Walking holidays in France
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Guided walking holidays in the French Alps
Guided walking from a historic chalet base
From £615 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Self guided walking holiday in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food, wine and ambiance
From £962 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
French Alps self guided walking holiday
Chalet based, self guided walking holiday in the French Alps
From £515 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From €510 to €780 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but the length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
From £2,379 to £2,399 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
French Pyrenees walking holiday, self guided
A majestic network of verdant green valleys
From £1,189 8 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our dates are flexible; please enquire for availability
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoeing in the Alps with a high mountain guide
From €1,153 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Jan
Mercantour family walking holiday, France
Family walking tour with a donkey in Southern French Alps
From €545 to €645 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs from mid-May to end-September; best time to go is springtime for the flora
Mercantour National Park self guided walking, France
Value centre based self guided walking - Mercantour, France
From £625 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Please enquire for dates for 2017. Flexible departures - dependent on availability of accommodation
Highlights of Provence walking holiday, France
A guided walking holiday through beautiful regions of France
From £1,329 to £1,349 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct
Walking holiday in France, Mercantour Reflections
Magic walking - Mercantour National Park - South of France
From £675 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 12 Oct
Pyrenees guided walking holiday
Guided walking and trekking holidays in the French Pyrenees
From £790 to £810 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
Mont Blanc walking holiday
An stunning walk through the Alps around Mont Blanc
From £670 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 24 Sep
2018: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
2018: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Mont Blanc ascent climbing holiday, France
Climb Western Europe's highest peak
From £2,349 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug
Mont Blanc Circuit walking holiday
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
From £1,599 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Jun, 17 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
Loire Valley walking holiday, France
An easy-paced, gentle walking holiday
From £1,039 to £1,159 7 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our dates are flexible; please enquire for availability
France walking holiday, French Riviera
Stunning walking between the Mercantour and the Med, France
From £875 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Mar, 12 Oct
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From £1,019 to £1,249 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2018: 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
2018: 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
Late availability on the these dates: 23 Sep, 07 Oct
Mont Blanc climbing holiday
The exhilaration of summiting an alpine peak
From £2,090 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep
Family walking holidays with a donkey, France
Above the Rhône to discover the unspoilt traditional Ardèche
From €395 to €650 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
French Riviera holiday, food, walking & culture
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From €370 to €1,275 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
France gite accommodation, Mercantour, sleeps 6
Beautifully located gite in the Mercantour, France
From £420 per accommodation per week
Accommodation:
Gite accommodation available year round (ideal base for both summer & winter activities).
Provence walking tour, France
A superb walking holiday exploring the best of Provence
From £865 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Sep
Mont Blanc Circuit classic walking tour, 8 days
Hearty local cuisine from 3 countries & phenomenal views
From £1,229 to £1,279 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep
French Riviera walking holiday, France
Relaxed mountain and coastal daywalks
From £1,059 to £1,379 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2018: 14 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
2018: 14 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on the these dates: 30 Sep, 07 Oct
French Alps trekking holiday
Comfortable chalets and mountain huts in the French Alps
From £750 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
GR20 walking holiday in Corsica, France
Arguably the finest and toughest waymarked trail in Europe
From £2,319 to £2,419 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep
Corsica walking holiday
Walking in the Corsican mountains
From £949 to £979 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep
Walking holiday in the French Pyrenees
Daywalks from a comfortable hotel in the stunning central Pyrenees
From £1,129 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Sep
Late availability on the these dates: 23 Sep
Snowshoeing holiday in the French Pyrenees
Step into pristine, untracked snow in the French Pyrenees
From £790 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
From
€510
excluding flights
Benoit and Corrine were the most amazing hosts. They are always making
sure their guests are happy and satisfied. The house is lovely. I recommend the top floor balcony room. The views of sunrise and sunset along the Alps Maritimes and the Côte D"azur are awe inspiring. (more)Arlene Fleischmann
Awesome experience and as a solo traveller I felt very looked after and included. (more)Helen Barker
The entire week at St. Jeannet was memorable! Loved each of Benoit's daily activities including his informative, detailed, and interesting commentaries! ... The area, the people, the beauty, the food, the relaxing pace (activities did not start before 10 AM... no jumping out of bed and rushing to catch a bus!)... (more)Catherine Burns
From
£615
excluding flights
I do want to say that our stay in the chalet was absolutely 5 *****. We were cared for beautifully in a warm and friendly ambiance with delicious, generous and creative meals, including wine. There was plenty on offer at the chalet....tv, games, hot tub. Our guide, Bruno, was fantastic. (more)Denise Hellier
The views from the walks was the highlight. (more)Geoff Wright
In one word 'excellent'. (more)Julie Whyte
From
€545
excluding flights
Awesome, it has raised the bar for next year! (more)Tony Johnson
The whole thing was memorable! Our 6 year old and 4 year old leading "Leonidas" our donkey through the French Alps, sleeping in a beautiful yurt in an Alpine meadow, and feeling like we'd done something completely different to the typical "bucket and spade" type of holiday. (more)Alison Godfrey
The mountains, flora and fauna in an exceptionally beautiful and unspoilt part of the world, within and on the periphery of the Mercantour National Park in the French maritime Alps were most memorable. (more)Nick Lampert
From
€1,153
excluding flights
The husky dog sledding, the ice climb, the snowshoeing itself, being out in such a beautiful environment! And our companions too - the other four people in the party were lovely, and we all got on very well together - enough in common to bond yet different enough for good conversation!
(more)Angela Dennison
In terms of the most exciting part, it has to be the ice climbing...not part of our original plans but I'm so glad it was suggested. Slow down and enjoy your stay in what really is an undiscovered part of the Alps. (more)Norma Sherratt
Well organized, interesting, hassle free and great fun- the ideal introduction to the activities. (more)Matt Hannah
From
£515
excluding flights
We had a fantastic time staying in Samoens... The walking was amazing at this time of year: alpine meadows, wildflowers, waterfalls, and glacial landscapes, and not too challenging: we ranged between 500m and 970m ascent in a day. We went rafting on the Giffre on our day off, which was also great.
(more)Ross Carne
Superb walking country (more)Christine Ansons
Varied expertly guided walks through magnificent scenery (more)Jon Hargreaves
From
£962
excluding flights
Truly great value and the fact that most of the guests had been before and one set I think 12 times makes its own point. (more)David Edmonds
The beautiful countryside, great food, wine and company. Our hosts Carolyn and Peter were great fun, interesting conversationalists and they run a lovely home. I walked my legs off and swam in the pool every day. (more)Mairead Ryan
The most memorable part was the hospitality of the hosts. (more)Elaine Overnell
From
£705
excluding flights
Wonderful scenery, great food, best company (more)Michaela Brinkhaus
Having a great variety of walking experiences was wonderful - from full-on snowshoeing to walking over ice and snow with cleats/microspikes on our boots to gazing across from the mountain tops at the Med (more)Angie Polkey
Excellent!!!!! This holiday had so many wonderful moments...each and every moment spent there was memorable (more)Bernadette Russo
From
€395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Spending a full week in nature with animals, no car, no smart phones, spending real quality time with each other and meeting people.
Tips?
If you want a real break and appreciate nature and animals then this is perfect.
Local benefits?
Yes, without a doubt.
Overall rating?
I can't rate this holiday highly enough. It is one of the best we have had in many years. (more)Lorna Mackie
From
£670
excluding flights
A great experience, really glad I was there for the wild flowers. Well organised and a brilliant guide. Good rapport among the group despite language differences. (more)Susan Sandalls
Excellent - this is our third family vacation through Responsible Travel and each
one has been fantastic. (more)Leslie Keeney
10/10 (more)Angela Wingfield
From
£790
excluding flights
This holiday was superb in every way. It allowed my family, with three adult
children to spend a wonderful week in each other's company, walking and
sharing meals in a beautiful well appointed chalet. (more)Maggie Felton
Fantastic mountain scenery. Rob was a great guide adapting the walk to suit weather conditions, amazing local knowledge of plants, animals and geology. Highly recommended. (more)Carol Rakicic
Just go for it - this is a company run by good people and it's a really nice set-up. Tremendous! (more)Richard Marriott
From
€75
per double room per night
The views from the rooms are breath taking. The owners go the extra mile to ensure that your stay is as perfect as possible...A unique and restful experience which we hope to be able repeat one day. After only five nights we came home feeling recharged and with many fond memories. (more)Nick Medhurst
Best holiday ever... The tour of the old city of Nice and the trip to the village of Tourettes the St Jeannet winery and the cooking class with Corrine were truly memorable. (more)Vicki Wright
We stayed at the house for 4 nights with our teenage boys and we were so happy we did. Corinne and Benoit make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive...It was one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in France! Benoit does great excursions so highly recommend you go on his tours too!
(more)Jenny Lincoln
From
£1,329
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The Verdon gorges. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
Tips?
You have to be able to walk around 15 km a day, and climb up to 500 m a day. Note that the trip notes do not include getting to the starts of the walks. Some of the descents are a little slippy, because of loose stones. You need to be able to carry around 2 litres of water (it gets hot), and you have to buy your own food in the mornings, for picnic lunches.
Local benefits?
Yes, the guide is local, as are... (more)David Appleton
From
£420
per accommodation per week
We loved the stunning location and tranquillity of the area. Although the roads were a bit "white knuckle" at times the rewards of the views dotted with towns hanging from the cliff sides were amazing. A real treat for any photographer. Providing access to Nice, just over an hour away or heading further into the mountains the location provides the option of dipping into nature or culture. (more)Karen Mckiernan
It is the best holiday we’ve had in France and that's from a perspective of over 40 years holidaying in France...The walking in the beautiful mountains in the Mercantour with snow,sun,isolation and good companions.Why did I reach 67 before finding this most beautiful place? (more)Tony Bell
The Alpes-Maritimes and Mercantour National Park is a fantastic area to visit and we would consider this to be one of our best holidays. (more)Lourdes Roffey
From
£675
excluding flights
Seeing fantastic landscapes & wildlife was memorable. Really great. (more)Ingrid Beveridge
Tres bien! Liz and Mel took good care of us and went above and beyond our expectations to ensure our holiday was great. Good value, too!
(more)Holly Evans
The variety of the walks and scenery - and loads of wildlife. Marmot, chamois, vultures, various birds. Level of challenge was set just right for the needs of the group...Great - would do it again! Really good value for money.
(more)Patricia Grey
From
£865
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The food throughout the stay, the choices of hikes (particularly the gorge and the mountain top), and the mix of people.
Tips?
Be in shape! Be prepared for challenging walks.
Local benefits?
We left no trace behind on our walks. Food was purchased locally. We visited local markets and went to two local restaurants.
Overall rating?
This experience exceeded our expectations. We had great food, great guides, interesting and challenging walks and a very... (more)Ken Margraf
From
£625
excluding flights
It exceeded our expectations....Walking in the high Alpine valleys with the stunning flora and butterflies, seeing ibex, chamois and marmot up close and experiencing the drama of the huge Mercantour peaks all around. (more)Peter Tilbrook
Seeing varied wildlife, including ibex, while walking in Mercantour National Park- which seemed to be virtually empty! (more)Lydia Watkinson
Wonderful scenery, food, charming villages, friendly people and being so well
looked after. (more)Karen McLellan
From
€29
per person per night
We really enjoyed the week in the Auvergne it is very unspoilt and it is an area
you can "get away from it all"....The area is ideal for walkers or most kinds of outdoor activities. There are lots of waymarked and signposted trails, that range from gentle woodland strolls to full mountain hikes. (more)Phil Smith
The quietness and natural beauty of Mont Dore in November was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Mary Cherian
Our three teenage children claimed it was the best holiday we've had in
years...that's high praise indeed! Relaxed, easy to find something to enjoy in
stunning surroundings, with a friendly, quality service offered by attentive
hosts. (more)Sarah Brennan
From
£1,019
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The views of Mt Blanc were amazing, especially when taking the Cable Car to the very top of the Glaciers.
For my wife, this was her first experience of a 'Chalet' holiday and she found the food and atmosphere wonderful.
Tips?
The terrain for the walks is very very rough (rocks). You really must have proper mountain walking boots. My high class 'Hokka' trail running shoes were
completely 'finished' after the week.
Local benefits?
Hard to answer.
Overall... (more)Michael Cooke
From
€545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A truly special experience in a little corner of the Mercantour where time seems to have stood still. We went with the flow of life at the pace of an ambling
donkey. Every detail of the trip was well thought out, and the route guidance booklet (which we carried with us all the time) was spot on. The range of
different landscapes we walked through surprised and delighted us. The effectiveness of the route marking was also great. The holiday providers team was hugely... (more)Carolyne Mason
From
£2,349
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The scramble up the side of "Le Grand Couloir": unforgettable.
Tips?
Get fit before going. Upper body strength is very useful for the scrambling sections.
Local benefits?
Yes. We used local guides and stayed in eco-friendly refuges whilst on the mountains.
Overall rating?
This was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding holidays I have ever been on. The training was thorough and to the point. The guides were knowledgeable
and friendly and the accommodation... (more)Anthony Harpur
From
£1,599
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The whole walk on the Mont Blanc circuit is amazing
Tips?
Make sure you do loads of hills and long walking days to get fit.
Local benefits?
Not really
Overall rating?
Great (more)Barbara Hayers
From
€730
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Reaching the Summit of Dome Des Ecrins at 08:40 on the Sunday morning after leaving the refuge at 04:00am!
Overall the experience was great, certainly recommend Bernard's excellent skills at both guiding and pushing you to reach above your goals
Tips?
Good boots that you know are essential, you'll be working them hard over different terrain, with and without crampons.
Stuff to eat while you're on the move or balanced on a snow-field - ideally softer the better - makes... (more)Rebecca Belton
From
£899
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Walking on my own in the mountains of the French Alps
Tips?
Be prepared for changes of plan due to weather affecting the chair lifts
Local benefits?
A little
Overall rating?
A great time walking in the country side seeing beautiful views and wildlife. (more)Rob Burton
From
£2,090
excluding flights
Climbing was the most memorable part. (more)Gunvor Leirbukt
Memorable: 1.Training in the stunning beautiful mountains - Trient Glacier.
2. The views on the climb up and down from Mont Blanc summit, including sunrise
Exciting - the scramble up to the Gouter Refuge. (more)John Hehir
I think the attempt to reach the summit of Mont Blanc and in spite not having made it due to bad weather conditions it was still nice to have been to the Dome de Gouter. Other moments were the stunning landscapes. (more)Peter Koopmans
From
£949
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The fantastic group of people that I shared my holiday with... like minded, laugh a minute, make your own fun people! Our free time was even spent as a group, in search of Lucheon's best sledging spots, we were not disappointed!
Tips?
Don't skimp on your outdoor gear... good gaiters are a 'must have' item and if you're lucky suncream and sunglasses!
Local benefits?
Our last group activity, on the way to the airport, was a stop off at the local recycling point,... (more)Pippa Purser
From
£875
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The great organisation that appeared effortless but I'm sure reflected much planning and forethought. Every day the walks were 'just right' for the weather, our legs and our mood without us having to think about it. The food was superb, varied and appeared as if by miracle in the right amounts at the perfect time.
Tips?
Do what preparation you can but don't worry as there are so many walks requiring so many different levels of fitness that you will love it regardless... (more)anne webb
