The castles of Cathar stand today as testament to a dark and troubling time in the history of France. Best-selling author Kate Mosse tells the gripping tale of genocide in the lush Languedoc, while Anthony Collins experiences the majesty of these ancient buildings on a walking tour
Whatever the weather, the Route des Crêtes offers a walking experience that’s hard to beat. Régine Godfrey braves the elements as she heads up Le Hohneck to the roof of the Vosges mountains
There’s some great walking to be had in the little-known area of Mercantour. Clare Hargreaves heads for the hills
You don’t need miles of endless countryside to enjoy a great walk in France. We’ve chosen three of the best routes around historic city centres...
Why go walking alone when you can enlist the company of a four-legged friend? On the 130th anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson’s journey through the Cévennes with a donkey, Jon Bryant follows his footsteps and makes a lifelong friend. Meanwhile, in the following pages, llamas and huskies also get an outing...
Fancy a walking holiday in France but don’t know where to start? Activity expert Judy Armstrong offers her essential guide to putting your best foot forward...
Take a walking tour along the Alsace Wine Trail and you’ll discover much more than just picturesque villages and lovely countryside, says DIANE GOLDREI
Occasional hiker REMY WHITING discovers a great way to experience the majesty of the mountains as he has a go at snowshoeing in the Pyrénées
Franche-Comté is a region of contrasts—steep-sided, wooded valleys, magnificent views from towering peaks, bubbling mountain streams and tranquil lakes. Stephanie Jenkins stepped off the tourist trail for a guided hike through this ancient landscape
During his 50-day trek along France’s most famous long-distance footpath PHILIP FAIERS discovers the moving mountains between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean
Alpine meadows and breathtaking sunsets make a trek in the Beaufortain mountains a holiday to remember. JUDY ARMSTRONG puts her best foot forward
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