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8 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In France

The ones worth booking.

The 8 most popular hiking & trekking tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

8 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In France

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic - Getting to the meeting point: Luminy is easy once you know the plan

1.Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Most Popular 4.9

A 5-hour guided hike through Marseille’s Calanques with a scenic picnic and a refreshing swim, led by local guides.

“Wonderful! The tour as well as the guide. Jade showed us the insanely beautiful bays of Calanque, provided all Information in a very sympathetic way. Blue sky and blue water, combined with a nice physical challenge, but doable. What else would you wish for? This is a MUST SEE for any Marseille visitor. Clear recommendation.”

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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike - From pine woods and rosemary to limestone cliffs and big Mediterranean horizons

2.From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

4.8

Guided hike in Calanques National Park from Marseille with a seaside swim, picnic lunch, and optional 700m Blue Cave grotto.

“My guide Reagan was the absolute best! The hike was so beautiful and our guide made us all feel super welcome. I was solo tripping and this hike made my weekend! Totally recommend and make sure to ask for Reagan I couldn’t recommend her enough!!!”

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Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with 6 miles walk

Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps with 6 miles walk - River Oise to Chateau d’Auvers: gardens first, not a museum detour

3.Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with 6 miles walk

5.0

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.

“My husband and I had a wonderful experience hiking in the footsteps of Van Gogh in the charming city of Auvers-sur-Oise. Many thanks to our knowledgeable tour guide, Victor, who provided a fascinating account of Van Gogh’s life history. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille

Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille - Parc National des Calanques: the “route-finding” benefit you pay for

4.Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille

4.5

Small-group Calanques hike from Marseille with transport, panoramic viewpoints, a picnic snack stop, and sea-time for swimming.

“Reagan was an outstanding guide, very knowledgeable, patient, and super enthusiastic. Such a pleasant surprise, this place is just an absolute must see if you are in the area.”

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Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming

Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming - Port-Miou (about 1 hour): the marina, the quarry, and the underground river detail

5.Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming

4.6

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.”

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Marseille: Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide

Marseille: Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide - Palais du Pharo and the seafront swing: the city opens up

6.Marseille: Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide

4.9

Marseille urban hike with a local guide: seaside ports, hidden coves, and Notre-Dame de la Garde views in 3.5 hours for $46.

“awesome! olivier knows A LOT about the city, the history, the people. speaks good and clear english, and he likes to share his knowledge and we loved to listen. thanks for the great walk! the tour was perfect!”

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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle - Getting to Entrevaux: two hours uphill, then a downhill rhythm

Marseille: Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy

Marseille: Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy - Meeting at Luminy PN Calanques: starting point and how to not lose time

8.Marseille: Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy

4.8

4-hour early calanques hike from Luminy with a pro guide, local-food picnic, and a refreshing swim in crystal water for $47.

“It was a wonderful experience and Bruno was the best tour guide I think I’ve ever had! He really explained the landscape, history and provided us with a lot of laughter and fun. I look forward to returning to Marseille and doing more hikes with Bruno. There would be no one else!”

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