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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

(6 reviews )

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A fantastic nine day trip through a beautiful section of the Dordogne, riding between hotels and visiting historic chateaus and towns along the way. The accommodation was excellent, the food was wonderful and the self-guided trip allows you to proceed at your own pace.

Food toursTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dordogne, Les Eyzies, Montignac

Dordogne, Les Eyzies, Montignac, Salignac

Duration9 days

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Walking In Van Gogh's Provence

4.8

(4 reviews )

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I really enjoyed this trip. It provided the right blend of organisation and flexibility to suit my preferences. All of the hotels were excellent and everyone was friendly and helpful. When I needed support, the response was swift. The walking instructions were usually clear and the downloaded GPX files allowed me to double-check when I was unsure. For me the estimated times were more than enough for breaks and photos. I would happily use them for any other walking holidays. Thanks!

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Avignon, Provence, Saint-Rémy-de

Avignon, Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane, Chapelle Saint Gabriel

Duration7 days

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Alsace Vineyard Trails

4.8

(11 reviews )

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This was an lovely wander from Vineyard to château to hilly forest and medieval village and small town. A combination of relaxation, good walks and moderate challenge. The accommodation was comfortable and welcoming.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Alsace & Lorraine, Turckheim, Ri

Alsace & Lorraine, Turckheim, Riquewihr, Thannenkirch, Chatenois, Andlau, Obernai

Duration7 days

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Le Puy Camino - Conques to Cahors

4.6

(8 reviews )

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Overall, the Conques to Cahors trip was fabulous with great accommodation and amazing hosts. However, there were a few little details that were not up to the same standard. Neither of us could get the navigation on the Guido app to work without constant errors and it was missing critical information, such as potable water fountains, cafes and supermarkets. I provided dietary information upon booking that I cannot eat pork, but was served pork for dinner on two occasions (not sure if that is just French hospitality or the information was not provided to the hosts). And our itinerary did not end up being as listed on the website, we had one day that was only 6.5kms and another day that was 28.5kms, which resulted in a very long day of walking.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Hut

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

The Way of St. James, Conques, L

The Way of St. James, Conques, Livinhac Le Haut, Figeac, Ussac, Cajarc, Limogne-en-Quercy, Lalbenque, Cahors

Duration9 days

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Hill Top Villages of Medieval Tarn

4.8

(5 reviews )

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Our trip was fantastic! Highly recommended. The French countryside was empty of tourists. The towns were spectacular.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Toulouse, Cordes, Vaour, Bruniqu

Toulouse, Cordes, Vaour, Bruniquel, Puycelci, Castelnau De Montmiral

Duration7 days

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Normandy on Foot

4.8

(5 reviews )

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We had a good time despite some rain for which I don't blame them! The hotels were all very different but nice and that was interesting. There was a good variety in the walks and things to see.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Normandy, Deauville, Beuvron-en-

Normandy, Deauville, Beuvron-en-Auge, Cambremer, Port En Bessin

Duration8 days

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Le Puy Camino - Aumont to Conques

4.6

(8 reviews )

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The scenery on this section is nothing short of spectacular. The towns and villages are beautiful, the people and food along the way are exceptional.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Aumont-Aubrac, The Way of St. Ja

Aumont-Aubrac, The Way of St. James, Nasbinals, Saint-Chély-d Aubrac, Espalion, Estaing, Golinhac, Conques, Cahors

Duration8 days

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Stevenson's Trail: The Cevennes - 11 Days

4.7

(3 reviews )

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They organised my trip to France to walk the GR70 Stevenson's Way, which I completed in August. I booked 9 months in advance, which I recommend to ensure availability of accommodation in some remote areas of France. Communication with the team was excellent and the staff were very helpful. About two weeks before departure I received a pre-trip information pack. I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and quality of the information provided which included details of accommodation, baggage transfers and a detailed day by day route guide. All this was available to print and save to my phone. Another great feature was gpx files for use with free app. This proved surprisingly easy to use and the voice guidance and audible off-route warnings were particularly helpful. The trip itself was extremely well organised. I enjoyed the variety of food and accommodation and experienced only one check-in problem which they quickly resolved after I called their emergency contact number. I had a great trip and would highly recommend this company if you are planning a walking trip.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

The Way of St. James, Southern F

The Way of St. James, Southern France, Le Puy-en-Velay, St Jean De Gard, Arlempdes, Pradelles, La Bastide Puy Laurent, Le Bleymard, Le Pont De Montvert, Florac, St Germain De Calberte

Duration11 days

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Alsace Mountains & Vineyards Walk

(1 review )

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This was a lovely experience. The walking tracks were great, directions solid and luggage transport went very smoothly.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Alsace & Lorraine, Eguisheim, Tu

Alsace & Lorraine, Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg, Munster, Wintzfelden

Duration7 days

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Footsteps of Dali

4.7

(12 reviews )

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Arrangements were all in order and hotel /restaurant choices were excellent and as described. The app works well (with the minor caveat that the details of the map disappear when you zoom in too close and when you go off track). We loved our walk on Costa Brava, because we could just focus on walking a truly gorgeous coast without any logistical worry.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Southern France, Collioure, Bany

Southern France, Collioure, Banyuls, Cerbère, Llanca, Port De La Selva, Girona

Duration7 days

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France Self-guided tours and trips 2025/2026

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35 Self Guided Trips in France with 145 Reviews

Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

Walking In Van Gogh's Provence

Alsace Vineyard Trails

Le Puy Camino - Conques to Cahors

Hill Top Villages of Medieval Tarn

Normandy on Foot

Le Puy Camino - Aumont to Conques

Stevenson's Trail: The Cevennes - 11 Days

Alsace Mountains & Vineyards Walk

Footsteps of Dali

35 Self Guided Trips in France with 145 Reviews

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France Self-guided tours and trips 2025/2026

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35 Self Guided Trips in France with 145 Reviews

35 Self Guided Trips in France with 145 Reviews