Spring in Provence
Provence, France, famous for its scent-filled lavender fields, vineyards and ancient hilltop villages, is also packed with stunning trails that criss-cross this picturesque landscape. Trail running in the south of France in the Spring gives us the best conditions, and means we avoid the heat and crowds of the busy summer season.
Provence is coming into the trail running scene. It was the venue for the 2024 French Trail Running Championships and there are a growing number of races in the region. Our daily trip distances and climbs are designed to be a great way to ease into the trail running season ahead!
This Spring – Trail Run with us in Provence, France
Our tour takes place in the Parc Naturel de Baronnies Provençal, a preserve known for its rolling hills filled with aromatic and medicinal plants like wild thyme, rosemary and the ever-present lavender. We start in the north of Provence, in the quaint town of Buis-les-Baronnies, known for its stone-built old town with winding cobbled streets and quaint stores selling local produce. The town is also loved by sports enthusiasts drawn by the beautiful hills, river gorge and rocky crags that surround the town. After a few days here, we’ll travel to the hill-top village and medieval fortress of Montbrun-les-Bains, and then onto Malaucene, a lively village at the base of famous Mont Ventoux. From here, we’ll run to our final destination of Gigondas, in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône wine region.
This level 2 tour includes approximately 15 – 20 km of trail running each day, with around 1000m vertical, sometimes on technical rocky terrain. It is possible to shorten the route on some days, or take a rest day.
