The Best Trails in France

Gorges, Castles and Mountains

Mountain Bike

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Nick Brown

Distance

38.42mi

Elevation +

6227f

TrailRank

49

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Galamus Gorge then back country through to Peyrepertuse Castle and across the Cucugnan valley and up to Queribus Castle. Drop down on the road then along the base of La Quille escarpment and down into the vinyards around...

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Ostriconi - Paillers de Ghignu - Ravin de Querci

Off Road

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Charisma

Distance

18.44mi

Elevation +

2608f

TrailRank

47| 5.0

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Only with serious Offroad Vehicles! The first Part is to the Beach is hevy. At the Parkingspace at Ghingu, take a short Footwalk to the Beach. A Fantastic view! From the Beach over the Pass way is the easy Part.

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Saint-Jean-d’Aulps, Via Ferrata du Rocher de la Chaux

Via Ferrata

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Debra Bushby

Distance

7.30mi

Elevation +

6667f

TrailRank

47

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Via Ferrata du Rocher de la Chaux, L’Oeil de L’Elephante ED. Walk up from the car part at L’Abbaye du Aulps where the Via Ferrata board is. Turn left out of the car park up the path to the minor road and turn left, just...

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My Pyrenean Haute Route - HRP - Alta Ruta Pirenaica 2016

Alpine Climbing

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stevecracknell

Distance

527.45mi

Elevation +

154892f

TrailRank

44

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Please note that this is my personal version of the Haute Route, walked over one summer (2016) in 57 days. It avoids certain standard stages which I have already done (Carlit and Canigou) because I wanted to discover new...

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Gouter - Mont Blanc - Nid d'Aigle

Alpine Climbing

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machbohu

Distance

7.86mi

Elevation +

3645f

TrailRank

42

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Pub ideas are usually stupid. This was one of them. But on the other hand it was awesome experience and a dream that came true. In the year 2016 we bound to the first attempt (2014, http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do...

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Les dentelles de Montmirail

Hiking

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Johnz2009

Distance

11.70mi

Elevation +

3077f

TrailRank

41

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A very pretty walk, but with a lot of up and down, with a large proportion on loose stones and scree, including a part at the end where you will be obliged to climb using your hands, although it is not dangerous. The pat...

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100818a-Etang D'Arbu

Hiking

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Schaminee

Distance

7.21mi

Elevation +

3937f

TrailRank

39

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Very beautiful track with eagles and a very clear lake. A must do if you are in the neighbourhood. The climb is harsh and not for beginners. It is likely you can see one of the eagles that live out on this "Tres Seigneur...

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Over the mountains to Queribus and Peyrepertuse,back through the Galamus gorge.

Mountain Bike

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Nick Brown

Distance

33.15mi

Elevation +

18383f

TrailRank

38

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Tracks and vineyards out to Queribus and Peyrepertuse. Bridleway to the ridge above Galamus then made the mistake of taking a shortcut down the GR de Pays to the road. It is ridiculously steep and loose. Don't even think...

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Chevreuse Valley (78) 2016-08-21 08:58

Hiking

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bachr

Distance

22.63mi

Elevation +

3845f

TrailRank

37

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Name: 2016-08-21 08:58Start time: 08/21/2016 08:59Finish time: 08/21/2016 16:40Distance: 36.4km (07:40)Moving time: 06:16Average speed: 4.7km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 5.8km/hMax. Speed: 16.7km/hMinimum altitude: 63mMaximum alti...

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TMB: Chamonix - Chalet de Cerro - Point de Vue - Glacier Bossons - Les Bossons - Les Houches (10/10)

Alpine Climbing

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agorf

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Distance

8.68mi

Elevation +

2864f

TrailRank

37

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WARNING: The ascent to get a close view of the Bossons Glacier is very steep and at some parts technical. Also, the point you end up is below and in the middle of the whole glacier, which in case of collapse may be fatal...

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N186 CP Saneja pic del Moixero per Urus Riu de cerdanya Sanavastres Bolvir

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R@fel

Distance

45.21mi

Elevation +

6745f

TrailRank

37

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Start time: 08/08/2016 07:09Finish time: 08/08/2016 13:29Distance: 72.8 km (06:19)Moving time: 05:24Average speed: 11.51 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 13.43 km/hMax. speed: 59.26km/hMinimum altitude: 1045 mMaximum altitude: 2090 ...

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Chastel-Arnaud - les trois bec

Hiking

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peter van leeuwen

Distance

10.54mi

Elevation +

4429f

TrailRank

37

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We took the hard way up and hard way down. On les Trois Bec the walk is not so difficult but very nice views.

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Piste des seigneurs (real) - Carabona - Tagliu Rossu

Off Road

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Matthias Schäffer

Distance

10.63mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

36

Starting "very hard" till mountain top. After that "only" hard till my Second Picture. From there on moderat. Seems Like locals are prepering the last 5-10 km to become a better road. But doesnt Matter because the funn...

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Mont Blanc 4810m, 31 July 2023

Alpine Climbing

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Florian Sini

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Distance

13.04mi

Elevation +

8169f

TrailRank

36

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Mont Blanc meaning "white mountain" is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, and the highest mountain in Europe outside the Caucasus mountains, rising 4,810 m above sea level, located on the French-Italian...

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Tour du Mont Grele

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Eveline12

Distance

12.66mi

Elevation +

3606f

TrailRank

35

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Track from Lepin le Lac to the viewpoint of Mont Grele, close to the 3 electric cable masts at the top. From the top you will have a great view of Lac d' Aiguebelette. Start: Parking at Lepin le Lac afront of Ecole Mair...

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Taizé - Mont St. Romain

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ioscarguerrero

Distance

5.99mi

Elevation +

1522f

TrailRank

35

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Pretty hard hike. You have to cross a short but intense wild forest. Right at the end there’s a very steep trail. Beware of nettles.

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Stage 1: Saint Jean de Pied de Port to Pamplona

Mountain Bike

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Vitor Leal

Distance

47.14mi

Elevation +

6207f

TrailRank

35| 4.0

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"Camino de Santiago" from Saint Jean de Pied de Port to Pamplona (Iruña), passing from France to Spain through the route de Napoleon / col de Bentarte, which is the main pilgrims trail. Some parts in the second half of t...

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route des grandes alpes variant - morzine to cannes

Road Bike

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JamesPascall

Distance

483.68mi

Elevation +

66657f

TrailRank

34

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Ride based on Route Des Grand Alpes but with a few alterations. Start Morzine as route Thonon to Le Gets very busy. Added Col de Joux Plane out of Morzine. From Barcelonnette add Cime de la Bonnette and Col d'Allos. Afte...

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Mont Blanc 4810 m, 31 July 2023

Hiking

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Detjon Skendaj

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Distance

11.56mi

Elevation +

8281f

TrailRank

34

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We waked up early on the morning so as to be able to get the first ride at Telepherique Bellevue at 07:35. That was important because we had to get on the Alpinist train that goes to last station Nid D’Aigle. The Telephe...

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Le Noyer Coll La Saume and Coll du Noyer

Snowshoe

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yorkie81

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Distance

8.12mi

Elevation +

2205f

TrailRank

34

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Pass the road closed barrier, and ascend using the paths to cut off the switch backs. To join the GR93 to cross the Coll La Saume. This path is narrow and crosses steep scree and snow fields. (Should have had avi gear wi...

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Over the Pyrenees then back via the coast road

Mountain Bike

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Neil F

Distance

32.88mi

Elevation +

4764f

TrailRank

34

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Once you've aascended initially up the bouldery road, when you come off this to cross and descend the Pyrenees it is a combination of off-reading and walking with the bike and the descent in particular back to a road is ...

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Montagne Sous-Dine (Plateau des Glières) Morning Run

Trail Running

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buitre74

Distance

12.49mi

Elevation +

5614f

TrailRank

33

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Through the Plateau des Glières, a beautiful area with a relevant history! Was the area of a Free French Resistance group (Maquis des Glières), which fought against the 1940–1944 German occupation of France in Woterld Wa...

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Col de la Bonette über den kleinen Col de Pontis.

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Yennce Wood

Distance

95.38mi

Elevation +

11240f

TrailRank

33

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Col de la Bonette and Col de Pontis. This is one of my most beautiful and spectacular road bike trips I have ever ridden. It starts at a parking area. As far as I can remember you can park your car there for free. You...

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Haute Route Argentiere - Zermatt Ski Tour

Backcountry Ski

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JamesPascall

Distance

71.47mi

Elevation +

20092f

TrailRank

33

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7 day ski tour starting Argentiere (really top of Grand Montets after taking lift up). Stunning, very physical route with high passes. Staying in mountain huts along way, which are in fact comfortable, good food and very...

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