Are sneakers okay - or should we pack our hiking shoes?
What's the answer as to which is better for getting around in Provence : sneakers , Addias / or hiking boots , Lowa ?? DJW going to Provence next month - April '18
DJW, you didn't state which tour you're taking but unless the Activity Level is 3 or higher, you won't need hiking boots. The occasional steep incline, cobbled street or stairs are likely the roughest you'll encounter in Provence. Do bring a nicer pair of shoes for evening though as sneakers are generally discouraged at night. Check the packing list for your trip here on the website or in your green travel documents book.
Provence tour in mid June -- booklet says Activity level is 4, so are hiking boots highly recommended? we're all fit and have comfortable walking sneakers. Advice welcome!
Provence tour in mid June -- booklet says Activity level is 4, so are hiking boots highly recommended? we're all fit and have comfortable walking sneakers. Advice welcome!
I have never been on a Tauck tour where hiking boots were needed- not the Ultimate Alps, not at Machu Picchu on Peru & Galapagos Islands, not climbing castle steps or ruins in England, Scotland, Wales; Italy, or any other tour. Frankly comfortable shoes or sneakers are fine, that's all that we wear. Besides, hiking books weigh too much!
Provence tour in mid June -- booklet says Activity level is 4, so are hiking boots highly recommended? we're all fit and have comfortable walking sneakers. Advice welcome!
Not unless you have particularly weak ankles. Just make sure that have good traction. I had some low rise Merrell lace ups there a few years ago and was grateful for their Vibram soles. It was a day that poured rain and the cobbled stone streets in one town were a bit slick.
I'm watching upcoming weather which looks rainy for upcoming mid-June Provence tour. I will bring sneakers with good tread but no hiking boots. Looking forward to the trip!
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I have never been on a Tauck tour where hiking boots were needed- not the Ultimate Alps, not at Machu Picchu on Peru & Galapagos Islands, not climbing castle steps or ruins in England, Scotland, Wales; Italy, or any other tour. Frankly comfortable shoes or sneakers are fine, that's all that we wear. Besides, hiking books weigh too much!
Not unless you have particularly weak ankles. Just make sure that have good traction. I had some low rise Merrell lace ups there a few years ago and was grateful for their Vibram soles. It was a day that poured rain and the cobbled stone streets in one town were a bit slick.