Classic Drome holidays

Classic Drome - easy walking and sightseeing

By far the easiest of our guided walking holidays, this trip features a collection of half-day walks paired with sightseeing, cultural tours, and visits that reveal the history, heritage, and way of life in the beautiful Drôme and Vercors regions of France. This gentle walking holiday is very popular and in high demand.

Highlights

5 easy half days guided walking of up to 3 hours per day.
5 half days guided visits to sites of interest
Explore ancient villages and beautiful countryside.
Learn about the history, heritage and way of life.
Luxurious accommodation with private swimming pool.
Delicious home cooked cuisine, excellent selection of superb local wines.

"Within 30 minutes of arrival we relaxed, our generous and kind hosts looked after us to perfection. We have loved exploring this beautiful and unspoilt region of France and will definitely return one day. Thank you." Josie and Sean.

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"Thank you so much for looking after me so well while I was staying with you. You gave such pleasure with your comfortable hotel, lovely garden and delicious food. I hope to see you in a couple of years for the villages tour." Margaret, UK.

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"Lovely holiday, best food we’ve ever had. The flower walks were everything we could have wished for. Five stars." Sara and Jim, UK.

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"Within 30 minutes of arrival we relaxed, our generous and kind hosts looked after us to perfection. We have loved exploring this beautiful and unspoilt region of France and will definitely return one day. Thank you." Josie and Sean. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you so much for looking after me so well while I was staying with you. You gave such pleasure with your comfortable hotel, lovely garden and delicious food. I hope to see you in a couple of years for the villages tour." Margaret, UK. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lovely holiday, best food we’ve ever had. The flower walks were everything we could have wished for. Five stars." Sara and Jim, UK. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beautiful, unspoilt, old-fashioned France

The Romans arrived in the Drôme nearly two thousand years ago, and the region has seen plenty of change since. Over the centuries, its people faced harsh lives, enduring disease, conflict, drought, floods, and famine. Life has transformed dramatically in the last hundred years, with less lavender, fewer vineyards, depopulation, and areas returning to forest. Ruined fortified châteaux from the Middle Ages still stand, alongside abandoned farm buildings from more recent times. Churches and other notable buildings survive from the 11th century onwards.

On our walks, we explore some of the Drôme’s ancient towns and villages, uncovering how life has evolved over the centuries. We also discover the region today, sampling local produce and visiting bustling village markets.

A perfect time to visit

We never forget that the Vercors is a stunning region for walking, with dramatic mountains and beautiful alpine meadows. Our walks take you to some truly wonderful locations, using the minibus to handle the climbs, while we follow gentle flat or undulating trails, with rewarding views and the chance to see wildflowers, butterflies, and other wildlife.

At the end of each day, there’s always time for a refreshing swim, a cup of tea, or a glass of wine.

June is an ideal time to visit—sunflowers and lavender are coming into bloom along the valley, and the long, sunny evenings are perfect for dining outdoors.

To learn more about this or any of our other holidays, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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