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Best France Hiking Tours: Our Top 6

6 hikes  ·  from $41 a head

The 6 best france hiking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how far it walks and how much of it is uphill. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic - Getting to Luminy at 8:55
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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

1.Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 5 hours · from $41Our pick

Meet your guide at Luminy for a five-hour Calanques National Park hike through coves such as Morgiou, Sugiton, or Sormiou. Guides including Adrien, Jade, Geoffroy, and Sebastian share local nature, history, and food knowledge, then serve snacks or a picnic near the sea. Expect steep rocky sections, a possible swim, and wonderful views.

“Adrien's tour was absolutely incredible! He made sure everyone felt included, even switching effortlessly between French and English. We especially loved his deep knowledge of plants and foliage, as a naturopath, he added such a unique and fascinating perspective. The little bit of foraging we did made the experience even more special! His historical stories brought the past vividly to life and kept us completely entertained throughout the day. Adrien even led us to a hidden cove where we could relax by the sea, and he prepared a deliciously healthy lunch that gave us just the right boost to keep exploring. Thank you so much, Adrien, for such a beautiful…”

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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike - Pine woods, rosemary, and the first coastal views
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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

2.From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $41

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Luminy for a 7.51-kilometer Calanques hike with more than 250 meters of elevation. Walk pine and rosemary trails, learn about local plants and history, enjoy a picnic and swim at a beach, and optionally swim about 700 meters round trip to the Blue Grotto. Guides include Geoffroy, Alex, Yana, Freddy, and Sébastien.

“The hike was absolutely amazing. Geoffroy was such a good guide and really cool to be around. I even swam in the water where we stopped, really refreshing! I had a friend join me for this activity and even she loved so kudos to you Geoffroy, thank you!”

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Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps with 6 miles walk - Starting at Gare du Nord at 8 a.m.
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Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with 6 miles walk

3.Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with 6 miles walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96Best guided

Meet Victor at Gare du Nord for a small-group walk through the countryside and villages around Auvers-sur-Oise. Expect six to seven miles of mostly flat paths, Van Gogh painting sites, his former lodging, church, and grave, plus art history, snacks, coffee or tea, and a return to Paris later in the afternoon.

“Victor was an excellent guide and enjoyed the hike and stories about Vincent Van Gogh. We learned so much today about Van Gogh’s life and work.”

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Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille - Starting at Luminy beside the national park
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Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille

4.Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about five hours hiking from Luminy through the Calanques National Park toward Sugiton and Morgiou. Guides such as Adrien, David, Yana, and Freddie lead the route, explain local plants and wildlife, and set out shared snacks near the water. Expect steep sections, loose rock, chains, and a possible swim.

“The hike was 8 miles with much at an incline and rocky paths. It was totally worth it. The views and experience was great. Alex, our guide, was very patient, supportive and kind as I was challenged fitness-wise.”

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Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming - Starting at Port-Miou’s marina
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Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming

5.Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 204 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Join a French- or English-speaking guide for a 7 km, four-hour hike from Cassis through Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and En-Vau. You’ll hear about quarrying and underground rivers, climb to the En-Vau viewpoint, and pause for a swim at Port-Pin. Guide Vanilla has led guests with warm, attentive help.

“On s'est régalées, plein d'explications. Guide à l'écoute, super 🤩 !!”

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Marseille: Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide - Starting at the Old Port and heading south
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Marseille: Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide

6.Marseille: Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 3h 30m · from $46

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Marseille with Olivier, Oliver, or another local guide. Follow the coast past fishing ports and coves, cut through quiet parks and old neighborhoods, then climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde. Expect history, local stories, steep steps, and wide city views in a group of up to 10.

“Excellent tour! Extremely knowledgeable and engaging guide. Highly recommend”

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