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Classic Alsace
The most picturesque villages in France set in vineyards with the forested Vosges hills as a backdrop. Great walking, hotels, food and wine . Classic wine Read more »
April 25, 2013
Posted by:jstiles
Provence: Vaucluse & the Luberon
June 3, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Discover idyllic Provencal country, walking in tiny mountains with long views, picturesque villages, vineyards, lavender fields and flower-filled meadows. Excellent food and wine.. Walk from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Lourmarin Discover idyllic Provençal country, as featured in ‘Jean de Florette’ Countless images that inspired Van Gogh, Cézanne and the impressionists Picturesque villages Gordes with its built-in terraces; Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with Europe’s largest resurgent Read more »
Unknown Catalonia
October 9, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Discovering easy paths through the historic heart of Catalonia, its deserted hills, Romanesque churches, exciting variety of birds and flowers, geological formations and wonderful cuisine!. Varied hiking in Spain with spectacular views Stay at one of Spain’s finest country hotels for seven nights Cuisine from one of Spain’s top cooks Many birds: peregrine falcons, golden eagles and griffon vultures Superb, Read more »
Mallorca: Mountains & Sea
May 16, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Inspiring mountain walking in the wild and dramatic Tramuntana mountains, fine monasteries, picturesque mountain villages and spectacular views across the island and sea. . Fine mountain Read more »
Sintra & the Portuguese Coast
June 5, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Portugal’s wild west coast with some of Europe’s largest waves, the protected Serra da Sintra, and UNESCO Heritage site of Sintra itself, with its castles, palaces Read more »
Vintage Ways to Porto
September 13, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Wild! The largest – and one of the most beautiful – wilderness areas in Europe. Good paths through granite terrain, pilgrim routes and picturesque villages – Read more »