The Best Walking Trails in France

Brave the Winter Wonderland: Hiking Expedition Through the Glistening Pyrenees from Etang de Soulcem to Cascade de Labinas

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Jorditoms

Distance

9.10mi

Elevation +

659f

TrailRank

83| 5.0

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Family Hiking Adventure at Etang de Soulcem and Cascade de Labinas in the French Pyrenees The Pyrenees is a magnificent mountain range that stretches across the border of France and Spain. It is renowned for its st...

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Colmar citiwalk - beautiful half-timbered houses and little venice

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Erik De Groot

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Distance

3.46mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

78| 5.0

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This route visits the historic center of Colmar. We walk through beautiful streets with half-timbered houses and pass most of the famous monuments and sights. The route starts at a spacious parking lot on the Place du...

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Les pertes de la valserine

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Ruben.hera

Distance

3.08mi

Elevation +

577f

TrailRank

72| 5.0

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English (castellano debajo): Very easy walk where you will be able to see a beach, a waterfall, cross a forest, super cool rock formations,... We just did the very basic walk which is about 5 km. There are few par...

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Sentier des Plages / Beaches Trail (Fazzio, Paragan; Bonifacio, Corse, France)

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Walking

sergiosilva

Distance

6.21mi

Elevation +

2083f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

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Beautiful trail to see some nice wild beaches near Bonifacio. You can see also a wonderful view of Bonifacio, and delight with fantastic sights. 2/3 of the trail is under shadow. 1 or 2 hard rising for children, but fe...

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Marseille Historic Centre(France)

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Walking

jojonana1111

Distance

3.51mi

Elevation +

505f

TrailRank

57

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07 02 2020 Marseille Historic Centre This is walk 1 of a seven day Mediterranean cruise. There was some planning involved, and some places were left out. Also the walks were kept short due to a time limit for embar...

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Bordeaux

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Walking

Juneyg

Distance

6.05mi

Elevation +

43f

TrailRank

55

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Bordeaux An easy walk (but wear comfortable walking shoes/trainers) taking you the other side of the river. Darwin eco centre is definitely worth a visit and remember to check out the bridge opening and closing times as...

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Traboules du Vieux Lyon

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

4.39mi

Elevation +

413f

TrailRank

52

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This walk follows two walks proposed by Lyon-visite https://www.lyon-visite.info/traboules-vieux-lyon-croix-rousse/ https://www.lyon-visite.info/vieux-lyon/ Being a private part of town not all are open or easily acce...

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.91mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

52

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré is a lovely place and to stroll along its quiet streets full of flowers, smell the sea, and get drunk on its ocean colors mirrored on the doors and widows of the houses... And then sit on a café by the...

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Lac Bleu d’Ilhéou and the Pic de Nets

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Walking

stuartbutler

Distance

9.22mi

Elevation +

3609f

TrailRank

49

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Walk to lake and refuge up a blessed valley is ideal family walk to a elf green lake and good refuge. Beyond to summit is more challenging but nothing too hard. First part to pass leads to stunning steep views to marcada...

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Castelnau-de-Guers 10km

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Walking

Per_G

Distance

6.27mi

Elevation +

489f

TrailRank

48| 4.67

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Nice walk (or hike or run or bike tour) around Castelnau-de-Guers countryside. Varying and nice nature, passing through forests, garrigue, hills and wine fields (on different soil/terroir). Not good for taking a pram but...

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Eguisheim

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

0.82mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

46

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Nice little walk to discover Eguisheim, a gem among the Alasce vineyards, not far from Colmar. The amazing feeling of having travelled back on time or being within a movie set. Not to be missed at any time of the year. A...

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Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

1.32mi

Elevation +

98f

TrailRank

45

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Percurso pedestre pelas ruas da encantadora aldeia de Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Percorremos todas as ruas da aldeia e era difícil controlar a tentanção de fotografar cada rua, cada esquina, cada casa, cada paisagem... Não esp...

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Ur - Villeneuve-des-Escaldes Angoustrine (ENG)

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Walking

daakseed

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

348f

TrailRank

44

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1 hr walk from village of Ur to another French village of Angoustrine along small stream. The walk itself is close to Puigcerda (5 min by car or 30 min walking). The walk starts at the parking lot next to church Eglise...

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Annecy vieille ville

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

2.12mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

43

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Promenade pour la vieille ville de Annecy. Walk arround the old town of Annecy and the Jardins de l'Europe. It is a lovely city with a magnific location by the lake and wonderful views of the Alps.

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Rochefort-en-Terre

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

0.78mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

42

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Rochefort-en-Terre is a nice little town in Bretagne, considered one of its most beautiful villages... It is really cute and would deserve a longer visit that my quick steps allowed... Maybe another time...

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Venay - Le Grand-Bornand

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Walking

AEG01

Distance

6.81mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

39

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Real nice hike, taking the lifts up to Mont Lachat de Chatillon. Nice views of the Mont Blanc and Aravis Mountains From there it is downhill on good paths and some paved roads. From Chatillon (terrace) to Le Grand Montag...

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Francia. Niza

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Walking

Marián 2G

Distance

3.62mi

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

39

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Niza promenade des Anglais The Côte D’Azur - French Riviera- Costa Azul One of the most glamorous destinations. Explore the fascinating Old town Vielle Ville and try some delicious dishes such as the salade Niçoise

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Promenade Plantee and Bois de Vincennes

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Walking

vibramhead

Distance

7.05mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

39| 4.5

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Promenade Plantee is a beautiful 3-mile walk along a former railroad line, partly on a viaduct above the streets, and partly along a trench and tunnels below street level. It's nicely landscaped and lined with lots of ar...

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Paris Secrets

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Walking

Hamad M

Distance

5.33mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

39

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Paris 10 Ancien - Quartier Faubourg-Saint-Germain. A pleasant walk on a nice day. Start at Rue Du Bac towards Montparnasse tower treat your senses to the sights, sounds, smells and the feel. Head towards Rue Daguerre a ...

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*Dazzling heights* GR21 between Fécamp and Étretat

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Walking

Sarah Johanna

Distance

11.23mi

Elevation +

1453f

TrailRank

39

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This is a classic and we are happy we did it in this direction, cos you truly save the best for last! Parked the car in Étretat, took the bus to Fécamp, and there following the path up through the camping, you quickly fi...

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Saint-Pierre-en-Vaux to Lacanche

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Walking

frankfhtedh

Distance

6.41mi

Elevation +

591f

TrailRank

37

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Saint-Pierre-en-Vaux We have gotten a route from the tourist information desk in Arnay-le-duc. A circle from Lacanche for about 10 kms. We figured out to start at the Moulin rouge, which was the turning point. 5 kms walk...

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Le Mont-Saint-Michel

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Walking

Exploring this planet

Distance

1.28mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

37

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Right on the border with Brittany, overlooking the northern French coast, stands one of the most iconic and scenic silhouettes in France, Le Mont Saint Michel: it is a place of extraordinary beauty, known throughout the ...

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Nant to St jean-du-bruel

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Walking

frankfhtedh

Distance

9.24mi

Elevation +

479f

TrailRank

37

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15 kms first along d999, a not to crowdy Road, Nice views and along the road a side step to a roman church. After you pass a camping, where you van stop for rating of coffee. Then finish to the town of st-jean. There we ...

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Le Vallon d’Obscur de Vallières

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Walking

Juneyg

Distance

3.48mi

Elevation +

515f

TrailRank

37

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An easy but not particularly interesting vallon d’obscur, nothing like the vallon d’obscur de Donareo which is closed to the public at the moment.

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