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The South of France is one of the best areas for walking in France, You have your pick of the Pyrenees, the Corbieres hills, Haut Languedoc Regional Park, the Cevennes and the rolling landscape of beautiful Provence. If you are planning a walking holiday in France, then the South of France has to be the place to come.

On Go South France we also have a number of rural gites that provide perfect accommodation for walking holidays in the South of France (walking holiday accommodation in South France)

South France walking tours in the Pyrenees

The Pyrenees offer all that's best in walking holidays in France: fantastic scenery, glorious weather and variety. Serious trekkers will relish the chance to seek out the unexplored high Pyrenees mountains. Those who walk at an easier pace can stay closer to civilization and enjoy the varied culture and history of the Pyrenees area. The recently developed coast to coast (Atlantic to Mediterranean) long distance Pyrenees footpath - the GR10 -  offers a superb opportunity to walk through green countryside, climb snowy peaks and explore the natural beauty of the Pyrenees. As a destination for a walking holiday in France, the Pyrenees will not disappoint.

Guided walking holidays in the Pyrenees

The Go South France partner for providing walking tours in the Pyrenees is Jan Teede of Sanglier Lodge. Sanglier Lodge is situated at the foot of Mount Canigou, with the Tech river bubbling 50 meters from the door. The Mediterranean coast is just a 40-minute drive away and the valley has its own microclimate, averaging 300 days of sunshine a year!

As Jan explains "Sanglier Lodge is named after the wild boar which abound in the area, and which we often encounter on our rides and walks. The Pyrenees region is so varied that one day you will be walking through spectacular high Pyrenean passes and the next day walking through the vineyards or along the Mediterranean coast in Spain. We can hike up to the imposing Cathar castles and take time out to try the local wines at the end of the day. Our groups are limited to 10 people, to ensure that everyone gets the care and attention they deserve. For more information about guided walking tours in the Pyrenees please contact Jan Teede at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or visit the Sanglier Lodge property page
 

Guided walking tours South France - the Corbieres hills

The Corbieres hills are a great destination for a walking holiday in France. This relatively undiscovered and sparsely populated regions of Southern France has a rugged beauty to it. What makes the Corbieres hills so dramatic to walk through are the amazing remnants of Cathar castles built in the most inaccessible locations to protect the inhabitants from religous persecution. The Corbieres hills are situated between the plain of Carcassonne and the Pyrenees. The Corbieres hills is superb walking country, offering many varied and very rewarding routes. You will also be able unwind at the end of the day with a glass or two of good Corbieres wine. 

Walking tours in Languedoc

Haut Languedoc Regional Park is well set up for walking holidays. Since France declared this beautiful area a regional Park in 1973 it has become very popular with hikers. Haut Languedoc Regional Park is situated south of the Massif Central within the Aveyron, Herault and Tarn departments of France. Haut Languedoc Regional Park covers an an area of 2,605 km² very diverse countryside. As well as habiting 85,000 people, Haut languedoc Regional Park is also home to more than 240 species of birds (see http://www.parc-haut-languedoc.fr/ for more information about Haut Languedoc Regional Park). 

La Borio, guided walking tours Languedoc, South France

The Go South France partner for providing guided walking tours in the Languedoc is Ray Hess of La Borio. La Borio is a converted barn that provides spacious accommodation in a rural gite for up to 10 people in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park. The once derelict 100 year old barn was tastefully reconstructed by the owners in 2006 and now comprises a self contained 1 bedroom rural gite. La Borio is now a centre for guided walking holidays in the surrounding Haut Languedoc Regional Park. All the tours are led by Ray Hess, who will be happy to meet any particular requirements that you may have. If you are looking for a walking holiday in the South of France with plenty of options for exploring the great outdoors, then La Borio could be for you. For further information about La Borio walking holidays in Languedoc, South France, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Walking tours in the Cevennes

Cevennes If you would like to plan your walking holiday in France around a theme, then Robert Stevensons book "Travels with a Donkey" would be as good as any. Following Stevenson's trail around the Cevennes hills at the turn of the 19th century France ensures that you will have a walking holiday to remember. The Cevennes became a National Park in 1970. Since then they have become a popular destination for hikers of all abilities. Rising above the plains of the Languedoc the Cevennes is a region of deep river valleys and hill slopes covered in forests. The summits of the Cevennes are made up of limestone plateaux called the Causses (€œCans€). The Cevennes today is an ideal region for nature lovers and hikers. 

Black Mountains: Hiking in the South France

The Montagne Noire, on the southern border of the Tarn department of Southern France, derives its name from the forests of dark pine trees on its northern slope. Located in the triangle formed by the cities of Carcassonne, Toulouse and Albi, some of the Black Mountain peaks are from 3000 to 3500 ft high. The limestone and sandstone foot-hills of the Black Mountains are covered with vines and fruit trees, broken by deep valleys and mountain streams. The opportunities for hiking along the many trails are endless.

Black Mountain walking accommodation: La Charmante

La Charmante is a charming and friendly gite set in the pretty village of Albine situated at the foot of the Black Mountains, bordering Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France. Set in the middle of the village main street with ample space for up to 12 people in 5 separate rooms and 4 bathrooms. There are two doubles, one twin and a huge family room with 'en suite' bathroom. Great accommodation for walking holidays in France. For more information about La Charmante, please visit the Go South France La Charmante page.

South France walking holidays

On Go South France we have selected a number of rural gites that provide great accommodation for walking holidays in the South of France. So if you are coming to France on a walking holiday make sure that you check out Go South France's places to stay for Walking holidays in France.