Top Hiking Spots in France
By Jeff Pillou
France offers a range of hiking experiences, from coastal paths to challenging alpine routes. This collection presents some of the most notable trails across the country, each providing its own unique adventure for outdoor enthusiasts.
French Basque Country, France
Coastal trail with scenic views and fishing villages.
Cévennes, France
Historic rural hike inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Chamonix, France
Alpine hike with views of Mont Blanc.
Corsica, France
Challenging trail on rugged Corsica terrain.
Mont Blanc area, France, Switzerland, Italy
Famous long-distance Alpine trail crossing three countries.
Roussillon, France
Colorful short trail through former ochre quarries.
Massif Central, France
Popular volcano hike with expansive views.
Gorges du Verdon, France
Trail through the dramatic Gorges du Verdon.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
Beginning of popular pilgrimage route into Spain.
French Pyrenees, France
Waterfall-laden trek through Pyrenean landscape.
Mercantour National Park, France
Known for Bronze Age petroglyphs and natural beauty.
Marseilles to Cassis, France
Scenic trail through limestone creeks along the coast.
