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Here is our range of walking holidays in France

All our walking holidays in France are researched in depth, with everything taken care of for you, so that you can just turn up and enjoy your walking holiday. In France, our walking routes take you off-the-beaten-track to discover the true culture and atmosphere of this fascinating country. Take your time to enjoy the hidden delights: sipping a kir at a pavement cafe, playing boules in the village square; then relax in first class accommodation with fine cuisine and excellent wines.

For further details on any walking holiday in France that is listed below simply click on the appropriate holiday title. You may also like to take a look at our activities section for further information about how our walking holidays work, or see our France page for information about our full range of activity holidays France. And, for a taste of France in an exotic location, you may like to check out our French Caribbean holiday too!

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 Alsace :  Alsace Wine Trail

Walking in France: Alsace Wine Trail
  • One of France’s best-kept secrets – right off the tourist trail
  • Easy walking through vineyards, ancient oak forest and totally unspoilt gingerbread villages
  • Castles, Gothic churches, exquisite Riquewihr
  • Great views of the Black Forest, Vosges mountains and their string of stone castles on panoramic crags
  • Storks, butterflies, orchids, birds of prey

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

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 Brittany :  Heart of Brittany Walk

Walking in France: Heart of Brittany Walk
  • Lovely flat, gentle walking; excellent, easy-to-follow, varied quiet routes
  • Coastal trails, riverside paths, winding country lanes, secluded bays, picturesque artists’ towns, traditional fishing ports
  • High quality hotels: 4 nights overlooking the Ocean; superb seafood
  • Excellent bird spotting: reed buzzards, lapwing, tufted duck

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


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 Brittany :  The Emerald Coast Walk

Walking in France: The Emerald Coast Walk
  • Beautifully varied and unspoiled scenery; hardly touched by tourism
  • Deserted coastal paths, shaded forest trails, magnificent white beaches; kingfishers, otters and a huge variety of nesting seabirds
  • Traditional Breton fishing ports; superb seafood specialities; stunning views
  • Wealth of historical sites: Dinan, Fort de la Latte, Château de Hunaudaye

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, local culture.

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 Burgundy :  Auxerre to Avallon Walk

Walking in France: Auxerre to Avallon Walk
  • Gentle walk following the Grande Randonnée (GR13) – part of St Jacques’ route to Compostela
  • Wonderfully contrasting hotels: superb food and wine, excellent value
  • Riverside paths, pretty wine villages - we’ll pick up any purchases for you; lovely views over the Yonne
  • Steeped in historic and architectural interest: historic Auxerre, ancient Avallon, mediaeval Vézèlay

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.


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 Corsica :  Contrasts of Corsica Walk

Walking in France: Contrasts of Corsica Walk
  • Majestic mountain and coastal scenery; panoramic views; spectacular valleys, twisted granite cliffs, dramatic gorges
  • Friendly hotels, often with pools, full of Corsican character; stay in Evisa: “Pearl of the Mountains”
  • Cascading waterfalls, crystal clear streams, natural rock pools
  • Olive groves, Laricio pines, lemon trees, wild mistletoe, lavender

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, local culture.

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 Corsica :  Southern Corsica Walk

Walking in France: Southern Corsica Walk
  • Independent walking from the mountains to the Med; easy-to-follow, superbly maintained footpaths
  • Stunningly beautiful villages, mediaeval castles, prehistoric sites; white sandy beaches, turquoise seas, unspoilt natural forests
  • Friendly hotels, great regional cuisine
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora: olives, lemons, palms, oranges and figs

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, local culture.

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 Provence :  Landscapes of the Luberon

Walking in France: Landscapes of the Luberon
  • Easy walking through timeless Luberon landscape: lavender, cypress woods, cherry orchards, olive groves
  • Dazzling ochre cliffs; stunningly beautiful perched villages; wonderful views of Mt Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail
  • Wonderful regional cuisine and fine local wines
  • Hotels full of Provençal character – most with pools

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, wine discoveries.

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 Provence :  Provence Coastal Walk

Walking in France: Provence Coastal Walk
  • Quiet coves, sheltered creeks, the Côte d’Azur
  • Traditional Provençal villages, soft terracotta colours, sun-drenched landscapes
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora: orange trees, peaches, almonds, figs
  • Superb coastal paths, lush hill valleys, corks, Aleppo pines, swimming in the Med
  • Champagne lunch on private yacht included!

Upper 1 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, wine discoveries.

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 The Dordogne :  Dordogne Gastronomic Walk

Walking in France: Dordogne Gastronomic Walk
  • Wonderful scenery; well-marked tranquil paths
  • Pinky-gold cliffs, forgotten river valleys, beautiful mediaeval villages
  • Varied hotels, full of character, special gastronomic menus; swimming pools everywhere
  • World-famous Stone Age art, pre-historic treasures
  • Baby deer, red squirrels, buzzards and kites; vibrant orchids, poppies, garlic and wild mushrooms

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

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 The French Alps :  High Alps Walk

Walking in France: High Alps Walk
  • Exciting high level walking; easy-to-follow footpaths, excellent signposting
  • Awe-inspiring views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Swiss Alps
  • Amazing wildlife and spectacular Alpine flora: over 1,200 varieties of wild flowers, ibex, chamois, mouflon, red deer, eagles and falcons
  • Superb value for money holiday; traditional mountain villages; comfortable valley hotels

3 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs summer for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching.

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 The French Alps :  Queyras Alps Walk

Walking in France: Queyras Alps Walk
  • Challenging Alpine walking; breathtaking panoramic views
  • Rugged mountain scenery, high altitude lakes, colourful wild flowers
  • Stay in unspoilt, traditional villages, including St Veran, Europe’s highest!
  • Warm, friendly hotels, delicious food, great value
  • Marmots, ibex, chamois, vultures, golden eagles

3 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs summer for 10 days (9 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching.

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 The Jura :  Haut Jura Walk

Walking in France: Haut Jura Walk
  • Panoramic hiking trail on the French-Swiss border; superb sign-posting
  • Breathtaking views: the Alps, Mont Blanc and Aiguille du Midi
  • Easy day trip to Lake Geneva in Switzerland
  • Thundering waterfalls, traditional Alpine villages, meadows alive with colourful wild flowers
  • Lots of birds and wildlife: herons, kingfishers

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

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 The Jura :  Jura Vineyards Walk

Walking in France: Jura Vineyards Walk
  • Waymarked GR walking trails through vineyards, valleys, apple and cherry orchards
  • Beautiful unspoilt scenery: limestone caves, thundering waterfalls, dramatic gorges, panoramic picnic spots
  • Great bird-spotting: kestrels, hawks, falcons and buzzards
  • Charming family-run hotels, all with pools: mouthwatering cuisine - wine tasting galore!

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


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 The Loire :  Amboise to Chenonceau Walk

Walking in France: Amboise to Chenonceau Walk
  • Superb value, easy walking holiday – excellent choice for first-timers
  • Great royal châteaux: Chenonceau and Amboise
  • Spend two nights in a luxurious château; swimming pools 4 out of 6 nights; fantastic regional cuisine; outstanding local wines
  • Out-of-the-way discoveries: flat river valleys, shaded forests, hamlets and watermills

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


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 The Massif Central :  Valleys and Volcanoes Walk

Walking in France: Valleys and Volcanoes Walk
  • Super value, fully inclusive guided walking; traditional mountain village off the tourist trail
  • Dramatic landscapes: deep gorges, sweeping vistas, ancient volcanoes
  • Breathtaking views of the Alps, Mont Blanc and Mont Ventoux
  • Very friendly hotel: pool, sauna, mini-gym
  • Amazing variety of birds, butterflies and flowers

2 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

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 The Poitou Charentes :  Fruits of the Forest Walk

Walking in France: Fruits of the Forest Walk
  • Beautifully restored C17 mill, with private heated swimming pool
  • Fully inclusive, even apéritifs, unlimited wines (more than a dozen different types offered during your stay) and coffee - super value
  • Untouched walking country: rolling hills, ancient forests, striking Marais Poitevin, choice of shorter or longer walks on most days
  • Day trips to Loire, La Rochelle and Cognac possible

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna.

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 The Pyrenees :  High Pyrenees Walk

Walking in France: High Pyrenees Walk
  • Savage and spectacular landscapes: dramatic gorges, beautiful lakes, lush green valleys, flower-filled meadows
  • Exciting peak and ridge walking: choice of different walking level every day
  • Unique flora & fauna, fortified villages, ancient castles
  • An ornithologist’s dream: eagles, vultures, grand tetra

2-3 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

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 The Tarn & Cevennes :  Gastronomic Walking in the Tarn

Walking in France: Gastronomic Walking in the Tarn
  • Breathtaking scenery: sweeping plateaux, plunging gorges, gushing rivers, fantastic rock formations
  • Authentic “Belle Epoque” style hotel: heated pool, private beach, tranquil gardens, gastronomic cuisine
  • Some of the finest walking in France: Tarn & Jonte Gorges, Aven Armand, Cévennes National Park
  • 4000+ species of wild flowers; vultures, beavers, butterflies

2 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

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