Hiking France

In the extreme south of Corsica, this path leads to the lighthouse of Pertusato and to the sumptuous lunar landscapes of the Saint-Antoine beach. It starts at the Saint-Roch chapel to take the paved path that overhangs the cliffs. Great views on the Bouches de Bonifacio, the Citadel and the Navy, the Trinité, Sardinia at a few fathoms, and the surrounding countryside! But you will have to be careful and repress any excess of zeal above the void, you are here on limestone!

A good overview of a part of the Monts du Lyonnais, length 11 km, duration 3 h 15, average walkers, difference 390 m/790 m).

A vast selection of different nature outings, all with two things in common: the passion of our guides and the exceptional setting of the Baie de Somme. Depending on your tastes and desires, you can embark on a crossing of the bay (from Le Crotoy or Saint-Valery), meet birds and seals, admire the high tides or, for bird lovers, explore the Grand-Laviers bird sanctuary. In short, an ideal opportunity to discover the Baie de Somme from the delightful angle of nature!

Yellow markup. 12 km, departure parking of the castle.

Proposes 4 circuits walks: the mills, the heart of mother, between Seulles and Mue, between Orne and Canal. 4 circuits discovered: Landing beaches, Abbaye Mondaye Abbey, eel route and Houlgate.

The Hautes-Vosges Greenway is a real treasure nestled in the heart of nature. Stretching over 53 kilometers of former railroad tracks in the Moselle-Moselotte valleys, this multi-purpose trail offers a shared space for walkers, cyclists, rollerbladers and even cross-country skiers on wheels. The starting point is the Remiremont lake, from where two trails unfold: one towards Cornimont and the other towards Bussang.

Open up to outdoor sports! With Sports Nature 34, you will have the possibility to go hiking, whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, to explore the landscapes of Béziers. If you have never done it before, you can also try Nordic walking: several routes exist to discover the most beautiful panoramas of the region, off the beaten track. Finally, an introduction to orienteering coupled with map reading will be offered by Luc, your qualified trainer.

Choose to discover a unique natural heritage: the island of Groix. Thanks to a road map ordered on the site of Randoland, you will investigate the history of this site in the singular landscapes. On foot or by bike, the clues through the narrow streets of the village or along the coastal paths between two rocks is a playful activity. Departure from SUBSCRIBE village "Les Garnet".

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5,3 km.

Difficulty: average.

Useful: Randoland recreational and educational cards are available for download for this walk: Check out www.randoland.fr.

Departure from the Grotelle parking lot for this excursion to Lac de Mélu. Along the way, you can stop for lunch at the Mélu sheepfold, where two paths lead to the lake. This offers the opportunity for a swim, or opt for an extension to Lac de Capitellu, with an additional 30 minutes on a steeper path. At an altitude of 1,700 metres, the lake can be snow-covered in winter, so it's essential to bring appropriate equipment.

The La Trinité-sur-Mer Peninsula is a renowned seaside resort. And because of this, it presents a whole range of sandy beaches to turquoise waters. The Customs Trail, which runs along the Atlantic facade of France over 2,000 km, makes a step. Before embarking on such an adventure, just take the 6 kilometer loop that takes this trail from the port beach. From there, you will take the direction of the south to walk along the beaches of Men Allen, then Kerbihan and Grazy, before reaching the point where customs officers were staying. You will then climb along the west coast of the peninsula, passing through the beaches of Ty Guard and Kervillen and then by the salt marshes. The last part takes place in the small districts of the Trinity, until reaching the port.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1:30.

Difficulty: easy.

Blue, blue and blue: This is what this little 5 kilometer stroll around the peninsula of Granvres offers. On the one hand, the tumultuous waters of the Atlantic Ocean, on the other the quiet waves of the small sea of Granvres, and under your feet, sand! From the pier for Port-Louis, you will take the coastal trail towards the Goërem Anse. From there you will follow the sea to Porh Guerh by bypassing the southern tip of the peninsula. You will see the fort and the blockhouses on your way. You will leave the sea for a short moment only, the time to join the captains and the pier.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: easy.

The common point of all species identified in this botanical pathway? All are typical of the mayennais bocage. If some will remember something, others are more rare in the region, so open your mirettes! In case of doubt, refer to the valuable interpretive panels that are on your way. On the way, the old career of the Brushes presents itself as another major point of interest: its very well-known lime served in 1569 at the Réparations castle repairs.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

If you come from Chambéry, you can reach the Porte de Bush-Rond, starting point of this Green Avenue, through the 3,5 km cycle path that runs through the city. Are you there? Your journey will take you to Saint-Jeoire-Priory via the towns of Barberaz, La Ravoire and Challes-Les-Eaux. And there, beautiful views over the mountains and valley are your journey. Arriving at the destination, a roundabout route will take you to the lake of Saint-André through small roads, but attention: If the Green Avenue is feasible on foot or by bike, this second portion is more like a bike ride, accessible only to the two wheels.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: average (a few differences are to be mentioned).

The reputation of Carnac's menhirs is no longer to be done: travelers from around the world come to admire the 3,000 megalithic rocks on the commune dating back to five centuries for some. If you are not trying to wear them on your back, you can approach them through the tumulus hiking circuit. This 7 km loop starts a few steps from the Kerluir site where the tumulus Saint-Michel is located. You will then revert to the Kermario and Menec alignments that extend over 4 km. A mystical walk that often leaves without voice.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1:50.

Difficulty: easy.

This Voie Verte on the towpath along the Scarpe canal is a real pleasure to ride! Whether on foot or by bike, the Scarpe canal towpath is eight kilometers long. It has a stabilized dolomite surface, suitable for all types of bikes but not rollerblades. It's a safe way to reach these villages, and a number of nature parks will punctuate your strides or pedal strokes.

In its long journey between Lake Geneva and the Mediterranean, Via Rhôna passes through you! But before you get to the 450 kilometres that stretch in Rhône-Alpes, here's what you're doing gradually! Between Loire-sur-Rhône and Condrieu, 20 km from the green lane await you along the right bank of the Rhône. With a smooth coating of good quality, the track is feasible on foot, cycling, roller and skateboard. And if you are still looking premature, you can of course shorten your journey!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 10 km.

Difficulty: .

On foot or by bike, the 23 km signposted route (accessible to all levels) follows the course of the River Orne as closely as possible. A bucolic landscape and judicious layout allow you to discover this former iron and steel valley. Some footbridges have been renovated and others created to take you from one bank to the other. Take advantage of the beauty of the surroundings for a picnic stop or a moment of contemplation. For soccer fans, you'll pass by the Joeuf stadium where Platini scored his first goals. You're all set for a lovely stroll.

Discover the Basque Country and its mountains in the company of a private guide, with a program adapted to your physical condition? Zeharka, short for "to cross" in Basque, is the company name of Bixente, mountain guide and sports educator. We offer a wide range of hikes: discovery, gourmet, nocturnal, sporting, bivouac, orienteering, but also trail riding, mountain biking, road biking, rock climbing, snowshoeing (in winter) or an introduction to the 3 Basque pelotes: bare hand, chistera, paleta. The choice is yours, and you can set off in complete confidence.

The Buckthorn is a 13 km walk to discover Le Touquet in natural surroundings. For this you go up the boulevard of La to the park of Canche Bay, where seals like to enjoy. Cross the sea for an hour to reach the dune area, south of the station. You will take a wide winding road that crosses the Dit À, and will bring you back gradually to the city. The plan for this hike is available at the Tourist Office.

A pedestrian path of ecological discovery makes it possible to discover (with or without a guide) a wetland, rich in a fauna and a flora specific to the banks of the Germaine, which abounds in the pond of Grolejac. This path is located in the regional nature reserve of the Marais de Groléjac, on a surface of 15 ha. Upstream of the pond, the Reserve presents a remarkable biological heritage, with plant and animal species. In any season, the ballet of the birds is fascinating. In summer, the lake is reserved for swimming but it is possible to rent a boat.

On foot or with snowshoes, depending on the season. With or without donkeys, depending on your fitness level. Accompanied or on your own, depending on your level of fitness. For a day or several days. Crossing the Vercors from Lans to the limestone ridges of the Diois, discovering Mont Aiguille, the Combeau valley, the Archiane cirque and the Hauts-Plateaux nature reserve, nomadic tours from yurt to yurt: the seven Vercors Escapade mountain guides share their passion for the ridges and mountain pastures of the Diois region.

Bordered by the Rhône in a green setting, Les Avenières preserved the authentic spirit of an undisturbed campaign. This small town is just a few steps away from the ski resorts of Savoy, the Rhônalpins lakes and the Monts mountains.

Hiking trails in the middle of poplar trees to the Walibi park, the many activities possible will seduce the most active as well as the quietest. From the top of the Devin Hill (291 m), the highest point of the town, a magnificent view of the Walkers. There are about clochers. The mountains of the Bugey, the Massif Massif, the Vercors summits and the soaring horizon, the snow capped peaks of the Alps, are distinguished.

An Alpine club in Le Havre? I was told that there was only the sea and the cliffs… And yet it is true, and the Alpine Club also works, with walks about every fifteen days.

Every Sunday, this association proposes to make you walk and to raise awareness of nature: two absolutely laudable and ultimately complementary goals. Varied routes and distances, for children and adults, between 6 km and 30 km.

Accessible to all for 7 years, only, with family or friends, do not hesitate to discover with the state-patented instructors the joys of this sports hobby. As a result of a quick initiation on a marked route, they will take you to the discovery of the Parc Park and its 25 km of wild beach… And for addicts, through the hikes, technical complements will be brought to improve your level of practice in order to be closer to nature. Ozone also organizes nautical hikes and towed buoy.

And here we go, my kiki, for an adrenaline rush! With H2O Vives, thrills in the mountains supervised by professionals specialized in this environment. White water sports: rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed or canoraft, all guaranteed thrills. But also many other adventures around caving or orienteering. More unusual but just as fun and accessible to all: the arapaho. Climb on this wide-wheeled scooter and follow your guide down the forest paths!

This very easy walk on the Monts de Chambéry, in the heart of the Parc Piot which dominates the city, is an opportunity to escape a little from the city and to enjoy a little greenery to relax better. The Monts site offers a wide view overlooking the city of the Dukes of Savoy and a panoramic view of the Chartreuse massif. The itinerary alternates meadows and wooded areas and follows a health trail. The reward is twofold since two belvederes overlook the cluse of Chambéry. Good plan: enjoy the magic of sunset from up there....

On the road, valley of the Sédelle, mills, lavoir, confluence, site Claude-Monet, caves pierced in the rock, steep cliffs, dry moorland. On arrival, view of the ruins of the feudal castle of Crozant.

Starting from the cove of Chevano, this walk follows the peninsula of Bruzzi to Arbitro. Departure from the car park of the Conservatory of Pianottoli-Caldarello. Two options: start by going down to the beach of the cove of Chevano, or take the coastal path. Beautiful views of the islands of Bruzzi, Sardinia, it is lined with creeks with transparent waters. The loop follows the curves of the peninsula up to the beach of Arbitro, then returns to the car park.

The sylvatorium is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. You'll take a forest bath on a one-kilometer trail that will stimulate all your senses. Spas are installed: large wooden tubs into which you plunge clothed to immerse yourself in sounds (hearing), smells (smell), chromotherapy (sight) and electromagnetic communication (touch), not forgetting the taste with forest berries. The perfect way to disconnect and reconnect with nature. Educational panels help visitors learn more about the forest and its benefits.

Departure near the cross of Seignolles. Circuit sheet available at the Pays d'Urfé tourist office. The interpretation trail "Il était un chemin" (Once upon a time) aims at discovering the heritage of the Pays d'Urfé. It is punctuated with amusing explanatory panels to discover the local history, the flora and fauna as well as the richness of the landscapes and the Madeleine mountains. A picnic table allows you to finish the walk with a moment of relaxation and conviviality.

Departure: . plateau. Distance: 1,5 km, duration: 1 h. The discovery trail explains the secrets of the bog. With an area of 20 hectares, this marsh area plays an essential role in the regulation of water resources. Listed among Natura 2000 sites, the bog is a world to protect. If you have time, visit the Bison of the Madeleine Mountains, take a tour to the arboretum of the Grand Murcins of Arcons or go to the adventure at Les Cimes de Bécajat.

Lovers of thrills and vertigo, you have found your guide. Michel Mondié (30 years spent in the elite of mountain rescue) invites you to a sportive and playful discovery of the beautiful Catalan Country: climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, hiking. There is something for all levels and all publics. Attention: small structure so pampered supervision and absolute safety! And we can tell you, it really favours human relations and knows how to adapt to the level of each one. Le Petit Futé really loved it and spent unforgettable moments!

A wonderful walk from Larrau along the GR on one of the most spectacular and most frequented sites of the Western Pyrenees. The torrents have dug the ground, forming spectacular and long crevasses, the witness, these gorges of Holzarte! Following the marked path along the edge of the crevasse, we arrive at the junction of the Olhado and Olhadybia crevasses, at an altitude of 590 meters. There, the highlight of the walk begins as you approach the footbridge, a real suspension bridge over a bubbling torrent 160 meters below!

This (artificial) lake offers sportsmen and women the opportunity to go jogging, cycling, canoeing, rowing and sailing in the open air, since the municipal sailing school has set up its beacons there. On foot, the walk starts by crossing the dam with a breathtaking view of the lake. A path goes all around the lake (19 km), and botanical indications are offered to walkers, the terminals presented are accessible to blind people. This circuit has a common section with the GR de pays "between Vie and Yon", marked in yellow and red.

To reach the summit of the Grandes Platières and hike up to the Désert de Platé, simply take the DMC gondola, which lifts you up to 2,480 meters in twelve minutes. As you exit the gondola, a memorable panorama awaits you: the Fiz chain in the foreground, followed by the highest peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif. On a clear day, you can also admire the Aravis massif, the Dents Blanches, Belledonne, Vercors and Jura, but it's important to note that the cable car may close in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, so check before you come if in doubt.

In summer, the possible presence of snow requires adequate preparation. Experienced hikers will find numerous marked trails in the heart of the magnificent Désert de Platé, a limestone plateau dotted with lapiaz, fissures and potholes sculpted by glacial meltwater. This lunar landscape offers breathtaking views, but it's essential to be well equipped, as some of the rocks can be sharp.

To take the family back down to Flaine from the cable car, simply follow the signs for Tête Pelouse and skirt the slopes of Balacha. If you're lucky, a few chamois and marmots may turn up. In winter, the Cascades trail offers a tempting option: a 14-kilometer blue run to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval!

Many hiking trails are available from the village.

This path leads to the Capo Rosso peninsula. Take the path on the right, pass the ruined sheepfolds of "Paghiadie". Your steps will then lead you to a tiled sheepfold at the end of the peninsula. Pass then through a beautiful corridor between rocks and greenery. You reach the watchtower (40 minutes). It is recommended to leave early in the morning, to bring water (non-existent on this route) and a hat as there is no shade.

During this 15 km loop around Hardelot castle, you will discover: the marshes of Condette, the regional nature reserve and the dune environment of Écault. On the historical side, the castle dating from the 9th century is now home to the Franco-British Entente Cordiale Center. A hike which oscillates between villages and seaside resorts. The whole constitutes a major reservoir of biodiversity and an ecological corridor for the region. There are 345 plant species in the marshes of Condette, several of which are considered as heritage!

A nice idea for a walk along the largest river in western Brittany, the Blavet. With a length of 58 kilometers, the towpath that links Hennebont to Pontivy promises a pleasant excursion. To get there, you have to go to the bottom of the ramparts, on the right. The path is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. A fitness trail has also been set up, from the Poterie car park to the Bergerie car park. Children will also find a nice playground. A good breath of fresh air in perspective.

The Parc de Solenzara offers tree courses for children (from age 3), adults and teenagers, with around a hundred workshops. Acqua & Natura also offers 2 canyoning courses in the Bavella canyons (^1st course from age 7,^2nd from age 12 with experience), paintball and an inflatable park. Water sports activities with paddles, pedal boats and sea kayaks for hire, not forgetting the Hobbie Mirage Eclipse for underwater viewing!

This short, half-hour walk starts on the D84 north-east of the village of Evisa, on the left-hand side of the road. The Aïtone torrent cascades down and in places forms natural pools, where the less chilly can try a swim. This hike can be extended with the Châtaignier interpretation trail (allow 4 hours). A place not to be missed, just for the pleasure of your eyes. Beware, however, of wild pigs in search of food, who may come and rummage through your bags!

The mule track, which starts from Evisa at an altitude of 850 m, goes down along the very wooded gorges. It is marked out by no less than 25 panels or lecterns explaining the fauna, the flora, the construction of a mule yard and the making of a Genoese bridge. It is above all a cultural, didactic and easy stroll. The trail ends at the Genoese bridges Zaglia and Ponte Vecchju, classified as Historical Monuments. A picnic stop is essential to enjoy the place.

Situated at an altitude of 1,247 m, the resort renews summer and winter activities, making it a popular place for sports enthusiasts. The alpine ski slopes are open at night and the slalom stadium for World Cup races has been completely refurbished and equipped with snow-making machines. In the summer, the resort remains very attractive, as it is equipped with toboggans on rails, a salto-trampoline and a miniature golf course. Don't miss out on a paragliding or hang gliding tour either, as the site is a perfect place to take off. To get there, there is the ridge shuttle.

To admire the beauty of the Sanguinaires islands, head for the vast site of La Parata and follow the path that starts near a small chapel on the route des Sanguinaires. You'll walk along a small path overlooking the sea. At every turn, spectacular views of the Sanguinaires and the cove of Minaccia are revealed. The walk ends on the magnificent beach of Capo di Feno, where it's advisable to remain vigilant against the waves. You can also go in search of the shells known as "Sainte-Lucie" eyes!

The first twenty minutes of this hike offer a more athletic portion, but don't worry: as soon as you approach the pine forest and stream, the pace becomes more moderate. At the crossroads, initially follow the red-green markings towards the rocky lookout. Then head towards Piana, along a wide path leading to an imposing dry-stone retaining wall, known as the sentier des Muletiers.

Come and experience the thrills of the Tyroliana Adventure Park, with its 11 tree-climbing courses and 160 workshops, in the San Martinu forest and along the Cavu river. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned adventurer, you can climb in the trees on courses ranging from white to red (for the most adventurous) or try your hand at canyoning with qualified instructors, mountain biking, climbing and fantastic hiking; after the effort, succumb to the tempting range of on-site and take-away restaurants, sure to invigorate you!

Leaving from the port of Le Lavandou, the Sentier du littoral (coastal path) reaches the beach of La Fossette in just 2.5 kilometers. Very easy for the first twenty minutes, the path becomes more athletic after Saint-Clair beach. The path runs along the rocky seafront, alternating between coves and private villas. Nothing too complicated though, and there's no way to get lost here - the sea is your guide. Allow 45 minutes one way and 1h30 round trip.