Our walking holidays in France
The joy of our France walking holidays 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 holidays, where you can take any diversion that appeals.
Our top Walking holidays in France
Loire Valley walking and wine holiday
From
£2489 to £2849
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
Guided walking holidays in the French Alps
From
£920
8 days
ex flights
Catered Chalet Based Guided Walking in the Giffre Valley
Small group2026: 29 Aug
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc
From
£1800 to £2115
8 days
ex flights
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 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
Brittany coastal walking holiday in France
From
€1095 to €1645
8 days
ex flights
Discover the unique setting of the Gulf of Morbihan
Tailor made
Upper Provence walking holiday in France
From
€1090 to €1530
7 days
ex flights
Walks through fragrant, colourful lavender landscapes
Tailor made
French Alps self guided walking holiday
From
£720
8 days
ex flights
Catered Chalet Based Walking Holiday in the Giffre Valley
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
From
£4499 to £5199
15 days
ex flights
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
Small group2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 2027: 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: 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 8 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Mercantour centre-based walking holiday, French Alps
From
€610 to €710
7 days
ex flights
Multiactivities for family, French Alps, ecolodge and yurt
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 holidays, 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 holiday that will take you to some of the Tour’s highlights, with some serious cols to conquer.
Upper Provence walking holidays, 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 holidays 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 holidays, 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 Walking holidays in France reviews
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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 holiday. I feel my holiday benefitted local people by using and paying for their services.read more
Anna McNally21 Jun 2026
Absolutely fantastic! The operator could not have done enough for us. First class.read more
Sara Meyer11 Jun 2026
Everything was fantastic. Of the hikes, my favourite was the Gorge de Verdon - our lunch spot overlooking the gorge, with its sheer rock faces and the clear blue water of the river below was simply stunning. Dinners at the villa with Remi and his mother were also a real highlight. The food was delicious and Remi was kind enough to share some of his recipes and even try my hand at a little cooking with him, which I really enjoyed!
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