France Long Distance Hikes in France
France’s trails weave through vineyards, medieval villages, and dramatic mountains.
From the Alps to the Atlantic coast, every step offers beauty, history, and adventure for long-distance hikers.
Featured hikes in France
GR4
GR20 (Corsica High Route)
Tour du Mont Blanc
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| Hike | Country | Terrain & Landscape | Difficulty | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsace Vineyard Trail | France |
| Moderate | 17 km | 1 days |
| GR34 (Sentier des Douaniers) | France |
| Moderate | 2000 km | 80 days |
| Loire Valley Vineyard Trail | France |
| Easy | 18.0 km | 1 days |
| GR13 (Morvan Regional Park) | France |
| Moderate | 250 km | 10 days |
| GR5 (Grande Traversée des Alpes) | France |
| Expert | 620 km | 30 days |
| Via Alpina | France |
| Hard | 400 km | 20 days |
| Burgundy Canal Towpath | France |
| Easy | 242 km | 10 days |
| GR653 (Arles Camino) | France |
| Hard | 780 km | 31 days |
| GR46 (Lot Valley Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 320 km | 14 days |
| GR213 (Wine Trail of Burgundy) | France |
| Moderate | 70 km | 3 days |
| Iroise Marine Park Circuit | France |
| Moderate | 12.5 km | 1 days |
| Estérel Massif Trails | France |
| Moderate | 15 km | 1 days |
| GR53 (Vosges Ridge Trail) | France |
| Hard | 180 km | 8 days |
| Monts d’Arrée Circuit | France |
| Moderate | 14.5 km | 1 days |
| Lac Blanc Circuit | France |
| Moderate | 12 km | 1 days |
| Verdon Gorge Trail | France |
| Hard | 15 km | 1 days |
| GR65 (Le Puy Camino) | France |
| Moderate | 750 km | 30 days |
| Bordeaux to Arcachon Trail | France |
| Moderate | 60 km | 2 days |
| Canal du Midi Towpath | France |
| Easy | 240 km | 10 days |
| GR20 | France |
| Expert | 180 km | 15 days |
| D-Day Beaches Circuit | France |
| Moderate | 28.5 km | 1 days |
| Sentier Cathare (Cathar Trail) | France |
| Hard | 250 km | 12 days |
| GR364 (Mayenne and Sarthe) | France |
| Moderate | 255 km | 10 days |
| GR58 (Queyras Regional Park Trail) | France |
| Hard | 120 km | 8 days |
| GRP Pyrenees Ariégeoises | France |
| Hard | 220 km | 12 days |
| GR128 (Flanders Trail) | France | | Moderate | 380 km | 16 days |
| GR7 | France |
| Hard | 1500 km | 60 days |
| Mercantour National Park Trails | France |
| Hard | 20 km | 2 days |
| GR70 (Stevenson Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 272 km | 12 days |
| GR3 (Loire Valley Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 1243 km | 48 days |
| Mare a Mare Sud | France |
| Moderate | 77 km | 5 days |
| Tour des Aiguilles Rouges | France |
| Hard | 55 km | 4 days |
| GR8 (Atlantic Coast Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 1700 km | 75 days |
| Presqu’île de Crozon Trail | France |
| Moderate | 60 km | 3 days |
| Gorges de l’Ardèche Trail | France |
| Hard | 24 km | 1 days |
| Chartreuse Trail (GR9 Segment) | France |
| Hard | 50 km | 3 days |
| GR21 (Alabaster Coast Path) | France |
| Moderate | 190 km | 8 days |
| GR4 | France |
| Hard | 1400 km | 60 days |
| Mare e Monti Trail | France |
| Hard | 125 km | 10 days |
| GR6 | France |
| Hard | 950 km | 40 days |
| GR4 (Massif Central Segment) | France |
| Hard | 260 km | 12 days |
| GR223 (Cotentin and Bessin Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 446 km | 20 days |
| Tour de Belle-Île | France |
| Hard | 85 km | 4 days |
| GR441 (Clermont-Ferrand Circuit) | France |
| Hard | 124 km | 6 days |
| GR7 (Long Trail through Languedoc) | France |
| Hard | 450 km | 22 days |
| Dune du Pilat Trails | France |
| Moderate | 2.7 km | 1 days |
| Châteaux of the Loire Circuit | France |
| Moderate | 46 km | 2 days |
| Mont-Saint-Michel Bay Circuit | France |
| Moderate | 14 km | 1 days |
| Tour du Queyras | France |
| Hard | 120 km | 8 days |
| GR68 (Tour of Cévennes National Park) | France |
| Hard | 120 km | 7 days |
| GR54 (Tour de l'Oisans and Ecrins) | France |
| Expert | 176 km | 12 days |
| Sentier des Douaniers (Cap Corse) | France |
| Moderate | 19.0 km | 1 days |
| GR2 (Seine River Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 850 km | 35 days |
| GR10 | France |
| Hard | 866 km | 52 days |
| Sentier des Mariniers | France |
| Easy | 14.5 km | 1 days |
| Tour de Beaufortain | France |
| Hard | 110 km | 6 days |
| GR11 (Forests of Île-de-France) | France |
| Moderate | 652 km | 30 days |
| GR120 (Opal Coast Path) | France |
| Moderate | 175 km | 8 days |
| GR30 (Tour of Auvergne Volcanoes) | France |
| Hard | 198 km | 10 days |
| Tour du Canigou | France |
| Hard | 68 km | 4 days |
| Sentier Cathare | France |
| Hard | 250 km | 12 days |
| GR96 (Mont Blanc to Geneva) | France |
| Hard | 115 km | 6 days |
| GR49 (Verdon Regional Trail) | France |
| Hard | 100 km | 5 days |
| GR655 (Paris Camino Route) | France |
| Moderate | 870 km | 33 days |
| HRP (Haute Route Pyrenees) | France |
| Expert | 800 km | 45 days |
| Berry Canal Walk | France |
| Easy | 8.5 km | 1 days |
| GR96 | France |
| Moderate | 112 km | 6 days |
| GR65 (Chemin du Puy, Camino de Santiago) | France |
| Moderate | 740 km | 30 days |
| GR107 (Route des Bonshommes) | France |
| Hard | 224 km | 10 days |
| GR700 (Regordane Way) | France |
| Moderate | 240 km | 12 days |
| Cirque de Gavarnie Trails | France |
| Moderate | 8.0 km | 1 days |
| Loire à Vélo | France |
| Easy | 900 km | 14 days |
| Mont Saint-Michel Approach | France |
| Easy | 7 km | 1 days |
| GR11 (Spanish Pyrenees Border) | France |
| Expert | 820 km | 45 days |
| GR654 (Via Lemovicensis) | France |
| Moderate | 725 km | 30 days |
| Tour des Baronnies Provençales | France |
| Hard | 120 km | 6 days |
| GR20 (Corsica High Route) | France |
| Expert | 180 km | 15 days |
| Tour du Mont Blanc | France ,  Italy ,  Switzerland |
| Hard | 170 km | 11 days |
| Tour du Mont Lozère | France |
| Hard | 60 km | 4 days |
| GR22 (Paris to Mont Saint-Michel) | France |
| Hard | 450 km | 18 days |
| GR8 (Atlantic Coast Path) | France |
| Moderate | 1700 km | 70 days |
| Vanoise National Park Trails | France |
| Hard | 18.5 km | 1 days |
| GR1 (Île-de-France Circular Trail) | France |
| Moderate | 615 km | 25 days |
| Tour du Mont Mézenc | France |
| Moderate | 17.5 km | 1 days |
| Ballons des Vosges Park Trails | France |
| Moderate | 16 km | 1 days |
| GR78 (Pyrenees Camino Route) | France |
| Strenuous | 475 km | 27 days |
Key Facts About Hiking in France
France Hiking Overview
France is a hiker’s paradise, offering a vast network of long-distance trails known as GR routes (Grande Randonnée).
These well-marked paths span diverse landscapes — snow-capped Alps, sun-soaked Mediterranean coast, rolling vineyards, and the rugged Pyrenees. Hikers can explore routes steeped in history, such as ancient pilgrimage ways, or modern classics crossing natural parks.
From multi-week treks to scenic day sections, France blends culture, cuisine, and nature into unforgettable hiking experiences.
The Longest & Most Popular Hiking Trails in France
France’s longest hiking trail is the GR7, at roughly 2,700 km.
It runs north to south along the “ligne de partage des eaux” (the watershed line), starting in the Vosges mountains and continuing all the way to Andorra. While less internationally famous than the GR5, it covers a huge variety of French landscapes — from mountain ranges to rural plateaus — and is part of the wider European long-distance path E4.
The most popular long distance hike in France is the Tour du Mont Blanc — a spectacular loop through France, Italy, and Switzerland, attracting hikers from around the world.
Hiking Seasons in France
Spring and autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer brings warmer temperatures, alpine blooms, and longer daylight hours for high-mountain treks.
The Best Month to Hike in France
September is ideal — warm days, cool nights, fewer tourists, and clear trails after the summer rush.
Hiking Permits & Licenses in France
Most trails require no permits, but certain nature reserves, protected areas, or cross-border sections may have regulations.
Can I Wild Camp whilst Hiking in France?
Wild camping is generally prohibited, though discreet overnight bivouacs are often tolerated in remote areas. Always check local rules.