Reconnaissance hike in Saint Michel l'Observatoire and in Valensole with Aurélie.

 Yesterday's reconnaissance hike around Saint Michel l'Observatoire and around Valensole with Aurélie, our trusty intern.

For our new self-guided lavender walking tour.

Now all I have to do is finish writing the Roadbook!

Family hike atop the Alpilles mountain range

What do we do on our day off here at Walk Inn?
We hike!
Yesterday Sonja and I (and our respective families) went on a hike atop the Alpilles mountain range, with the hills in full bloom.
Here are some pics:

A hike on the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux with Melissa and Christopher.

A beautiful hike on the southern face of Mont Ventoux, with cherry trees in full bloom.

Climbing from the  village of Bedoin to midway up the mountain...

... to centuries-old shepherd's huts lost in the hills. Well, not so lost. We found them.

Descending via the Curnier canyon.

Good thing I didn't have too much to eat at lunch. It's a tight squeeze.