Walking in France is our raison d’être, our walking tours in France some of the best hikes in The Hexagon. You benefit from this focus on hiking in France: personalize your tour; purchase direct from the tour providers, not overseas intermediaries; and local support that’s ‘on call’ when you need it, including evenings and weekends. Walks in France are self-guided and perfect for independent travelers hiking alone, with family or friends.
Walking in France on long distance trails may be your predilection, or alternatively shorter trips of four or more nights. There is plenty here from which to choose; and whether seasoned hiker or cautious beginner, you are empowered by our comprehensive walking notes, enlightened by the tour dossier, and relaxed in the knowledge that our discreet support network is on hand to assist you if required.
When it comes to walking tours France has it all: 120,000 miles of varied and regularly-maintained trails covering the whole of The Hexagon. Your biggest problem is likely to be deciding where to go. That’s where we can help. We have chosen to concentrate on the south of France: better weather and all-year-round walking opportunities. So the most propitious hiking conditions are in place, although the weather is the one thing we cannot manage on your behalf.
Our range of walking tours in France are designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of objectives and tastes. Each is an adventure in its own right and all enable you to discover parts of France that the locals often miss and most French never get to see. Your hiking dossier sets the scene and your inquisitiveness is handsomely rewarded. The learning curve continues upon your return home.
As an enlightened traveler, you enjoy the journey as much as the arrival, and you understand that making an effort results in higher levels of appreciation. All that remains now is for you to start to narrow down the options and make your selection - so allow us to provide you with some site gateways through which your mind can travel:
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Multi-centre walks in France, for those who enjoy full-day walking without changing hotel every night
- Rambling in France, for some light walking and cultural exploration, and
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Our walking tours in France are classified on a scale from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most physically challenging. Tour ratings are highlighted in parenthesis [] after each tour name. See FAQs for further details as well as to iscover the benefits of hiking with us.
The following ideas and links may also help:
1. Advice on choosing hiking tours in France.
2. Find out what Forbes Traveler says about The Enlightened Traveller – top right-hand column.
The Enlightened Traveller – delighting mind, body and sole!
The Valley that Time Forgot - click photo to view
Site last updated 2 September 2010
