Hiking & Trekking Tours in France: 11 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.Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join a small guided hike from Marseille into Calanques National Park, with routes around Sugiton and Morgiou, rocky trails, cliff views, a shared snack picnic, and possible swimming time. Guides such as Adrien, David, Yana, and Freddie add local nature and history. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and swimwear.

“The Calanques hike was challenging, at times, but well worth the effort as the views were spectacular. Our guide, Ismael, was excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable. Swimming at the beach is refreshing and majestic. The picnic was good. Highly recommend doing this!”

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5.Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 3h 30m · from $46

Walk Marseille with a local guide such as Olivier, Oliver, or Charles on a small-group route from the Old Port to Notre-Dame de la Garde. You’ll pass fishing ports, coves, parks, quiet neighborhoods, and steep lanes while learning about the city’s history, culture, sports, and daily life. Plan on a serious seven to eight-mile walk.

“Super! Olivier has a passion for Marseille and a gift of sharing that knowledge with others! I was more than impressed with the tour and all of the unknown places he brought us to! He has great communication and was helpful to me with finding a luggage storage location. Highly recommended and I’ll be sure to share this knowledge with friends and family for when they visit in the future! :) Merci beaucoup!”

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6.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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7.Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $181

Leave Nice at 7:30 am for a scenic train ride through the Var valley to Entrevaux. With a professional guide, you’ll visit its cathedral and Vauban fortress, hike around the mountain villages, eat lunch, and continue to Annot’s forests and caves. Expect a long day and real uphill walking.

“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”

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8.Marseille: Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy

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

Meet Bruno or another local guide at Luminy for a four-hour hike through Marseille’s Calanques National Park. Expect rocky paths, cliff and sea views, a swim stop when conditions allow, trekking poles if needed, and a picnic of local foods and a soft drink. The route suits active adults and children aged seven and up.

“Bruno was an excellent guide, the scenery was beautiful, and the picnic filled with local specialities was perfect.”

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9.Guided hike in the Calanques National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47

Start at Luminy at 9 a.m. for a guided English-language hike through Marseille’s Calanques National Park. Guides Bruno and Margaux share local nature and culture, help on rocky sections, and lead you to a beautiful cove for swimming and a picnic of Provençal foods. Expect about four hours, moderate effort, and a return to Luminy.

“The hike in Calenque National Forest was perfect. The views were spectacular and Bruno is an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and he gives the tour a personal touch which makes such a difference! He also provided us with a fabulous picnic lunch with incredible local meats, cheese, spreads, and produce. We learned all about the regional cuisine, and he also taught us about the local culture. Such an informative experience, and the views really were incredible! I highly recommend this guided hike!”

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10.The Urban Hike of Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $41

Join Olivier for a 3.5-hour, 10-kilometer urban hike from Marseille’s Old Port through Vallon des Auffes, Malmousque, Bompard, Pharo, and Notre Dame de la Garde. Expect hills, stairs, sea views, quiet lanes, local architecture, and lively stories about Marseille’s past and present. The tour is conducted in French.

“Guide (Olivier) très compétent, dynamique, amoureux de sa ville et tenant à partager ses connaissances et son engouement … expliquant avec pédagogie .. visite hors des sentiers battus : nous n aurions pas pu voir dans lui ces jolis endroits cachés … bref 20//10 … merci à lui ❤️”

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11.Quad and Moto hike, discover the Corrèze otherwise. Accessible to everyone !!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride a quad or motorcycle through the wooded hills above the Corrèze valley with Cédric, who adjusts the route to your level. In about an hour, you may see Lac du Coiroux, the Couze Dam, the Pans de Travassac, or Aubazine Abbey, with optional local food stops. Meet in Meyrat and return there.

“Please people don't sign up to discover access don't believe a word that say to get to sign been getting away for years promising for hotels all over Europe not true”

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