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.
“Our guide Yana was the best. Very friendly and gave us a lot of Information along the way. Plenty of time to swim and enjoy the hike as well.”
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.
“What a great day! It was incredible to follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, where we know he painted and where he spent time in the city of Auvers-sur-Oise. Victor was very informative and made Van Gogh and his art come alive. And we got a lot of exercise too! The perfect day. We…”
Small-group Calanques hike from Marseille with transport, panoramic viewpoints, a picnic snack stop, and sea-time for swimming.
“Very clean and professional trails. Exceptional for good hiking. So many trails to take you can spend whole day there.”
Half-day hike in Cassis through Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau, with a swim break and local guide in Calanques National Park.
“I thought the guide was friendly and attentive. No knock on her I just don’t think the tour was worth the $$. It’s not like I left with a new perspective or great insights. I feel like it would have been best to hike without a guide.”
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 is an excellent guide, he took us through Marseille's history using a descriptive map while also taking us around the neighborhoods and the history of each of those neighbourhoods too, then he also took us through some off beaten paths, unknown to most of Marseille residents too, it felt really good to reach the…”
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.
“We had a wonderful experience on this activity. The group were very social and the guide, Bruno, created a very comfortable atmosphere for everyone. The walk was amazing and the views were stunning. A great day out!”
Walk 10 kilometers through Marseille with Olivier, from the Old Port to Notre Dame de la Garde, with history, quiet lanes, and sea views.
“Olivier est un passionné qui maîtrise parfaitement l’histoire et les codes de Marseille Il vous fait découvrir des quartiers typiques chargés de symboles avec beaucoup de dynamisme. Incontournable belle découverte”
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.
“Super nice and fun trip. Good guide. All played. If you are in the area, try it. A little long drive forward pg back. But it's all worth when you arriveAuto-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.
“tres interessant , on découvre de coins chachés, guide super sympa tarif un peu élevé”
Hike Pic Saint-Loup for sweeping views, then sip local wines at the top. Small-group ride from Montpellier plus optional family lunch.
“Our guide wonderful Bertrand and his utterly delightful wife made it a very memorable day in Pic Saint-Loup. After a very energetic hike up the mountain we were served a delicious home cooked meal and with great local wines. Bertrand has an excellent knowledge of the regions wines and perfectly explained many of the finer…”
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.”
