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High Point Holidays is an independent tour operator specialising in guided walking holidays and independent or self-guided walking holidays in Europe , mainly in France and Spain. We also organiseand trekking holidays in Africa. We also organise walking holidays to other destinations in Europe and Africa. Our offices are based in Dorset, UK, although we have a permanent presence in the Beaujolais region of France. High Point Holidays is run by father and son Tony and William Armstrong. Tony is based in our offices based in Dorset, England and William, who runs several of our guided walks in France, is based in the Beaujolais region of France. Both have experience of walking many of the great trails all over the world. William is also an experienced climber and mountaineer and has considerable experience leading walking parties in France and the UK.

High Point Holidays run walking, hiking and trekking holidays in Europe and Africa. Discover our exciting range of walks and treks that cater for all levels by using the links above. We provide a selection of guided walking and Trekking holidays in small groups, as well as independent or self-guided walking holidays and tailor-made guided walking breaks. We organise guided walking and hiking holiday to the following destinations in France:

Guided Walking Holidays

Rural FRANCE - Baronnies in Provence, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Jura, Tarn, Aveyron and Garonne in the Pays d'Oc.

Central France - Auvergne, Cantal, Ardeche

French Alps - Alpine walking in the Queyras (southern Alps), Vanoise National Park and Vercors.

Our destinations in SPAIN are Picos de Europa and the Jalon Valley, Costa Blanca.

We also run guided trekking tours in MADEIRA, BULGARIA - Rila and Pirin and AFRICA - treks to the Toubkal and Mgoun mountains in the High Atlas, Morocco and a guided trip to the Sahara desert in Morocco, and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

We also have independent or self-guided walking and hiking holidays. We offer independent or self guided walking holidays in the following French destinations:

Independent Walking Holiday

Rural FRANCE - Alsace (eastern France), Beaujolais, Burgundy, Cantal mountains and Haute Loire in Central France, and the Queyras in the French Alps.

High Point Holidays also organise tailor-made guided walking holidays. These guided hiking tours relate to a certain number of our set guided tours. Please visit the tailor-made guided web page. The destinations are:

Rural FRANCE Beaujolais, Tarn and Garonne in the Pays d'Oc.

French Alps - Alpine walking in the Queyras (southern Alps),

BULGARIA - Rila and Pirin and AFRICA - treks to the Toubkal and Mgoun mountains in the High Atlas and a guided trip to the Sahara desert in Morocco, and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

In addition we can organise guided walking holidays to a number of other destinations in France. Please contact us to discuss your ideas. These guided walking and hiking holidays can be customised to suit all levels of ability and interest. Whether you're seeking a high level alpine trek in stunning mountain landscapes or a relaxing holiday walking through quintessential French vineyards, we can organise your dream holiday for you.

High Point Holidays will continue to develop more guided and independent walking tours in the future, including self guided, self catering holidays in France.

Our guided walking, hiking and trekking holidays are based on the following principles.

Walks in quiet, off the beaten track destinations
Relaxed and informative guiding with plenty of time to enjoy the views and take pictures.
Great walks with lots of interest taking in the highlights of a region
An authentic local experience with small guest houses in historic properties where there is a warm and generous welcome and delicious meals.
A relationship with the local people through our guiding and choice of accommodation.
During your guided walking holiday we take care of everything from the moment you arrive at the pick up point until the moment your holiday is finished

In addition on our independent or self guided walking holidays you’ll be provided with detailed walking notes with information about the region and sites that you’ll not find in any tourist book. We take care of your luggage, transporting it from one guest house to the next while you enjoy your day’s walk.

We hope you enjoy looking around our website. As well as information on our independent and guided walking holidays, you’ll also find a number of other sections including useful information on what equipment you’ll need, frequently asked questions section, up to date news on our walking and hiking holidays and lots lots more!

We have an online outdoor and travel store. We have been searching the Internet for some of the best outdoor retailers selling top brands and have now assembled them in our store. Our aim is to provide rapid and secure access to all of your needs for your outdoor and walking trips, whether they be guided holidays or independent walks. We also aim to bring you some of the best offers available on the web. As soon as we hear of any bargains you'll be the first to know.

We are constantly improving the information on our website, but if there is something you'd like to see or you're experiencing difficulties please let us know.

You can order a walking holiday brochure or subscribe to our E-newsletter by using our contact us form or by e-mailing us at william@highpointholidays.co.uk