Best easy hikes in France
Looking for a leisurely stroll? These easy hikes are perfect for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking too much of a sweat.
Here are some great hikes to explore in France.
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Reviews for easy hikes in France
Maras 路 reviewed 5 months ago
I did all of the GR21 trail from Le Havre to Le Treport in 8 days. In my opinion this trail from start to finish deserves a solid 4/5. I am extremely happy that I was able to see a beautiful coast of Normandy, WWII bunkers, beaches and had a great treks alongside the grassy coast. One of the best experiences for me was to cut the stages by walking the beach alongside the cliffs during the water drain. Something magical. You should consider doing that. Overall I recommend doing this trekking! What I didn鈥檛 like was the first stage from Le Havre to Etretat as the route follows beautiful city of Le Havre, but after that some parks, inside forests, roads parallel to high speed roads and then some fields. It takes 2.5 days until you see the coast. What also bothered me during the whole trek was the barbed wire everywhere where a private property was. It extremely distrurbed the beautiful view of the landscape. Maybe this is the residue after the WWII. For the future for beginners like me, travellig 20-30km+ a day: 1) It鈥檚 not true that water is easily accesible alongside the trek route in some small villages. The truth is that a lot of villages doesn鈥檛 even have neither groceries shops, nor restaurants. Sometimes if there are some - those might be closed. Normandy is sometimes a place with nobidy for a few hours :) 2) The same thing is regarding the food. I was independent with the stove and it was a good decision. I passed the big store every 2/3 days and those are not at the route of GR21, so don鈥檛 be surprised. 3) During the whole trek I used my hiking poles only 3 times so I would actually reduced them. The trek is not that hard when it come to incline and decline. 4) The route in Hiiker not always covers official route in official GR21 guide. Especially betwenn Dieppe and Le Havre. 5) Consider using the low tide and cut some stages by walking the beach alongside the cliffs. Not only it鈥檚 more interesting, but also is faster. 6) The campings are really advanced so it鈥檚 a good idea to have nights in ones, but those are not always possible to sometimes you have to use Airbnb / Booking if you don鈥檛 like wild camping. 7) The weather is frequently changing during the day. Prepare for wind, rain and sun all in one day.
Tiffany Sparks 路 reviewed over 4 years ago
When you reach Cr茅teil from the north, take public transportation to the next city... Unless walking on concrete in the sun is your idea of a good time. I did Paris to Villeneuve Saint-Georges.
Sandra Normand 路 reviewed over 4 years ago
a beautiful smuggler's path along the coast of the Manche department: love the lighthouses and the poignant D Day history connections.
Frequently asked questions for hikes in France
Spring and autumn are considered ideal for hiking due to moderate temperatures and less crowded trails. Regions such as Provence and the Loire Valley burst into a riot of colors, offering a picturesque backdrop for your adventure. Be prepared for rain, however, as these are France's wettest seasons.
Summer, particularly June to August, is perfect for exploring cooler areas like Brittany or the high-altitude trails in the Alps and Pyrenees. However, with France being a popular tourist destination, anticipate larger crowds. Additionally, southern regions can become excessively hot, necessitating hydration and sun protection. For comprehensive hiking route ideas, see [Randonn茅es en France](https://www.gr-infos.com/gr-en.htm).
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