Best France Hiking Tours: Our Top 15

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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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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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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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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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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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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7.Marseille: Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Join Bruno or another local guide for a four-hour hike from Luminy through Marseille’s Calanques National Park. Expect rocky paths, grand sea views, a swim stop, trekking poles if needed, and a picnic of local foods. The outing is offered in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

“My girlfriend and I did this activity and absolutely loved it. Our guide Bruno was very informative and helpful. He was very accommodating to us, especially when my girlfriend was scared of climbing down the rocks. Since we were the only 2 that day, he even prepared a picnic for us and gave us some local Marseilles products. Which was a great experience. He got some great photos of both of us. After travelling Spain and France for a month this was our favourite activity that we did and we will never forget it!”

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8.The greedy Rando Trotter of Theo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

From Ribagnac, guide Théo takes you across country lanes, vineyards, woods, and castle country on quiet off-road electric scooters. After a short introduction, you ride for about three hours before sharing Monbazillac wine, bread, foie gras, and rillettes. Jade, Nico, or Alexis may also lead the outing.

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9.Aquatic Hike Grand Canyon du Verdon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77

You’ll float and paddle through the Gorges du Verdon with Verdon XP & The Funny Helmets, wearing a wetsuit, helmet, and life jacket. Guide Cyril may add a short piece of canyon history as you handle small rapids and optional jumps. The group is limited to nine people, and transport begins and ends in Castellane.

“Équipe très pro et très sympa! Avons vu le canyon d’une manière différente et originale avec des paysages magnifiques et quelques sensations fortes!”

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10.Segway hike 2h00 Aix les Bains between lake and forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Start beside Aix-les-Bains’ Petit Port, learn the Segway with a certified instructor, then follow Lake Bourget before heading into Corsuet forest. Didier is praised for patient, clear teaching. Expect city, mountain, lake, wetlands, and woodland views in a small group of up to 10, with English or French guidance.

“tres interessant , on découvre de coins chachés, guide super sympa tarif un peu élevé”

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11.Hike trotting 3h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Meet Nicolas of Les Randos de Nico at Le Petit Pey in Ribagnac for a guided off-road electric scooter ride through the Monbazillac vineyards and forests. After a safety briefing and practice session, you’ll follow quiet rural paths toward Château de Monbazillac. The private outing lasts about three hours and is offered in English.

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12.Mountain Train Experience: Hike & Mystic Forest (From Nice)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 13 hours · from $188

Join a local guide such as Cyril, Carmela, or Matthew for a 13-hour train-and-hiking day from Nice. Ride the Provence railway through tunnels and valleys, visit Entrevaux and its hilltop citadel, eat a local lunch, then hike among sandstone rocks and old chestnut trees near Annot. Good fitness is essential.

“L'excursion à Entrevaux était vraiment superbe. Ce village vaut le détour. L'auberge du midi est très bien. J'ai ainsi pu goûter à la cecca, un peu d'orgeat et à la citronnade locale. Le périple en petit train était folklorique mais cela crée de beaux souvenirs. Annot est plus rustique mais je suis contente d'avoir vu ce village. Carmela est une guide hors pair. Merci à toi pour cette journée qui n'aurait pas été la même sans ton regard. J'espère te revoir un jour.”

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13.Cassis : Hiking Tour 2 Calanques with swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Set out from Cassis for a 4 km guided hike through Port-Miou and Port-Pin in the Calanques National Park. Guide Vanina is praised for clear stories about local history, plants, animals, and geology. Allow three hours, bring water and closed shoes, and pack swimwear for the optional stop at Port-Pin.

“de merveilleux paysages, de belles explications . avec le plus, la pause baignade. du pur bonheur”

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14.Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s footsteps (6 miles walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Leave Paris by train for a six-mile guided walk through Pontoise and Auvers-sur-Oise, where Van Gogh spent his final days. Guide Victor connects the scenery to Van Gogh, Pissarro, and impressionism, with an intimate English-speaking group, earsets, and time beside the Oise River. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, and sturdy walking shoes.

“Victor is the kindest and most knowledgeable tour guide I’ve ever met. This hiking trip was the highlight of my time in France, I learned so much about Vincent’s life and had the opportunity to see the window from his old bedroom and the beautiful scenery that inspired him so much, while being enlightened by Victor’s well read explanations.”

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15.Quad hike 3h30 Vineyards of Dordogne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Join Nico and the Les Randos de Nico team near Ribagnac for a private quad ride through forests, vineyards, orchards, sunflower fields, and the Monbazillac area. The route includes winding paths, gentle technical sections, views of Château de Monbazillac, and a pace adjusted to your group. Drivers must be at least 18 and hold a license.

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