Discover Porquerolles and its surroundings, and spend nights on a sailboat.
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / The Golden Islands
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AgeFrom 5 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions64.1 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Just a 20-minute ferry ride from La Tour Fondue and barely an hour by sailboat from the charming town of Hyères, Porquerolles reveals itself as a pristine island, a true haven of nature . Here, asphalt is scarce, cars are virtually absent, giving way to a welcoming, typical village nestled amidst lush vegetation, bordered by beaches and coves with sublime turquoise waters . It's the perfect place to recharge, disconnect from daily life, and experience a moment suspended in time. From its small port, nearly 51 kilometers of marked hiking trails and four cycling routes await you . Your stay will unfold according to everyone's desires, whether sailing, hiking, or mountain biking. Porquerolles thus offers the ideal opportunity to reconnect with nature and to live a unique experience between land and sea, spending your nights on a sailboat that will transform into a mobile guest room for the duration of your stay.
The highlights
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A sailboat as mobile accommodation
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Meeting a local boater: your host
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The "land-sea" mix
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average distance/day: 14 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 225 m
- Average daily descent: 221 m
Management
Program
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Arrival in Hyères
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 144 m
- Negative elevation 140 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrive in Hyères in the morning where you'll meet your host and their boat. Drop off most of your belongings and get ready to walk off and admire the beautiful scenery from the Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula! In the evening, meet up with your host at anchor or in the harbor and enjoy a delicious meal together.
Day 1 -
Port Cros
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 505 m
- Negative elevation 498 m
- Activity Snorkeling
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Head to Port Cros, a small island brimming with treasures and crystal-clear coves! For the more athletic, hike the entire island to discover all its splendor...
For those who want to enjoy the coves and beaches, shorter hiking trails are also possible.
In the evening, enjoy the sunset while anchored on the sailboat!
Day 2 -
Porquerolles
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 248 m
- Negative elevation 244 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You'll arrive on the island of Porquerolles, the largest of the three Hyères islands. On this little corner of paradise, you can explore the diverse landscapes, from turquoise waters and oak forests to olive groves and vineyards on all sides. In the evening, return to the peace and quiet aboard the sailboat for a good night's sleep.
Day 3 -
Porquerolles - Day 2
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 0h05
- Distance 15 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
One day is not enough to enjoy the beauty of Porquerolles, its many hiking trails and its preserved flora.
Alternate between swimming, hiking, and chatting in the sun with your host. A well-deserved second night on the island before your return to the mainland!
Day 4 -
Back to Hyères
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
For this last day of adventure in the Golden Islands, fully immerse yourself in the sea air: on the program, some swimming and water sports before returning to the mainland in Hyères by ferry or on the sailboat (in consultation with the boatman and depending on the weather conditions).
Day 5
Note
The sailboat's movements from one port to another by your host are subject to weather conditions.
Only the boat owner can decide if he is able to move the boat to the next port.
If this is not the case, the program is then reviewed and your boater will be able to recommend other alternatives.
An overnight stay on board remains guaranteed.
Accommodation
The majority of boats are 10 to 12 meters long in order to be able to enter most ports.
Most of them consist of two double cabins (for two people) and a saloon, the central social space on the boat. They are also equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a toilet.
Each of our boating hosts is selected by our partner's team and is committed to giving you a proper welcome aboard their boat. They are true ambassadors of their sailing area and will help you plan your stay to suit your exploration desires.
Note that each boat is unique; equipment and layout may vary depending on the model and brand of each sailboat.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation on a sailboat in a double cabin
- Half-board (dinner and breakfast)
- Advice from an ambassador of his region
- Your luggage will be transported daily by boat.
- Shipping and mooring fees
- The essence
The price does not include
- Lunch
- Any potential costs of returning to the starting point
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Each boat will be able to provide various equipment such as watersports equipment like surfboards or paddleboards, or even fishing rods.
Equipment to bring
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- Hiking shoes
- Walking sticks
- Other hiking equipment
Clothing to bring
Lightweight hiking and/or rain clothing, suitable for the season.
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- 44 ans
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