ESCAPE TO NATURE
Short stay 3d/2n
Guided-tour
Immersion into chamois, vultures and beavers habitats in the BaronniesIT001
Natural and cultural heritages of the Baronnies•From 275 €
What is it?
Here are the Baronnies! An exceptional natural heritage, an impressive mosaic of landscapes and typical animal species of our Provençal Prealps ... this escape promises to be rich in discoveries! Accompanied by wildlife experts, you will follow the clues left by the animals ...bringing unforgettable living encounters.
Semi-aquatic hiking to find beavers, ascent of promontories into the vultures country, walking on the trail of chamois: a program also available "a la carte", in all seasons!
Morning, afternoon and evening, taste buds will be invigorated: organic meals and « terroir » flavors.
The lodging? Unique and comfortable Bungalows overlooking the valley, the river and mountains. Starry nights ahead!
For whom?
Open to everyone: specialized trips for naturalists/wildlife experts (2-3 / year) and individual or family trips (15 / year).
Groups of maximum 12 people (to ensure the best interaction with nature).
When?
From 1/04 to 15/11. Spring and autumn are the best times to see wildlife.
Day 1
Discovery walk of the Baronnies Vultures
Content: Presentation of the species biology, history and reintroduction methods, raptors stories!
Level of difficulty / Duration: short hike and open to any valid public - adaptable difficulty level based on the level of the group.
Accompanying / guide: Mountain graduated escorts / professional naturalists.
Equipment provided: Binoculars and telescopes, educational tools.
Lunch Organic meals and "terroir" flavors
Accommodation, dinner and breakfast: at your accomodation, a nature based-lodge
Meeting point:"Maison des Vautours", at Rémuzat
Day 2
Semi-aquatic hiking and beaver approaching
Content: Discovery of beaver living environment and observation. Other possible naturalistic themes on wildlife species of the Baronnies.
Level of difficulty / duration: More sustained walking, equipment is mandatory. Adaptable difficulty level based on the level of the group.
Accompanying / guide: Mountain graduated escorts / professional naturalists.
Equipment provided: Binoculars and telescopes, educational tools
Lunch Organic meals and "terroir" flavors
Accommodation, dinner and breakfast: At your accomodation, a nature based-lodge
Meeting point: At the site of accommodation.
Day 3
Guided walk and chamois observation
Content: Presentation and biology of the species, with chamois anecdotes! Other possible naturalistic themes on wildlife species of the Baronnies.
Level of difficulty / duration: Hiking more sustained, mandatory equipment. Adaptable difficulty levels depending on group level.
Accompanying / guide Accompanied by a qualified mountain guide.
Equipment provided: Binoculars and telescopes.
Lunch organic "saveurs" picnic
Meeting point: At the site of accomodation.
Starting from June 2015
Guided tour with fixed departure dates, or tailor-made tour:
All inclusive stay from 275 € per person based on a double room occupancy (depending on the category of room chosen, guiding included, drinks not included)
Prices include
Guiding, rental of the equipment, activities, accommodations, food.
Prices do not include
Internal transfers, luggage transport.
Drinks, insurance, personal expenses.
Guiding
State certified guide.
Organisation
This trip is organized in partnership with locally based guides.
Further information
The program is not fixed and circumstances beyond our control may alter the progress. On site, our guides may need to change the route depending on the weather or if the safety of the group requires.