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• self-guided, non-group walking holidays in France
• choose from hotel-to-hotel or centred walking
• luggage transported where necessary
• detailed maps and notes provided for carefree walking in France
Choose from a wonderful array of French walking holidays
When it comes to walking, France offers something for everyone, from gentle strolls through timeless Gascony or the majestic Loire Valley, or easy coastal walking in Brittany, to challenging hikes amid the peaks of the Pyrenees or the Alps. Inntravel’s range of walking holidays in France reflects this diversity – as specialists of walking in France, we have sought out the best regions, the most scenic paths and the friendliest hotel-restaurants. If you are looking to explore beautiful river valleys and unspoiled medieval villages, choose the Dordogne, the Tarn or the Lot. Further south, the allure of Provence, with its lavender fields and sleepy stone hamlets, is hard to beat, but we also offer French walking holidays in lesser-known regions such as the Cévennes, where Robert Louis Stevenson travelled with his donkey, and the Auvergne with its ancient volcanoes.
French walking holidays, Inntravel style
All our walking holidays in France are meticulously researched, and you walk at your own pace guided by our detailed walking notes. Luggage is also transported between hotels where necessary, so you travel light while walking in France. We have holidays for all levels of walker so, to be sure of choosing the walking holiday in France that is right for you, find out how our independent walking holidays work and how they are graded. Alternatively, see our France page for the full range of gentle activity holidays in France.
To create your own selection of the holidays displayed below, use the search facility above.
Walking holiday in France
Brittany - a land of myths & legends
Discover a wild coastline of rugged pink rocks and secluded sandy bays as you walk from one pretty village to the next.
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13 April-30 September 2013
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- 7 nights
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- From £810pp
Walking holiday in France
Stroll between the Loire’s finest châteaux
Discover the grandest of France's most splendid châteaux on a leisurely walk down the picturesque Loire valley sampling delicious local wines en route.
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29 March-31 October 2013
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- 7 nights
- Grade: 1
- Hotel-to-hotel walking
- From £682pp
Walking holiday in France
The enchanting countryside of Normandy
Explore a little-known part of Normandy on a walk through woods and farmland, and visit some of the interesting abbeys and churches.
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29 Mar-5 Jul & 14 Jul-31 Oct 2013
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- 4 nights
- Grade: 1
- Hotel-to-hotel walking
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- From £580pp
Walking holiday in France
Timeless scenery of south-west France
Starting and finishing in handsome Albi, this holiday – new for 2013 – offers a mix of cycling, walking, sightseeing and even canoeing in the picturesque Tarn Valley.
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29 March-13 October 2013
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- 7 nights
Easy pedalling
- Grade: 1-2
- Wheels & wanderings
Wheels and wanderings
- From £720pp
Walking holiday in France
Medieval hamlets & hill-top châteaux
Discover the varied landscapes of the Dordogne Valley, where pretty villages tempt you to linger with wonderful views and tasty food and wine.
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29 March-31 October 2013
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- 7 nights
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- From £742pp
Walking holiday in France
The land where ‘terroir’ is king
Provence lends itself to leisurely exploration. As you walk, discover sleepy villages, fragrant fields and wonderful cuisine.
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29 Mar-7 Jul & 1 Sep-20 Oct 2013
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- 6 nights
- Grade: 1-2
- Hotel-to-hotel walking
- From £578pp
Walking holiday in France
Gascony - the quiet side of south-west France
Picturesque landscapes, pretty villages, wonderful food and easy routes make this a perfect choice for a first walking holiday.
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13 April-31 October 2013
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- 6 nights
- Grade: 1-2
- Hotel-to-hotel walking
- From £535pp
Walking holiday in France
Cicadas, parasol pines & lavender
Provence is many people's idea of quintessential southern France. Discover its enchanting landscapes and delicious flavours.
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29 March-30 November 2013
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- 3 nights
- Grade: 1-2
- Centred walking
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- From £228pp
Walking holiday in France
Roman Provence - history & gastronomy
With spectacular archaeology and architecture, stunning natural features around every turn, and excellent hotels and cuisine, this holiday has it all.
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29 Mar-30 Jun & 1 Sep-31 Oct 2013
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- 6 nights
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- Hotel-to-hotel walking
- From £1168pp
Walking holiday in France
Roman Provence - history & gastronomy
Work up an appetite for the first-class cuisine with scenic walks across scented hills and past the magnificent Roman Pont du Gard.
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29 Mar-30 Jun & 1 Sep-31 Oct 2013
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- 4 nights
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- From £880pp