Hiking & Trekking Tours in France: 4 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

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

Join Planetazur for a five-hour guided hike through Marseille’s Calanques National Park. Guides such as Adrien, Jade, Geoffroy, and Sebastian lead routes to coves including Morgiou, Sugiton, or Saint Jean de Dieu, sharing local stories, plant facts, and a picnic before free time for swimming. Expect steep, rocky sections and bring at least 1.5 liters of water in summer.

“We went on a beautiful hike in the Calanques National Park. Our guide, Adrien, was very knowledgeable, especially on the flora present. He made sure everyone was okay during and that everyone had enough water. He also got us some charcuterie, cheese, bread and hummus for lunch which we ate by one of the beaches and was lovely! Would recommend to anyone visiting Marseille!”

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2.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 hike through pine woods and rosemary to a calanque beach. Expect rocky paths, over 250 meters of elevation, a picnic, swimming, and an optional 700-meter round-trip swim to the Blue Grotto. Guides including Geoffrey, Yana, Freddy, and Sébastien are praised for safety and local insight.

“My guide Reagan was the absolute best! The hike was so beautiful and our guide made us all feel super welcome. I was solo tripping and this hike made my weekend! Totally recommend and make sure to ask for Reagan I couldn’t recommend her enough!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Meet Victor at Gare du Nord for a small-group walk through the countryside and villages around Auvers-sur-Oise. Over roughly 6 to 8 miles, you’ll see Van Gogh’s lodging, painting sites, the church from his famous work, and his grave. Bring lunch, 1.5 liters of water, sturdy shoes, and enough energy for a brisk pace.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · from $51

Set out from Cassis with a French- and English-speaking guide, possibly Vanina, for a 7 km, four-hour hike through Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and En-Vau. Expect a 90-meter climb, cliffside views, a 30-minute swimming break, and practical stories about quarries and underground water. Good fitness and closed-toe shoes are essential.

“This was a great hike for a first timer to the Calanques and the right amount of time/difficulty for me and my teenage daughter. The swimming was lovely, the guide knowledgeable and the views breathtaking.”

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