Walking Holidays in France

Walking holidays for Francophiles - How to find that true French experience

Tired of impersonal tours which only seem to skim the surface? Want a walking holiday that goes beyond the bland hotels and crowded tourist trails to unearth an authentic French feel? William Armstrong from High Point Holidays gives us some top tips on how to escape from the masses and immerse ourselves in the French lifestyle. more...

Donkey Treks in France

The traditional baggage solution.

If you want to try something a little different, what about a walking holiday with a donkey? These gentle creatures have been a desirable travelling companion for milennia, providing baggage transport, amusement and a sense of security. Christine Keiffer runs one of around 150 farms throughout France hiring out donkeys to walkers. She speaks to FrenchEntrée-Holidays about walking with donkeys... trekking with donkeys in France...

Up For a Challenge?

Our choice of challenging walking trip in France.

Cascade des Anglais

The infamous GR20, across central Corsica.
This incredible experience will take you through breathtaking and diverse scenery, to beauty spots which can only be reached on foot. It is reputed to be the hardest but most spectacular hike in Europe. Only for the most highly experienced and fitest adventurers!

Read on to find out what to expect, and to get some tips and information from Sarah Quee, who helps run Tour Adventure's GR20 trips... the GR20 in Corsica...

Walking Holidays for Beginners

What look for in a walking holiday in France.

The choices can sometimes seem bewildering, especially if you've never tried a walking holiday before. Mike Holden, who runs Hideaway Holidays in the Pyrenees, gives us his guide on how to choose a walking holiday... what to look for in a French walking holiday..

Holiday Directory

Which type of French walking holiday appeals to you? Search our Holiday Directory for the right walking holiday for you.

Whatever you are looking for in a French walking holiday, check out our Directory for a large range of holidays; you will find walking holidays for beginners, challenging walking holidays, coastal and mountain walking breaks, and those which are suitable for families. Whether you intend to camp, stay in B&Bs or relax in luxury each evening, there will be something for you in our Directory...

Walking Holidays With Children?

Advice and information.

Children’s needs are very different depending on their age, which effects what they are capable of in terms of walking and hiking. A child's age and maturity determines the quantities of food and drink that they need to consume, and the distances they can walk.
To avoid problems, here are some points to be aware of... walking with children...

Preparing for All Conditions

What to take on a French walking holiday.

Whether it's the first time you've been on a walking holiday, or you need a reminder of what you will need to take, have a look at our essential guide to packing for a walking holiday in France.

...And check it before you leave, to ensure you don't leave a crucial basic behind!
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Day Hikes, Organised Trips, Or Freedom With A Tent

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When booking up to go on a walking holiday, there are numerous choices for the difficulty level of the routes, whether you will have a guide or be self-guided, and the type of accommodation you will stay in. You will also need to decide whether you want to book all the elements for the trip yourself, or have everything organized by a tour operator, on your behalf.

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Superb walks along the riverbanks of the Vienne

The Limousin remains one of the most unspolit regions in France with an abundance of truly beautiful countryside, rolling hills, winding rivers, vast lakes, trickling waterfalls, colourful and peaceful woodland ...

Limousin walks...