Tranquil Auvergne TrailT he Haute Loire, in the southern Auvergne provides Independent Walking the walker with a truly unique experience in la FranceProfonde. For the most part this is a gently undulatingplateau of farmland providing gentle walking across aremote and wild scene whose seemingly endless viewsleave you with a sense of horizontal vertigo. These wideopen spaces are punctuated by small volcanic hills (knownas Sucs), circular lakes, woodland and secluded valleyswith tumbling streams. As you go south east so you grad-ually rise to Mont Mézenc. The eastern edge of the plateauis broken in a spectacular fashion as the slopes fall awayinto Ardeche, providing breath-taking views. Sturdy stonebuildings, covered in stone tiles or thatch, pepper thelandscape. Your walk starts and finishes in Puy en Velay,the remarkable world heritage town, known for itsvolcanic spires topped by religious monuments. Walks: day-by-day ♦ World heritage site - Puy en Velay with vol-Day 1: Arrival – Welcome at hotel in Puy en Velay. canic spires topped by religious monumentsDay 2: Puy en Velay - St Julien Chapteuil ♦ Unique circuit through open, wild andExplore the amazing Puy en Velay a world heritage site, then transfer to Laussone. A remote upland countryside punctuated bygentle afternoons walk crossing a picturesque countryside of volcanic hills. Finish the day volcanic hills and secluded valleysin the pretty village of St Julien Chapteuil with its beautiful church. Option of longer walkvia St Pierre Eynac for those who have an extra day in Puy en Velay. 12-19km, +290m. ♦ Beautiful historic villages and hamlets withDay 3: St Julien Chapeuil - Bigorre a distinct rural architecture and chateauxToday starts with a climb onto a pretty ridge before descending to the pretty historic ♦ A rich upland flora and faunavillage of Montusclat with its dark stone buildings. Your trail winds around valleys and ♦ Friendly, authentic guest housesridges to reach the tiny hamlet of Bigorre, made up of traditional thatch properties, whereyou’ll find your guest house. 19km, +570m At a GlanceDay 4: Bigorre - Moudeyres GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Price: See Price ListClimb onto the plateau where the views reach for miles. Visit the pretty village of StFront clinging to the hillside before heading north watched by grazing cattle munching on Grade:rich grassland. You’ll then climb to the historic village of Moudeyres with its wonderfulstone and thatch buildings dating back centuries. A short walk brings you to your beauti- Profile:ful guest house in a magnificent stone property, immaculately restored. 18km, +320m Dates: 15 May 15 OctDay 5: Moudeyres - Les EstablesToday is a shorter day giving you the chance to ascend Mont Mézenc and take inexceptional views that, on a clear day, stretch to much of southern France. Gaze in won-der upon the Alps and much of the Massif Central. Descend to the pretty village of LesEstables and your auberge in a traditional stone building. 11 - 15km, +380m - +630mDay 6: Les Estables - Monastier sur GazeilleA long but gentle day’s walking across open undulating farmland heading away from theheights to the historic village of Monastier sur Gazeille. A great days walking withmarvellous views all the way. 22km, +230mDay 7: Monastier sur Gazeille - Puy en VelayA fine ridge walk that follows a smaller scale landscape, then great views over the Loirevalley. Numerous historic chateaux on route before returning to Puy via an old railwayline. 24km, +360mDay 8: Departure - Explore the world heritage town of Puy en Velay. (Option to book an extra night to have more time in the town.) Transfer to Train stationPrice P/P See Price List or Web Site for details AccommodationWalking 6 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses. The walks Six different guest houses; either Profile average 15 to 22 km over gently undulating terrain. They are quite B&B’s, auberges or small hotels. long for the grade but with limited ascents and descents which are They are 2 and 3 star equivalent in generally no more than 250m at a time. Mixture of paths, tracks and quality offering authentic and comfortable accommodation. In quiet roads. The holiday is suitable for the occasional walker with a the main they are in wonderful historic properties that have reasonable level of fitness as well as those who walk more regularly. been lovingly restored where you'll be reserved a warm welcome and enjoy home cooked fresh cuisine. Example:Holiday 7 nights: 6 days self-guided walking moving between guest Moulinou is a lovely old farmhouse built from volcanic stone in a Profile houses. great location with fine hospitality - see pages 4 & 5.Included 7 nights accommodation, including all breakfasts, four evening meals four lunches, transfers from Puy en Velay to start of walk, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage What’s Travel to Puy en Velay, France; lunches on arrival and departure 11not included days plus 2 other days, 3 evening meals, visits or excursions, travel 51 insurance [email protected]
Tour of Ardeche: Rustic TrailsIndependent Walking0 ur 7 day walking tour in central Ardeche explores a rugged mountainous landscape where wild heather-clad ridges are interspersed with narrow valleys where rustic hamlets cling to terraced hillsides. Our trail takes you off the beat- en track away from the Ardeche tourist hotspots. You’ll start and finish in the historic hilltop town ♦ A great circular trail far from the crowds ♦ Rugged Ardeche with spectacular ridges of Aubenas before following a dramatic circular offering vast panoramic views tour which becomes higher and more remote with ♦ Historic villages clinging to terraced each passing day as you head into the Tanargue valleys with ridges offering vast panoramic views. The ♦ Beautiful rivers where you can bathe valleys are as magical as the mountains are wild ♦ Rustic guest houses & great hospitality with historic bridges and chateaux, cliff-lined At a Glance rivers and terraces of orchards and vines. GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Price: See Price List Walks: day-by-day Grade: Profile: Day 1: Arrival – Welcome at your first guest house in Aubenas. Dates: April, May, June, Day 2: Aubenas - Antraigues sur Volane Sept, Oct A fairly long first day passing through a number of rustic hamlets before crossing the Accommodation Sandron Valley and climbing to the Volcan de Craux and its chateau. You’ll end the day at Antraigues sur Volane perched on a ridge between 2 valleys. 18km, +600m Day 3: Antraigues sur Volane - Chirols Today your trail heads west through forest to reach the tiny hamlet of Juvinas before turning south. You’ll then climb over open hilltops with great views before descending through forest to reach Chirols overlooking the Fontauliere River. 17km, +900 m Day 4: Chirols - Jaujac A great day which first crosses a hillside to reach the Ardeche River squeezed between steep slopes and rocky bluffs. On the far side is the thermal spa of Neyrac les Bains. You then have 2 choices. The first hugs the valley slopes above the river Lignon to reach the pretty village of Jaujac, the river hemmed in by volcanic rocks. The second climbs to Rocher de Ladenne, at over 1000m with fabulous views. 17 or 20km, + 450m or 950m Day 5: La Souche - Valgorge Transfer & then climb steeply through a wild landscape of ravines to reach an open ridge- line where you have the chance to climb Mont Aigu at 1316m with vast panoramic views towards the Alps and of the surrounding Tanargue mountains. You’ll then follow a trail along the ridgeline rising slowly until it’s time to descend to Valgorge. 17km, +900m Day 6: Valgorge - La Roche Climb through forest to reach another beautiful heather-clad ridgeline and cross several summits above 1000m. Follow the tour of Tanargue on a good trail before descending to La Roche, perched above the Baume River. Your guest house has a patio with great views and a sauna & pool to help you unwind tired muscles. 16km, +550m Day 7: La Roche - Haute Maurelle Today’s trail crosses the Baume Valley and climbs to the isolated summit of Tour de Brison for great panoramic views. Then a mix of chestnut forests and terraced valley slopes bring you to the hill-top village of Montreal and then the medieval village of Largentiere clinging to the valleys slopes with its remarkable chateau. 23km, +850m Day 8: Haute Maurelle - Ailhon Head north through the hamlet of Chassiers with its remarkable gothic church and medie- val chapel. A lower level walk over smaller hills through forest, vines, terraced orchards & historic hamlets brings you to the pretty hamlet of Ailhon & then transfer to Aubenas. 16km, +650m Day 9: Departure - Holiday ends after breakfast Price p/p See Price List or Web Site for details 8 nights in very comfortable small guest houses & hotels with Walking 7 days independent walking moving between guest houses. The charm & character. Warm Profile days average 6 hours walking with an average of 17km and +700m welcome and great local cuisine. per day. The Ardeche is rugged and mountainous - the paths are Example: L’Angelot charming generally good, although some sections can be rocky and reasona- B&B with lovely rooms in reno- bly steep. You should be reasonably fit and happy walking on paths vated chestnut farm close to in hilly areas. village of Antraigues. Holiday 8 nights: 7 days independent walking moving between guest Profile houses. Starts every day of the week (subject to availability) between April and October, except for July & August. What’s 8 nights' full board accommodation (except 3 evening meals & one included lunch). Full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest houses. What’s not Travel to Aubenas, France; 3 evening meals, some drinks, one included lunch, any excursions or entrance fees, travel insurance52 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk
Summit of Auvergne - Tour of SancyT his self-guided walking holiday explores the stunning Independent Walking Puy de Sancy mountains in northern Auvergne,including its summit, which at 1,885m is the highest inFrance outside the Alps & Pyrenees. Your holiday takesthe form of a circular tour, taking in the most spectaculartrails with expansive breath-taking views. It will alsoexplore many of the features that make up this beautifullandscape including beautiful volcanic and glacial lakes setin a backdrop of verdure, mighty volcanic domes,dramatic rocky cliffs, secluded glacial valleys and amazingwaterfalls. In between the summits your tour will visit thecharming medieval villages of Besse and Murol, with thechance of extending the trail as far as St Nectaire with itswonderful basilica. A rich flora and fauna will accompanyyour circuit with mouflons, chamois, falcons, and orchids. Walks: day-by-day ♦ A spectacular walking tour taking in theDay 1: Arrival – Make your own way to Mont Dore. Short transfer to guest house. highest and most beautiful summits of the Puy de Sancy with exceptional viewsDay 2: Tour from Mont Dore ♦ Dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lakes and wildToday you have the option of two wonderful walks leaving from Mont Dore.Option 1: Lake Guery and col de Guery to see the volcanic towers of Sanadoire & mountain sceneryTuilière. Gentle climb to Banne d’Ordanche & Puy Gros for great views of Mont Dore &Sancy. 21km, +820m This walk can be shortened as required. ♦ Historic villages built from volcanic stoneOption 2: Magnificent walk taking in 3 waterfalls & ridge of volcanic peaks withsumptuous views. After a climb to Col de la Croix Marchand, traverse 4 summits, with with great ecclesiastical monumentsthe highest, Puy de l’Angle being a great vantage point. 19km, +900m ♦ Rich flora & faunaDay 3: Mont Dore - Murol ♦ Welcoming guest houses in historicAnother great day taking in the eastern flanks of the Puy de Sancy with the opportunityto climb Roc Cuzeau before reaching Puy de Crebasses at 1762m, which has remarkable buildingsviews into the Chaudefour Valley with its fins of rock. Take a moment to look for falcons& chamois. You’ll then begin a long descent, passing by Chambon sur Lac before At a Glancereaching the beautiful lake itself & then Murol. 20km, +830m GUIDED / INDEPENDENTOptional extra day Price: See Price ListPartial rest day and short walk around the lake & nearby hills for views over the lake andthe mountain summits. Chance to visit Murol’s 12th century castle. 7km, +200m. Longer Grade:option: walk to St Nectaire and its superb basilica and beautiful rolling countrysidepassing remote hamlets and pre-historic standing stones. 19km, +490m Profile:Day 4: Murol - Fontaneix Dates: 20 May - 30 SeptClimb away from Murol before taking a detour to the small village of St Victoire la Rivièrewith its pretty 12th century church. After traversing the Forest of Courbanges, you’llreach the delightful medieval town of Besse en Chandesse. Take the time to explore itsnarrow alleyways and small squares lined with stone houses. You’ll then take a pictur-esque trail to the beautiful volcanic circular Lake Pavin. A short walk brings you to yourguest house on a working farm on the flanks of Puy de Sancy. 22km, +810mDay 5: Fontaneix - Mont DoreA wonderful final day’s walk. You’ll climb onto a ridge on the southern edge of theChaudefour Valley before reaching the top of Sancy, at 1885m, the highest point in theMassif Central. You’ll then follow a stunning ridge walk, this time on the western edge ofthe glacial valley, with surprising rock features along the way. The trail summits the Puyde Cliergue and le Capucin before descending to Mont Dore. 16km, +750m, -910m.Day 6: Departure - Holiday ends after breakfast. Optional extra dayPrice P/P See Price List or Web Site for details AccommodationWalking 4 or 5 days independent walking. This holiday will suit those people You will be staying in a Profile who enjoy mountain walking as well as exploring different facets of mixture of B&B guest houses an area. The daily walks on this walking holiday average 19km in & small hotels, (good quality length with an average of 750m of ascent. The terrain is hilly & 2 & 3 star equivalent). They mountainous. The paths are generally good although they can be are often traditional Auvergne rough and stony in places with the odd exposed section which re- properties offering authentic quires a degree of surefootedness as well as a good head for heights. accommodation where the welcome is warm and generous.Holiday 5 or 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walks moving between Profile guest houses (except first day). What’s 5 or 6 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, 2 or 3 picnic lunches,included evening meals in Murol & Fontaneix, walking notes and maps, transfers in Mont DoreWhat’s not Travel to Mont Dore, lunches on arrival & departure, plus lunches 11 included leaving from Mont Dore, evening meals in Mont Dore, visits, travel 53 insurance [email protected]
Independent Walking JURA WINE TRAIL L ying to the north of the French Alps, the Jura vine- yards cover a narrow band stretching along the steep slopes leading up to the Jura hills. These slopes are home to a series of dramatic valleys and gorges which harbour medieval towns & villages, stunning waterfalls & dramatic cliffs. Our linear trail follows the vines south, allowing you to discover not only the unique Jura wines, which include the famous Vin Jaune, one of the most prized wines in France, but also historic gems such as Baumes-les- Messieurs and Chateau Chalon. Starting in the historic town of Arbois, your week ends in the amazing reculée or gorge at Baume-les-Messieurs where you have the option of an extra day to explore this natural wonder. Walks: day-by-day ♦ Varied walking that explores the dramaticDay 1: Arrival – Welcome at guest house in Arbois. gorges & valleys of the Jura wine-making regionOptional extra day & night in Arbois ♦ Wine tasting visits in a region famous forExplore the pretty historic town of Arbois famous for its red wines with a number of finehistoric buildings. Then head north to visit the historic village of Montigny les Arsures, home its unique winesof the rare Trousseau grape variety. 11km, +250m ♦ Some of the prettiest villages in France inDay 2: Arbois - Poligny stunning valleys or perched on rocky spursHead south to the wine-centred village of Pupillin, home of Ploussard grapes. Great viewsover the vines as you traverse the slopes near the edge of the Jura plateau. You’ll pass be- ♦ Medieval towns, renaissance chateaux &tween vines and forest before arriving above Poligny at the entrance to one of the numerousclosed gorges which eat into the plateau. 15km, +210m historic abbeysDay 3: Tour from Poligny ♦ Stunning waterfalls & abundant wildlifeExplore the pretty town of Poligny and try the local wine in the cave cooperative located in an At a Glanceold church. Optional tour from the town climbing onto the cliffs which surround the town for aseries of wonderful view points. A brief walk on the plateau brings us to the traditional village GUIDED / INDEPENDENTof Chamole before descending back down to the valley and the old abbey at Vaux sur Poligny Price: See Price ListTour of the gorge through a wonderful forest with a lost world feel. 15km, +340m Grade:Day 4: Poligny - Passenans Profile:From Poligny climb back up onto the plateau for amazing panoramic views over Poligny andthen follow the GR59 as it follows the edge of the escarpment. Then descend to pass through Dates: 15 April 31 OctMiery and the pretty village of St Lothain with its 11th century church overlooking the vinesand village. Gradual rise through vines to village of Passenans. 14 - 20km, +400 - 550m. AccommodationDay 5: Passenans - Chateau ChalonToday’s walk explores a sumptuous landscape of secluded valleys, harbouring quainthistoric villages such as Vau and Frontenay. Vines cling to the steep slopes below the forestcovered plateau above. Chateaux, historic farms and churches decorate the landscapewhilst the villages have retained their historic properties. Your trail also passes throughMenetru les Vignes before reaching the exceptional village of Chateau Chalon built on a clifftop and home to the finest examples of Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille. 9 - 12km, +300 - 370mDay 6: Chateau Chalon - Baume-les-MessieursDescend through vines to reach the beautiful village of Nevy sur Seille. Cross the river andclimb slopes on far side to reach a wonderful ridge which you follow overlooking the vines ofVernois. Descend to reach the magnificent village of Baume les Messieurs with its ancientabbey nestled at the base of towering cliffs. Stay in the abbey building. 9 – 18km, +250mOptional extra day: Reculée de BaumeThis walk explores the reculée (closed gorge) of Baume from above and below, with itsdramatic cliffs, interesting caves and picturesque waterfalls where water and limestone are inpermanent interaction. Located at the valley bottom is the beautiful historic village of Baume-les-Messieurs with its abbey dating from the 10th century. 16km, +/-300m Day 7 Departure - Transfer to Lons le Saunier after breakfast.Price p/p See Price List or Web Site for details. Charming guest houses offering authentic and very comfortable accommodation in B&B’s or small hotels Extra nights available at Baume & Arbois on a B&B basis. where the welcome is warm and generous. Mainly 3 star or higher. They include town houses, old farms, village Walking 5, 6 or 7 days self-guided walking. The walks are moderate in grade. cottages & abbey rooms. Example: Les Jardins sur Profile The average length of walk is about 16km with 375m of altitude gain Glantines in Poligny is a wonderful historic property run (maximum in one day 19km & 470m ascent), although most of the by Nathalie and Ludwig, a wine producer. Large rooms days can be made easier. The paths are generally good, but due to the beautifully decorated. Great food served on the patio or nature of the terrain include some steep and rocky sections where care is needed. The length of some of the walks can be varied. by the chimney in the 16th century hunting room. Holiday 6, 7 or 8 nights: 5, 6 or 7 days independent walking, moving Profile between guest housesIncluded 6, 7 or 8 night’s accommodation, all breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 evening meals, walking notes and maps, wine tasting information, taxi transfer at end of holiday to Lons le Saunier (extra for transfer to Arbois).What’s not Travel to Arbois & return from Lons le Saunier, France, lunches on arrival & departure days plus lunches and evening meals not included included above, visits, travel insurance54 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk
ALSACE - Vineyards & Mountains Independent WalkingO ur independent walking holiday in the Alsace explores two distinct areas: the famous Alsacevineyards and the Vosges hills and valleys that borderthem. The Alsace vines are rightly famous for not onlyproducing a number of unique wines, but also for theirrich architectural and historical heritage. You'll get thechance to explore a number of medieval castles atopstriking outposts and pretty unspoilt villages decoratedwith beautiful floral displays and their cobbled alley-ways lined with typical Alsace houses. All this set in aperfect decor of timeless valleys covered in vines,orchards and woods. Rising to the west are the Vosgesmountains, their slopes providing memorable viewsacross their rounded summits, known as Ballons. Walks: day-by-dayDay 1: Arrival – Arrival at Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages on the ♦ A week that takes in the full diversity ofwine route; nestling in a wonderful green setting close to three chateaux. the southern AlsaceDay 2: Eguisheim - Turkheim 18kmThe first ascent leads to three chateaux in Eguisheim and later on to Hohlans- ♦ Spectacular chateaux and ruins in a regionbourg Chateau, offering a panoramic view over Colmar and the Alsace Plainwhich is dotted with numerous pretty villages. You then walk to the extremely that has a rich historic legacybeautiful town of Turkheim which boasts a collection of fine historic buildings. ♦ Wonderful villages full of local charm &Day 3: Turkheim - Kaysersberg 15kmToday's walk takes you from Turkheim to Kaysersberg, a pretty town with a typical of the regioncharming historic centre, known for its floral displays. Your itinerary traversesthe vineyards famed for producing the best of the Alsace vintage wines. ♦ Famous vineyards home of classic \"GrandsOptional extra day Crus\"Optional extra night at Kaysersberg giving you more time to visit this historictown or to walk to Riquewihr, one of the prettiest historic villages in the region ♦ Explore the picturesque Vosges hills &(3hrs there and back). valleys with unforgettable panoramasDay 4: Kaysersberg - Munster 24kmOn Day 4 you leave the vineyards behind to discover your first summits of the At a Glancepicturesque Vosges. From Kaysersberg (250m) you reach the village of Laba-roche and the summit of Petit Honack (927m). After the Croix de Whor Pass GUIDED / INDEPENDENT(840m), the path leads to Munster in the heart of the Vosges Massif. Optionaltaxi to reduce distance & ascent. Price: See Price ListDay 5: Munster - Wintzfeldon 15km Grade:Climb towards Wassenburg (746m) and the summit of Mühlenkopf (805m)before descending back down to the vines and the village of Wintzfeldon. Profile:Day 6: Wintzfeldon - Eguisheim 18km Dates: April OctFor your last day you'll take an extremely beautiful terraced path dominating theRhine Valley, leading gently towards Gueberschwihr (an extremely beautifulvillage). On route to Eguisheim you’ll pass Celtic religious sites and a historicabbey.Day 7 Departure - Transfer to Lyon after breakfastPrice p/p See Price List or Web Site for details Extra night available at KaysersbergWalking 5 or 6 days self-guided walking, moving between hotels. The walking is Accommodation Profile on good tracks and paths mainly in forests and vines with effective way -marking. In general the holiday is at the upper end of moderate in 4 nights in 3 star hotels, 2 nights grade. However it does have its more challenging moments due to a in 2 star hotels, all on half board number of ascents and a day with 25km of walking with considerable basis. The hotels are relatively ascent (optional taxi for this day). Walk lengths: 15 - 25km, Average small guest houses with daily ascent: 700m. This holiday would be suitable for those with some character where you'll be walking experience reserved a warm welcome.Holiday 6 nights: 5 days self-guided walking, moving between hotels Profile Starts everyday except sundays What’s 6 nights' half board accommodation, full walking notes and maps,included transport of luggage between guest housesWhat’s not Travel to Eguisheim, France; lunches, visits, drinks with evening meals, included travel insurance [email protected] 55
Guided Walking Jura Discovery: Wine Trails & Medieval Villages L ying to the north of the French Alps, the Jura form an impressive arc of limestone hills. Our guided walking holiday takes place in the western Jura where a series of dramatic valleys and gorges harbour medieval towns & villages, stunning waterfalls & lakes and a patchwork of vines. Our easy to moderate walks explore these “reculée” from above and below, allowing you to discover historic gems such as Baumes-les-Messieurs, as well as gaining some stunning views. During your week you’ll get to find out about the Jura’s unique wines, such as the famous Vin Jaune, one of the most prized wines in France. Another highlight is visiting the Hérisson valley which contains 7 amazing waterfalls in a 3km stretch. Walks: day-by-day ♦ Varied walking that explores the Day 1: Arrival – Welcome, pick-up from Lyon & transfer to Jura. dramatic gorges & valleys of the wine making region & the plateau above Day 2: Baume-les-Messieurs ♦ Wine tasting visits in a region famous for This walk explores the reculée (closed gorge) of Baume from above and below, with its dramatic cliffs, interesting caves and picturesque waterfalls where water and limestone its unique wines are in permanent interaction. Located at the valley bottom is the beautiful historic village of Baume-les-Messieurs with its abbey dating from the 10th century. 17km, +/-300m ♦ Some of the prettiest villages in France Day 3: Chateau Chalon in hidden valleys or on rocky spurs This walks allows us to visit one of the most famous wine growing areas, as well as two ♦ Medieval towns, renaissance chateaux & typical Jura villages, Menetru-le-Vignoble and the charming Chateau-Chalon which perch- es perilously on top of a limestone escarpment. With its pretty alleyways & typical hous- historic abbeys es, this village is one of the prettiest in France. Wine tasting in Chateau Chalon. 12km, +350m ♦ Stunning waterfalls & abundant wildlife Day 4: Herisson waterfalls & lakes At a Glance We’ll visit the amazing Herisson waterfalls. Fed by a number of lakes, the river drops GUIDED / INDEPENDENT 250m in a series of 31 falls, each cascade being different in character with the highest reaching 65m. After, we can take a short walk along the ridges to get views of this Lake- Price: See Price List land region before relaxing in one of the numerous cafés and bars in the nearby villages. 8km, +300m Grade: Day 5: Arbois Profile: Partial rest day as we visit the fascinating historic town of Arbois, home to one of the Dates: 1 May - 31 Oct vintage wines from the area. Visit the reculée which is guarded by the town and its pretty waterfall. Wine tasting. Day 6: Poligny Our walk today explores the countryside around the historic town of Poligny. Our walk traverses vines before climbing onto the cliffs which surround the town for wonderful views. A brief walk on the plateau before descending back down to the valley where the walk can be extended. 12-15km, +350m Day 7: Vau Today’s walk explores a sumptuous landscape of secluded valleys, harbouring quaint historic villages such as Vau and Frontenay. Vines cling to the steep slopes below the forest covered plateau above. Chateaux, historic farms and churches decorate the land- scape whilst the villages have retained their historic properties. 13km, +200m Day 8 Departure - Transfer to Lyon after breakfast.Price p/p See Price List or Web Site for details Date 1 May - 31 October Accommodation Walking 6 guided day walks. The walks are graded moderate. The average Charming 3 star equivalent guest Profile length of walk will be 5 hours walking per day or 14km, with 300m of houses or family run hotels. They are exquisite tradi- altitude gain. The paths are generally good, but due to the nature of tional properties offering an authentic and very comfort- the terrain include some rocky sections where care is needed. The able stay with warm welcome. Small groups stay in B&B length of some of the walks can be varied depending on the weather style guest houses. Delicious local cuisine with wine. and the group's abilities. There will be plenty of chances to rest during Example: Relais des Abbesses in Chateau Chalon has the walks. great rooms & provides wonderful cuisine. Holiday 7 nights: 6 days guided walking, staying in two or three guest Profile houses Included Transfers from Lyon to Jura, transport during the week, 7 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 four-course evening meals, wine tasting visits, 6 guided walksWhat’s not Travel to Lyon, France, lunches on arrival & departure days, one included evening meal, other visits, travel insurance56 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk
Brittany’s Emerald CoastT he Emerald coast is home to some of Brittany’s Independent Walking most impressive coastlines, with dramatic rockyheadlands jutting into the sea, enclosing picturesquecoves of beautiful golden sand. Each day’s walk chang-es character from the opulent villas of Dinard & thefabulous historic walled town of St Malo to the wildheathland & stunning 70m cliffs of the Frehel Peninsula.Your trail follows a beautiful path known as Chemin desDouaniers (Customs’ trail) which hugs the coastlinepassing through a number of pretty sea-side resortssuch as Saint-Briac, Saint Lunaire, & Erquy. In betweenyou’ll discover sheltered beaches, tiny fishing ports,wild & scenic headlands as well as dramatic woodedcoastlines which have a ‘lost world’ feel to them. Our 5-day walking holiday selects the best sections of thiscoastline & can be shortened or lengthened. Walks: day-by-day ♦Beautiful historic towns such as St Malo. ♦A beautiful trail along an ever-changingDay 1: Arrival – Arrive in St Malo by train or ferry. Explore the historic town of St section of Brittany’s coastlineMalo. A walk along the top of the old walls is a great way to see the town. ♦Dramatic cliffs and wonderful views from thePossibility to book extra night at St Malo. Also option of booking a boat trip to Dinan &extra night in Dinan. Next day explore the beautiful historic walled town of Dinan &/or Peninsulas of Frehel and Erquywalk along the picturesque Rance Estuary. Night in Dinan and transfer to Dinard to startcoastal walk. Note the boat trips are only available on certain dates. ♦Beautiful golden beaches enclosed by rockyDay 2: Dinard - St Briac headlands. Tiny fishing ports, mussel farms and dramatic castlesTake the regular short ferry trip across the mouth of the Rance estuary and reach theattractive seaside resort of Dinard. Your walk to St Briac is a succession of wonderful ♦Flexibility to add or remove walking days asheadlands and coves whilst also admiring the opulent villas built in the 19th century.Further headlands bring you to the picturesque port at St Briac and then its well- requiredpreserved historic centre. 17km, +100m At a GlanceDay 3: Beaussais - St Cast le Guildo GUIDED / INDEPENDENTYou’ll walk inland through the historic centre of Tregon to reach the ruins of Chateau Price: See Price ListGuildo keeping guard over the impressive tidal estuary of Arguenon. Now follow thecoast along the Arguenon Bay past the mussel farms stretching across the bay with Grade:wonderful views of St Jacut peninsula and the island of Hebihens. This partially woodedsection has a lost world feel, as you undulate along a rugged coastline. 18km, +300m Profile:Day 4: St Cast le Guildo - Cap Frehel Dates: 1 April - 31 OctStart by going around Point de St Cast for exceptional views before following a scenicsection of coastline (easier than the previous day) with rocky headlands and small bayswith great views towards the Frehel peninsula. You’ll then pass around the secluded bayat Port St Jean, wonderfully remote and cut off. After you’ll climb to the pretty hamletof St Germain before descending to the bay at Port à la Duc. 15-18km, +250mOptional extra day’s walk and night at Point de la Latte.Day 5: Cap Frehel - Sable d’Or les PinsCap Fréhel is one of the finest stretches of coastline in northern France. Your trail isvaried featuring wild 70m high cliffs, the castle Forte de la Latte, golden beaches, pineforests and the 1920’s resort of Sables d’Or les Pins. There are a number of stunningviewpoints along the way. Possible to end holiday here. 18km, +70mDay 6: Sable d’Or les Pins - ErquyYou’ll first walk around the beautiful golden sands and pine forest at the head of theestuary before walking around the peninsula of Erquy with cliffs, coves and goldensands. Both the peninsulas of Frehel and Erquy are classed as Grande site and man-aged for their great natural and historical value. The views are stunning throughout.Your walking holiday finishes at the pretty resort and port of Erquy sitting in a naturalbay. 18km, +300mDay 7: Departure Holiday ends after breakfast.Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details. Extra night available Accommodation in Dinan with boat trip down the Rance A mixture of styles with B&B’s, small, friendly guest houses and family run hotels. Good hospitality andWalking 5 days independent walking moving between guest houses with the comfortable accommodation throughout. Example: Profile option of adding or removing days. Moderate Walking on good Chateau de Beaussais—Manor house overlooking the paths with average distances of 18km & 200m of ascent. Some estuary with comfortable rooms in adjoining cottages sections are easy, others ascend & descend regularly on steps. and large grounds.Holiday Starts every day of week subject to availability. 6 nights: 5 days independent walking moving between guest houses. OptionProfile to add or remove days. What’s 6 nights' accommodation. 4 evening meals and 3 lunches included.included Full walking notes and maps, 2 transfers during the walk and transfer from Erquy to Lamballe at end of holiday, transport of luggage between guest houses.What’s not Travel to St Malo, 2 lunches & 2 evening meals, any excursions or 11 included entrance fees, travel insurance 1571 [email protected]
Independent Walking Wonders of Wessex Walk O ur unique walking holiday in southern England explores the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire / Dorset border. Your walk starts in the historic city of Salisbury with its wonderful cathedral, boasting the highest spire in the UK; and finishes at Shaftesbury, a Saxon hill top town with stunning views and lovely historic thatch cottages. In between, your walking trail meanders through some of the finest landscapes in southern Eng- land with secluded valleys, idyllic villages and rolling chalk hills . Each day you'll discover a variety of interesting sites, such as Old Sarum, Wardour Castle and a host of charming historic villages. The most famous site is without doubt, Stonehenge, which surrounds the densest complex of pre-historic monuments in England. Your walking holiday also passes through rich wildlife areas such as ancient forests, carpeted in bluebells and protected chalk hills with orchids. Walks: day-by-dayDay 1: Arrival – Welcome in guest house in cathedral city of Salisbury in Wiltshire. ♦ Visiting exceptional historic sites:Explore this lovely city and visit the cathedral with the tallest spire in the UK. Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Wilton House, Wardour Castle & Gold HillDay 2: Salisbury - Amesbury ♦ Beautiful unspoilt English landscape ofToday's walk starts by visiting Old Sarum. Located on a hill just outside of Salisbury, OldSarum is the site of the ancient city, before a new city was built on its present day site in chalk hills and valleys in an Area ofthe 13th century. Afterwards you'll follow the delightful and secluded Woodford Valley with Outstanding Natural Beautyits small quaint villages and manor houses. 18km, +240m. 5 night holiday goes direct toBroad Chalke, whilst 6 night version goes direct to Great Wishford. ♦ A unique and quiet walking trailDay 3: Amesbury - Stonehenge - Great Wishford ♦ Historic & picturesque villages andToday you'll have the chance to visit a collection of prehistoric sites which are unrivalled in towns such as Ashmore and Shaftesburythe UK. Visit the world famous Stonehenge with its enigmatic stones, as well as other with their thatched cottagesmounds and earthworks. After crossing open downland you'll pass through the pretty villageof Stapleford with its thatch cottages to reach the Wylye Valley. 17km, +100m At a GlanceDay 4: Great Wishford - Wilton - Broad Chalke GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Price: See Price ListClimb onto a chalk ridge covered in ancient forest at Grovely wood; a great place to seecarpets of bluebells in the Spring lighting up the forest floor. Your walking trail follows the Grade: Octedge of the hills with great views of Salisbury Cathedral before descending to the pretty Profile:town of Wilton, ancient capital of Wessex. Chance to visit the impressive Wilton House and Dates: Aprilgardens, before crossing over the hills to reach the Cranborne Chase. 18km, +290m.Day 5: Broad Chalke- LudwellSmall transfer & then follow the ancient ridge top track (drove) that linked Salisbury andShaftesbury. Beautiful views from the chalk escarpment and numerous historic earthworks.Afterwards descend the downs to reach the ruins of old Wardour Castle. Then follow WessexRidgeway through typical English Parkland and secluded Nadder Valley. 17km, +300mDay 6: Ludwell - FarnhamThe trail climbs steadily onto the hills to reach Win Green, the highest point in the area withstunning panoramic views which on clear days reach as far as the Isle of Wight andGlastonbury Tor. You'll follow a beautiful ridgeway before a gradual descent to the prettyvillage of Tollard Royal. Afterwards visit Larmer Tree Gardens. 13km, +210mDay 7: Farnham - ShaftesburyYour last day takes you back up onto the hills via the pretty village of Ashmore. Lovelyhistoric cottages surround a large pond set on the chalk plateau. You’ll then continue toMelbury Beacon, a great local viewing point before heading to the historic hill top town ofShaftesbury. You'll enter the town via Gold Hill with its steep cobbled street lined withthatched cottages. You'll be supplied with a walking route around the town. 17km, +380mDay 8 Departure - Departure after breakfast AccommodationPrice p/p 5, 6 or 7 nights 7 nights B&B in a variety of small good quality guest houses with en-suite accommodation. Mixture of inns or pubs, B&B’s See Price List or Web Site for details & small hotels. They are located in delightful historic proper- ties. The B&B's are generally 4 star AA rated. Lunches are Walking 4, 5 or 6 days self guided walking, moving between guest houses. A picnic meals, whilst evening meals are taken in your guest Profile moderate walking holiday with each day's walk averaging 17km or 10 miles house or in local pubs and restaurants. There will be plenty with moderate ascents of about 120m at a time, with maximum daily ascent of local specialities to try and of course the local real ales. being 400m. The walk follows many different types of paths, tracks and Example: Farnham Farmhouse is a wonderful historic small country lanes. Occasionally the walking trail is steep when ascending property with great rooms and pool in a peaceful location. or descending the chalk escarpments, but in general the walking is gentle. Holiday 5, 6 or 7 nights: 4, 5 or 6 days self-guided walking, moving be- tween guest houses. Every day (subject to availability) from Profile April to OctoberIncluded 5, 6 or 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, 4 lunches, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest housesNot included Travel to Salisbury and from Shaftesbury (bus service between the two); 2 lunches, evening meals, visits, travel insurance58 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk
Dorset Jurassic Coastal Path & RidgewayY our walking trail follows a stunning section of the South IInnddeeppeennddeennttWWalalkiknigng West Coastal Trail between Lyme Regis and Swanage in Dorset, with a possible extension to Corfe Castle. This spectacu- lar coast is one of the most interesting and varied in the UK and has been designated a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO with its cliffs capturing 185 million years of the Earth's history. Your holiday starts at the picturesque old port of Lyme Regis, nicknamed \"The Pearl of Dorset\" and takes you over Golden Cap, which at 190m is the highest cliff on the south coast and provides amazing panoramic views. After passing Abbotsbury, a beautiful village with the largest thatched building in the world, your route takes you onto the Dorset Ridgeway with great views and numerous prehistoric sites. You'll have the opportunity to visit several historic villages crammed with old stone thatched cottages, with welcoming inns and tea shops. Further east the classic picture postcard sites of Durdle Door's rock arch and the perfect circular bay of Lulworth Cove await you. You can extend your walk to Swanage & the remarkable village of Corfe Castle . Walks: day-by-day ♦ Stunning coastline, one of the most variedDay 1: Arrival – Welcome, night at Lyme Regis. Explore this historic picturesque port. and interesting in EnglandDay 2: Lyme Regis - West Bay ♦ Beautiful secluded bays such as LulworthYou’ll soon reach Charmouth, which is a great place to look for fossils. Your trail continues Cove and towering cliffs at Golden Capover a number of hills including the ascent of Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the southcoast with wonderful views, as well as plenty of wild flowers and butterflies. 16km, +555m ♦ Lovely beaches, and strange rock formationsDay 3: West Bay - Abbotsbury like Durdle DoorAfter some small hills following the cliff tops, the trail levels out as you approach the amaz- ♦ Unspoilt countryside, peppered with prettying Chesil Beach - a huge ridge of shingle 13km long, with a lagoon on its landward side.This stretch is good for bird spotting. Your walking trail turns inland & soon reaches the hamlets and villages with historic thatchedpretty village of Abbotsbury with its stone and thatched cottages. 15km, +150m cottages and traditional pubs and tea roomsDay 4: Abbotsbury - Ridgeway ♦ Designated a natural World Heritage Site byYour walking trail takes you inland along The Ridgeway - a chalk ridge which is famous for UNESCO - a geological ‘walk through time'its quantity of pre-historic barrows (burial earth mounds). The ridge provides fine walkingand great panoramic views. On route it is possible to make a detour to Maiden Castle - an ♦ A new walking experience each dayimpressive Neolithic and Iron Age hill fort which dominates the area. 16km, +250mDay 5: Ridgeway - Lulworth At a GlanceYour walking trail returns to the coast and traverses the top of some beautiful chalk cliffs GUIDED / INDEPENDENTsuch as the headland of White Nothe which provides glorious views. You'll pass Durdle Price: See Price ListDoor, a great natural arch before reaching Lulworth cove which is without doubt one of thefinest coves in the UK, bounded by cliffs on all sides. 15km, +470m Short break ends. Grade: Profile:Day 6: Lulworth - Worth Matravers Dates: April Oct *A great day starts by going over the cliffs surrounding Lulworth Cove before passing theFossil Forest to reach Smugglers Cove. This part of your walking trail follows somedramatic cliff top walking around a series of picturesque bays and headlands. It's worthmaking the detour to Tyneham, a deserted village, evacuated in 1943. 19km, +650mDay 7: Worth Matravers - SwanageYour route undulates along limestone downs and beautiful cliff tops. The route is punctuat-ed by old quarry workings exploited when stone was directly loaded onto boats out at sea.After passing Durleston Head you'll reach the seaside resort of Swanage. 18km, +180mDay 8: Departure or Swanage - CorfeOptional extra day climbs onto a chalk ridge of the Purbeck Hills. Here you have greatviews over the amazing Poole Harbour. Walk to Old Harry Rocks, a chalk headland withdetached rock towers. The wonderful ruins of Corfe Castle dominates the village.Day 9: Departure - Departure after breakfast AccommodationPrice P/P 5, 7 or 8 nights. A range of good quality hotels, bed and breakfasts and inns. In some locations the choice of See Price List or Web Site for details accommodation is limited so please book early to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. Where possible,Walking 4, 6 or 7 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses. The we choose guest houses with a distinctive local character, Profile walking days on this independent holiday average about 16km. The walk- where charming surroundings are married with a warm ing varies with some easy sections, whilst others sections of the Dorset welcome. All accommodation is on a B&B basis. Evening meals coastal path have some sizeable and reasonably steep ascents and are taken in local cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. descents. A couple of the days have a series of ups and downs making Example: Mariners Hotel, Lyme Regis. them quite difficult days for the grade with a maximum daily ascent of 650m. For the most part your walking trail follows a national footpath and Dates it is therefore well signposted. *5 nights short break version is available everyday from 1 April - 31 Holiday 5, 7 or 8 nights: 4, 6 or 7 days self-guided walking moving October. 7 & 8 night holidays start everyday during the English school Profile between guest houses. holiday periods from 1 April - 31 October. Outside of these periods, the first night in Lyme Regis starts on Monday or Tuesday. Starting days on Included 5,7 or 8 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes the 7 & 8 night holidays are restricted due to the route going through the Army Ranges at Lulworth on day 6 and this route is only available when and maps, transport of luggage 11firing is not taking place. Normally this section is available during schoolWhat’s not Travel to and from walk; all lunches & evening meals, visits, travel included insurance holidays and at weekends, but there are some weekends throughout the year when it is not open, so please contact us before you book. 59
Independent Walking Cornwall’s Dramatic Northern Coast N orth Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a dramatic and beautiful section of the south west coastal path. The walking is varied and challenging, each day enjoying new experiences including beautiful sandy bays, secluded inlets harbouring quaint villages and rugged cliffs. Highlights of your walking holiday include some towering sheer cliffs including High Cliff, which at 223m is the highest coastal cliff in Cornwall & a number of well- preserved small fishing ports and villages, such as Port Isaac and Boscastle, located in secluded bays or sinuous inlets. Their white-washed cottages with slate roofs line attractive, twisty lanes climbing the narrow coves, making for an idyllic scene. Either side of the attractive and busy medieval fishing port of Padstow on the Camel Estuary is a series of dramatic head- lands which provide great views along the coast. Some of these sites such as the Rumps are the sites of Iron Age forts and other historic monuments. Walks: day-by-dayDay 1: Arrival – Welcome, and night at Bude. Explore this attractive seaside resort withits canal, which is a favourite spot with surfers and holiday makers.Day 2: Bude - Crackington HavenAfter an easy start from Bude to Widemouth Bay, the path becomes more challenging as itpasses over a number of sheer cliff tops such as the magnificent cliffs at Phillip’s PointNature Reserve, where you can try and spot grey seals. Other interesting features on thissection, are Dizzard forest, beautiful waterfalls and hills, such as Castle Point, which providemagnificent views along the coast & inland to the Tors of Dartmoor. 16km, +/-810mDay 3: Crackington Haven - Tintagel ♦ Rugged and wild coast with secludedA superb and challenging day. Pass above the isolated beaches of the Strangles. Later you'll bays and exposed headlandsget breath-taking views from the highest cliff in Cornwall: High Cliff, (223 metres). Thesetowering cliffs make a great place to bird watch. Boscastle, with its ancient harbour, is a ♦ Beautiful inlets and bays harbouringbeautiful fishing village in a rugged, steep sided valley. Other highlights include Pentargoninlet where a waterfall plummets 40m into the sea and Tintagel, its 13th century castle ruins traditional Cornish fishing villageslocated on the site of the reputed birthplace of King Arthur. 18km, +/-1230m ♦ Varied walking along one of the prettiestDay 4: Tintagel - Port Isaac parts of the south west coastal pathEasier section from Tintagel which historically was significant for fishing and slate extraction.It then becomes more strenuous as you climb and descend a series of hills and valleys. Your ♦ A mild climate throughout the yearwalking trail descends to the beautiful beaches at Trebarwith Strand with their turquoisewaters, sandy beaches and sheltering cliffs. Continue past the sleepy harbour of Port At a GlanceGaverne, before reaching the quaint and unspoilt fishing village of Port Isaac located in apicturesque bay with small alleys lined by white-washed historic cottages. 15km, +/-835m GUIDED / INDEPENDENTDay 5: Port Isaac - Padstow Price: See Price + Grade:This is a beautiful and unspoilt section of Cornwall's coastal path, including the remote inletof Pine Haven, the natural harbour at Port Quin (with its partly deserted village) and the Profile:historic promontory, known as The Rumps, with its Iron Age fort. The first half is challengingas the path winds it way around a number of spectacular headlands which offer stunningpanoramas, such as that from Pentire Point across the Camel Estuary. The trail eases pass-ing through sand dunes, before catching the ferry to the historic port of Padstow with itsbustling harbour and medieval buildings. 19km, +/-855m Short break endsDay 6: Padstow - PorthcothanThis optional day's walk allows you to enjoy a series of headlands following relatively lowcliff tops, above beautiful tempting beaches such as Hawkers Cove. Pass around TrevoneHead, one of Cornwall’s most prominent headlands offering wonderful views. ConstantineBay offers a different experience with a lovely beach where you can relax and watch thesurfers before moving onto Porthcothan. You'll then catch a bus from Porthcothan to eitherNewquay or Padstow. 22km, +/-770mDay 7 Departure - Departure after breakfast Dates: March - OctPrice p/p 5 or 6 nights Accommodation See Price List or Web Site for details A range of guest houses, bed and breakfasts, small hotels and inns. They are good quality guest houses often in historic local Walking 4 or 5 days self guided walking, moving between guest houses. The overall buildings chosen for their charm and welcome. Where possible Profile walking holiday is graded Moderate/Challenging. Distances are moderate - we choose B&B’s which have a 4 star AA or Enjoy England 15-20km per day. Amount of ascent and descent is considerable, with an rating. All accommodation is on a B&B basis. Please book early average of over 900m each day. The maximum ascent and descent is to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. 1230m. The walking ranges from easy level walking to strenuous ascents and descents on steep ground with rough paths which in places are narrow where you need to be sure-footed. Walking experience on hilly terrain is advisable. Possible to catch the bus in certain places to shorten the days. Holiday 5 or 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walking, moving between Profile guest houses. Starts every day (subject to availability)Included 5 or 6 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest housesWhat’s not Travel to and from Cornwall (bus & train services), lunches, evening included meals, visits, travel insurance60 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk
West Mendip Explorer: Somerset Heights to Somerset LevelsJ ust south of Bristol, the Mendip Hills is a beautiful IInnddeeppeennddeennttWWalalkiknigng and varied landscape. A dramatic scene of wild, open ♦ A varied walking holiday designed to discover plateau is interrupted by deep gorges such as Burring- the best of the Mendips ton Coombe and Cheddar Gorge. Cheddar is England’s ♦ Stunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest gorge in largest gorge, and with its weathered crags and pinnacles, England one of the country’s most spectacular natural sites. The area ♦ Great panoramic views from the Mendip Hills is littered with historic sites, such as the Priddy Nine ♦ A countryside full of interest with pre-historic Barrows, a Bronze Age cemetery, and the Roman lead mines sites, Roman remains and pretty historic villages at Charterhouse. The area has been designated as an Area of ♦ Medieval city of Wells with its superb Outstanding Natural Beauty and on its steeper slopes flower cathedral rich grasslands and wooded coombes offer varied habitats ♦ Explore Glastonbury, home of the King Arthur for a wide variety of wildlife. The Mendips overlook the Legend with its Tor and abbey Somerset Levels to the South, where there are wetland At a Glance nature reserves and where, of course, the iconic sight of GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Glastonbury Tor rises above the Levels. Nestled below the Price: See Price List Mendips is the beautiful medieval city of Wells, with its Grade: magnificent Cathedral and moated Bishop’s Palace. Profile: Walks: day-by-day Dates: April OctDay 1: Arrival – Welcome & night at Victorian seaside resort Weston-Super-Mare. AccommodationDay 2: Weston - AxbridgeThe first day’s walking takes you along the seafront before climbing from the marina atUphill to the highest point of the western edge of the Mendips at Bleadon Hill. You willpass through the small village of Loxton before climbing to the distinctive craggy lime-stone outcrop of Crook Peak where you will have great views of the Somerset Levelsspread out to the south. You will then proceed onto the heathland of Wavering Downand Cross Plain before descending via the Strawberry Line to Axbridge. 13 miles (22km)Day 3: Axbridge - RickfordLeave the West Mendip Way to explore the woods and heathland above BurringtonCoombe that form the northern edge of the Mendips. The trail takes you up onto Dole-bury Warren, an Iron Age hill-fort and a wonderful viewpoint. The route then detours upto the highest point on the Mendips, Beacon Batch at 325m, which resembles Exmoor orthe Pennines. Look down into Burrington Coombe & descend to picturesque village ofRickford. 11 miles (18km)Day 4: Rickford - CheddarAn ascent back onto the Mendips, the route takes in the area of Ubley Warren, a land-scape of rakes and bumpy ground made by the Roman excavation of lead, and thenwalk through Velvet Bottom to reach the Black Rock Nature Reserve at the head ofCheddar Gorge. Check out the views from the Lookout Tower before descending toCheddar via Jacobs Ladder. Explore the village famous for its show caves and worldfamous cheese. 10 miles (16km) Optional extra night in Cheddar with a further walkaround the perimeter of the GorgeDay 5: Cheddar - PriddyFrom Cheddar the route follows the Mendip escarpment south west giving you superbviews over the Somerset Levels before moving up to the village of Priddy, which lies ina small hollow at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea-level, and ishome to pre-historic sites such as Priddy Circles, a henge monument contemporary withStonehenge, and Priddy Nine Barrows, a Bronze Age cemetery. 10 miles (16km)Day 6: Priddy - WellsYour walk goes through Ebbor Gorge, a small and hidden limestone gorge and downinto Wookey Hole, famous for its caves. The route then descends to the lovely medievalcity of Wells. Time to explore the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace and the rest of the City.7 miles (11km). Optional additional night in Wells with a chance to explore thewonderful surrounding countryside with great views over to Glastonbury Tor. 13 miles(22km)Day 7: Wells - GlastonburyTake a direct route to Glastonbury to Glastonbury Tor explore the town 10 miles (18km)Or Bus trip to Glastonbury for a longer day exploring home of the King Arthur legend,Glastonbury Abbey, the Chalice Well and the Glastonbury Thorn. 7 miles (12km) Day 8: Departure: Depart after breakfast or extra day in Glastonbury.Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details A range of good quality small hotels, bed and breakfasts and inns. In some locations the choice of accommodation is limited Extra nights possible in Cheddar, Wells or Glastonbury so please book early to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation. Where possible, we choose guestWalking 5 or 6 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses. The walk- houses with a distinctive local character, where charming Profile ing days on this independent holiday average about 16km or 10 miles. The surroundings are married with a warm welcome. All accommo- walking varies with some fairly level sections, whilst others include sizea- dation is on a B&B basis. Evening meals are taken in local ble ascents up and down from the Mendips Hills. Your walking holiday cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. follows several sections of the way-marked Mendip Way trail, whilst on other days you’ll explore different areas of the Mendips using local foot- paths and bridleways. Holiday 7 nights: 5 or 6 days self-guided walking moving between 11 Profile guest houses. (Extra nights and walking days possible) 61 Included 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes and maps, transfer at the end of the holiday to local train station, transport of luggageWhat’s not Travel to and from the Mendips; all lunches & evening meals, visits, included travel insurance [email protected]
Wonderfully Wild: North Pembrokeshire Coast N orth Pembrokeshire's coastal path is part of a spectacular National Park, 240sq miles of breath-taking coast and countryside. The coast path winds its way over rugged cliffs, passed sandy beaches with views of rocky islands and rare wildlife. The coastline, with its volcanic headlands and glacial valleys, was designated a National Park in 1952 mainly because of its extraordinary variety of rock types and landforms; a unique coastal landscape that makes an ideal habitat for wildlife. Recognising how pre- cious and vulnerable Britain's only truly coastal National Park is, the National Trust has bought many stretches of Pembrokeshire's coastline to protect it from unsuitable de- velopment. The coastline of the North is wild and rugged with steep drops and high cliffs, up to 550ft in places. The area is isolated with only small communities in small inlets, but regular coastal bus services enable you to get around with ease.Independent Walking Independent Walking Walks: day-by-day Day 1: Arrival – Welcome and night at Fishguard ♦ A spectacular National Park with breath- Day 2: Newport - Fishguard taking coastal scenery and countryside Bus to Newport. Today has exhilarating cliff top walking with isolated inlets. The head- ♦ A wild rugged coastline with rich wildlife land Dinas Island is a highlight with amazing views in all directions and its charming little settlement of Cwm-yr-Eglwys. The curved beach of Pwll Gwylog is one of many delightful including rare plants and seals coves before reaching the old port of Lower Fishguard, the setting for the 1972 film version of Under Milk Wood starring Richard Burton. 12 miles (19.3km), +700m ♦ Exploring small coves with pretty Day 3: Fishguard - Pwll Deri villages, as well as many sites of historical and archaeological interest Mostly high cliffs of volcanic origin in this relatively deserted section. Excellent cliff scenery from rocky outcrops. Heather and gorse abound, a dramatic blaze of colour ♦ Exhilarating cliff top walking with in late summer. Highlights include the ferry port town of Goodwick, the wooded valley of Cwm Felin, Carregwastad Point, where the French landed over 200 years ago and amazing views Pwll Deri with its wonderful viewpoint. Transfer to Fishguard. 10 miles (16km), +425m At a Glance Day 4: Pwll Deri - Trefin GUIDED / INDEPENDENT Transfer to Pwll Deri. From the path above the bay of Pwll Deri there's a wild and impres- Price: See Price List sive stretch of cliffs to the headland of Penbwchdy, where's there's magnificent views to St David's Head, Strumble and the iron age hill fort at Garn Fawr. Opportunities to visit Grade: the working woollen mill at Melin Tregwynt. and the burial chamber of Carreg Samson. 10 miles (16km), +470m Profile: Day 5: Trefin - Whitesands Dates: 1 May 30 Sept After a gentle start leading to Porthgain, a small village and harbour, some very high Accommodation dramatic cliffs lead down to the remote and secluded beach of Traeth Llyfn. An exciting section heads above high cliffs and beneath craggy volcanic outcrops. The wild and rocky 6 nights B&B in ensuite 2 person peninsular of St David's Head abounds with archaeology. The section between Abereiddi rooms (double or twin) in good and Whitesands beach feels wild and remote with hardly a building to be seen. Bus to quality guest houses or St Davids. 12 miles (19.5km) +540m inns. They are often in historic buildings with charm and Days 6: Whitesands - Solva character and they are often rated 4 star by local tourist board Bus to Whitesands. A day of superb coastal scenery and slightly gentler climbs. The path takes you round the headland to St Justinians, where you'll have great views of Ramsey Island. After rounding the main headland the path snakes in and out giving new views each time and opening up to great views out across St Brides Bay to Skomer Island. You will pass St Non's Bay and Caerfai Bay, with its sheltered sandy beach. Journeys end is at Solva, a delightful little village. 13 miles (20.9km), +740m Option 2 Whitesands - St Davids: A shorter day's walking that takes you back to St Davids via St Non's Bay. More time to explore St David's, Britain's smallest city with its Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. 9 miles (14km) Option 3 Boat trip: Take your pick from the various boat trips on offer, for example, you could take a trip around Ramsey Island and see porpoises, seals and seabirds. Book in St Davids. Day 7 Departure - Holiday ends after breakfast Price P/P See Price List or Web Site for details Walking 4 or 5 days self-guided walking. Walking on paths for the most part, Profile which can be muddy in wet conditions. They are often reasonably close to high cliffs. Distances 16 – 21km. Some steep sections. Ascents up to 750m during the day. Average day: 18km, +575m. This holiday is at the upper end of the moderate grade. Suitable for regular walkers, as well as fit and healthy novices. Holiday 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walking along the coast with Profile transfers and buses to access accommodation on some days. Included 6 nights accommodation on a B&B basis; Several taxi transfers 11 (where bus times are not convenient), luggage transfers on 2 days, walking notes and OS mapsWhat’s not Travel to Fishguard and from St Davids, local bus fares, all lunches & included evening meals, drinks, entrance fees, travel insurance62 Book now on +44 (0)7483 241 945 or visit www.highpointholidays.co.uk
Travel Options Many customers now wish to take advantage Independent Walking of low-cost flights or special deals offered by Guided Walking holidays other transport providers such as cross- channel ferry companies. For this reason,Many of our guided walking holidays in France have a pick up from with the exception of local transfers, travelLyon airport or train stations. Our guided holiday in the Tarn has a to France or the UK is not included in thepick up from Toulouse or Rodez airports, whilst our guided holi- holiday package, allowing you to make yourdays in the Auvergne also have a pick up from Clermont Ferrand own travel arrangements.as well as Lyon. Pick up and transfers from other locations may bepossible for some holidays, but maybe subject to a supplement. However, if you would like some help or advice in making your travel arrange-For more details about the practical flights for each guided walking ments we will be very happy to help.holiday in terms of times, please visit our web site: Please send us an e-mail:www.highpointholidays.co.uk or contact us for more information.The following airline companies operate to French airports: Easy [email protected], BMI Regional, Ryan Air, Flybe, British Airways and AirFrance. or phone on: +44 (0)7483 241 945We can also pick you up from the local train stations and provideyou with details of secure locations to park your car if you wish todrive. Independent Walking HolidaysFor most of our independent holidays you can start your holiday on Self-Driveany day of the week, subject to availability. Each holiday has differ-ent arrangements for getting to your first night’s accommodation Details about how you can access the start of your holi-before your walk starts. Sometimes transfers from the local train day by car will be sent to you before your holiday if youstation or airport are included in the holiday price, but NOT long have indicated that this is your preferred method of trav-distance travel. Please see the holiday pages for more details about el. Most car hire companies operate out of the Frenchwhat is included in the holiday price and the start dates. All of our Airports listed in the information below. French motor-holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy include transfers ways have a toll system. As an example the journey fromfrom Lyon in the price. As well as regular direct flights to Calais to Lyon takes about 7-8 hours (excluding longLyon from the UK there are now direct train services from breaks) and tolls amount to about 40 euros each way.London St Pancras to Lyon Part Dieu. Below and on the follow- Controlled parking is available at some of the guesting page you’ll find some specific information about getting to the houses. Please contact us for more information. Channelmeeting point for the start of your holiday by plane, train and bus. crossings between the UK and France are provided by aSome flights and train times may not prove practical with regards to number of companies including P & O ferries, DFDS &booking into your first guest houses or for booking local transfers. If Eurotunnel.you would like more information about travel options for getting tothe starting points of the holiday, please consult our website or con- Photos on page 61: Main picture Lewis Clarke; Cheddar Gorge Steve Daniels.tact us by telephone or e-mail. We are also able to book travelarrangements on your behalf. If you are in any doubt please contactus before booking your travel arrangements.Travel by Plane, Train & BusBeaujolais & Burgundy (pages 7, 17 - 25) Tour of Baronnies (page 6)Our holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions have pick-ups from Lyon train Meeting at your guest house in Sault. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Lyon tostations and airport included in the holiday price. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and Avignon. At Avignon, take the bus on line 5.1 to Carpentras, which takes about 50mins.British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Change buses at Carpentras, taking the line 12.1 to Sault, which takes a further 1hr 15mins.Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights Return bus times from Sault to Carpentras are not always convenient. Taxi transfers can befrom UK airports including Birmingham. Air France & KLM flights via Paris or Amster- arranged on your behalf. Flights: The closest airport is Avignon. Regular flights from a num-dam. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct ber of UK airports as well as French airports. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton,and changing at Lille or Paris. Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Car hire at airport.Cote du Rhone Wine Trail (page 26) Baronnies Explorer (page 29)Pick up from Montélimar or Avignon train station. Train & bus: TGV trains run from You will need your own car for this holiday. Travel from UK via Euro shuttle or via ferries withLondon, Lille & Paris to Lyon and Avignon. For Montelimar some TGV trains go direct P&O or DFDS. Or hire a car at a local airport such as Avignon or Lyon. See information oppo-from Paris, whilst for others you will need to take a local TER train from Lyon. Return site on Beaujolais & Burgundy, for Lyon Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avi-includes transfer to Avignon for TGV trains or air travel. Flights: The closest airports gnon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds.are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have sched-uled flights from the UK Luton, Edinburgh and Gatwick - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Luberon guided (page 30)Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services fromExeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Pick-up from Lyon train station & Lyon airport, as well as from Avignon airport and TGV train station included in holiday price. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways haveCollioure, Pyrenees coast (page 27) 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. At certain times there are alsoMeeting at your first hotel. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at regular flights to Avignon with Flybe. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London toLille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Perpignan. The TGV via Lille will require anoth- Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Eurostar and the TGV run trains fromer change at Lyon. The local trains from Perpignan only take about a further 20 London to Avignon changing at Lille or Paris. Direct trains during summer months.minutes to Collioure. Flights: Flights from French and UK airports to Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport. Operators from UK include Flybe and Ryan Air. The airport is Drome Provencale (page 31)about 35km from Collioure. Take a transfer to Perpignan city about 7km away and Meeting at your guest house in Crest. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Lyon tothen take a local TER train to Collioure. Valence TGV. Shuttle bus or local train to Valence Ville. Regular regional TER trains fromFrench Fjords: Calanques National Park (page 28) 11Valence Ville to Crest (direction Die & Gap). Return from Nyons by bus, line 36 to MontelimarPick ups from Marseille station included in price. Train: Eurostar and the TGV runtrains from London to Marseille changing at Lille or Paris. (operated by TER) & take return TGV or TER trains. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon StFly to Marseille Marignane. There are regular flights from Bristol, Edinburgh, Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from theLondon Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes between UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights6.30am and 8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Journey time: from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton,about 25 minutes. Or extra charge of £25 each way from Marseille airport. Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Baronnies guided (page 32) Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and [email protected] 63
Travel OptionsAirways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow - to Lyon St operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station.Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Train: Eurostarand the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu changing at Lille or Paris. Tarn (page 47) Guided: Pick-up from Toulouse or Rodez airports. Eurostar and the TGV from London to TOULOUSE MATABIAU changing at Paris or Lille. Flights from the UK with EasyLuberon guided (page 33) Jet, Ryan Air, British Airways and less frequently with Flybe. Tarn (page 47 & 48): Pick-up from Gaillac station. Eurostar and the TGV provide a serviceTransfers from Avignon airport and TGV train station included in holiday price. Flights: Flybe from London to Paris. Change and take a TER or TGV train towards Toulouse. Change at Mon-also has a number of regular flights from UK airports to Avignon. Train: Eurostar and the TGV tauban and take coach or train to Gaillac. Or continue to Toulouse and take a train to Gaillacrun trains from London to Avignon changing at Lille or Paris. Direct trains during summer heading towards Albi or Rodez. Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe,months. BMI regional & British Airways. Shuttle bus and then local train service.Latour de Carol, Pyrenees (page 34) Puy de Dome, Auvergne (page 49)Short transfer from train station Latour de Carol. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV Independent: A car is necessary to get to the walks for this holiday. Hire cars from Cler-are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Direct TER train from Toulouse to Latour mont Ferrand train station or Clermont Ferrand or Lyon airports. The nearest airport is Cler-de Carol. Flights: There are flights from French and UK airports to Toulouse airport. Operators mont Ferrand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules changefrom UK airports include Flybe, British Airways and Easy jet. A shuttle bus will take you to the yearly). Please contact us for more advice.city centre in about 20 minutes, where you can access the train station. Guided: Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Pick-up from Clermont Ferrand also possible. For flights and train information—same as for Cantal below.Traverse of Pyrenees & Azun Valley, Pyrenees (page 34 & 35)Azun: meet at hotel in Arras or at train station in Argeles Gazost. Traverse of Pyrenees: meet at Cantal (page 50)Cauterets station or Auberge de Maillet. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are atLille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Regional train from Toulouse to Lourdes. Change Independent: Transfer from Murat train station included. Train: Eurostar and the TGV provide& take bus (replaces train) to Cauterets, getting off at Argeles Gazost for Azun & continuing to services from London to Clermont Ferrand via Paris. From there you take the regional terCauterets for traverse. Flights: There are flights from French and UK airports to Tarbes-Lourdes trains to Murat. Guided: Pick up from Clermond Ferrand, Lyon or Murat. Flights: The airlinesairport: Ryan Air on Tuesdays & Saturday from London Stansted or Air France via Paris Orly. Easy jet & British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick &Taxi transfers can be arranged on your behalf. Heathrow to Lyon airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports.Queyras tour & Snow shoeing in Queyras (pages 36 & 44) Puy en Velay, Auvergne (page 51)Transfer from Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station included in holiday price. Train: Eurostar and Meeting up at first hotel or Puy en Velay train station. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and Britishthe TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there you’ll need Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Heathrow - toto take local train services to the Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station, changing at Grenoble &/or Lyon St Exupery airport. Bus or tram to Lyon Part Dieu for train services. Train: Eurostar andGap. Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part the TGV run services from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris.Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. Change at Lyon for St Etienne where you need to change for Puy en Velay.Tour of Ubaye (page 37) Aubenas, Ardeche (page 52)Train: Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. Meeting at your guest house in Arbois. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar andFrom there you’ll need to take local train services to Gap. Take local bus service LER30 from TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Valence direct or via Lyon. Change at ValenceGap towards Barcelonette and alight at Méolans—Martinet Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon TGV station & take bus to Aubenas run by train company (frequency every 2 hours). AlsoSt Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly buses from Avignon TGV and Montelimar station. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon Stto Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from aPralognan, Vanoise (page 38) number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds.Meeting at your hotel in Pralognan. Train: From the UK, Eurostar and the TGV provide a relax-ing journey from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Local services Mont Dore, Auvergne (page 53)then run to Moutiers via Chambery. There are bus services running from Moutiers to Pralognanla Vanoise on certain days, otherwise a taxi costs about 50 euros. Flights: There are scheduled Train: Eurostar and TGV run trains from London to Paris Gare du Nord. Take intercity train toflights to Geneva, Turin, Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble. Lyon, Geneva and Turin have the most Clermont Ferrand. Change and take either bus (TER) direct to Mont Dore station or a train toregular services. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Laqueuille and bus from there. Flights: The nearest airport is Clermont Ferrand althoughLuton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. All have rail links with Modane via scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change yearly). Please contact usChambery. 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 ofVercors (page 39) regular flights from UK airports. Tram to Lyon and train to Clermont. Then as above.Transfers from nearest train station (Monestier-de-Clermont) to first accommodation included in Arbois, Jura (page 54)holiday price. Eurostar & TGV from London to Lyon direct and changing at Paris or Lille. Ter localtrain or TGV to Grenoble, then change and take train service to Monestier (return from Lus-la- Make own way to Arbois. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London. Either changeCroix-Haute) on the line towards Veynes and Gap. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British in Paris and take TGV to Dole and then TER bus to Lons le Saunier or TGV to Lyon and train toAirways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow - Lyon St Lons le Saunier. Change & take TER bus to Arbois. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and BritishExupery airport. 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 toQueyras centre based (page 40) Lons le Saunier at the end of the holiday.Guided: Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Flights: The airlines Easy jet, and Alsace (page 55)British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick and Heathrow -to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Train: Meeting at your hotel in Eguisheim. Flights: Airport Strasbourg Entzheim: at 50 min. City jetEurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or fly to Stasbourg from London City Airport. Car hire from airport. Train: Eurostar and the TGVParis. Independent: A car is required for this holiday. Car hire from all major airports and run services from London St Pancras to Colmar changing at Paris. Colmar Station, taxi tostations. Eguisheim (10 min transfer).La Grave, Les Ecrins (page 41) Jura guided (page 56)Transfer from La Grave included in holiday price. Train & bus: Eurostar and the TGV from Pick-up from Lyon train station or Lyon airport. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and BritishLondon to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there local train services to Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick & Heathrow - to LyonGrenoble or Briancon. Buses from Grenoble or Briancon to La Grave with service LER35 (At the St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Train: Euro-time of publication this service was temporarily unavailable due to the closure of star and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu changing at Lille or Paris.Chambon Tunnel - please contact us for further information). Also possible to drive andleave your car at La Grave. End of holiday, take bus from Monestier to Grenoble or Briancon for St Malo, Brittany (page 57)onward train journey or to La Grave to collect car. Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Ex- Meet at your first guest house in St Malo.upery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Trains & buses detailed above. Possible to By Ferry: Brittany Ferries run from Portsmouth and Condor Ferries from Weymouth andfly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. Poole. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Paris where you can change and take a train to St Malo. Flights: Ryan Air run flights to Dinard from East Midlands. Short taxiSt Dalmas de Tende, Mercantour (page 42) journey to St Malo. Transfer at end of holiday to Lamballe train station at end of holiday.Meeting at your hotels. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille Salisbury, Wiltshire (page 58)or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Change at Nice to take theline Nice-Cuneo and descend at St-Dalmas-de-Tende. Transfers for Casterino in July & August Meeting at your guest house in Salisbury. Train: Salisbury is served by a main line trainfor Marvels of Mercantour holiday. Flights: flights from French and UK airports to Nice Cote station. Routes from London are via Waterloo station and take about 1hr 30min. Bus: Nationald'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet & British Airways. Shuttle to Express operate services to Salisbury from cities throughout the UK including London. Advancetrain station. ticketing is required. Flights: There are 3 local airports with international flights: Bourne- mouth and Southampton are about 30 minutes drive away, whilst Bristol is about an hourAlpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice: (page 43) away. The 3 London airports are between 1hr 30 and 2 hrs drive away. To return to Salis-Evian (Geneva to Chamonix): Transfer from Evian train station included in the holiday price. bury: There are regular bus services from Shaftesbury to Salisbury city Centre with Wilts &Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Dorset bus company. Bus lines 29, 26 and 27 run between the two towns - 6 services a day.Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train to Evian. Car: If arriving by car the best The journey takes about 1hr 15min.solution is to park at Bellegarde station and take the train to Evian. At the end of the holidaytake train from Chamonix to Bellegarde (as there are no longer any trains from Chamonix to Lyme Regis, Dorset coast (page 59)Evian). Flights: Fly to Geneva Airport (regular services from lots of UK airports) and then takethe train to Lausanne and then the boat across the lake from Lausanne to Evian. Meeting at guest house in Lyme Regis. Train & bus: Train from London Waterloo station to Axminster takes about 2hr 40min. From Axminster take bus line 31 to Lyme Regis. To returnAlpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice: from Lulworth—Take bus no. 103 to Wool where you can catch a train direct to London Water-Chamonix (Chamonix to Briançon): Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St loo. If you are returning to Lyme Regis to collect your car, catch the X53 Jurassic Coast bus atPancras to Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train Wool. To return from Corfe Castle or Swanage—Take bus no. 40 to Wareham where you canto Chamonix. Trains also from Lyon and Marseille via Bellegarde. Car: There is secure parking catch a train direct to London Waterloo. If you are returning to Lyme Regis to collect your car,to leave your car in Chamonix (about 40 euros for the week), although return train journey is catch the X53 Jurassic Coast bus at Wareham. Flights: There are 3 local airports with interna-long. Another option is to leave your car in Chambery and for the return journey take a TGV tional flights: Bournemouth and Southampton are about 30 min drive away, whilst Bristol isfrom Bardoneccia to Chambery. Flights: Regular flights to Lyon St Exupery and then train as about 1 hr. The 3 London airports are between and 2 hrs 30 and 3 hrs drive. Car hire locatedabove. Also possible to fly to Geneva and take trains from Geneva with a couple of changes. at the airports.Return: From Nevache take shuttle buses to either Briançon to take TER local trains or toBardoneccia to take TVG to Chambery and then Paris. Cornwall (page 60)Alpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice: To Bude: Train journey from London Paddington or Waterloo to Exeter. Two bus servicesBriançon (Briançon to Nice): Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to between Exeter and Bude run by First (X9 line) and Western Greyhound (line 599). The busParis, Lyon and Marseille. Overnight TGV trains to Briançon from Austerlitz station, or TGV to journey takes about 1hr 50, whilst the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takesValence or Lyon and Grenoble and then TER to Briançon. TER from Marseille to Briançon. Also 2 hours. From Padstow: Regular bus service between Padstow and Bodmin Parkway rail stationTGV trains to Oulx in Italy and shuttle bus to Briançon. At end of holiday shuttle bus to Nice. - 1hr - run by Western Greyhound (line 555). Trains from Bodmin Parkway to London Padding-TGV trains from Nice to Lyon and Paris. Flights: Regular flights from UK to Paris, Lyon, Mar- ton take about 4 hours (some requiring a change of trains). From Newquay train station jour-seille and returning from Nice. neys to London take upwards of 5 hours, with changes at Par and sometimes at Plymouth.Souillac, Dordogne (page 45) Mendips (page 61)Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Souillac. Change at Paris, To Weston-Super-Mare: Weston Super Mare lies on the mainline from Bristol to the Southdirection Toulouse. Some trains (Teoz) are direct & some need a further change via Brive la West. Direct trains are available from London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Taunton andGaillarde. Flights: Ryan Air & Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac. Exeter. National coach services also access the town from Bristol and Bath. The nearest airportTaxi or hire car for the short transfer. A greater choice of operators fly to Toulouse from where is Bristol. It is possible to get an airport bus to Weston (A2). Service runs hourly from 7.13amthere is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. until 19.47pm and journey takes about an hour. More expensive would be a taxi from the airport, about 15 miles (24km) from Weston. At the end of the holiday, transfer to Castle CaryBrive-la-Gaillard, Correze (page 45) station for trains to London included in holiday price. Transfers towards other stations are also possible for a supplement. Contact us for details.Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Brive-la-Gaillard. Change atParis, direction Toulouse. Flights: Several operators have scheduled flights from several UK Pembroke (page 62)airports to Bergerac and Limoges. Taxi or hire car for the transfer. A greater choice of operatorsfly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. To Fishguard: Train journey from London Paddington, changing at Cardiff and/or Swansea. Journey time about 5 hours. Trains from the north go via Cardiff or Bristol. It is also possibleFigeac, Lot (page 46) to catch a train to Haverfordwest and then a local coach service to Fishguard. Small transfer provided from train station in Fishguard. To return from St Davids, either bus service to Fish-Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Figeac. Change at Paris, guard to collect car or bus service to Haverfordwest and train from there (as buses and trainsdirection Cerbere & then change at Brive or cahors for Figeac. Flights: Ryan Air & Flybe have more regular to and from Haverfordwest than Fishguard.)scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the short transfer.Flights to Toulouse with onward journey by bus and train. 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Essential InformationInsurance Independent WalkingTravel insurance is a condition of booking. It is NOT included with Safetythe holiday. It is essential that the insurance covers the activityinvolved in your holiday and includes medical expenses, loss or The safety of our customers is paramount. On self-guided holi-damage of personal property, injury, death, repatriation, days you must follow the advice given in our walking and cyclingcancellation and curtailment. guides. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for incidents or accidents resulting from error or imprudence, such as not fol-European citizens travelling within the EEA are entitled to a Europe- lowing our advice, an error in navigation or your physical health.an Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which simplifies the procedure On our guided holidays, each walker must conform to the safetywhen receiving medical assistance during their stay in a member advice given by the leader. High Point Holidays accepts no re-state. sponsibility for an accident resulting from individual imprudence.Some other services such as mountain rescue are not covered by High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment,the EHIC, and are not always free. Therefore it is a prerequisite and without liability or any further contractual obligations, anyof all our activity holidays that each guest takes out a travel customer whose actions or behaviour is likely to put in danger theinsurance policy for the entire duration of the holiday which safety of the group or the well-being of the other customers. Asis appropriate for the activity. the leader is responsible for the safety of all group members, he may adopt a cautious approach depending on local conditions. Do Passport requirements & Health be aware that itineraries planned for some holidays and treks may be varied on the spot because of weather conditions, condi-You will be required to have a full passport valid for more that 6 tions underfoot and the ability of party members. Please carefullymonths after the departure date. Non British citizens should check with read our conditions in full overleaf.the relevant authorities as to their visa requirements for all countries.Morocco has recommended immunisations.Further details will be provided at the time of booking. How to BookHaving read and agreed to our terms and conditions overleaf, Pre-reservationincluding the requirement for personal insurance cover, please Self-Drivecomplete our booking form or go to our web site and submit itonline. In order to make a provisional booking or to check availability on our guided holidays, please call us onUK customers +44 (0)7483 241945, or use our contact formA deposit of £100 per person must be sent with the booking form. online. We will make arrangements to contact you atCheques should be made payable to “High Point Holidays”. Alterna- a time that is convenient to you.tively you can pay via bank transfer. We will provide you with therelevant details to be able to do this online or at your bank. You can Should you wish to make a provisional reservation,also use the PayPal system online. There is a 4% charge for this this will give you first option on a holiday for a periodservice and so £4 will be added to the balance due total. If you use of 7 days. If you do not book within this time yourPayPal for the final balance there will also be a 4% charge added to reservation will lapse. If you are in any doubt or needthat total. further information, for example, relating to travelPayments by cheque and transfer are free of charge. information, please let us know. We will confirm a provisional booking by phone or e-mail.Customers from outside the UK, or UK customers with a euroaccount Balance of PaymentsCustomers from outside the UK have the opportunity to pay in euroswhich will often mean better value for many countries in terms of The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the start ofexchange rates, as well as smaller charges. A deposit of 100€ per your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoiceperson must paid at the time of booking. You can pay via cheque sent to you confirming your booking. If you are(only with a euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by secure card making a booking within 8 weeks of the firstpayment online via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre- day of the holiday, the full payment must beManche”. There will be a small charge of 0.5% for all card payments. made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there being more than oneAll payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros.Cheques and booking forms should be sent to: 11person in the party, unless we have agreed other-High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech, SheptonMallet, Somerset BA4 6LL wise with you first.We will confirm your booking in writing by e-mail.We recommend that customers only book their travel arrange-ments once the holiday has been [email protected] 65
HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS BOOKING FORMTo book a holiday, please complete our booking form or go to Your holiday booking will be confirmed when you receive awww.highpointholidays.co.uk and fill in the form online. confirmation invoice by e-mail.A deposit of £100 or 100€ per person must be sent with the Payment of balancebooking form. Cheques should be made payable to “High Point The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the start of yourHolidays”. Alternatively you can pay via bank transfer. You can holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice sent to youalso pay by card either via the PayPal system online using our confirming your booking. If you are making a booking with-web site for UK customers (4% charge) or via our sister com- in 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full pay-pany in France for customers outside of the UK (0.5% charge). ment must be made with the booking. A single paymentDetails on our website and provided by e-mail at the time of should be made in the event of there being more than one per-booking. son in the party unless we have agreed otherwise with you first. All clients must have insurance cover and must have readAll Payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros. 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 6LLContact details Holiday detailsFirst name Tour name__________________________________Surname Tour type___________________________________AddressDaytime telephone Departure Date______________________________Home telephone No. in party__________________________________E-mailParty details (all members)Title First Names Surname Date of birth Nationality Height (cyclingRooms required and additional informationNo. room Twin Double Singletype Dietary requirements or medical conditionsAdditional Walking experience (walking holidays only)informationNext of kin (person to contact in case of accident)Name Contact DetailsIn signing this form, I/we acknowledge that I/we have Payments Cheque PayPalread and accept the terms and conditions accompanyingthis booking form and do so on behalf of all parties to Payment: Bank Transfer Persons Amountthis reservation. I/we understand the nature of theholidays offered and do not have any impediment (for Deposit (£100 per person)example: medical condition) that would prohibit fullparticipation in the holiday. Full holiday cost (if within 8 weeks)Signed:______________________________ Date: ______________ Additional charges or reductions agreed with us66 Total enclosed
HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS TERMS & CONDITIONSThe following conditions together with the general information contained on our website High Point Holiday accepts liability for the negligent acts and/or omissions of their em-form the basis of the contract between you, the customer, and us (High Point Holidays ployees, subcontractors and suppliers insofar as they relate to the holiday booked. TheLLP). Please ensure that you are aware of these terms as they set out our respective act or omission must be directly relevant to holiday activities or arrangements made by usrights and obligations. as part of the package purchased by the customer. High Point Holidays shall not be liable1. Booking with High Point Holidays. to the customer for any loss, damage or injury which results from the negligent acts ofAll bookings must be made on our Booking Form by the person responsible for the party (if third parties with whom the customer makes individual direct arrangements whether as athere is more than one person), who must be over 18 years of age. This person is respon- result of the Company’s or its representative’s recommendation. High Point Holidays willsible for ensuring all payments due for the holiday for those persons mentioned on the not be liable for loss or damage to your luggage or personal effects, unless caused by ourBooking Form. Once we have received your Booking Form and the appropriate deposit for negligence. Any information or advice provided by High Point Holidays on matters such asthe holiday, we will confirm your holiday in writing and send you an invoice for the pay- climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment etc. is given in good faith but withoutments outstanding. A binding contract is formed once we issue this confirmation. No responsibility on our part, and the passenger accepts responsibility for obtaining anyother form of advice or information constitutes a binding contract. necessary travel documents needed for the trip.2. Who can book holidays with High Point Holidays? 11. ComplaintsOnly adults aged 18 years or more are able to book a holiday. There must be at least one In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service providedadult (18 years +) travelling on any one booking, who is legally responsible for each per- by the Company the matter must be reported immediately us so that action can be takenson under 18 years of age. Anyone 70 or over will need to provide confirmation from their to remedy the problem. Any complaint made to the Company after the holiday should bedoctor that they are medically fit to join our holidays for safety and insurance reasons. made in writing within 15 days of return. If a complaint cannot be amicably settled, it3. Prices may be referred for resolution to the arbitration scheme devised for the travel industryThe prices of holidays are shown in pounds sterling and euros. The services included in by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.this price are indicated on our website and brochure. These prices are correct at the time 12. Risks and behaviourof publication. We reserve the right to change our prices during the course of the year. Each customer is conscious that, taking into consideration the nature of some of theWe will notify interested parties via our newsletter and e-mails. Once a booking has been holidays, there will be certain risks inherent in their participation, most notably fromconfirmed in writing, the price agreed for that holiday will not be subject to change and walking in areas some distance from immediate medical assistance. In addition, whenno surcharges will be levied (even if there is a change in prices for subsequent clients.) booking holidays, all customers do so in full knowledge (via the website or our brochure) of the type of activity involved in the holiday, the difficulties that may be encountered4. Single travellers and the level of fitness and experience required. Customers accept these conditions andThere are no single supplements on our guided walking holidays provided that, single risks in booking holidays with us and accept responsibility for their own actions whichtravellers accept to share twin rooms with other same sex clients. You may, of course pay result in accident or injury or their exclusion from the holiday. We can take no responsi-an additional fee in order to have a room to yourself. Please contact us for a quotation. bility for injury to any person whilst taking part on a High Point holidays trip, unlessThe prices quoted for unguided walks are based on a party of two persons. If you wish to arising from negligence on our part. In particular:go on an unguided walking holiday alone, a single supplement will be payable. On unguided walks, High Point Holiday accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting5. Deposits from individual imprudence, from errors in navigation, or from a deliberate interruptionUK Customers: A deposit of £100 per person is payable with your booking. Cheques should in progression (notably because of bad weather).be made payable to “High Point Holidays.” Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer. On guided holidays, each customer must conform to the safety advice given by the lead-We will provide you with the details to be able to do this online or at your bank. You can er. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individualalso use the PayPal system online. There is a 4% charge for this service and so £4 will be imprudence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and with-added to the balance due total. If you use PayPal for the final balance there will also be a out liability or any further contractual obligations, any customer whose actions or behav-4% charge added to that total. Payments by cheque and transfer are free of charge. iour is likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other cus-Non-UK Customers (or UK customers with a Euro account): Customers from outside the tomers. If you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect yourUK have the opportunity to pay in euros (or in pounds sterling as described for UK custom- or other people's enjoyment of the holiday; you must advise us of this at the time of booking. If a customer is unable to complete an itinerary or the walks selected on aers above) which will incur smaller charges. For payment in euros a deposit of 100€ per holiday, or does not choose to do so, High Point Holidays is not liable to supply alterna- tive itineraries, accommodation, services or staff for the period when the client is notperson must be paid at the time of booking. You can pay via cheque (only with a euro present with the group.cheque book), via bank transfer or by secure card payment online via our sister company 12. Transfer of Bookingsin France “Randonnées Outre-Manche”. There will be a small charge of 0.5% for all card If the customer is prevented from taking his holiday by circumstances such as those whichpayments. Customer’s booking and contract is still with High Point Holidays for those would entitle him to make a valid claim under a conventional insurance policy, then, oncustomers who pay in euros to our sister company, Randonnées Outre-Manche. giving High Point Holidays at least 21 days notice before departure, he/she shall be enti-6. Security of deposits tled to transfer his/her booking to another person deemed acceptable to us. In such aAll payments will be protected against our insolvency in conformity with the Package case the customer and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for all moniesTravel Regulations 1992. due to High Point Holidays including all charges and reasonable fees consequent upon7. Balance of payments due such transfer.The balance of the holiday is payable 6 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date 13. Insurancewill be shown on your invoice, which will be sent to you to confirm your booking. If you It is a requirement that the customer has adequate travel insurance for our holidays. Highare making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment Point Holidays has your holiday enjoyment and safety as our number one priority. Wemust be made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there recommend travel insurance by a specialist broker.being more than one person in the party. Payment should be made by cheque payable to 14. Passports, Visas and Health Requirements“High Point Holidays,” by bank transfer or via the Pay Pal system online (a charge of 4% The customer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is in possession of a valid passportwill be levied for this method.) Any bank transfer charges must be paid by your bank. If and all necessary travel and health documents prior to departure. Information on basicwe have not received all payments due by the dates specified in the invoice, we reserve passport requirements is provided on our web site and advice on health for travellers isthe right to treat your booking as cancelled by you. In this case the cancellation charges available at post offices or on the Department of Health web site. http://www.nhs.uk/indicated in point 8 apply. Any demand for us to accept late payments, will be assessed nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspxon a case by case basis, not withstanding the point made previously. 15. Brochure and Website Information Our brochure and website contains statements representing its honest belief that the8. Amendments and Cancellations made by you. facts as shown are correct. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe fully andAfter acceptance of the booking, if the customer alters the confirmed arrangements, we as honestly as possible the holidays offered and every reasonable attempt will be made towill try and accommodate the amendments without further charge, where this is possible. supply what has been described. We are not responsible for the content, policies andA £50 fee may be levied on some of our independent walking holidays to cover costs services of any sites linked to or accessible via our website.incurred. If such additional holiday payments are due, we will inform you in writing of the High Point Holidays reserves the right to make changes to the information, prices andamendments to the contract between us and you and payments will be in conformity with itineraries set out in the brochure and website and provided such changes, have beenpoint 7. In addition, if the alteration is within 8 weeks of the original departure date, the notified to the customer prior to his submitting a booking form or accepted by the cus-cancellation charges in clause 4 may be applied. If the customer cancels the arrangement tomer after submission of the booking form but prior to our confirmation, then suchafter the booking is accepted or the booking is cancelled by us due to non-payment, changes shall be binding on the parties.cancellation charges will be calculated from the date of receipt of cancellation. Cancella- 16. Promotional Materialtions must be made in writing. E-mails are accepted. The cancellation charges that apply Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any trips may be used by High Pointare as follows: More than 42 days before departure - the deposit. 42 – 28 days before Holidays without charge in all media, for bona fide promotional or marketing purposes,departure - 40% of holiday cost. 21 - 8 days before departure - 70% of holiday cost. Less including without limitation promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures or thethan 8 days before departure - 100% of the holiday cost. Not withstanding the cancella- Internet.tion charges, we reserve the right to re-sell any part of a cancelled holiday. 17. Intellectual Property Rights All intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, copyright and rights in and9. Amendments and Cancellations made by High Point Holidays. to any databases and trade marks) subsisting in this Site and its contents, and in theEvery effort will be made to operate all holidays as advertised but we reserve the right, software and source materials used in connection with it, are owned by High Point Holi-to modify any holiday, schedule, accommodation or arrangement at any time and we will days. All such rights are reserved. You may, however, save and print individual itemsinform you of the change as soon as possible. In the case of any material modification we included on this Site for personal, non-commercial use.will, if possible, offer alternative arrangements or, if these are not acceptable, a full 18. Data Privacyrefund of the monies paid. The customer shall not be entitled to any further sum by way Information submitted in relation to booking, ordering a brochure, or in the course of aof compensation, damages or otherwise arising from the cancellation. general enquiry will be stored electronically. We will comply with all applicable dataWe will not materially modify or cancel the holiday within eight weeks of the date of protection legislation in respect of it, including the 1998 Data Protection Act. You havedeparture unless compelled to do so because of circumstances beyond our reasonable the right to access this information and to make modifications relating to your personalcontrol. Some guided group holidays require a minimum of 4 participants and, in the records. Except where the customer indicates to the contrary, High Point Holidays re-event of such a minimum number not being achieved prior to 6 weeks before departure, serves the possibility to use this information to forward to you promotional material. Wewe shall be entitled to cancel the holiday whereupon all monies paid by the customer will not forward it to other parties without your express consent.shall be refunded or an alternative holiday offered. No compensation shall be payable. 19. Law and Jurisdiction UK law shall govern each of the bookings made with us including (without limitation) allForce Majeure contractual and other relationships which arise out of such bookings. You and we eachIf war or terrorist activities, threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action, threat- submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts in relation to any disputes arising outened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, airport regulations and closures, of any booking.unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules and rescheduling of aircraft or any 20. Pets: We regret that no pets of any sort are accepted on our holidays.other event outside the control of the Company either delays or extends the holiday orcompels a change in the holiday arrangements, the Company cannot accept liability for 67any resulting loss, damage or expense.10. Our Liability to the CustomerHigh Point Holidays accepts responsibility should the services which they contract toprovide you with are deficient or not of a reasonable standard. The customer must inter-pret the term \"reasonable standard” in full knowledge of the specific holiday details. Forexample some holidays may include accommodation in mountain refuges where very basicaccommodation should be expected, and cannot in any way be considered deficient.
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