Autumn Delights - the finest walking in a perfect location

Autumn is a great time of year to explore the south of France; the weather is often sunny and warm, offering ideal conditions for this easy guided walking holiday. The Drome valley and Vercors form a beautiful, unspoilt region, offering the finest walking in France for walkers of all levels.

 
 

The Drome & Vercors - discover a rich heritage

Our guide leads five easy day walks, each designed to demonstrate a different aspect of our region. We'll visit the 'haut plateau' of the Vercors National Park, stronghold of the French Resistance during the second world war, and admire the wonderful views looking towards the French Alps to the north and Provence to the south. And we'll see the majestic griffon vulture, with it's nine foot wing span, riding on the thermals above us.

To the east, we travel up the valley and discover some surprising locations where the walking is easy but the views are extraordinary, and learn a little about the way of life and heritage of the Drome.

We'll also head south; there is a distinctly mediterranean feel to this region of France - the landscape, the architecture and the vegetation. We'll explore some sleepy villages along the way in this wonderfully unspoilt part of Europe. The walking is never difficult, the minibus takes the strain.

views chastel arnaud drome

Every evening enjoy a four course meal freshly prepared using local ingredients, and sample the wines of the Rhone region.

By the end of the week, you will understand a little more about the old fashioned French way of life, the food and wine, the culture, the heritage.

If you would like to find out more about this or any other holiday, please contact us.

Highlights

  • Five days guided walking of between 3-5 hours per day excluding breaks.

  • Provencale towns, ancient villages and busy markets,

  • Spectacular views; Mediterranean and Alpine scenery.

  • Learn about the way of life and heritage of the region.

  • Luxurious accommodation with private swimming pool.

  • Delicious home cooked cuisine, and a broad selection of superb local wines.

 
 

Dates (week commencing):

  • Sat 27 Sept 2025

Walking Grade: Easy

Price: £1279

(single supplement £229)

 

  • Double - available

    Twin - available

    Single - holding

““The scenery was so breathtakingly beautiful, I had not expected anything quite so dramatic””
— D. Londish, Aus

"Thank you for a wonderful week, the food and walks were brill. You looked after us so well" Graham and Mary, UK.

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"I had an excellent holiday and would unhesitatingly recommend a trip with Rustic Trails to anyone seeking a relaxing break in a beautiful and unspoilt region of France." Penny, UK

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"Thank you for a wonderful week, the food and walks were brill. You looked after us so well" Graham and Mary, UK. --- "I had an excellent holiday and would unhesitatingly recommend a trip with Rustic Trails to anyone seeking a relaxing break in a beautiful and unspoilt region of France." Penny, UK ---

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