Walking holidays in France

Enjoy a self-guided, non-group walking holiday in France, on which you walk from one characterful hotel to the next. We transfer your luggage and provide you with maps and our highly-praised route notes, the rest is up to you – it’s you who sets the pace.

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French walking holidays

Inntravel’s walking holidays in France are about seeing a region ‘up close’, not necessarily bagging peaks. That’s what we mean by a Slow holiday, so take time as you walk to admire the views or visit a château. There’s no luggage to encumber you, and, with no group, it’s you who sets the pace and chooses when to pause. You can trust us to select charming accommodation and to provide accurate route notes to direct you there, so relax and enjoy…

Travel to France

Restrictions on travel between the UK and France mean that we cannot accept any new bookings from UK residents for autumn 2020 at the moment. We remain hopeful that restrictions will be eased and that we will be able to operate some French holidays before the end of the summer season. If you have a holiday booking with us, we will contact you nearer the time.

Looking further ahead, you can book a walking, cycling or touring holiday for summer 2021 at 2020 prices.

Book & travel with confidence

Book with confidence

• Amend your booking up to the day before travel

• Speedy, no-quibble refunds if we cannot operate your holiday

• No price rises: book for summer 2021 at 2020 prices

• Bonded with ATOL and ABTA

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Travel with confidence

• We only work with accommodation owners, taxi drivers and bike suppliers who are 'Covid Compliant'

• Travel arrangements tailored to you, including the option to drive to your holiday

• 24-hour helpline in case of emergencies

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A good way to holiday

• Off-the-beaten track destinations

• Walking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing – ideal ways to explore while social distancing

• Small hotels which can be relied on to take good care of Inntravel guests

• No groups – choose who you travel with

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Where to go walking in France

Our range of French walking holidays reflects the diversity of the Hexagone’s landscapes and, as specialists of walking holidays in France, we know the most scenic paths. For vineyards, castles and fairy-tale villages, head to Alsace or the Loire. To explore an unspoiled coastline, choose Brittany. Further south, the allure of the Dordogne and Provence is hard to beat, as is the beauty of the Alps, but we also offer French walking holidays in the lesser-known Cévennes National Park.

For more holiday ideas, see our full range of walking, cycling and touring holidays in France.

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Travelling from outside the UK?

To give you a good idea of how we can tailor our trips to your individual requirements, take a look at the section of the website specifically devoted to travellers from outside the UK.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to get the low-down on Inntravel holidays from someone who has first-hand experience, you can email Phil Wise. Based in California, Phil has taken many trips with us over the years, and will be happy to give you general information about travelling to Europe and the overall Inntravel holiday experience from an American perspective.

How our walking holidays in France are graded

When it comes to walking, France offers something for everyone, from gentle walking on Brittany’s coast or past the Loire’s châteaux, to challenging hikes in the Pyrenees or Alps. To be sure of choosing the walking holiday in France that is right for you, read how we grade them below.

Grade 1

Generally easy walking with few ascents / descents, but perhaps the occasional long day.
Grade 1-2

Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
Grade 2

Moderate walking on varied terrain, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
Grade 2-3

Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
Grade 3

Challenging hikes, featuring long days with significant ascent / descent on challenging terrain. Compass skills may be required.
Flexible

Choice of easier or harder routes, so that you can tailor most days to your requirements.

What to expect from your walking holiday in France

We want you to enjoy your walking holiday to the full so, like all Inntravel holidays, our walking holidays in France consist of three essential ingredients: unspoiled scenery; hand-picked accommodation of character where a friendly welcome awaits; and delicious regional cuisine.

Walking since 1984

Since 1984 we’ve walked the most dramatic, tranquil and beautiful paths in Europe and beyond. We’ve learned a lot along the way, and would like to pass on our experience to you. Whether you prefer gentle paths or challenging hikes, call us. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you plan your ideal walking holiday.
Your holiday, your way

Not being part of a group means you can stay in intimate hotels and guesthouses, and gives you so much freedom. Freedom to choose your start date, the length of your holiday (feel free to add extra nights) and your travel route – we’ll happily book a bespoke travel package for you, either by air, by rail or by ferry.
Comprehensive route notes

We take great pride in our route guides, updating them constantly so that you have the most current information and can enjoy the richest possible holiday experience. Walking at a pace that suits you, you can rely on them to steer you from A to B, and fill you in about places of interest and local culture along the way.