Hiking Tours in France

On almost every trip, yes, one bag per person up to 20kg (44 lbs). On the GR5 and some TMB in Huts nights you carry overnight items to the huts, and Walker's Haute Route has no luggage transfers, so you carry your pack. Stevenson's Trail has a 13kg (33lbs) bag limit.

Yes, on many trips. The Dordogne, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire and Classic Provence trips welcome solo hikers with a supplement, and Stevenson's Trail charges only the single room supplement. The GR5, Walker's Haute Route and Classic Provence in Style aren't available to solo travelers.

Most of our France trips are 7 or 8 days. Short Breaks in Alsace and the Dordogne take 5 days. For a long-distance trail, Stevenson's Trail Complete takes 14 days and Walker's Haute Route takes 15.

Yes, that's how all our France trips work. We book your stays, move your luggage on nearly every route, and give you daily notes and maps in our award-winning app. Our team is on call 24/7 if anything changes.

Most hikers fly into Paris (CDG or ORY), then take a TGV or regional TER train. Chamonix is usually reached via Geneva. Each tour lists the best gateways, and we can book private transfers from several towns, stations and airports for an extra fee.

Moisture-wicking layers, a light insulated jacket, a waterproof shell, quick-dry pants or shorts, merino socks, broken-in boots or hiking shoes, a sun hat and a daypack. In the Alps, add warm layers and gloves, even in summer. Trekking poles help on the climbs. A full packing list is included in your pre-trip info.

U.S. and Canadian citizens generally don't need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU's Entry/Exit System now registers non-EU visitors at the border, and ETIAS pre-travel authorization is due to follow. Check official guidance before you book.