Our walking vacations in France
The joy of our France walking vacations is roaming the country’s eclectic landscapes, and exploring regional cuisine farm to table as you stay in family-owned accommodations in welcoming rural communities. Explore lavender fields in Provence, the foothills of Mont Blanc, walk vineyard to vineyard in the Loire Valley, or in the company of a charming donkey on family walking trips in Mercantour. Small group tours, often led by guides who were brought up in that area all their lives and boast unparalleled knowledge about local culture and nature. And self-guided, tailor made walking vacations, where you can take any diversion that appeals.
Our top Hiking vacations in France
Loire Valley walking and wine vacation
From
US $3450 to US $4405
7 days
ex flights
Discover regal estates & fine wines in the Garden of France
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Brittany coastal walking vacation in France
From
€1095 to €1645
8 days
ex flights
Discover the unique setting of the Gulf of Morbihan
Tailor made
Upper Provence walking vacation in France
From
€1090 to €1530
7 days
ex flights
Walks through fragrant, colourful lavender landscapes
Tailor made
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
From
US $2690 to US $3175
8 days
ex flights
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Small group2026: 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 2027: 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
French Alps self guided walking vacation
From
£720
8 days
ex flights
Catered Chalet Based Walking Vacation in the Giffre Valley
Small group2027: 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
From
US $7185 to US $7880
15 days
ex flights
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
Small group2027: 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Provence hiking retreat, nature, food and wine
From
£1250
6 days
ex flights
A unique hiking & wellness retreat in beautiful Provence
Small group2026: 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 9 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Mont Blanc camping vacation
From
US $4025 to US $4325
15 days
ex flights
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
Small group2027: 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Mont Blanc walking vacation
From
US $1790 to US $1890
7 days
ex flights
A stunning walk through the Alps around Mont Blanc
Small group2026: 13 Sep, 2027: 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep
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Self guided or small group?
Wherever you roam – the Loire Valley, Mercantour or Ecrins national parks, Provence, Mont Blanc or the Dordogne – you’ll walk either as part of a small group trip, or on your own with detailed route notes provided by one of our travel companies. For those who enjoy a mix of company on their walks and over dinner every evening, a small group tour is ideal. And with local guides experts in botany, wildlife or geology, they’re a great way to learn. Self guided walks suit confident walkers keen to follow their own schedules – but support is never far away if needed.
Mont Blanc walking vacations, France
So huge it falls into three countries – France, Switzerland and Italy – Mont Blanc is not a mountain to be climbed easily. Commitment, crampons and climbing experience are all needed, though you don’t need months of training. Walking in the foothills, however, is another matter altogether. The classic route is the Tour de Mont Blanc: 170km, seven valleys and two weeks. It can be rushed around in six days, but why make a race of it? If you don’t have the time, you can also choose a vacation that will take you to some of the Tour’s highlights, with some serious cols to conquer.
Upper Provence walking vacations, France
Van Gogh and Cezanne – among countless other artists – drew inspiration from these landscapes. The sun drenches them 300 days of the year and between June and August, the hills are draped with vivid shades of lavender. This is Upper Provence, and once you get away from the coast and cities, you’ll feel that time is starting to slow down. Walking vacations here follow moderate trails between hilltop medieval towns, mountains scattered with olive trees and charmingly Provencal guesthouses. Les Gorges du Verdon is sure to be a highlight, as is the Valensole Plateau.
The Mercantour walking vacations, France
Relatively under-explored compared with other parts of the French Alps, Mercantour National Park flaunts a diverse range of landscapes, from larch forests to Alpine pastures and glacial lakes. The amount of wildlife here may also surprise you: chamois, ibex, marmots, deer, and even a population of wolves. With over 600km of marked trails, the park is superb for walking. Come in spring or autumn, and combine with a few days by the beach or in the mountains afterwards. There’s a range of self guided and small group trips available; families will love the chance to walk alongside their own donkey.
Our Hiking vacations in France reviews
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Xianfu Lu31 Aug 2026
SUPERB! Our host Remi and his ever so delightful mum Ilona are the best: thoughtful, friendly, witty, multi-talented. We felt we were visiting old friends!read more
Fern Britnell14 Aug 2026
You have to be prepared to go with the flow, at donkey's pace - but for my 9 year old daughter, who is a reluctant walker, it was the best thing in the world to see her getting up early by choice to get donkey ready, and enjoying time in nature... A perfect vacation!read more
Grainne Hendrey06 Jul 2026
The whole trek was well organised and a fantastic experience which we would highly recommend.read more
Anne Rose02 Jul 2026
I had a wonderful vacation. I feel my vacation benefitted local people by using and paying for their services.read more
