The Best Trails in France

Cap-Ferrat Sentier du littoral

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

4.73mi

Elevation +

279f

TrailRank

58

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Great little walk around the sentier du littoral making the tour of Cap Ferrat. Wonderful weather. Even by middle November people were sunbathing and actually bathing. Gorgeous views over the Baie des Anges, Villefranche...

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Surrounding of Vallon Pont d'arc

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smilingjanine

Distance

5.99mi

Elevation +

738f

TrailRank

58

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Nice nature hike through the surroundings of Vallon, passing by the famous cavern de Pont d'arc. To the end you walk along the beautiful little river Ibie. Don't forget to bring bathing clothes along when it is warm ;-)

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Plateau de Beille Racquettes

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DinkSmallwood

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Distance

3.85mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

58| 5.0

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Plateau de Beille in winter is a magic place for everyone who loves snow and the sports and passti mes that go with it. This snowshoe (racket) walk is one of the six that you can do there, the longest is 9.5 kilomete...

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Chenonceaux-Sur les bords du Cher

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

5.84mi

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

57

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This is a hike around the parc of Chenonceau castle with wonderful views from the other side of the river. The woods and the river are worth the hike and the Castle makes it wonderful. Fully recommend. There are vario...

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Chemin Portet-de-Luchon/Jurvielle/Cathervielle

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kengele

Distance

6.26mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

57

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An easy hike in the open along northern slopes offering great views of the Pyrenees to the south. We had a short picnic along the way. Ideal for cool times of year. The return portion on the south side of the stream was ...

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Lac d'Allos (Printemps)

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StephenBrown

Distance

7.43mi

Elevation +

1995f

TrailRank

57

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Hike date: 04/05/2014 My first hike to Lac d'Allos, in the spring of 2014. I hadn't realised I would not be able to drive all the way up the D226 to the highest car park as there was still plenty of snow. Still a t...

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Falaises et vignes

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Alexandra et Marcel

Distance

6.06mi

Elevation +

213f

TrailRank

57| 5.0

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Leucate-Plage to lighthouse and continue along the coastline. Back through the vineyards. Lovely paths and stone walls.

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Beaumes-de-Venise: Le Plateau de Courens

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DinkSmallwood

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Distance

3.29mi

Elevation +

659f

TrailRank

57| 5.0

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A short but very nice walk from the big parking of La Place du Marché in the village of Beaumes-de-Venise up to the plateau de Courens, a relatively easy climb but at times steep and certainly slippery under wet conditio...

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Hiking - Falicon Pyramid

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ant1606

Distance

5.20mi

Elevation +

1207f

TrailRank

57| 4.5

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Hiking - It is unclear who built the Pyramid of Falicon. Its ruins stand atop the opening of a deep cave which would be nice to explore - with ropes for rappelling. This track goes short of Mont Chauve, as it was late f...

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Bures-sur-Yvette (Viaduc des Fauvettes)

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philip hanna

Distance

6.87mi

Elevation +

682f

TrailRank

57

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nice relatively easy trail , close to paris. took the RER B to Bures sur Yvette station, most of the trail is inside the woods, i crossed the viaduc des fauvettes where i paused the trail to go under it yo take some pict...

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Chemin de St Jacques (Kaysersberg - Ribeauvillé)

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

6.97mi

Elevation +

906f

TrailRank

57

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Chemin de St Jacques and also Chevalet Vert du Club Vosgien. I love the Chemin de Saint Jacques in Alsace. http://www.saint-jacques-alsace.org/ http://www.saint-jacques-alsace.org/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=463&tconfig=...

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Suze sur Crest: Le Boucle de Pancrace

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Distance

4.53mi

Elevation +

755f

TrailRank

57

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This is an easy, pleasant walk with a number of very nice views. From the parking just before the old village the walk follows the yellow marked trail to the woods from the outskirts of the village. From the waypoi...

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Pointe de la Réchasse (3.212 m)

Alpine Climbing

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Aviva.laub

Distance

12.55mi

Elevation +

5377f

TrailRank

57

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Les Fontanettes parking - refugio del Col de la Vanoise - Pointe de la Réchasse (3.212 m) and return. Clear, signed trails to Col de la Vanoise then rock cairns marking route to the summit. Moderate rating as some glacie...

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Fortunies, Dienne, Cantal, Auvergne - Lac du Pêcher and Lac Sauvages

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Distance

8.42mi

Elevation +

892f

TrailRank

57

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A wonderful walk through open country, alongside two lakes, through woods, with a magnificent roundabout view from the highest point of the walk Roche du Pic. One could easily start this waqlk from various points, for...

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Thueyts pont du diable

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Efmer

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

56| 4.67

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Parking can be found in the east of Thueyts, just as you enter the town on the right hand side, or at la place du Champ-de-Mars in the middle of the town. Another huge parking is at the pont du diable. In the town st...

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CR Adventures 29621: The Lavender Fields of Sault

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rje.ellis

Distance

3.87mi

Elevation +

292f

TrailRank

56

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A beautiful hike via easy trails in land of blue gold, right in the heart of the largest production area of ​​true lavender (lavandula augustifolia) in Europe. 4 km pedestrian loop. Lavender is in bloom from July to earl...

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Nantes - Trentemoult

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

13.69mi

Elevation +

108f

TrailRank

56

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A mix of walking and cycling. Nantes is a bike-friendly town. The bicloo city bike stations are almost everywhere and you can grab a bike whenever you want. You can install the bicloo application to make things simpler. ...

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Lac d’Hossegor to Capbreton and Plage de Messanges

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Mikewise

Distance

16.77mi

Elevation +

289f

TrailRank

56

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From Lac d’Hossegor to Capbreton and Plage de Messanges. We start at the camperspot in Soorts-Hossegor, a nice well-equipped camperspot in a forrest-like atmosphere. We head to the shores of Lac d’Hossegor, from there...

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Camping Municipal d'Audinet-Le Puy en Velay-montée à pied à Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe

Bicycle Touring

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Guillem Plans

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Distance

4.28mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

56| 5.0

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(CAT) Ruta en bicicleta per anar del camping municipal d'Audinet (Brives-Charensac), a la vila de Le Puy en Velay a través del carril-bici senyalitzat. Arribats a Le puy en Velay, deixem les bicicletes al parquing del c...

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La Garde-Adhémar: Val des Nymphes

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Distance

4.92mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

55| 4.33

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This is an easy hike which will give you the opportunity to both visit one of the most beautiful perched villages of France and enjoy the sphere of mystery which pervades this valley, the Val des Nymphes, in ancient time...

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Provins

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.71mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

55

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Provins is a town that in the middle age was very importante and that has a heritage that has been considered World Heritage by UNESCO. There is a non marked trail around the city. This walk follows that trail until the ...

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Oradour-sur-Glane Village Martyr 🇫🇷

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Mikewise

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

207f

TrailRank

55

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An impressive hike through Oradour-sur-Glane Village Martyr. We start at Aire de Repos at the other end of the village, a free camperspot. Walking along the river Glane, we can see the memorial building in the distanc...

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From Gurat to Château de Mailleberchie near Villebois-Lavalette

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Mikewise

Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

502f

TrailRank

55

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From Gurat to Château de Mailleberchie near Villebois-Lavalette. A very nice and easy hike through the fields and hills at the border of la Charente and le Dordogne passing several small communities and farms. We s...

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Nice hike from campsite Figurotta to Bizanet, Occitanie (France)

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Mikewise

Distance

3.86mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

55

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Nice and easy hike from campsite Figurotta to Bizanet, Occitanie (France). The hike starts direct from the campsite. Especially the last past is very scenic, only shame is that the noise of the A61 is quite noticable! ...

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Boucle des Chateaux de Margaux

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.62mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

54| 5.0

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Wonderful little hike around Margaux's vineyards. Impressive number of Grand Crus in such a small area. Lovely chateaux built in the 19th century by the land owners. You really need to allow yourself extra time to fit at...

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