In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationItaly / Puglia
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions51.82 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French🇮🇹Italian
In a few words
The Puglia region , and more specifically the Gargano National Park , is a mosaic of sand and white rock spurs, lush vegetation and olive groves, wheat fields and underground caves, wild coves and tiny fishing ports. From Bari, we begin our tour by exploring the Itria Valley , and more specifically the town of Alberobello , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its "trulli," those characteristic little stone houses with conical roofs. Then it's off to the wild and authentic Puglia , towards the Gargano. We hike from village to village , through a gentle, rolling landscape, between olive groves and oak forests, until we reach the sea, where we'll stroll along coastal paths, taking a dip here and there! Our immersion wouldn't be complete without meeting the farmers and locals, the shepherds, who have embraced tourism while preserving their spirit and traditions. Welcome to Puglia!
The highlights
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An immersion in the Gargano National Park, with hikes accessible to all
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A visit to Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Local gastronomy in the spotlight
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average distance/day: 14 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 400 m
- Average daily descent: 380 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
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French
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Italian
Accompagnateur italien francophone
Accompagnateur italien francophone
You will be accompanied by a French-speaking Italian tour leader, a specialist in the region. He was chosen for his extensive field experience, his specific knowledge of the geographical area and its associated culture, and his passion for sharing the country. It is important to note that in Italy, hiking guides are not authorized to conduct guided tours of archaeological sites, monuments, museums, villas, and gardens (Rome, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Assisi, Milan, the Borromean Islands, the villas and gardens of Lake Como, Pompeii, and Herculaneum). Therefore, while your guide will accompany you, visits will be at your own pace unless a cultural guide is specifically included in the details of your trip.
Program
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See you in Bari
- Transportation 00h25
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 7:00 PM (if possible). Depending on your arrival time, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Bari's historic center. Stroll through the cobbled streets and discover architectural gems such as the Basilica of San Nicola, the Cathedral of Santa Sabina, and the Petruzzeli Theatre, the fourth largest theater in Italy. For those arriving early, we will provide a short guidebook to help you make the most of the city (which you can print at home). Meet your guide at the hotel for a briefing on the week's program. Dinner is at your leisure, and you will spend the night at the hotel. *Airport-hotel transfers are included if you booked your flight with us.Day 1 -
Vieste, the pearl of the Gargano
- Transportation 02h45
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 700 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we depart by minibus for Gargano National Park. We begin by exploring the Promontory at the edge of the "Foresta Umbra," a lush and unspoiled forest. Lunch will be at a "Masseria," a typical farmhouse of the region, where we'll discover the excellence of the family's gastronomic products, including the famous "Caciocavallo" cheese. We then continue our walk through the hills, amidst vineyards, olive groves, and fig trees, arriving at Vieste beach, at the foot of the famous Pizzomunno, a large monolith standing on the beach which, according to legend, is the petrified body of a young fisherman turned to stone by the grief of losing his love. Vieste is the pearl of the Gargano: one of the most beautiful villages in the region, with narrow streets perfect for strolling and getting lost, especially during the famous "passeggiata." Built of limestone, it boasts magnificent white sand beaches. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in ViesteDay 2 -
The Three Beaches Path
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 750 m
- Accommodation B&B
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This is a breathtaking coast-to-coast hike. During today's walk, you'll understand the true essence of the Gargano: a mountain surrounded by a turquoise sea, where high cliffs, sculpted by the elements, plunge into the crystal-clear waters. The route between Vignanotica and Baia delle Zagare is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in Italy. It's also known as the "Path of Love": it's impossible not to fall in love with this landscape! We finally arrive at Baia delle Rose, a magnificent beach made up of flint pebbles. Return by public bus to Mattinata, or, depending on sea conditions and the season, an optional boat tour to discover the peninsula's most beautiful caves. Dinner and overnight stay in a B&B by the sea.Day 3 -
Monte Sant'Angelo - Panoramic Trail
- Transportation 00h40
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Accommodation B&B
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, we discover the village of Monte Sant'Angelo, the highest village in the Gargano, perched at 800 meters altitude. A pristine white village, seemingly from another era. We reach it via one of the most ancient paths in the Gargano, a path used by pilgrims who wished to reach Monte Sant'Angelo, and more specifically the Sanctuary of San Michele, the oldest sanctuary in Western Europe dedicated to the archangel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the ascent to the sanctuary, pilgrims carried a stone, the weight of which was proportional to the sin they sought to atone for. We walk along a panoramic trail, immersed in nature and the typical Gargano landscape. Return to Mattinata by public bus, free time for a stroll through the village, to the port, or for a swim!Day 4 -
Monte Saraceno - Alberobello
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From our accommodation, we begin our beautiful coastal walk along an old path, discovering an 11th-century BC Daunian necropolis perched on Mount Saraceno overlooking the sea. Breathtaking views unfold across the entire coastline and the Mattinata plain, surrounded by a sea of olive groves. After a picnic lunch, we transfer by private bus to Alberobello, the village of the "Trulli." Alberobello is the most frequently mentioned town when discussing the Puglia region. Trulli are small, conical-roofed buildings that served as temporary or permanent dwellings for farmers and agricultural workers. These roofs are constructed of dry stone, without mortar, allowing them to be dismantled and rebuilt at will. The process of transforming and restoring the trulli, while respecting the original character of the buildings, has earned Alberobello its UNESCO World Heritage status. Check-in at a hotel, dinner, and overnight stay in Alberobello.Day 5 -
Ostuni, the white city - Bari
- Transportation 02h
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 150 m
- Negative elevation 150 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Transfer by minibus to Ostuni, "the white city," located a few kilometers from the sea, perched atop a solitary hill. Visit the historic center and its elegant maze of narrow streets. The whitewashed buildings give the city an exotic charm. A stroll around Ostuni and its surrounding countryside, through fields of ancient olive trees whose size and shape make them veritable living monuments! We arrive at a 19th-century farmhouse ("masseria"). Together with Mimma, our host, we discover the gourmet products of her farm. Transfer by private bus to Bari. We say goodbye to our guide for the week. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay in Bari.Day 6 -
Bari - End of the trip
- Transportation 00h25
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of your trip and return to France on your own. Depending on your return flight schedule, you have the opportunity to visit the beautiful historic center of Bari, strolling through the narrow streets and discovering the local women who make the famous orecchiette pasta, which you had the chance to try! Or explore the Basilica of San Nicola, the Swabian Castle, the Cathedral of Santa Sabina... For a more picturesque experience, and for the more adventurous, you can get up early and enjoy a typical Bari breakfast: raw sea urchin (or "focaccia") and beer! *Hotel-airport transfer included if you booked your flight with us.Day 7
Note
This itinerary is provided as a guide only: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify this itinerary for your safety and that of the group.
This trip is combined with other trips, so it is possible that, on some departures, you may find participants undertaking a longer or shorter trip.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
Access
Departure
Bari
Day 1
: 19h00
End of stay
Bari
Day 7
- 10h00
Hotel - airport transfer included if you booked the flight with our partner.
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport isAéroport de Bari
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Price details
The price includes
- Transportation according to the schedule
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels and charming B&Bs, often by the sea, in shared twin rooms
- Full board from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 7 (excluding dinner on Day 6)
- Tourist taxes
- Supervision with a French-speaking guide
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point on the first day and from the departure point
- Drinks and personal expenses, even water
- Lunches on days 1 and 7 and dinners on days 1 and 6
- The train from the airport to the center of Bari on day 1 and from Bari to the airport on day 7 (€5 per person per ticket)
- The boat trip option in the Gargano on day 3 (allow approximately €30 per person)
- Tips for the local staff (at your discretion)
Options
- Flight booking + Airport transfers : CHF90.25 / unit
- Booking your train tickets : CHF38.00 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Double room : CHF209.00 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Single room : CHF166.25 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Double room : CHF209.00 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room : CHF166.25 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
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