Our top 10 most beautiful hikes in France
For Sunday hikers or GR influencers, France is full of incredible trails. Here are our favorite hiking ideas for every level. Tested and approved by the team!
Beginner? Warm up those calves!
Easy level – 2h round trip – +200m
Well-marked trail with alpine panorama and possibility to observe marmots.
→ One of Europe's most spectacular lakes, accessible to all.
❤ Camille's Favorite
She returns every summer just for the calm, the marmots… and the nap by the lake.2. Cap Blanc-Nez trail (Pas-de-Calais)
Easy level – 1h30 – +100m
Loop walk on the cliff tops, permanent sea view.
→ Ideal for breathing deeply without difficulty.
3. Glières plateau (Haute-Savoie)
Easy level – 2h – gentle loop
Mountain pastures, clearings and peaceful atmosphere in a historic place.
→ A peaceful stroll in the heart of the Savoie nature.
Intermediate? To the heights you go!
4. Mont Saint-Michel across the sands (Manche)
Moderate level – 4h round trip
Guided walk at low tide through the sands.
→ A unique experience, between land and sea, barefoot.
Moderate – 4 to 5h – +500m
Circuit around several high-altitude lakes with a view of the Pic du Midi.
→ A condensed view of wild and photogenic Pyrenees.
Donovan's Favorite
For the sunrise over the Ossau and the mist dancing on the water.6. Gavarnie Cirque (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Moderate – 3h – +400m
Accessible trail leading to a monumental waterfall.
→ A postcard landscape, easily accessible from the village.
7. Crêt de la Perdrix (Loire)
Moderate – 3h – loop
Hike in the moors of Haut-Forez with an open view.
→ Calm, panoramic and still uncrowded.
Expert? We'll guide you!
8. GR20 (Corsica)
Difficult – 180km – 10 to 16 days
Mythical trail crossing Corsica from north to south.
→ Technical, demanding, but a must for enthusiasts.
Technical – 4 to 5 days – self-sufficient
Wild journey through high plateaus and cliffs.
→ A total immersion in one of France's most rugged massifs.
Benoît's Favorite
10. Reunion – Piton des Neiges
Committed – 2 days – summit at 3070m
Ascent of the island's culminating volcano, often at night.
→ Exceptional panorama at sunrise for the most motivated.
Before you go…
Equipment makes all the difference. Whether you're going for 2 hours or 2 days, a poorly chosen pair of shoes or an unsuitable bag can turn the adventure into a struggle.
