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Trails in France
80 trails found
Very ChallengingThru Hike
Walkers Haute Route
Chamonix
200 km12000m gain12-15 days
Walk the Walkers Haute Route, a 200km traverse from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. This very challenging 12-15 day trek crosses the heart of the Alps, linking iconic peaks and offering unpa…
ChallengingMulti-Day Walk
Tour of Mont Thabor
Modane
55 km3700m gain4-5 days
Circumnavigate the majestic Mont Thabor on this 55km, 4-5 day trek through France's Alps. This demanding route showcases a diverse landscape, blending the rugged crystalline peaks of the north with th…
ModeratePilgrimage Trail
Chemin de Saint-Jacques (GR65)
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
740 km10000m gain4-6 weeks
Walk France's Chemin de Saint-Jacques (GR65), a 740km moderate pilgrimage route from Le Puy-en-Velay to the Pyrenees. This historic traverse winds through varied landscapes, connecting medieval villag…
ChallengingThru Hike
Via Alpina (Red Trail)
Geneva
2650 km135300m gain140-160 days
The Via Alpina Red Trail is a monumental 2650km traverse across eight European countries, from Slovenia to Monaco. This demanding alpine route offers a profound cultural and geographical exploration,…
Very ChallengingMountain Track
Mont Blanc Ascent
Chamonix
6.2 km3835m gain2 days
Ascend Mont Blanc, France's highest peak, on this very challenging 2-day alpine route. The "Voie Royale" demands exceptional fitness for its 6.2 km ascent through rugged terrain and glacial landscapes…
Very ChallengingThru Hike
Haute Route
Chamonix
180 km12000m gain12-15 days
The Walker's Haute Route is a premier alpine traverse across France and Switzerland, linking Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn over 180km. This very challenging 12-15 day trek offers unparalleled mountain…
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