France walks

The Lower Verdon Gorges ( Download : PDF )

9.6km +248m -257m 3h20 Average
Starting point in Quinson - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Wonderful hike through the Lower Verdon Gorges, starting in Quinson.

The Giens peninsula ( Download : PDF )

10.09km +322m -326m 3h40 Average
Starting point in Hyères - 83 - Var

Beautiful hike around the Giens peninsula by the beach path.

The Trois Becs ( Download : PDF )

8.77km +864m -869m 4h35 Average
Starting point in La Chaudière - 26 - Drôme

Visit the Trois Becs, the high points of the Forest of Saou.
Correction: the elevation is 750 m instead of the 1071 m described.

Canyon des Gueulards ( Download : PDF )

8.02km +485m -478m 3h25 Average
Starting point in Omblèze - 26 - Drôme

A complete change of scene in this superb canyon between two narrow cliffs. An unusual place where a crevasse plunges into nowhere, with a peaceful and shady atmosphere between boulders, lichens and ferns.

A hike around the four lakes ( Download : PDF )

11.52km +183m -174m 3h45 Easy
Starting point in Le Frasnois - 39 - Jura

A hike to do preferentially during fall to admire the beautiful colors of the Indian summer reflecting off the lakes.

The Gardon Gorges ( Download : PDF )

11.37km +210m -215m 3h45 Average
Starting point in Collias - 30 - Gard

A walk beginning above the Gardon Gorges and continuing down along Gardon River. Please note that part of the route crosses an area destroyed by fires in 2017.

Les cascades du Hérisson / The Hérisson (Hedgehog) Waterfalls ( Download : PDF )

12.11km +329m -336m 4h15 Average
Starting point in La Chaux-du-Dombief - 39 - Jura

The walk descends the Hérisson ('hedgehog') River with its series of rapids and waterfalls, then returns via Bonlieu, passing through the Dame Blanche viewpoint, with a panoramic view over lakes Val and Chambly and the Herisson valley.

La Banne d'Ordanche ( Download : PDF )

12.98km +354m -351m 4h35 Average
Starting point in Orcival - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A hiking trail in the Auvergne summer pastures, on a summit overlooking the spa resort of La Bourboule.

On the side of Brégançon ( Download : PDF )

12.54km +170m -175m 4h00 Average
Starting point in Bormes-les-Mimosas - 83 - Var

A small lake and its dam, sandy beaches and rocks and, finally, a trail with a 360° view of the surrounding landscape.

A walk that takes the coastal path for a section between the beautiful beach of Estagnol and Fort Brégançon.

Carcés and Caramy Falls ( Download : PDF )

13.48km +253m -255m 4h25 Average
Starting point in Carcès - 83 - Var

This hike will visit the village of Carcés, Carcés Lake and the splendid Caramy Falls. Best in the spring when the water flow is stronger.
You also will take a part of the path of Saint Jacques de Compostela.

The ochre trails of Mormoiron ( Download : PDF )

11.02km +249m -245m 3h45 Average
Starting point in Mormoiron - 84 - Vaucluse

Take a walk between Mormoiron and Villes-sur-Auzon on the trails of old ochre quarries.

Walk in the Chevreuse Valley ( Download : PDF )

19.35km +331m -336m 6h20 Average
Starting point in Chevreuse - 78 - Yvelines

A beautiful hike to discover the beautiful sights of the Chevreuse valley: the Chatillonmill, the castle of Dampierre, the blacksmith’s, the villages of Fourcherolles, Senlisse and Choisel, Méridon castle, the village of Chevreuse and its small bridges along the Yvette, and Château de la Madeleine.

Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard ( Download : PDF )

15.3km +419m -412m 5h20 Average
Starting point in Treffort - 38 - Isère

This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.

Navacelles Cirque and Moulins de la Foux ( Download : PDF )

12.43km +523m -520m 4h50 Average
Starting point in Saint-Maurice-Navacelles - 34 - Hérault

A fairly conventional circuit that lets walkers admire the Cirque de Navacelles and hike in the gorges of La Vis. The ruins of the Moulins de la Foux are the ultimate goal of the hike, with beautiful explanations of these water mills and on the underground portion of the screw, not yet fully explored.

The Circuit of Bauduen ( Download : PDF )

11.37km +306m -305m 4h00 Average
Starting point in Bauduen - 83 - Var

A very enjoyable loop on the peninsula of Bauduen alongside Lake Sainte Croix.

The Cirque de Baume-les-Messieurs ( Download : PDF )

10.72km +468m -461m 4h10 Average
Starting point in Baume-les-Messieurs - 39 - Jura

Discover one of the most beautiful natural sites and one of the prettiest villages in the Franche-Comté.

The Viaduc des Fauvettes and the Forêt de Gif-sur-Yvette ( Download : PDF )

10.55km +184m -188m 3h25 Average
Starting point in Bures-sur-Yvette - 91 - Essonne

A walk of many faces! On forest tracks interspersed with paths through the city, you follow an old railway line with a tunnel and viaduct, finishing along the course of the river Yvette. A walk to enjoy at any time of year.

The Alpilles ridge ( Download : PDF )

15.48km +511m -514m 5h40 Average
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Nice walk between the wild and steep ridge of the Alpilles and the plains of Romanin.

Circular loop between Bandol and Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer ( Download : PDF )

9.39km +221m -221m 3h15 Average
Starting point in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer - 83 - Var

Beautiful loop between the vineyards and the coastal path with magnificent panoramic views.

The Colombières Gorges ( Download : PDF )

10.34km +697m -702m 4h35 Average
Starting point in Colombières-sur-Orb - 34 - Hérault

An exceptional circular walk above the torrent of Arles where you can discover a cave dwelling and a superb Cervennes collection in the hamlet of Fage.

The Roselière (reed beds) of Maincourt ( Download : PDF )

9.08km +76m -77m 2h45 Average
Starting point in Lévis-Saint-Nom - 78 - Yvelines

At the heart of the Chevreuse Valley Natural Park, a hike that allows you to wander through a protected natural site with a trail laid out by the Park. In the Bois de Maincourt, one can see ancient sandstone quarries. The course of the river Yvette, which the trail follows on the way back, finally allows a patrimonial approach with old mills and old washhouses.

The cliffs of Roche Colombe ( Download : PDF )

10.98km +566m -560m 4h30 Average
Starting point in Saou - 26 - Drôme

The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.

Les Cavaliers - The Imbut Trail - Baou Beni - Vidal Trail ( Download : PDF )

10km +1213m -1218m 5h45 Very difficult
Starting point in Aiguines - 83 - Var

The Imbut trail is a hike that lets you discover the Verdon in the heart the gorge and the river bed. Extraordinary landscapes await you but this hike is difficult and certain sections on the cliffs (Chemin Vidal) and through rocks (section until the Baou Beni), require a good level of physical fitness. Be careful of vertigo!
The altitude calculated by the software is a little high, it's closer to about 800m.

Sentier des douaniers. De Niolon à Méjéan. (Customs officers trail). From Niolon to Méjéan ( Download : PDF )

9.65km +328m -321m 3h30 Average
Starting point in Le Rove - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Amidst sea, cliffs and rail roads, a beautiful active hike, emphasized by the horns of small passing trains, and an amazing little beach during the journey!
Experienced on May 1st, 2013, having the first bathe of the year at the Everine's beach!

From Wettstein Pass to the Lac des Truites ( Download : PDF )

9.69km +287m -284m 3h25 Easy
Starting point in Orbey - 68 - Haut-Rhin

This short hike on trails marked by the Club Vosgien has in the first instance views of the valley of Munster, and also a view of the peaks of the Vosges. The many picnic opportunities around the Lac des Truites or Lac Forlet lakes, the trout spotting opportunities, as well the welcoming farmhouse make for an enjoyable outing.

Pointe de l'Observatoire Barthelemy - Cap Roux ( Download : PDF )

10.86km +658m -651m 4h40 Average
Starting point in Saint-Raphaël (Var) - 83 - Var

This is a magnificent hike through the red rocks of Estérel, looking over the blue of the Mediterranean with extraordinary viewing points.

Païolive woods ( Download : PDF )

9.16km +163m -156m 3h00 Average
Starting point in Les Vans - 07 - Ardèche

Explore a particularly interesting woods above the town of Vans.

The Pertes de l’Ain gorges ( Download : PDF )

5.82km +228m -225m 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Bourg-de-Sirod - 39 - Jura

Pleasure in cascades.
This extraordinary walk around the Pertes de l’Ain gorges sets out from the remarkable site of the old forges and is a delight for all the senses.
Along the way: The Pertes de l’Ain, gorges, cascades, the ruins of Villain castle, and the relics of an old village.

The Puy de Sancy via the Courre Valley ( Download : PDF )

6.68km +526m -526m 3h10 Average
Starting point in Mont-Dore - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A very beautiful hike in a conservation area.

Tourves: Saint-Probace - Caramy Gorges ( Download : PDF )

8.33km +266m -262m 3h00 Average
Starting point in Tourves - 83 - Var

A beautiful hike in the hills of Tourves.
A remarkable view over the Saint-Maximin plains and the mountain La Loube.
Wonderful opportunity to discover and tour the Saint-Probace Chapel

The Pic Saint Michel ( Download : PDF )

8.68km +638m -639m 4h00 Average
Starting point in Lans-en-Vercors - 38 - Isère

This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.

The Grand Veymont ( Download : PDF )

20.21km +943m -942m 8h00 Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme

A long hike across the Vercors Highlands ("Hauts Plateaux du Vercors"), to reach the Grand Veymont. Breath-taking view of the entire Vercors massif and Mont Aiguille.

Circuit around the Capitelles of Saussines ( Download : PDF )

13.18km +53m -53m 3h55 Average
Starting point in Saussines - 34 - Hérault

Located between Nimes and Montpellier, the village of Saussines has a quite exceptional heritage: a listed 12th century church, a castle, beautiful mansions, old washhouses.
The gorse scrubland is close by with six capitelles (1), a nature trail, a picnic area with tables and is close to a spring at the high point of the circuit, plus there is a beautiful view of the Pic Saint Loup and the Cevennes.
Important note: Ignore the numbers marked on the ground and stick to the VisoRando instructions instead

Cézanne’s windmill and the Zola dam ( Download : PDF )

6.94km +306m -306m 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Le Tholonet - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A lovely walk which includes a chance to see Cézanne’s Windmill, to discover the ancient ruins of the Roman aqueduct and its waterfall and the Zola dam. In the distance you can see Mont Sainte-Victoire.

Mount Ventoux starting from the Mont Serein cam site ( Download : PDF )

13.78km +658m -665m 5h30 Average
Starting point in Beaumont-du-Ventoux - 84 - Vaucluse

A beautiful round trip leading to the summit and back along the crests.

The Vallée de l'Eure, Uzès ( Download : PDF )

14.45km +291m -287m 4h50 Average
Starting point in Uzès - 30 - Gard

A circuit around Uzès, discovering the Eure valley and its source that once fed the city of Nimes, then a loop through Gardoise scrubland to return to Uzès.

Around Rocher Saint-Julien ( Download : PDF )

8.54km +477m -473m 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Buis-les-Baronnies - 26 - Drôme

From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.

The “Circuit des 25 Bosses” (the 25 Bumps Circuit) ( Download : PDF )

15.16km +239m -237m 4h55 Difficult
Starting point in Le Vaudoué - 77 - Seine-et-Marne

As the name suggests, is this route ascends 25 mounds that form a circuit of the of the Trois Pignons forest. A hike amid the rocks that makes an excellent training run before mountain hikes in the summer.
N.B. The elevation is underestimated: between 800 and 900 metres total cumulative change in altitude. It’s difficult to find a larger change in altitude in the Ile-de-France, unless you want to take the steps up and down the Eiffel Tower three times on the trot. Expect to be walking for 6 to 7 hours.

Sentier des Belvédères ( Download : PDF )

8.35km +74m -74m 2h35 Average
Starting point in Noisy-sur-École - 77 - Seine-et-Marne

A course over hills, with beautiful views of the Massif des Trois Pignons. Passages on platières in the middle of the moor with an unobstructed view, interspersed with passages in undergrowth and amid boulders. A varied, rather sporty hike.
N.B. The drop is probably underestimated: expect something more in the order of 300 metres.

Le Rocher des Deux Trous (The Rock with Two Holes) ( Download : PDF )

6.92km +238m -234m 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

At the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Reserve, a small easy hike on good paths. The route takes you to the picturesque Rock with Two Holes painted by Van Gogh during his stay in Saint-Paul de Mausole from May 1889 to May 1890. It offers vast panoramic views over the two slopes of the Alpilles. To the south, in clear weather the view stretches to the Mediterranean, to the north over the Montagnette, the Gard, the Mont Ventoux, etc.

A tour of the Lac des Corbeaux ( Download : PDF )

14.93km +565m -567m 5h35 Average
Starting point in La Bresse - 88 - Vosges

Start and finish at the Col de Bramont.
This route will let you discover the Lac des Corbeaux from the Belvédère de la Roche du Lac 200m above it.
The view is stunning and its the perfect place for a snack!
A trail takes you down to the lake. It doesn't cross the embankment, but takes you round the lake on a pleasant, shady trail.
Return to the Col de Bramont via the Étang de Sèchemer.
A very beautiful circuit that's not too difficult, although very steep.

The Arfuyen Ridges ( Download : PDF )

15.09km +568m -576m 5h40 Average
Starting point in Le Barroux - 84 - Vaucluse

Starting from Sainte-Madeleine Abbey at Barroux, this is quite a wild route offering many views over Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the surrounding plains.

The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour ( Download : PDF )

12.07km +152m -156m 3h50 Average
Starting point in Ventabren - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Leaving from Ventabren, a walk in the surrounding hills and then along the Canal de Marseille and ending at the Aqueduc de Roquefavour.

Holzarté footbridge ( Download : PDF )

12.17km +822m -824m 5h25 Difficult
Starting point in Larrau - 64 - Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A circuit a dozen or so kilometres long in a green area among forests, streams and waterfalls.
And especially crossing the Holzarté bridge which is the headline event of this quite demanding hike. If it is too physically demanding, you can turn around once you have seen the bridge.

Sainte-Baume ( Download : PDF )

13.3km +528m -529m 5h05 Average
Starting point in Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume - 83 - Var

Walk on the ridge of Sainte-Baume after visiting the Cave of Mary Magdalene.

The Cap Béar loop ( Download : PDF )

4.8km +218m -213m 1h55 Average
Starting point in Port-Vendres - 66 - Pyrénées-Orientales

A walk amid vineyards, through scrubland, and along the coast, with beautiful views of the Cap Béar and the Anse de Paulilles cove.

The Méjean cliff path ( Download : PDF )

7.03km +686m -690m 3h40 Average
Starting point in Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers - 48 - Lozère

Perhaps the most beautiful walk along the Causse Méjean, which traditionally starts out from Le Rozier.
Here, by starting on the cliff top, there is less vertical drop, as you stay between 870 and 720m the whole way.
As well as breath-taking scenery, you can see vultures circling above you and even below you on the cliffs!

The Véroncle mills ( Download : PDF )

10km +310m -301m 3h35 Average
Starting point in Gordes - 84 - Vaucluse

The route leads up the Véroncle canyon then down the south-facing slopes of the Monts de Vaucluse.

La Ciotat and Cap Canaille ( Download : PDF )

11.33km +455m -462m 4h20 Easy
Starting point in La Ciotat - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Hike exploring the sights and features of Cape Canaille.

Aiguèze and the rocks of Castelviel ( Download : PDF )

7.6km +343m -346m 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Aiguèze - 30 - Gard

The medieval village of Aiguèze is among the most beautiful villages in France. This hike, overlooking the gorges of Ardeche, follows the paths and trails through the heart of the scrubland, olive groves and vineyards.