Walking through the scenic Alsace region of France Hiking in the Roya Valley, Provence Walking high above the calanques of Piana on a self guided walk in Corsica |  <i>Kate Baker</i> The GR5 trail is a must do experience in France |  <i>Vincent Lamy</i> Sunny days are perfect for walking the European Alps |  <i>Vincent Lamy</i> Very happy hikers along the GR5 trail in France |  <i>Vincent Lamy</i> Rest stop with an impromptu foot soak in the Alps |  <i>Vincent Lamy</i>
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France Self Guided Walking Holidays

Explore France Your Way on a Self Guided Walk

Experience France on an amazing self guided walking holiday. France is one of the world's most popular travel destinations due to its famous cuisine, culture and landscape. On a self guided walking trip in France, you'll encounter a unique side to this beautiful country.

View the many self guided walks in France below. These highly rated holidays are graded for fitness levels between Introductory to Moderate and feature walks in Dordogne, Corsica and Bordeaux. Because the trips are self guided the availability dates are very flexible with most tours having daily departures. If you want a self guided holiday in a different European destination, find more tours here.

Self Guided France Walking Trips

Browse our affordable range of Self Guided France Walking Trips below and find your dream French walk. These highly rated holidays are graded for fitness levels between Introductory to Moderate and feature walks in Dordogne, Corsica and Bordeaux. Because the trips are Self Guided the availability dates are very flexible with most tours having daily departures.

Moderate to Challenging Self Guided Walking Trips in France

View our popular collection of Self Guided Walking Trips in France. These walks are graded from Moderate to Challenging and inspire a huge sense of achievement in those walkers who embark on this journey. These walking holidays are great value with luggage transfers and accommodation plus some meals included. Being self guided, many tours have daily departure dates, allowing you total flexibility.

France Walking Holidays Videos

View the following videos about Walking Tours in France and be even more motivated to take a walking trip to Mont Blanc or Corsica in France. Visit the UTracks YouTube channel for more inspirational and educational videos about walking holidays in France and the rest of Europe.

Want to walk around Mont Blanc? It's been described by many as one of the world's most scenic hikes - rivalling the Himalaya, Patagonia and Peru's Inca Trail. Watch to see why. Find out more: https://www.utracks.com/France/Mont-Blanc-Walks Add Content...
Corsica is a walkers paradise. From high peaks to coastal paths, the diversity packed onto this tiny French island is mind boggling. Corsica is home to the famous GR20, one of the most challenging and famous long distances walking paths, but it offers many more gentler walks as well - some which are ideal for the whole family. Watch the video to get any idea of what it is like to walk on Corsica.
Group on the Alps to Mediterranean walk The sun shining down a group in mountainous Corsica |  <i>Paul Ensor</i> On the trail in the Mont Blanc region |  <i>Erin Williams</i> Celebrating the completion of the Mont Blanc Guided Walk |  <i>Ryan Graham</i>
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