Itinerary
The following is a general itinerary and brief description of the trip. This may be slightly altered depending on each groups requirements.
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Pick up from Nice airport in-between 10:30am - 11:30am.
Lunch at the villa at around 13:30pm
Afternoon settling and relaxing in and around the house.
Short walk from house.Apéritif and briefing on terrace at 18:30pm
Dinner at villa at 19:30pm
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Breakfast at 7:15am
Leave for hike in mountains at 8:15am
Start hike by 09:00am
Packed lunch at summit
Home by 15:30pm
Swim, relax, free time
Brief of next days hike at 18:30pm
Get ready for dinner in village - leave villa at 19:00
Dinner out in village at 19:30pm
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Breakfast at villa at 08:00am.
Leave villa at 8:45am.
Coffee in village square cafe. Wander around Fayence market and village.
Drive to Mons Village at 11:30am.
Lunch out at restaurant in Mons at 12:00pm.
Discover and walk around charming Mons village.
Drive to vineyard for tour and wine tasting starting at 3:30pm.
Back home for 5:30pm. Relax, swim, free time.Apéritif and briefing on terrace at 18:30pm
Dinner at villa at 19:30pm.
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Breakfast 7am.
Leave for hike at 7:50am.
Start hike at 8:30am.
Packed lunch at view point.
Back to car for 14:00pm.
Return to villa to relax. Free time.
Apéritif and briefing on terrace at 18:30
Dinner at villa at 19:30pm. -
Breakfast at 7:00am.
Leave for hike at 8am.
Start hike at 9am.
Packed lunch at summit.
Back home by 15:30pm.
Apéritif and briefing on terrace at 18:30
Dinner at villa at 19:30pm. -
Breakfast at 8:00am
Free time
Lunch at villa at 13:30pm
Free time
Leave villa at 15:00pm for drop off at Nice Airport
Packing List
This region in France enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, making it an ideal destination for hiking. Even in winter, you're likely to experience more sunny days than not. At our villa, located at 600 meters above sea level, temperatures can reach up to 20 degrees Celsius in the winter, perfect for an outdoor lunch on the terrace!
However, mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable, and conditions can change rapidly. To ensure you're prepared for any eventuality, we recommend packing the following items.
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Day pack - (this is to fit sufficient amount of water, packed lunch, rain jacket, sun lotion and any essential items)
Waterproof cover for bag (optional and seasonal)
Windproof & waterproof jacket
Hiking boots or shoes (preferably waterproof)
Trekking shorts x 1
Trekking trousers x 1 (for colder months)
Trekking socks x 4 (thickness depending on time of year)
Base layers (for colder months)
Fleece x 1 (for colder months)
Lightweight gloves (for colder months)
Sun hat (optional)
Beanie hat (for colder months & optional)
Walking sticks (optional: personal preference, only if you feel more comfortable with these)
Sun lotion
Head torch (optional)
Sunglasses
Re-usable water bottles up to 3 litres in total or camel pack up to 3 litres (winter months require less water)
Binoculars (optional)
Portable charger (optional)
Any other essential items you require on a personal level for the hikes
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Clothing of choice for the 6 day period, dependant on time of year.
Swimwear
Sandels or flip flops
Toiletries
Travel insurance documents
Passport & visa if required
Travel plug adaptor
Insect repellent (mosquitos appear at dusk during summer months)
Personal medication
