Experiences

Campsite with hiking

A holiday in the great outdoors on a Le French Time campsite means you are just a few minutes away from the best hiking trails in France. Whether you’re alone, with friends or family, set off to explore the region on foot or by bicycle, armed with the recommendations from the campsite owners who are proud to promote their beautiful region.

Hiking on a camping holiday, the world is your oyster

Hiking is the preferred sport of French people: it’s the perfect blend of exercise, nature and fresh air, and is accessible to everyone. Every day, you can head off on the trails of France, directly from your campsite. The campsite owners will advise you on the best hiking trails for you, to explore their region, heritage sites and natural beauty, all in the surrounding area of their campsite. They will take you on hiking trips to discover the surroundings and love to share their knowledge of the area and tell you some anecdotes from local heritage.

Discover Loiret by bicycle on Frédérique and Christian’s campsite

Sologne | Gien

Once a week
Bicycle hire at an extra charge for those who have not brought their own bicycles

Bicycle or car itineraries on Dominique and Jean-William’s campsite

Unforgettable hiking expedition to the top of an ancient volcano on Géraldine’s campsite

Le Puy en Velay | Sainte-sigolène

weekly
Tuesday mornings
during the high season
€5 for children
€8 for adults
Multilingual guide, easy

Hiking/Tasting with a duck farmer on Olivier’s campsite

Hiking trip to a goat’s cheese producer on Olivier’s campsite

Hiking trip near the viaducts and tour of the Forge on Olivier’s campsite

Quad biking in the Lot on Olivier’s campsite

Guided hiking trip in the Ardèche garrigue on Sophie’s campsite

Discovery bike ride along the banks of the Saône on Véronique’s campsite

Lyon | Villefranche sur saone

weekly
Free bicycle hire

Walk through the Baronnies Provençales on Bastien’s campsite

Hiking trip on the Santiago de Compostela trails on Aurélie, Laurence, Pierre and Jean’s campsite

Discover the Hautes Pyrénées and surrounding peaks by bicycle on Anne-Emilie and Victor’s campsite

Pyrénées | Lourdes

These routes can be accessed every day, upon request, and all year round when they are not covered in snow.
except the Pic du Ger which requires a fee (price of the cable car to access)

A walk to discover the Drôme on Anne and Jean-Paul’s campsite

Discover the Pyrenees with Robert on Elisangela and Hugo’s campsite

Haute Garonne | Toulouse

weekly
twice a week
during high season
from €20 to €35
The hiking trip changes each time and is accessible to everyone, even children

Cirque de Gens discovery walk on Patrick’s campsite

Vallon Pont d'Arc | Ruoms

weekly
not suitable for children under 6 and limited to 40 people (upon reservation)

Nature walk and milking the cows in the pastures on Yasmine and Franck’s campsite

Lac de Serre Ponçon | Baratier

during the high season
weekly
Tuesdays
From 8 years old (due to the level of difficulty of the walk)

Nature walk around Fierloz on Hélène and Pierre’s campsite

Hiking trip up to the Alzou sources on Nathalie, Frédéric and Jérémy’s campsite

Rocamadour | Padirac

weekly
Tuesday mornings
4€

Walk to explore Nant along the canals on Lydie and Lionel’s campsite

Aveyron | Millau

weekly
Monday mornings
during the high season
1€

Discovery of the Hautes-Pyrénées by electric bicycle, suitable for families on Chantal and Serge’s campsite

2 lakes discovery walk on Nora and François’ campsite

Walk up to the “Notre Dame des Lacs” statue

Lac de Pareloup | Rodez

weekly
Wednesday mornings
Free

Discovery itinerary of Touraine by bicycle

Hiking in Montbard

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Hiking itineraries to suit the needs of all campers

The campsite owners will also recommend which itinerary is best suited to your needs. When choosing the right hiking trail, you should consider your level of fitness, the ages of your children, the landscapes you’d like to see and the duration of your outing. Plan your hiking trip in advance depending on when you’d like to go and the natural or cultural points of interest you’d like to see. Long hiking trails, GR trails or hiking loops, ask us for the full programme!

A campsite is the perfect place to be staying if you want to go hiking

Are you looking to stop off on a campsite just for one night? Come and browse our deals and rental accommodation especially designed for people travelling alone.

You will stay in the great outdoors, in a calm and unspoilt setting, all the while enjoying the comfort of top-of-the-range facilities. Browse our selection of 3, 4 or 5-star campsites and find the one for you, whether you’d like to stay on the shores of a lake, at the seaside, on the Santiago de Compostela trails or up in the mountains. The next day you can set off on the next part of your trail, relaxed and ready to go.