of the Grazalema Pinsapar 12km +500m spanning the gorge separating to Malaga Malaga 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 Ramble Our holiday in the Alpujarras is designed to give you a taster of the region and includes walking in the wonderful Poquiera gorge 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: 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 part fer to via other side of gorge, or Three Villages: gorge & & Busquistar, or Sierra Mecina or Day 6 walk, or velez Walk, Rio hotel at after Capilei 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 59

Slovenian Explorer: Mountains to the Med This multi-centre based walking holiday will allow you to discover the most beautiful sights of Slovenia including Triglav National 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: 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 ture way 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 Bohinj From the Karavanke Alps to the Julian Alps via Bled & Boninj, discover Slovenia’s varied landscapes, the Pokljuka Forest and Mostnice Gorge all in one walking holiday. Enjoy peaceful accommodation in typical auberges and B&B’s. Highlights Discover numerous natural sites of Triglav National Park including gorges, waterfalls, lakes & mountains Area of traditions, unique cuisine and architecture Voyage through two mountainous regions of Slovenia: Karavanke & then the Julian Alps Mountains over 2000m with great views across the Save Valley, as well as Italy and Austria Rich wildlife & wild forests as well as alpine pastures where you can try local cheese with schnapps Transfers 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Circular trail in Draga to Zasip via Zasip to Goreljek at Climb in forest & Leave the plateau Climb Most- Transfer Ljubljana & Begunjščica massif, forests, chateau ruins 1250m via Lake Bled pasture to summits and reach Uskovni- nice Gorge to to transfer to ascend to Ro- & pretty villages with and climb into Julian over 2000m to have ca hut & descend to Voje pastures Ljubljana accommoda- blekov Dom hut at views over Lake Bled Alps & pastures of great views of Triglav Sredjna Vas village & descend to tion in Draga 1657m Pokljuka plateau and Krma Valley Lake Bohinj 7hrs +1000m 6hrs +400m 7hrs +825m 6hrs 30 +820m 5hrs +300m/–900m 6hrs +650m 60 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 the Stunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest Gorge in England English hospitality.\" G. Noetzlin, Switzerland Medieval city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral Eclectic 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Climb to Bleadon To Dolebury Warren Up to Ubley Warren, Velvet Follow Mendip Taxi to Priddy. Priddy to Route via Depart after Wes- 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 to Super- Down & descend ton Coombe & de- scend to Cheddar via Jacobs Priddy Nine Bar- Wells. Explore: Cathe- Glastonbury local station Mare 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 Way The Mendip Way is a long distance trail in Somerset that runs from the Victorian seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare in the west 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 Palace Stunning 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Climb to Bleadon Axbridge to Cheddar Follow Mendip es- From Priddy to Ebbor Climbing Tor Hill & Shepton to Depart Night at Hill & Crook Peak & via Shipham, Rowber- carpment to Priddy, Gorge & down to Wookey into Kings Woods Frome via after Weston- 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 fast Mare 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 61

Cornwall’s Dramatic Northern Coast North Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a dramatic and beautiful section of the South West Coast path with varied and challenging walking. 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 Padstow Coastal 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, Australia Options: 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 day Day 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 Trevone at 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 Villages On the last stretch of the Cornish Coastal Path there are high cliff top views, picturesque fishing villages, beautiful estuaries and sandy beaches aplenty to enjoy on route between the historic maritime centres of Falmouth & Plymouth. Highlights Traditional fishing villages huddled around small harbours 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 & Falmouth Optional walk to visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan on route or can be done as additional day Option: 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Arrival: Ferries to St Portholland, Option: via Lost Gar- Par Sands, to Ferry to Pol- Spectacular Cliffs of Freahy to Rame Depart Night Mawes & Place to around Dodman dens of Heligan to Gribbin Head. ruan. Strenu- views from cliff Head & villages of Caws after at 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. fast mouth 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 +700m 62 Cornwall, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Wonders of Wessex Walk Our unique walking holiday explores the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire/Dorset border along secluded valleys, through idyllic 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 views Medieval 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 to Heale 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Salisbury to Ames- Amesbury to Great Great Wishford to Broad Chalke to Lud- Ludwell to Farn- Farnham to Shaftes- Depart Night at bury via Old Sarum Wishford via Stone- Broad Chalke via well. Short transfer. ham via Win bury via Ashmore & after Salisbury & 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 Chase A flexible walking tour across the very centre of this chalk plateau that was once a royal hunting ground. Stay centrally or traverse 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Circular trail to Old Circular around Ludwell to Farn- Circular Villages of Farnham to Circular walk including Depart or Transfer to Wardour Castle via Shaftesbury & the ham via Win the Chase via Ash- Cranborne via local villages transfer to Ludwell 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 63

The Great Stones Trail: Avebury & Stonehenge A journey through Wiltshire’s prehistoric landscape. On route from Coate Water to the medieval city of Salisbury you will visit the greatest of England’s prehistoric sites, Avebury and Stonehenge, as well as the hill forts of Barbury Castle and Old Sarum. Highlights Avebury Henge: the world’s largest megalithic stone circle Avebury: Silbury Hill & West Kennett Long Barrow Iron Age hill forts of Barbury Castle & Old Sarum Stonehenge, one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world Medieval city of Salisbury with its famous cathedral Wiltshire’s beautiful rolling chalk downland & valleys Options: Additional night in Salisbury for time to explore the medieval city and its cathedral • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 17-24km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast plus 3 packed lunches • Ascent: 200-300m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Coate Water to Barbury West Kennet Avenue & Long Vale of Pewsey to Salis- Amesbury to Great Great Wishford to Departure Night Castle. Visit Hackpen Hill Barrow, Silbury Hill & The bury Plain. Traverse Wishford via Stone- Salisbury via Iron Age after break- near White Horse and along Sanctuary. Alton Barnes down to follow the River henge & its prehis- hillfort of Old Sarum fast or addi- Swin- Wessex Ridgeway to White Horse before Kennet & Avon via many villages to toric sites and into after passing through tional day in don Avebury stone circle Avon Canal near Bottlesford Amesbury town Wylye Valley the Woodford Valley Salisbury 24km +250m 18km +250m 24km +200m 17-21km +300m 19km +250m Hadrian’s Wall Path Walk the 84 mile National Trail that follows the route of Hadrian’s Wall from coast to coast. The Wall is the best preserved of the Roman Empire’s frontiers and the trail follows close by, through rolling fields and rugged moorland. Highlights Housesteads, best preserved Roman fort in the country Vindolanda: The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Roman garrison town Chesters Roman Fort is the best preserved Roman cav- alry fort and military bath house in Britain Bleak and beautiful moorland with the Great Whin Sill and the beautiful Broomlee Lough Day 1: Arrival in Carlisle. Explore city. Day 10: Depart after overnight or extra nights in Newcastle/ or visit Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields Option: Day 2 take the bus as far as you wish to walk back or spend the day in Carlisle with its Cathedral and Castle and the Tullie House Museum • Self Guided Walking When: May to October Linear Trail • 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 18km average per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 50-310m per day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Bus to Bowness on Carlisle to Newtown to Gilsland to Once Once Brewed to Chollerford to East Wallhouses to Newburn to Walls- Solway (see op- Newtown Gilsland. Walk to Brewed. Great Chollerford. Vin- East Wallhous- Newburn. Vindo- end. Follow River tions). Solway Firth following Birdoswald Fort. Chesters Roman dolanda Roman es. Chesters vala Fort, Heddon- Tyne. Newcastle’s & Plain. River Eden Stanegate Turets, Milecastles Fort & Winshields Fort, Housesteads, Fort, Whitting- on-the-Wall onto industrial heritage. to Carlisle Roman road and stretches of wall Crag, highest point Sycamore Gap ton Fell Wylam Waggonway Segedunum Fort up to 26km +50m 14km +80m 18km +260m 15km +310m 19km +160m 19km +220m 18km +80m 18km +80m 64 Wiltshire. Cumbria/Northumberland, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

In Thomas Hardy’s Footsteps: Heart of Hardy’s Dorset Literally & literarily follow in Hardy’s footsteps: take some of his favourite walks as well as the routes taken by many of the characters 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 settings Options: 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 day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Arrival: Dorchester, Hardy’s Cottage & Bus to Athlehamp- Bere Regis to Milton Ab- Ansty to Cerne Abbas Around Transfer to Night Max Gate & Far from the Mad- ton or train to Milton Abbas bas to Ansty Cerne Abbas to Evershot Evershot via Dorchester at Stinsford. ding Crowd: Short Moreton. Pud- via Tolpuddle via Bulbar- via Minterne (Evershead) Melbury after Dor- Across the Bus transfer to dletown/Moreton row Gardens Osmond breakfast chester 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 & Ridgeway Stunning section of the coastal path beginning in the picturesque old port of Lyme Regis, “The Pearl of Dorset,” that takes in Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, the rock arch of Durdle Door and the circular bay of Lulworth Cove. Highlights A 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 Gardens If 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 perfect Kimmeridge 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: Lyme Regis to West West Bay to Abbotsbury to Osmington Mills Depart after Worth Depart or Swanage to Depart night at Bay via Charmouth Abbotsbury via Osmington Mills to Lulworth & its breakfast OR Matravers to Corfe Castle (via Old after Lyme & Golden Cap Chesil Beach via the Ridgeway beautiful cove via option to con- Swanage Harry Rocks & Stud- break- Regis (highest cliff on the with lots of pre- White Nothe & tinue to Worth land) & train return to fast 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 65

Wonderfully Wild: North Pembrokeshire Coast The North Pembrokeshire’s coastal path is part of a spectacular National Park. The coast path winds its way over rugged cliffs, passed sandy beaches with views of rocky islands and rare wildlife. Unique coastal landscape that’s an ideal habitat for wildlife. Highlights Many beautiful small inlets and harbours with old fish- ing and quarrying villages like Porthgain Wild and rugged coastline with high cliffs and steep drops where the coast path hugs the edge of the cliffs to give wonderful viewpoints, like at Pwll Deri An area rich in wildlife, including rare plants and north atlantic seals Option: Day 6 Shorter day’s walk (15km) Whitesands to St David’s via St Non’s Bay Option: Day 6 Take a boat trip e.g. around Ramsey Island. Book in St David’s • Self Guided Walking When: May to September Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels & B&B’s • Distances: 16-21km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast plus 3 packed lunches • Ascent: 450-740m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Bus to Newport The Round headland to Carreg- Transfer to Pwll Deri. Via Porthgain harbour Bus to Whitesands. Depar- Night in headland Dinas Island wastad Point. Reach Strum- Wild & impressive over dramatic cliffs to Round headland, great ture after Fish- has amazing views. From ble Head with lighthouse and stretch of cliffs. Burial St David’s Head and views of Ramsey Island. breakfast guard C18th fort to Lower onto Pwll Deri with its view- chamber at Carreg Sam- Whitesands beach. Pass St Non's Bay to Fishguard & Fishguard point. Transfer to Fishguard son. Overnight at Trefin Bus to St Davids Solva. Bus to St Davids. 20km +705m 19km +450m 16km +470m 19km +540m 21km +740m West Highland Way & Skye Unique holiday combining the best of the West Highlands Way & the amazing Isle of Skye. The north end of Scotland’s famous long distance route has stunning mountain views and southern Skye has rugged coastal scenery & old villages to explore. Highlights Exploring the beautiful and rugged coastal scenery and old villages of the southern part of the Isle of Skye. Glen Coe is often considered one of the most spectac- ular and beautiful places in Scotland. Rich wildlife including eagle, otter and seal spotting Remote expanse of Rannoch Moor Options for walks & activities on Skye “The organisation and attention to detail was first rate. Luggage trans- Includes : Day 1:Train travel from Glasgow to Bridge of fers worked really well. Neville & I Orchy. Day 5: Train from Fort William to Mallaig. Day 5 thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and & 8: Ferry journeys. Day 8 Train travel back to Glasgow would love to do another some time.” K Redwood, Australia or Inverness. • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 4-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 65-730m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Travel to Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse to Kinloch- Kinlochleven to Fort Travel: Fort Circular half Broadford to Depart after break- Bridge of Kingshouse. Across leven. Over the Devil's William. By the Lairig William to Mal- day walk: Boreraig/ fast. Travel to Inver- Orchy the remote Rannoch Staircase, the highest Mor on tracks & paths laig and Ferry to Broadford to Suisnish ness via Kyle of from Moor & through the point on the West to Glen Nevis and the Broadford on Rubh An Eir- Lochalsh or Glasgow Glasgow beautiful Glen Coe Highland Way foot of Ben Nevis Skye eannaich via Mallaig 19km +510m 16km +420m 22km +730m 3.5/7km +65m 18km +515m 66 Wales/Scotland, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Self-Guided Travel Options: Plane, Train & Bus Beaujolais & Burgundy (pages 21– 27) Luchon, Pyrenees GR: 10 part 5 (page 36) Our holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions (except Classic Burgundy Trail Arrival, flights: Lourdes-Tarbes airport (110km), Toulouse-Blagnac airport (140km); on page 27) have pick-ups from Lyon train stations and airport included in the links to Toulouse Matabiau train station by shuttle every 20mn. By train: TER trains holiday price. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled from Toulouse Matabiau station to Montréjeau ; Toulouse-Montréjeau line, or Tou- flights from the UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery louse–Irun line, stops in Montréjeau ; then Montréjeau to Luchon by bus, (40mn airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports including Bir- journey time Toulouse and Montréjeau & 1hr Montréjeau and Luchon, 4 to 5 depar- mingham. Air France & KLM flights via Paris or Amsterdam. Train: Eurostar and the tures on Sunday). Parking in Luchon: Free behind the post office. TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Traverse of Pyrenees & Azun Valley, Pyrenees (page 36 & 37) Classic Burgundy Trail (page 27) Azun: meet at hotel in Arras or at train station in Argeles Gazost. Traverse of Pyre- Holiday starts in Dijon. Regular train services from Lyon Part Dieu and Paris Bercy. nees: meet at Cauterets station or Auberge de Maillet. Train: Changes between the Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Regional train UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also from Toulouse to Lourdes. Change & take bus (replaces train) to Cauterets, getting off has a number of regular flights from UK airports including Birmingham. Air France & at Argeles Gazost for Azun & continuing to Cauterets for traverse. Flights: There are KLM flights via Paris or Amsterdam. Tram service to reach Lyon Part Dieu. Train: flights from French and UK airports to Tarbes-Lourdes airport: Ryan Air on Tuesdays & Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing Saturday from London Stansted or Air France via Paris Orly. Taxi transfers can be at Lille or Paris. Transfer at end of holiday to Chalon sur Saone trains station (which arranged on your behalf. is on the Paris—Dijon—Lyon line) from Buxy. Cerdagne, Latour de Carol, Pyrenees (page 37) Cote du Rhone Wine Trail (page 28) Short transfer from train station Latour de Carol. Train: Changes between the Euro- Pick up from Montélimar or Avignon train station. Train & bus: TGV trains run from star and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Direct TER train London, Lille & Paris to Lyon and Avignon. For Montelimar some TGV trains go direct from Toulouse to Latour de Carol. Flights: There are flights from French and UK from Paris, whilst for others you will need to take a local TER train from Lyon. Re- airports to Toulouse airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, British Airways turn includes transfer to Avignon for TGV trains or air travel. Flights: The closest and Easy jet. A shuttle bus will take you to the city centre in about 20 minutes, where airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways you can access the train station. have scheduled flights from the UK Luton, Edinburgh and Gatwick - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has Alpine Provence: Part 1 - Baronnies Regional Park (page 38) services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Make own way to and from holiday. Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Les Alpilles (pages 28 & 29) 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 Laragne Holiday starts in Arles, trains direct from Marseille, Lyon or Paris or change in Monteglin either take a direct TER train to Marseille Saint Charles and take a TGV Valence or Avignon. Transfer to first walk on day 2. Flights: The closest airports train from there to connect with your Eurostar, or go via Gap by TER to Valence and are Avignon and Marseille. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avi- onwards to Lyon. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery, Avignon & Mar- gnon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & seille. Leeds. Fly to Marseille Marignane: There are regular flights from Bristol, Edin- burgh, London Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes be- Alpine Provence: Part 2 - Haute Provence Geological Reserve (page 38) tween 6.30am and 8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Make own way to and from holiday. Starts in Sisteron. Eurostar and the TGV run Luberon self-guided (page 29 & 30) trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Either take a TGV to Marseille and then TER train to Sisteron or trains via Valence & Gap. Return Transfers from Avignon airport and TGV train station included in holiday price. journey from Digne les Bains take train des Pignes to Nice. TGV trains to connect with Flights: Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports to Avignon. Marseille, Lyon and Paris. The closest airports are Nice, Avignon and Marseille. Trains Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Avignon changing at Lille or from Nice to Sisteron at start of trip go via Marseille. Best option is to fly into Mar- Paris. Direct trains during summer months. seille and out of Nice. Tour of Baronnies (page 31) Queyras self-guided tour & centre-based (pages 39) Transfer from Carpentras to Montbrun les Bains included in holiday price. Train & Transfer from Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station included in holiday price. Train: bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Lyon to Avignon. At Avignon, take the bus on Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or line 5.1 to Carpentras, which takes about 50mins or take a local train service. Paris. From there you’ll need to take local train services to the Mont Dauphin - Flights: The closest airport is Avignon. Regular flights from a number of UK airports Guillestre station, changing at Grenoble &/or Gap. Flights: flights from the UK to as well as French airports. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birming- Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train detailed above. ham, Manchester & Leeds. Car hire at airport. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. Collioure, Pyrenees coast (page 32) Grand Tour of Ubaye (page 40) Meeting at your first hotel. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Train: Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Perpignan. The TGV via Lille will require anoth- or Paris. From there you’ll need to take local train services to Gap. Take local bus er change at Lyon. The local trains from Perpignan only take about a further 20 service LER30 from Gap towards Barcelonette and alight at Méolans—Martinet minutes to Collioure. Flights: Flights from French and UK airports to Perpignan- Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Rivesaltes airport. Operators from UK include Flybe and Ryan Air. The airport is Part Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Mar- about 35km from Collioure. Take a transfer to Perpignan city about 7km away and seille St Charles. then take a local TER train to Collioure. 6 Day tour of Ubaye starting in Ceillac see Queyras Tour above. Costa Brava, Spain (page 32) Vercors (page 41) Transfer from Portbou train station to Cadaques at start of holiday and at end back to Cadaques or to Girona station. Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Transfers from nearest train station (Monestier-de-Clermont) to first accommodation Lille, Paris or Lyon. TGV's go via Montpellier to Perpignan or Figueres from where included in holiday price. Eurostar & TGV from London to Lyon direct and changing at local trains access Portbou. Flights to French cities of Perpignan, Beziers & Toulouse, Paris or Lille. Ter local train or TGV to Grenoble, then change and take train service to plus Spanish cities of Barcelona or Girona. Regular trains from Barcelona Sants and Monestier (return from Lus-la-Croix-Haute) on the line towards Veynes and Gap. Giron to Portbou. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow - Lyon St Exupery airport. French Fjords: Calanques National Park (page 33) St Dalmas de Tende, Mercantour & Alps to Med (page 42) Pick ups from Marseille station included in price. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Marseille changing at Lille or Paris. Meeting at your hotels. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Change Fly to Marseille Marignane. There are regular flights from Bristol, Edinburgh, London at Nice to take the line Nice-Cuneo and descend at St-Dalmas-de-Tende. Transfers for Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes between 6.30am and Casterino in July & August for Marvels of Mercantour holiday. Flights: flights from 8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Journey time: about 25 French and UK airports to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include minutes. Or extra charge of £25 each way from Marseille airport. Flybe, Easyjet & British Airways. Shuttle to train station. Drome Provencale (page 33) Alpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice/Menton: (pages 43-45) Meeting at your guest house in Crest. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Evian (Part 1 Evian to Chamonix): Transfer from Evian train station included in the Lyon to Valence TGV. Shuttle bus or local train to Valence Ville. Regular regional holiday price. Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris. TER trains from Valence Ville to Crest (direction Die & Gap). Return from Nyons by Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train to bus, line 36 to Montelimar (operated by TER) & take return TGV or TER trains. Evian. Car: If arriving by car the best solution is to park at Bellegarde station and take the train to Evian. At the end of the holiday take train from Chamonix to Belle- Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet garde (as there are no longer any trains from Chamonix to Evian). Flights: Fly to and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick Geneva Airport (regular services from lots of UK airports) and then take the train to and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK Lausanne and then the boat across the lake from Lausanne to Evian. airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. 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 to Hendaye, Pyrenees GR10 part 1 (page 34) Bellegarde. Change for train to Chamonix. Trains also from Lyon and Marseille via Bellegarde. Car: There is secure parking to leave your car in Chamonix (about 40 Arrival, flights: Biarritz Parme airport (25km): daily flights via Paris, London, euros for the week), although return train journey is long. Another option is to leave Lyon, and the Clermont Ferrand. Direct UK flights from Birmingham with Flybe. By your car in Chambery and for the return journey take a TGV from Bardoneccia to train: Many TER trains in direction Hendaye, departures from main cities. www.ter- Chambery. Flights: Regular flights to Lyon St Exupery and then train as above. Also sncf.com to confirm timetable. (leaving see part 2) possible to fly to Geneva and take trains from Geneva with a couple of changes. Return: From Nevache take shuttle buses to either Briançon to take TER local trains St Jean Pied de Port, Pyrenees GR10 part 2 (page 34) or to Bardoneccia to take TVG to Chambery and then Paris. Arrival, flights: Biarritz Parme airport (25km): daily flights from Paris, London, Briançon (Part 3 Briançon to St Etienne de Tinee): Train: Eurostar trains run Lyon. www.biarritz.aeroport.fr Toulouse-Blagnac airport (180km) By train: TER services from London St Pancras to Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Overnight TGV trains to trains to Bayonne, from main cities. Then, trains from Bayonne to Saint Jean Pied Briançon from Austerlitz station, or TGV to Valence or Lyon and Grenoble and then de Port. TER to Briançon. TER from Marseille to Briançon. Also TGV trains to Oulx in Italy and shuttle bus to Briançon. At end of holiday shuttle bus to Nice. TGV trains from Nice to Etsaut, Pyrenees GR10 part 3 (page 35) Lyon and Paris. Flights: Regular flights from UK to Paris, Lyon, Marseille and return- ing from Nice. (Return see below) Arrival, flights: Tarbes Ossun airport, Toulouse-Blagnac international airport (180km) : Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI St Etienne de Tinee (Part 4 St Etienne de Tinee to Nice or Menton): regional & British Airways. Pau-Uzein airport, www.pau.aeroport.fr - By train: Transfer by TER and bus SNCF from Pau to Etsaut, via Oloron Sainte Marie. - To get Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. to Pau: line Nice - Toulouse - Irun stops at Pau, or line Paris - Bordeaux - Tarbes, TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Bus service 740 from Nice also stops at Pau. - To get to Oloron Sainte Marie: many TER trains from Pau to Vauban at 9am and 4.30pm most days. Flights: flights from French and UK airports Oloron, then SNCF bus from Oloron to Etsaut. to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet & British Airways. Shuttle to train station. Then bus as above. Return from Menton to Nice by Cauterets, Pyrenees GR: 10 part 4 (page 35) regular train services. Arrival, flights: Lourdes-Tarbes airport (35km), Pau-Pyrénées airport (80km), Toulouse-Blagnac airport (204km); links to Toulouse Matabiau train station by shuttle every 20mn. By train: Train from Bordeaux or Toulouse to Lourdes. Bus SNCF from Lourdes to Cauterets (departures from in front of Lourdes station) : Allow 1h travel time. Parking in Cauterets: Free at bus station, Place de la Gare. www.highpointholidays.co.uk 67

Travel Options La Grave, Les Ecrins (page 45) Cantal (page 54) Transfer from La Grave included in holiday price. Train & bus: Eurostar and the TGV Transfer from Murat train station included. Train: Eurostar and the TGV provide from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there local train services from London to Clermont Ferrand via Paris. From there you take the re- services to Grenoble or Briancon. Buses from Grenoble or Briancon to La Grave with gional ter trains to Murat. Guided: Pick up from Clermond Ferrand, Lyon or Murat. service LER35. Also possible to drive and leave your car at La Grave. End of holiday, take Flights: The airlines Easy jet & British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - bus from Monestier to Grenoble or Briancon for onward train journey or to La Grave to Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick & Heathrow to Lyon airport. Flybe also has a number of collect car. Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram regular flights from UK airports. to Lyon Part Dieu. Trains & buses detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. Puy en Velay, Tranquil Auvergne (page 54) St André les Alpes, Verdon (page 46) Meeting up at first hotel or Puy en Velay train station. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick Train from Nice CP station to St André les Alpes. Trains at 9.25, 13.05, 17.15 (at time of and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Bus or tram to Lyon Part Dieu for train publication) & travel time 2 hrs 20 min. Flights: flights from French and UK airports to services. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run services from London to Lyon Part Dieu Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet & British direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Change at Lyon for St Etienne where you need Airways. Shuttle to town centre. End of holiday: transfer to train station at Manosque & to change for Puy en Velay. train or bus to Aix or Marseille. Aubenas, Ardeche (page 55) Valmenier, Mont Thabor (page 46) Meeting at your guest house in Arbois. Train: From the UK, changes between the Train to Modane or St Jean de Maurianne. Limited direct TGV train services from Paris Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Valence direct or via Gare de Lyon to Modane. Transfers included before & after walk to and from Valmenier. Lyon. Change at Valence TGV station & take bus to Aubenas run by train company (frequency every 2 hours). Also buses from Avignon TGV and Montelimar station. Pralognan, Vanoise (page 47) Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Meeting at your hotel in Pralognan. Train: From the UK, Eurostar and the TGV provide a Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports relaxing journey from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Local to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester services then run to Moutiers via Chambery. There are bus services running from Mouti- & Leeds. ers to Pralognan la Vanoise on certain days, otherwise a taxi costs about 50 euros. Flights: There are scheduled flights to Geneva, Turin, Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble. Canourgue, Cevennes to Provence (page 55) Lyon, Geneva and Turin have the most regular services. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Make your own way to Canourgue. Train to Banassac-La-Canourgue station on line Exupery airport. All have rail links with Modane via Chambery. Paris—Clermont-Ferrand—Beziers. Station is outside village. Transfers to accommo- dation can be booked via us. At the end of holiday, take regular bus service from Tour of Viso (page 47) Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert to Montpellier. Main line train line to major cities. Flight Flights to Beziers from UK airports with Ryan Air and train line as above. Transfer from Mont Dauphin—Guillestre station can be included as part of holiday. See Queyras tour on previous page for more information. St Malo, Brittany Emerald Coast (page 56) Braies, Dolomites: Tyrolean Explorer (page 48) Meet at your first guest house in St Malo. Arrive direct at Braies by car or if arriving by train, pick up from Dobbiaco train station. By Ferry: Brittany Ferries run from Portsmouth and Condor Ferries from Wey- There are night trains from Paris to Fortezza, changing in Verona. Trains also go via mouth and Poole. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Paris Milan. You will then need to catch a train from Fortezza to Dobbiaco (50km). Tickets for where you can change and take a train to St Malo. Flights: Ryan Air run flights to the night train can be bought on-line in advance, whilst the local train service can be Dinard from East Midlands. Short taxi journey to St Malo. Transfer at end of holiday bought at the station in Fortezza. Also possible to combine holiday with a trip to Venice. to Lamballe train station at end of holiday. Dronero, Italy’s Piedmont: Val Maira (page 48) Brittany Granite Coast (page 56) Make your own way to first hotel in Dronero. By train: Take train from Nice to Cunéo or Transfers from Lannion if required. from Paris to Milan via Turin. Local train Turin to Cunéo. Then regular bus service from Ferry to Roscoff: Train to Morlaix, bus to Lannion. Cunéo to Dronero. For flights to Nice see information about Mercantour holidays, page 40. Flights to Brest, then after bus to train station, train to Morlaix and bus to Lannion. Flights to Rennes then train to Lannion (towards Brest) changing at St Brieuc. Souillac, Dordogne (page 49) Train from Paris to Rennes and then as above. For parking please contact us. Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Souillac. Change at Paris, direction Toulouse. Some trains (Teoz) are direct & some need a further change via Roscoff, Brittany Legend’s Coast part 1 (page 57) 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 Daily ferry service from UK with Brittany ferries. to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Flights to Brest, then regular bus service to Roscoff. Trains from Paris Montparnasse to Morlaix, change for Roscoff. Brive-la-Gaillard, Correze (page 49) 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 Brive-la-Gaillard. Aber Wrac’h, Brittany Legend’s Coast part 2 (page 57) Change at Paris, direction Toulouse. Flights: Several operators have scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac and Limoges. Taxi or hire car for the transfer. A Transfer from Brest to Aber Wrac’h included (extra from Roscoff). greater choice of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse Daily ferry service from UK to Roscoff, then bus to Brest & then transfer. train station. Flights to Brest & then transfer. Direct trains from Paris to Brest & then transfer. Figeac, Lot (page 50) Chimay, Ardenne, Belgium (page 58) Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Figeac. Change at Paris, direction Cerbere & then change at Brive or cahors for Figeac. Flights: Ryan Air & Part 1: Flights or TGV train to Brussels. Flights to Brussels from all major airports. Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the Eurostar from London. Local trains from Brussels to Couvin, with 1 or 2 changes. short transfer. Flights to Toulouse with onward journey by bus and train. A greater choice Journey time 2 hours from Brussels. Transfer from Couvin to first guest house of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. included in holiday. End of holiday transfer included to Dinant. Bordeaux Wine Trail: (page 50) Part 2: Flights or TGV train to Brussels. Flights to Brussels from all major airports. Eurostar from London. Local trains from Brussels to Dinant via Namur, journey time Transfer between Bordeaux Airport or Bordeaux train station and Saint Emilion at the 2 hours. Transfer from Dinant to first guest house included in holiday. End of holi- start of your trip are included in the price At the end of the holiday you will be transferred day transfer included to Rochefort-Jemelle and direct trains to Brussels. to Barsac train station where you can catch a train to Bordeaux. Flights: Easy Jet, Ryanair and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Bristol, London Heathrow, Gat- Andalucia, Spain (page 59) wick and Stansted - to Bordeaux airport. Trains: Eurostar and the TGV trains from London to Bordeaux St Jean changing at Paris. 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 Tarn’s Medieval Bastides (page 51): Pick-up from Gaillac station. Eurostar and the UK, there are flights from many destinations including London Airports, Bourne- TGV provide a service from London to Paris. Change and take a TER or TGV train towards mouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff as well as oth- Toulouse. Change at Montauban and take coach or train to Gaillac. Or continue to Tou- ers. Airline companies include Easyjet, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling. louse and take a train to Gaillac heading towards Albi or Rodez. Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI regional & British Airways. Shuttle bus and Slovenia (page 60) then local train service. Flights from most major European cites to Ljubljana. Airline companies include Historic Villages & Valleys of the Tarn (page 51): you require a vehicle for this Easyjet & British Airways. Easyjet flights from London Gatwick & Stansted. holiday to access walk. Car hire available at Toulouse airport and 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. Arbois, Jura (page 52) See UK travel options overleaf Make own way to Arbois. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London. Either change in Paris and take TGV to Dole and then TER bus to Lons le Saunier or TGV to Lyon and train to Lons le Saunier. Change & take TER bus to Arbois. Flights: The airlines Easy 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 airports. Transfer to Lons le Saunier at the end of the holiday. Alsace (page 52) Meeting at your hotel in Eguisheim. Flights: Airport Strasbourg Entzheim: at 50 min. City jet fly to Stasbourg from London City Airport. Car hire from airport. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run services from London St Pancras to Colmar changing at Paris. Colmar Sta- tion, taxi to Eguisheim (10 min transfer). Puy de Dome, Amazing Auvergne (page 53) A car is necessary to get to the walks for this holiday. Hire cars from Clermont Ferrand train station or Clermont Ferrand or Lyon airports. The nearest airport is Clermont Fer- rand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change yearly). Please contact us for more advice. Mont Dore, Tour du Sancy, Auvergne (page 53) Train: Eurostar and TGV run trains from London to Paris Gare du Nord. Take intercity train to 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 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 scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Tram to Lyon and train to Clermont. Then as above. 68 www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Travel Options Mendips (page 61) Great Stones, Wiltshire (page 64) To Weston-Super-Mare: Train: Weston is on mainline from Bristol to South West. Direct trains available from London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Taun- To Swindon: Train: Swindon is served by trains from Paddington to Bristol Temple ton & Exeter. Coach: National coach services from Bristol & Bath. By air: nearest Meads, Cardiff Central, Cheltenham Spa via Gloucester, Swansea and the rest of airport is Bristol. Possible to get airport bus to Weston (A3). Service runs hourly South Wales. Coach: Swindon can be reached by National Express coaches from and journey takes an hour. Taxi from airport, about 15miles (24km) from Weston. London Victoria in 2 hrs. By air: nearest airport is Bristol, however it is better From Glastonbury (West Mendip Explorer): Train: transfer to Castle Cary served by train or coach from London. Customer to get bus or taxi to start of walk station for trains to London included in holiday price. Transfers towards other sta- from train or coach station. From Salisbury: Salisbury served by main line station. tions are also possible for supplement. Coach: National coach services run from Routes from London are via Waterloo station & take about 1hr 30min. National Glastonbury to London. From Frome (The Mendip Way): Train: station in Frome Express operate services to Salisbury from throughout the UK including London for services on both the Reading to Taunton line and Bristol to Weymouth route. Coach: National coaches run a service to London. Hadrian’s Wall, Cumbria (page 64) North Cornwall (page 62) To Carlisle: Train: Carlisle is on main routes London Euston to Glasgow Central, To Bude: Train journey from London Paddington or Waterloo to Exeter. Bus ser- Scotland to Birmingham New Street & London Euston and Scotland to Manchester. vices between Exeter and Bude run by Stagecoach (6 & 6A). The bus journey takes There are also local services to Newcastle Central and to Leeds via the scenic Settle about 2hrs, train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2 hours. From to Carlisle Line. Coach: National Express coaches run to Carlisle. By air: Carlisle Padstow: Bus service between Padstow & Bodmin Parkway station - 50mins - run Airport for flights from Belfast, Dublin and London Southend only. Other options by Plymouth City Bus (11A). Trains from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddington include Newcastle Airport and Manchester Airport, both cities have rail links to about 4hrs (some requiring change of trains). From Newquay train station jour- Carlisle. From Newcastle: Newcastle is well connected for transport by rail, coach neys to London take 5 hours, with changes at Par and sometimes at Plymouth. or air South Cornwall (page 62) Dorchester, Dorset (page 65) To Falmouth: Train: Great Western operate services from London Paddington, South Wales & Cotswolds. Arriva Trains operate services from the Midlands, the By Train: Regular trains from London Waterloo (3hrs). By Coach: National Express North & Scotland. You need to change at Truro and take Maritime Line, twice hourly run 1 direct service from London Victoria per day (3 to 4 hrs). By air: Bristol is service. Coach: National Express serves Falmouth from throughout UK. By air: about 1.5 hours drive. Exeter and Bournemouth International Airport are approx Newquay Airport is closest with car hire available through Europcar & Hertz. Ferry: 1hr drive. By Car: If planning to arrive by car please contact to arrange parking. Plymouth is the closest. Brittany Ferries offer services from Roscoff and Santander into Plymouth. Lyme Regis, Dorset coast (page 65) From Plymouth: Train: Travel from London 4hrs 30mins & from Manchester 5hrs To Lyme Regis. Train & bus: Train from London Waterloo station to Axminster 15mins. Coach: National Express London Victoria to Plymouth is about 5hrs. By about 2hr 40min. From Axminster take bus X53 or X51 to Lyme Regis. To return air: Bristol airport about 2hrs by car or 2hrs 50mins by Stagecoach. Exeter airport from Lulworth: Take X54 to Wool to catch a train direct to London Waterloo. If you is about hour by car or 2hrs 10mins by National Express. Newquay airport about an are returning to Lyme Regis, take the train from Wool to Dorchester and then bus hour by car & reached by train with taxi from Newquay to airport. Ferry: As above direct to Lyme Regis or in the summer, take the Jurassic Coast buses to Lyme (may need to change at Weymouth). To return from Corfe Castle or Swanage: Take Salisbury, Wiltshire (Wonders of Wessex) (page 63) bus (40) to Wareham to catch train to London Waterloo. If returning to Lyme to Train: Salisbury served by main line station. Routes from London are via Waterloo collect car, catch X54 Jurassic Coast bus at Wareham (change at Weymouth). station & take about 1hr 30min. Bus: National Express operate services to Salis- Flights: 3 local airports with international flights: Bournemouth & Southampton bury from throughout the UK including London. Advance ticketing is required. about 30min drive away, Bristol is about 1 hr. The London airports are between and Flights: 3 local airports with international flights: Bournemouth & Southampton are 2 hrs 30 and 3 hrs drive. Car hire located at the airports about 30 minutes away, Bristol about an hour away. Main London airports are between 1hr 30 and 2 hrs. Return to Salisbury: Regular bus services from Pembrokeshire, Wales (page 66) Shaftesbury to Salisbury with Salisbury Reds (27 & 29). Journey about 1hr 15min. To Fishguard: Train: from London Paddington, change at Cardiff and/or Swansea Cranborne Chase (page 63) (5hrs). Trains from north go via Cardiff or Bristol. Also possible to catch traon to To and from Ludwell/Farnham/Cranborne: transfer to/from train stations at Haverfordwest and then local coach service to Fishguard. Short transfer provided Warminster, Castle Cary or Gillingham included in price. Or transfers from National from station to Fishguard. From St David’s: bus service to Fishguard to collect car Express stop at Wincanton. Flights: Location is about 1hr 30mins from Bristol or bus service to Havorfordwest for train. Airport, Bournemouth about an hour and London Airports 2 to 3hrs away. Scotland (page 66) To Glasgow: Trains: Trains run regularly from London & other UK cities to Glas- gow Central. Subway or bus to Glasgow Queen Street Station. By Air: Glasgow Airport and regular bus shuttle service to Glasgow. Holiday package includes travel from Glasgow to start point of holiday and travel back to Glasgow at end of holiday. An alternative end location is also possible, such as Inverness. Notes www.highpointholidays.co.uk 69

Essential Information Insurance Passport Requirements & Independent Walking Health Travel insurance is a condition of booking. It is NOT included with the holiday. It is essential that the insurance covers the activity You will be required to have a full passport valid for more involved 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 their cancellation 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 the procedure 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 advice the 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 incidents insurance policy for the entire duration of the holiday or accidents resulting from error or imprudence, such as which is appropriate for the activity. not following our advice, an error in navigation or your physical health. Safety The safety of our customers is paramount. On our guided holidays, each walker must conform to the safety advice given by the leader. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individual impru- dence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and without liability or any further contractual obliga- tions, any customer whose actions or behaviour is likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other customers. As the leader is responsible for the safety of all group members, he may adopt a cautious approach depending on local conditions. Do be aware that itineraries planned for some holidays and treks may be varied on the spot because of weather conditions, conditions underfoot and the ability of party members. Please carefully read our conditions in full overleaf. Further details will be provided at the time of booking. How to Book Self-Drive Having read and agreed to our terms and conditions overleaf, Provisional Booking/Enquiry including the requirement for personal insurance cover, please complete our booking form or go to our web site and submit it In order to make a provisional booking or to check online. availability, please use our contact form online or call us on +44 (0)7483 241945. We will make UK 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 period the 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 need Customers from outside the UK, or UK customers with a further information, for example, relating to travel euro 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 in euros which will often mean better value for many countries in Balance of Payments terms of exchange rates. A deposit of 150€ per person must be paid at the time of booking. You can pay via cheque (only with a The balance is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by secure card payment your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice online via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre- sent to you confirming your booking. If you are Manche”. making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment must be made All payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros. with the booking. A single payment should be made Cheques and booking forms should be sent to: in the event of there being more than one person in High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6LL 11the party, unless we have agreed otherwise with you We will confirm your booking in writing by e-mail. first. We recommend that customers only book their travel arrangements once the holiday has been confirmed. 70 [email protected] 65

HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS BOOKING FORM To book a holiday, please complete our booking form or go to Payment of balance www.highpointholidays.co.uk and fill in the form online. The balance is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your A deposit of £150 or 150€ per person must be sent with the holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice sent to you booking form. Cheques should be made payable to “High Point confirming your booking. If you are making a booking Holidays”. Alternatively you can pay via bank transfer. For non- within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full UK customers you can also pay by card online in Euros via our payment must be made with the booking. A single payment sister company in France. Details on our website and provided should be made in the event of there being more than one by 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 have All 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 6LL Your holiday booking will be confirmed when you receive a confirmation invoice by e-mail. Contact details Holiday details First name Tour name__________________________________ Surname Tour type___________________________________ Address Daytime telephone Departure Date______________________________ Home telephone No. in party__________________________________ E-mail Party details (all members) Title First Names Surname Date of Birth Nationality Height (cycling) Rooms required and additional information No. room Twin Double Single type Dietary requirements or medical conditions Additional Walking experience (walking holidays only) information Next of kin (person to contact in case of accident) Name Contact Details In signing this form, I/we acknowledge that I/we have Payments Cheque Card read and accept the terms and conditions accompanying this booking form and do so on behalf of all parties to Payment: Bank Transfer this reservation. I/we understand the nature of the holidays offered and do not have any impediment (for Persons Amount example: medical condition) that would prohibit full participation in the holiday. Deposit (£150/150€ per person) Full holiday cost (if within 8 weeks) Signed:______________________________ Date: ______________ Additional charges or reductions agreed with us Total enclosed 71

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HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS TERMS & CONDITIONS The following conditions together with the general information contained on our website example some holidays may include accommodation in mountain refuges where very basic form the basis of the contract between you, the customer, and us (High Point Holidays accommodation should be expected, and cannot in any way be considered deficient. LLP). Please ensure that you are aware of these terms as they set out our respective High Point Holiday accepts liability for the negligent acts and/or omissions of their em- rights and obligations. ployees, subcontractors and suppliers insofar as they relate to the holiday booked. The 1. Booking with High Point Holidays. act or omission must be directly relevant to holiday activities or arrangements made by us All bookings must be made on our Booking Form by the person responsible for the party (if as part of the package purchased by the customer. High Point Holidays shall not be liable there is more than one person), who must be over 18 years of age. This person is respon- to the customer for any loss, damage or injury which results from the negligent acts of sible for ensuring all payments due for the holiday for those persons mentioned on the third parties with whom the customer makes individual direct arrangements whether as a Booking Form. Once we have received your Booking Form and the appropriate deposit for result of the Company’s or its representative’s recommendation. High Point Holidays will the holiday, we will confirm your holiday in writing and send you an invoice for the pay- not be liable for loss or damage to your luggage or personal effects, unless caused by our ments outstanding. A binding contract is formed once we issue this confirmation. No negligence. Any information or advice provided by High Point Holidays on matters such as other form of advice or information constitutes a binding contract. climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment etc. is given in good faith but without 2. Who can book holidays with High Point Holidays? responsibility on our part, and the passenger accepts responsibility for obtaining any Only adults aged 18 years or more are able to book a holiday. There must be at least one necessary travel documents needed for the trip. adult (18 years +) travelling on any one booking, who is legally responsible for each per- 11. Complaints son under 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 doctor that they are medically fit to join our holidays for safety and insurance reasons. by the Company the matter must be reported immediately to us so that action can be 3. Prices taken to remedy the problem. Any complaint made to the Company after the holiday The prices of holidays are shown in pounds sterling and euros. The services included in should be made in writing within 15 days of return. If a complaint cannot be amicably this price are indicated on our website and brochure. These prices are correct at the time settled, it may be referred for resolution to the arbitration scheme devised for the travel of publication. We reserve the right to change our prices during the course of the year. industry by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. We will notify interested parties via our newsletter and e-mails. Once a booking has been 12. Risks and behaviour confirmed in writing, the price agreed for that holiday will not be subject to change and Each customer is conscious that, taking into consideration the nature of some of the no surcharges will be levied (even if there is a change in prices for subsequent clients.) holidays, there will be certain risks inherent in their participation, most notably from 4. Single travellers walking in areas some distance from immediate medical assistance. In addition, when There are no single supplements on our guided walking holidays provided that, single booking holidays, all customers do so in full knowledge (via the website or our brochure) travellers accept to share twin rooms with other same sex clients. You may, of course pay of the type of activity involved in the holiday, the difficulties that may be encountered an additional fee in order to have a room to yourself. Please contact us for a quotation. and the level of fitness and experience required. Customers accept these conditions and The prices quoted for unguided walks are based on a party of two persons. If you wish to go on an unguided walking holiday alone, a single supplement will be payable. risks in booking holidays with us and accept responsibility for their own actions which 5. Deposits result in accident or injury or their exclusion from the holiday. We can take no responsi- UK Customers: A deposit of £150 per person is payable with your booking. Cheques should bility for injury to any person whilst taking part on a High Point holidays trip, unless be made payable to “High Point Holidays.” Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer. arising from negligence on our part. In particular: We 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 resulting Non-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 UK have the opportunity to pay in euros (or in pounds sterling as described for UK custom- in progression (notably because of bad weather). On guided holidays, each customer must conform to the safety advice given by the lead- ers above.) For payment in euros a deposit of 150€ per person must be paid at the time of er. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individual imprudence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and with- booking. You can pay via cheque (only with a euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by out liability or any further contractual obligations, any customer whose actions or behav- secure card payment online via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre- iour is likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other cus- Manche”. Customer’s booking and contract is still with High Point Holidays for those tomers. If you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your customers who pay in euros to our sister company, Randonnées Outre-Manche. or other people's enjoyment of the holiday; you must advise us of this at the time of 6. Security of deposits booking. If a customer is unable to complete an itinerary or the walks selected on a All payments will be protected against our insolvency in conformity with the Package holiday, or does not choose to do so, High Point Holidays is not liable to supply alterna- Travel Regulations 1992. tive itineraries, accommodation, services or staff for the period when the client is not 7. Balance of payments due present with the group. The balance of the holiday is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date 13. Transfer of Bookings will be shown on your invoice, which will be sent to you to confirm your booking. If you If the customer is prevented from taking his holiday by circumstances such as those which are making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment would entitle him to make a valid claim under a conventional insurance policy, then, on must be made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there giving High Point Holidays at least 21 days notice before departure, he/she shall be enti- being more than one person in the party. Payment should be made by cheque payable to tled to transfer his/her booking to another person deemed acceptable to us. In such a “High Point Holidays,” or by bank transfer. If we have not received all payments due by case the customer and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for all monies the dates specified in the invoice, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled due to High Point Holidays including all charges and reasonable fees consequent upon by you. In this case the cancellation charges indicated in point 8 apply. Any demand for such transfer. us to accept late payments, will be assessed on a case by case basis, not withstanding the 14. Insurance point made previously. It is a requirement that the customer has adequate travel insurance for our holidays. High 8. Amendments and Cancellations made by you. Point Holidays has your holiday enjoyment and safety as our number one priority. We After acceptance of the booking, if the customer alters the confirmed arrangements, we recommend travel insurance by a specialist broker. will try and accommodate the amendments without further charge, where this is possible. 15. Passports, Visas and Health Requirements A £50 fee may be levied on some of our independent walking holidays to cover costs The customer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is in possession of a valid passport incurred. If such additional holiday payments are due, we will inform you in writing of the and all necessary travel and health documents prior to departure. Information on basic amendments to the contract between us and you and payments will be in conformity with passport requirements is provided on our web site and advice on health for travellers is point 7. In addition, if the alteration is within 8 weeks of the original departure date, the available on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/ cancellation charges in clause 4 may be applied. If the customer cancels the arrangement healthcare-when-travelling-abroad/ after the booking is accepted or the booking is cancelled by us due to non-payment, 16. Brochure and Website Information cancellation charges will be calculated from the date of receipt of cancellation. Cancella- Our brochure and website contains statements representing its honest belief that the tions must be made in writing. E-mails are accepted. The cancellation charges that apply facts as shown are correct. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe fully and are as follows: More than 56 days before departure - the deposit. 56 – 28 days before as honestly as possible the holidays offered and every reasonable attempt will be made to departure - 40% of holiday cost. 27 - 8 days before departure - 70% of holiday cost. Less supply what has been described. We are not responsible for the content, policies and than 8 days before departure - 100% of the holiday cost. Not withstanding the cancella- services of any sites linked to or accessible via our website. tion charges, we reserve the right to re-sell any part of a cancelled holiday. High Point Holidays reserves the right to make changes to the information, prices and In the case where the cancellation is made more than 42 days before the holiday and only itineraries set out in the brochure and website and provided such changes, have been the deposit payment is due as the cancellation charge, then High Point Holidays will notified to the customer prior to his submitting a booking form or accepted by the cus- consider requests from customers to carry their deposit payment forward to act as the tomer after submission of the booking form but prior to our confirmation, then such deposit of a future holiday booked with High Point Holidays. In all cases this future holi- changes shall be binding on the parties. day would need to be booked within 12 months of the cancelled holiday. 17. Promotional Material 9. Amendments and Cancellations made by High Point Holidays. Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any trips may be used by High Point Every effort will be made to operate all holidays as advertised but we reserve the right, Holidays without charge in all media, for bona fide promotional or marketing purposes, to modify any holiday, schedule, accommodation or arrangement at any time and we will including without limitation promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures or the inform you of the change as soon as possible. In the case of any material modification we Internet. will, if possible, offer alternative arrangements or, if these are not acceptable, a full 18. Intellectual Property Rights refund of the monies paid. The customer shall not be entitled to any further sum by way All intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, copyright and rights in and of compensation, damages or otherwise arising from the cancellation. to any databases and trade marks) subsisting in this Site and its contents, and in the We will not materially modify or cancel the holiday within eight weeks of the date of software and source materials used in connection with it, are owned by High Point Holi- departure unless compelled to do so because of circumstances beyond our reasonable days. All such rights are reserved. You may, however, save and print individual items control. Some guided group holidays require a minimum of 4 participants and, in the included on this Site for personal, non-commercial use. event of such a minimum number not being achieved prior to 6 weeks before departure, 19. Data Privacy we shall be entitled to cancel the holiday whereupon all monies paid by the customer Information submitted in relation to booking, ordering a brochure, or in the course of a shall be refunded or an alternative holiday offered. No compensation shall be payable. general enquiry will be stored electronically. We will comply with all applicable data Force Majeure protection legislation in respect of it, including the 1998 Data Protection Act. You have If war or terrorist activities, threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action, threat- the right to access this information and to make modifications relating to your personal ened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, airport regulations and closures, records. Except where the customer indicates to the contrary, High Point Holidays re- unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules and rescheduling of aircraft or any serves the possibility to use this information to forward to you promotional material. We other event outside the control of the Company either delays or extends the holiday or will not forward it to other parties without your express consent. compels a change in the holiday arrangements, the Company cannot accept liability for 20. Law and Jurisdiction any resulting loss, damage or expense. UK law shall govern each of the bookings made with us including (without limitation) all 10. Our Liability to the Customer contractual and other relationships which arise out of such bookings. You and we each High Point Holidays accepts responsibility should the services which they contract to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts in relation to any disputes arising out provide you with are deficient or not of a reasonable standard. The customer must inter- of any booking. pret the term \"reasonable standard” in full knowledge of the specific holiday details. For 21. Pets: We regret that no pets of any sort are accepted on our holidays.

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