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.

Reconnaissance around the village of Aurel

Contrary to what the sign may suggest, I survived the climb.

Reconnaissance around the Pont du Gard aqueduct

Continuing my reconnaissance around the Pont du Gard for our soon-to-be-new self-guided walking holiday

Walk Inn brainstorming meeting at La Maison de Fogasses

 Walk Inn brainstorming meeting at La Maison de Fogasses, discussing all things 2016 and beyond.

Reconnaissance walk around Uzes

 Yesterday I walked around the town of Uzes, preparing self-guided walking notes for an upcoming holiday for 2016. We'll let you know when it's up and running!