guided walking holidays IN FRANCE

Ardeche - Walks on the wild side: 27 September – 5 October

Moderate/challenging - 8 nights, 7 days guided walking, multi centre, exquisite guest houses, full of local character

1. A wild and rugged region, unspoilt and relatively quiet
2. Varied landscapes and a changing climate giving rise to different habitats
3. Dramatic waterfalls and gorges
4. Picturesque villages etched into the terraced hillsides
5. A region with a rich historic legacy

Auvergne - volcanic Odyssey: 14 – 21 June,  6 – 13 September

Moderate/challenging - 7 nights, 6 days guided walking, multi centre, comrortable rural guest houses

1. Three different volcanic regions within the same upland massif
2. A region of perfectly preserved volcanic domes
3. The largest volcano in western Europe (now extinct)
4. Dramatic waterfalls and rock formations
5. Glaciated valleys and abundant wildlife

Vercors - Jewel in the Alps: 19 - 27 July & 16 - 24 September

Moderate/challenging+ - 8 nights, 7 days guided walking, multi centre, charming rustic guest houses

1. Magical landscapes where gleaming vertical cliffs meet wild and desolate plateaux
2. The Mont Aiguille – the centre piece of an area known affectionately as the French Dolomites
3. A host of natural wonders: extraordinary caves, underground glaciers, fantastic waterfalls, rock arches, sinks and wells,….
4. A haven for fauna and flora including the famous alpine Bouquetin
5. Historic legacy and picturesque villages

Beaujolais - Through the vines and beyond: 31 May – 7 June, 18 – 25 October

Moderate - 7 nights, 6 days guided walking, multi centre, charming guest houses

1. Picturesque rolling countryside with summits around 1000m providing exceptional views.
2. Walks in secluded areas beyond the tourist trails
3. A region known for its wine and its gastronomic delights
4. Beautiful historic villages
5. Glorious autumnal colours in October

Beaujolais - Wine, walk, talk: 9 – 13 October

Easy - 4 nights, 3 days guided walking, French conversation, Single centre in charming historic guest house

1. Plenty of opportunity to sample the local wine and food
2. Practice your French with a bilingual local in a convivial atmosphere.
3. Picturesque rolling countryside with summits around 1000m providing exceptional views.
4. A region known for its wine and its gastronomic delights
5. Beautiful villages in the "golden stones" region
   

More guided walks in France for 2009

In 2009 there will be additional walking holidays in France available in the Bauges and Beaufortain, the Jura and Haute Loire

Tailor-made guided walks

You would like a leader to accompany you in the hills but don’t have a whole week free or, you have an idea that is not catered for by our advertised holidays. We can arrange a guided walking break in France to meet your requirements