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Walking holidays in France
Fewer places in Europe spark passion for walkers and hikers in the way France does. Complete with snow-capped mountains, rugged hills, glittering lakes, idyllic islands, and chateaux galore, it smoulders with natural beauty. And then, of course, there’s the prestigious wine villages and towns – many of which are famous for producing the best reds and whites on the planet.
Hike a section of the Cathar Trail
For unrivalled walks, hikes, and climbs, the 250-km Cathar Trail (GR367) stretches from Port la Nouvelle on the Mediterranean to the eastern foothills of the Pyrenees. Following in the footsteps of the Cathar people, you’ll get to hike a 58-mile chunk of this famous route – including crossing the border into Spain. The well-trodden trail rewards with plenty of interesting pitstops, including the villages of Mérens and Ax-les-Thermes, the town of Berga, and Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park – the mountainous wonderland with peaks that reach over 2,500 metres.
Spend time in sweet-scented Provence
Mused about by the likes of Cézanne, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Matisse, Provence is the sunny south-eastern corner of France that enchants with incredible hiking terrain, sweeping coastlines, chocolate-box towns and villages, and wonderful local markets. It’s also famous for its purple-tinged lavender fields, especially during June and mid-July when the flowers are in bloom. There’s a slew of exciting walks on offer, including stops at Gréoux-les-Bains, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Quinson, and Régusse.
Cruise & Walking
Join one of our all-new Cruise & Walk holidays and experience the romance of the Seine on a small-ship river cruise through northwest France and the historic region of Normandy aboard MS Amadeus Diamond.
Stay in a spacious cabin and enjoy all the comforts of a boutique cruise, combined with guided walks and sightseeing in every port of call. Journey from Paris to the Atlantic coast and back again, stepping ashore to stroll Rouen’s medieval streets, walk the dramatic cliffs of Étretat, and tour the house and gardens at Giverny that inspired the works of Claude Monet.
