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 $4405
7 days
ex flights
Discover regal estates & fine wines in the Garden of France
Small group2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
From
US $2780 to US $3575
8 days
ex flights
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Small group2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 2027: 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
Upper Provence walking vacation in France
From
€1090 to €1530
7 days
ex flights
Walks through fragrant, colourful lavender landscapes
Tailor made
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
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
£1275
6 days
ex flights
A unique hiking & food retreat in beautiful Provence
Small group2026: 9 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 2027: 30 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
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 classic hiking tour, 8 days
From
US $3940 to US $4170
8 days
ex flights
Hearty local cuisine from 3 countries & phenomenal views
Small group2027: 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 11 Sep
Dordogne walking vacation, France
From
£1309 to £1449
9 days
ex flights
Explore limestone cliffs, painted caves & wild wooded valleys
Tailor made
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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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Vicky Leff21 Sep 2026
This was an incredible experience from the very start. The hospitality and warm welcome we received from Remi and his mom Ilona were exceptional, making us feel comfortable and genuinely cared for throughout our stay.read more
Katie Taylor20 Sep 2026
Really outstanding. Every detail has been thought through to ensure that you can totally relax from the word go. I left feeling totally uplifted by the experience with many very special memories.read more
Vanessa Holmes18 Sep 2026
The hospitality, enthusiasm, knowledge and care that Remi and his mom bestowed upon us made the vacation exceptional... This will be a standout vacation for us and very hard to top.read more
James John Patrick Hammond07 Sep 2026
I would rate my overall experience as five stars. I would definitely like to experience this vacation with my partner; I know he would love it. I also had the strong impression from the other guests that they valued as much as I did the attention to detail and every aspect of the vacation. My impression was that I was not alone in wanting to repeat this experience.read more
