WESTERN AMERICA The roots of the Western

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Discover Denver, the capital of Colorado, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Upon arrival, pick up your car.

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Your journey through the American West begins with a drive through one of America's magnificent national parks. The road to Rocky Mountain National Park culminates at an altitude of over 3,700 m! You'll encounter marmots, bighorn sheep and other deer, lakes, waterfalls and eternal snow before reaching Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming.

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Today you're heading for South Dakota. On the way, don't miss Fort Laramie, once an important fur trading post and military outpost. Tonight, you'll sleep in the heart of the Black Hills, sacred territory of the Sioux.

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Your self-drive tour takes you on a spectacular drive through the Black Hills, where bison thrive, watched over by Mount Rushmore and its four presidents. Push on to the old Lead mines and Deadwood with its wild west atmosphere.

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Return to Wyoming for the continuation of your stay in the Western USA. Take a walking tour of the Devil's Tower monolith, one of the most magical places in the West, then continue on to Buffalo. Stop at Fort Phil Kearny on the Bozeman Trail, whose story has inspired many a western film.

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Join Little Big Horn, where Colonel Custer's 7th Cavalry was crushed. The town of Cody was founded by the famous Buffalo Bill alias William Cody. Discover its magnificent museum, retracing the life of this key figure in the history of the American West.

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Begin your visit to Yellowstone National Park with its giant lake, before continuing on to Yellowstone Canyon with its breathtaking waterfalls, where you can stop for photos and hikes at your leisure.

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The discovery of the immense Yellowstone National Park continues. On the menu today: Mammoth Hot Springs and its terraced bubbling pools, the Norris and Old Faithful geysers, which erupt at set times, and a vast array of large mammals.

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The road gradually reveals the opulent shapes of Grand Teton National Park, reflected in the waters of Jackson and Jenny lakes.

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Descent through Idaho and Soda Springs then Ogden in Utah to reach the shores of the Great Salt Lake and the Mormon capital Salt Lake City.

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Head due south via Provo, home of Brigham Young University, to Moab, the perfect place to visit the geological wonders of the surrounding area. This evening, don't miss the sunset over Arches National Park.

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Canyonlands National Park is best appreciated from the inside, so treat yourself to a rafting trip along the Colorado River, which has carved out its colossal strata, or take a 4×4 ride down it - an unforgettable souvenir of your trip to the American West!

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After the vineyards of Grand Junction and the hot springs of Glenwood Springs, here come the ski resorts of Colorado.

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Today we head for Boulder, a charming historic town with brick-paved streets. We recommend hiking the Flatirons, a rock formation that rises along the eastern slope of Green Mountain.

Arizona, Nevada and California are waiting for you, so let yourself be tempted! Otherwise, return to the airport to drop off your vehicle.