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Walking holidays in France 2025/26

Walking holidays in France
Walking holidays in France

Why choose a walking holiday in France?

• Self-guided walking trips • Over 40 years of experience • B Corp-certified

Inntravel’s walking holidays in France are about seeing a region ‘up close’ – 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, to provide accurate route notes, and to ensure your walking experience is worth it.

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Walking regions in France

The Tour du Mont Blanc - Where every day is a highlight

One of the world’s classic multi-day walks, the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a 170-kilometre circuit of western Europe’s highest peak. It’s a truly iconic route – taking you through three different countries and promising both outstanding scenery and a tremendous sense of challenge.

We now have three ways for you to navigate the Tour du Mont Blanc and given its popularity, this is a holiday to book ahead – and we’ve now opened reservations for next year! Don’t miss your chance to walk this unique trail…
     
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Popular French walking holidays

Top pick for 2025


This year commemorates 80 years since the end of World War II, a fitting time to visit the key D-Day landing sites, which is why we've picked our Normandy walking holiday as one of our top 10 holidays for 2025.

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How our walking holidays in France are graded

When it comes to walking, France offers something for everyone, from gentle walking on the Côte d’Azur or past the Loire’s châteaux, to challenging hikes around Mont Blanc, in the Pyrenees or amid the hills of Alsace. To be sure of choosing the walking holiday in France that is right for you, read how we grade them below.
  • Both of our easy walking holidays in France allow you to take things at a very relaxed pace. There are some longer days (up to 17.5km) on our walking holiday in the Loire, but still plenty of time for exploring the area's châteaux and vineyards. In the Côte d'Azur, you can combine gentle coastal routes of around 5-10km with a discovery of the region's villas, gardens, and works of art.
  • From Normandy to the Dordogne Valley, our grade 1-2 walking holidays in France offer just the right amount of challenge to the casual hiker. Routes average 10-15km in length, taking place largely on country tracks and coastal paths, with the occasional hill thrown in.
  • Whether you choose our walking holiday in Alsace or between the hill-top villages of the Luberon, expect to cover between 10-15km a day, across moderately challenging terrain that can include forested slopes, rolling vineyards, and hill-top villages. In each location, you'll be rewarded by the delicious regional cuisine, and by the sweeping views over the surrounding landscapes.
  • Enjoy a real sense of achievement –and discover a distinctive culture – as you descend from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic Ocean. This is a route that challenges with its significant elevation and rugged terrain, but on which the views are simply spectacular. There are some shorter options to aid tired legs, although if you're looking to extend your time away, we offer a longer version of the holiday that finishes in the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastián.
  • Superlative walking awaits on our grade 3 French route: the Tour du Mont Blanc. One of Europe's most challenging Alpine hikes, it circumnavigates the peaks and glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif, with stretches through lush meadows and beside lakes complementing the more rugged terrain on the route. The days are full and the elevation can be testing, but these are balanced by the drama of the views and tremendous feeling of achievement that comes with completing such a classic hike.
  • Enjoy a choice of routes on our flexible French walking holidays, which include a easy-to-moderate route in Provence (based at a single hotel for the utmost in flexibility) and a moderate-to-challenging route on which you explore the Mont Blanc massif from two mountain towns, Courmayeur and Chamonix.

Can I reach walking holidays in France by rail?

We can organise for you to reach the start of your holiday in France by rail, finding the best routes and connections, plus adding on stays if you wish to break up the journey.

Getting to France by train can be simpler than flying, with many of our holidays reachable within six to nine hours from London. Once you arrive in Paris, you can then be in Avignon, Provence in around 2h40, while Paris to St Pierre des Corps in the Loire is just one hour.

Why choose Inntravel?

More than just walking holidays, our French experiences allow you to enjoy your chosen region to the full - you'll soak in the charm and culture of Provence, sip on world-class wines in Alsace, and survey the Alps' spectacular vistas. You'll also stay in very special accommodation, often independent, family-run hotels and guesthouses. What's more, we can adapt these holidays so they're just right for you.

FAQs

  • A stop in a chambres d’hôtes allows you to stay in a host's private residence, where you can enjoy home-cooked meals and get a true taste of life in rural France.

    Often set in stunning locations, staying in chambres d’hôtes provides the perfect chance to relax and discover hidden gems. During mealtimes, you might have the opportunity to share a communal meal with fellow guests. It’s also a great time to practise your French, although many hosts will have a level of English that allows for basic social interaction.
  • We offer a range of holiday lengths, so you can choose one that suits your schedule and preference. Use our detailed trip itineraries and information to guide your packing. Don't forget to check the weather and the latest official travel advice before deciding which trip to book and when.
  • The small touches make our holidays in France authentic yet comfortable. Enjoy an Alsatian picnic from your accommodation or use your guide to learn about the history of the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches. Our flexible approach means you can start your holiday on a day that works best for you, unlike traditional walking tours. You can even add extra nights.

    We help you take the admin strain out of walking holidays – we arrange rail travel, flights and connecting transfers, or even a Channel crossing if you decide to drive. You'll have 24/7 support while you're out there too, as well as luggage transfers for hotel-to-hotel walking holidays.
  • Naturally, self-guided walking holidays in the mountains of the French Alps and Pyrenees have a higher grade. This makes them a brilliant option if you want more of a challenge.

    The Tour du Mont Blanc sees you tackling one of Europe's most challenging Alpine hikes, with endless scenic rewards as you cross borders and trek higher – picture diverse landscapes of striking glaciers, meadows, and lakes. It demands hard work as the elevation increases, but the sense of achievement when you finish in the town of Chamonix is immense.

Book one of our self-guided walking holidays in France

Take your time to browse our extensive range of walking trips. Once you're ready to book, don't hesitate to call us on 01653 617 001.

In the meantime, you can visit our FAQs page for more information. Request a brochure to get inspiration for your next trip, and sign up for our newsletter so you're the first to hear all the latest news.

Lower prices on last-minute holidays

Sicily Looking for a last-minute escape? Good things often come to those who wait – and we’ve lowered the prices on a hand-picked selection of our holidays with availability from now until October.

Whether you fancy walking the pathways of Puglia or soaking up the eternal spring climate in the Canary Islands, our experts have picked the perfect holiday for you.

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