HIDDEN FRANCE- Active Tour
GEMS OF THE HIGHER FRENCH SOUTHERN ALPS
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29 May - 8 June 2025 (11 days)
15 - 25 October 2025 (11 days)
Maximum 7 people per tour
Active French Alps: An Adventure Through Majestic Mountains and Hidden Valleys with Jona Tours
Discover the grandeur of the High Alps with our exclusive tour, featuring the rugged mountain chains, deep pine forests, and majestic waterfalls that define this awe-inspiring region. Starting from Grenoble, we travel to Briançon, one of Europe's highest towns, navigating renowned mountain passes like the Izoard. Our journey takes us through secluded valleys and to the highest alpine village of Saint Véran. Explore the Verdon Gorge, Europe's deepest canyon, and the turquoise waters of Lac Sainte Croix in Provence.
This tour also includes cultural visits to the Castle of Vizille, Vauban Citadels, and the Geopark of Digne. Experience local traditions with visits to lavender distilleries and olive oil mills. Conclude your adventure in the remote and authentic parts of the Diois and Baronnies, the pre-Alps' outer mountain chains. Expect full days of travel with some walking around scenic villages and towns. Enjoy cosy guesthouse stays, gourmet meals, and encounters with local artisans, offering an active and dynamic exploration of the High Alps
2025 TOUR PRICE
£3,350 Per person
Single Supplement – £410
Step 1: Fill in and submit the booking form below
Step 2: Make your deposit payment online (£250) per person, or see alternative payment options by clicking the link here
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To book the 2025 tour, please pay a deposit of £250 per person. Deposits are fully refundable if you cancel for any reason up to 3 months before departure date.
To book the 2025 tour, please pay a deposit of £250 per person. Deposits are fully refundable if you cancel for any reason up to 3 months before departure date.
Alternative payment methods:
BANK TRANSFER: Make a deposit payment of £250 per person to the following bank details referencing with your name and selected tour.
Bank:HSBC Sort code:40-09-10 Account Name: Jona Tours Account number: 61539566
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CHEQUE: Make cheques payable to Jona Tours of £250 per person and send to our UK office at: 14 Naylor Road, London, N20 0HN
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Flights from and to the UK
Private transfer to and from Lyon airport
Private mini bus and personal driver/guide
2 nights en-suite accommodation at Hotel Terminus
2 nights at Hotel Edelweiss
1 night at Hotel de la Mairie.
3 nights at Hotel Refuge des Sources
2 nights at Hotel Carnot
Full board: Lunch Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 11 (Two course lunches or gourmet picnic with tea/ coffee, includes wine, beer or soft drink, 3 course dinners with tea/coffee, including wine, beer or soft drink)
ALL EXCURSIONS AND ENTRANCE FEES:
Optional visits and excursions depending on arrival time
Grenoble city tour, Bastille aerial cable cars
Dauphiné Museum
Château de Vizille and French Revolution Museum
Tour of Briançon town and UNESCO Vauban fortifications
Izoard Mountain Pass, Village of Saint Véran, and Mont Dauphin UNESCO Vauban fortification
Lake Serre Ponçon, Ubaye Valley and Boscodon Abbey
Verdon Canyon. Moustier-Sainte-Marie and pottery workshops.
Olive Oil Mill and Lavender Heritage Centre
The Durance Valley, Citadelle and Museum
Roanne Valley, wine tasting in Saillans Cave, Raspail
“We really enjoyed our tour with David, what an amazing person. His knowledge is exceptional and the itinerary he put together couldn’t have been bettered. The tour lived up to all our expectations. We enjoyed the varied itinerary from interesting villages, architecture, history, geography, geology, mountain scenery and the wine, olive and lavender visits. All the days were very relaxed, we never felt rushed and there was always time to see and explore everything. Thank you both for putting together this holiday.”