The Tour du Mont Blanc is much more than just a hike. It is a journey through three countries, different cultures, and some of the Alps’ most iconic landscapes. The video offers a glimpse into the experiences that make this route a dream for hikers from all over the world. The route follows the trails around Western Europe’s highest mountain through France, Italy, and Switzerland.
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At Bering Travel, we love Walking holidays in France because the country combines spectacular nature with charming villages, fantastic food, and some of Europe’s best hiking routes. Here, you can hike through everything from the dramatic mountain landscapes of the Alps to the wild trails of Corsica and the sunny areas along the Mediterranean. These are the kind of journeys where the views are grand, the lunches are long, and a glass of wine after the day’s hike almost feels like part of the route.
A Walking holiday in France offers an impressive variety of landscapes. Here, you can hike through high mountain regions, green valleys, dramatic coastlines, and charming wine regions – often on the same journey. From snow-covered Alpine peaks to sunny Mediterranean trails, France is one of Europe’s most diverse countries for hikers. This also makes it easy to find routes for all difficulty levels.
France is home to some of Europe’s most iconic hiking regions. Experience the impressive Alps around Mont Blanc, the wild mountain landscapes of the Pyrenees, the sunny Mediterranean coast, or the dramatic cliffs and mountain trails of Corsica. Each region has its own atmosphere, scenery, and hiking experience – making France a country you can return to again and again.
In France, the food is almost an experience in itself. On a Walking holiday, you can look forward to local specialties, cosy mountain restaurants, freshly baked bread, and excellent wines from some of the world’s most famous wine regions. It is the perfect combination of an active holiday, relaxation, and French culinary experiences.
One of the best things about a Walking holiday in France is the small villages and charming mountain towns along the way. Here, you can experience narrow cobbled streets, local markets, small cafés, and the special French atmosphere that makes it hard not to stay a little longer than planned.
The French mountains offer some of Europe’s greatest hiking experiences. Here, you can hike through the Alps around Mont Blanc, experience the wild trails of Corsica, or explore the dramatic landscapes of the Pyrenees. The tours combine impressive scenery, charming mountain towns, and the feeling of truly getting away from everyday life.
The French mountains offer some of Europe’s greatest hiking experiences. Here, you can hike through the Alps around Mont Blanc, experience the wild trails of Corsica, or explore the dramatic landscapes of the Pyrenees. The tours combine impressive scenery, charming mountain towns, and the feeling of truly getting away from everyday life.
These Walking holidays take you through some of France’s most atmospheric regions with vineyards, historic pilgrimage routes, and small villages full of French charm. Along the way, you can enjoy local specialties, ancient trails, and beautiful landscapes at a slower pace, with plenty of time for scenic views, café stops, and long lunches in the sun.
These Walking holidays take you through some of France’s most atmospheric regions with vineyards, historic pilgrimage routes, and small villages full of French charm. Along the way, you can enjoy local specialties, ancient trails, and beautiful landscapes at a slower pace, with plenty of time for scenic views, café stops, and long lunches in the sun.
On a Walking holiday along the French coast, you can experience dramatic cliffs, small harbour towns, and trails with views of the Mediterranean or the Atlantic Ocean. Here, beautiful hiking routes are combined with a relaxed holiday atmosphere, cosy cafés, and the feeling of always having the sea right beside you.
On a Walking holiday along the French coast, you can experience dramatic cliffs, small harbour towns, and trails with views of the Mediterranean or the Atlantic Ocean. Here, beautiful hiking routes are combined with a relaxed holiday atmosphere, cosy cafés, and the feeling of always having the sea right beside you.
Spring is a fantastic time for a Walking holiday in France. Nature comes to life, the temperatures are pleasant, and many areas are still peaceful before the high season begins. It is especially an ideal season for hiking in Provence, the Stevenson Way, Walking holidays in Alsace, and on the Via Podiensis, where blooming landscapes and mild temperatures create perfect conditions for long hiking days.
Summer is the high season for Walking holidays in the French mountains. The snow has disappeared from the high mountain passes, the days are long, and the views in the Alps and the Pyrenees are spectacular. It is the best time of year for classic mountain tours such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, the GR10, and the GR20 in Corsica, where nature reveals its most dramatic side.
Autumn often brings warm temperatures, golden landscapes, and fewer hikers on the trails. This makes the season ideal for Walking holidays through wine regions, historic landscapes, and along the Mediterranean coast. Provence, Normandy, and the Stevenson Trail are especially beautiful in autumn – and a glass of French wine after the day’s stage almost tastes even better.
Winter is not the classic season for a Walking holiday in France, but in the southern regions the weather can still be mild and pleasant. Especially along the Mediterranean coast and the French Riviera, it is possible to enjoy beautiful hikes with fresh sea air, peaceful trails, and far fewer tourists than during the rest of the year.
On a Walking holiday in France with Bering Travel, you travel independently and hike at your own pace. We make sure the hotels are booked, your luggage is transferred from place to place, and the routes are planned, so you can focus on the experiences along the way.
Each day, you follow the planned hiking routes through some of France’s most beautiful regions – from mountain trails in the Alps to charming villages, wine regions, and coastal landscapes. Navigation is simple with the Bering Travel app, where you can follow the routes directly on your phone.
When the day’s stage comes to an end, your next hotel awaits along with the opportunity to enjoy French cuisine, local specialties, and a well-deserved rest for your legs before the next day’s adventure begins.
It is easy to travel from Scandinavia to France, and there are good connections to most of our hiking destinations. Many travellers choose to fly to cities such as Nice, Geneva, Lyon, Toulouse, or Paris depending on which Walking holiday they are going on.
It is also possible to travel to France by train, which is especially popular for Walking holidays in Southern France and the Alps. Here, you can combine the journey with beautiful train routes through Europe and arrive directly in the heart of the French hiking regions.
Many travellers also choose to drive to France, and it is always possible to park either directly at the first hotel or nearby.
On our walking holidays, we want you to focus on enjoying the nature and experiences along the way without worrying about your luggage. That's why we offer luggage transport to make your walking holiday even more convenient and effortless, so you can enjoy your walking holiday to the fullest. Let us take care of the logistics so you can focus on discovering new horizons, experiencing the beauty of nature and making memories for life. You can always contact us if you have any further questions about luggage transport or find information on individual holidays.
On our self-guided hiking and cycling holidays, you have access to our Bering Travel App. It can be used as a GPS on your trip, so you can easily find your way around the routes.
The Camino
Read everything about the Camino right here.
Short Walking holidays
Perfect tours for long weekends.
Read more about the Dolomites
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Read more about famous hiking routes
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Travel by train
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Trip Grading
Here you can read about our trip grading for Walking holidays.
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