FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 5-hour guided hike through Marseille’s Calanques with a scenic picnic and a refreshing swim, led by local guides.
“Great guides, great tour, beautiful scenery. Higly recommend”
Guided hike in Calanques National Park from Marseille with a seaside swim, picnic lunch, and optional 700m Blue Cave grotto.
“the weather was not the best but the guide is very nice and the place is beautiful”
Follow Van Gogh’s last trail in Auvers-sur-Oise on a 6+ mile morning hike from Gare du Nord with Victor, coffee, and free sights.
“This was such a fun day! 7 mile hike (wear tennis shoes and pants per mud and shrubbery along the paths) and learned more about Van Gogh than I could've imagined. The countryside was beautiful and peaceful and the villages were quaint and charming. It was SO cool to see the places that Vincent had…”
Small-group Calanques hike from Marseille with transport, panoramic viewpoints, a picnic snack stop, and sea-time for swimming.
“This was the perfect way to add nature to our tour of france. The meeting place was very easy and the bus ride to Luminy relatively short as the Olympics has created a lot of traffic. Our guide, Yassine lead the group in a lovely qi ging warm up and advised everyone of the necessity…”
Half-day hike in Cassis through Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau, with a swim break and local guide in Calanques National Park.
“On s'est régalées, plein d'explications. Guide à l'écoute, super 🤩 !!”
Marseille urban hike with a local guide: seaside ports, hidden coves, and Notre-Dame de la Garde views in 3.5 hours for $46.
“Oliver was very informative. Brought us to many places that were off the beaten track and were much appreciated. Highly recommend.”
Ride the Alps by train to Entrevaux and Vauban citadel, hike downhill to Annot’s mystic forest, with lunch and tickets included.
“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”
4-hour early calanques hike from Luminy with a pro guide, local-food picnic, and a refreshing swim in crystal water for $47.
“Bruno was great. He clearly loves France and enjoys showing us his lovely home. He was also very patient. I'm a heavy set man with some lung issues due to covid, and he took the time to wait and make me feel comfortable. he was also wonderful with my two little girls. we hiked to…”
Guided 4-hour Calanques hike from Luminy with photo stops, crystal-clear swim, and a Provence picnic. Small English group.
“This hike was such an excellent experience! Our guide, Margaux, led us in three languages, making the impossible look easy. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the region. The hike it itself was a decent challenge, but worth it for incredible views. We had a relaxing couple hours on the beach and a cute…”
Walk 10 kilometers through Marseille with Olivier, from the Old Port to Notre Dame de la Garde, with history, quiet lanes, and sea views.
“Merci pour l'expérience exceptionnelle! Olivier vous raconte Marseille avec passion, vous dévoile ses charmes cachés, son histoire et ses habitants. A faire absolument”
One-hour quad or moto ride in Corrèze forests with Cédric. See Lac du Coiroux and more, with routes adapted to your level.
“Please people don't sign up to discover access don't believe a word that say to get to sign been getting away for years promising for hotels all over Europe not true”
Raft the Verdon like the Grand Canyon—wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, small rapids, optional jumps, pro coaching in English.
“Superb activity for all. Good coaching. Wonderful moment, beautiful canyon with a small portion of history told by Cyril.Auto-translated”
Ride from Lake Bourget to Corsuet forest on a guided Segway tour with lake views, wetlands, photo stops, and patient instruction in Aix-les-Bains.
“Excellent Guide Très bon moment à recommander”
Hike Pic Saint-Loup for sweeping views, then sip local wines at the top. Small-group ride from Montpellier plus optional family lunch.
“Amazing experience from start to finish. Bretrand is such an inviting host. Let me begin by saying the hike was difficult because of the rocky terrain and steep elevation, but the view at the end made it all worth it. After the hike we were welcomed by a beautiful home cooked meal that would rival…”
Private hike from Nice to Mercantour alpine lakes with Fabrice. Scenic drives, medieval photo stops, and flexible pace for up to 5.
“We had a great time! Fabrise was an awesome guide! Great experience! Hike can be adjusted to different experience levels.”
