Included in the guided version:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 7-day French Riviera walking holiday (5 days of hiking)
  • Accommodation for 6 nights in 4-star hotels (double occupancy)
  • All meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Airport transfers on Day 1 & Day 7 to/from Nice or Marseilles airports to/from hotels
  • Boat crossings to/from Porquerolles and Port-Cros
  • Wine tasting at Château des Bormettes
  • Private transfers as noted in the itinerary
  • Tourist taxes

Included in the self-guided version:

• • 7-day French Riviera walking holiday (5 days of hiking)
  • Accommodation for 6 nights in 4-star hotels (double occupancy)
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Boat crossings to/from Porquerolles and Port-Cros
  • 2 private transfers on Day 3
  • Tourist taxes
  • Digital travel package
  • Smartphone travel app with GPX files
  • 24/7 support

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room
  • Extra night(s) in Bormes les Mimosas or Geins Peninsula (before or after the tour)— leave a note at checkout if interested
  • Private airport transfers if joining the self-guided option — leave a note at checkout if interested

Not included:

• • Travel to/from Nice or Marseilles (flights, train, bus, etc.)
  • Airport transfers other than Day 1 or Day 7 starting or ending at Nice or Marseilles airports (or no airport transfers at all if joining the self-guided version)
  • Drinks
  • Lunches & dinners in the self-guided version
  • Guide in the self-guided version
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

This trip is best suited for hikers with a good level of fitness who are comfortable being active for several hours a day. Expect hiking up to 15 km (9 mi) & 4 to 6 hours per day, with up to 600 m (2,000 ft) of elevation gain. 

On most days, you’ll be walking 2 to 4.5 hours, with 180–430 m (590–1,410 ft) of ascent and 180–630 m (590–2,065 ft) of descent. Trails are non-technical, ranging from easy coastal paths to moderately challenging sections on uneven terrain. 

Weather can play a role here: on days with strong winds or rough seas, coastal routes (especially around the Giens Peninsula) may be adjusted for safety.

If you’re joining a self-guided tour, you’ll be navigating independently using GPX files so some basic experience reading trails is helpful—nothing technical, but comfort with self-navigation makes the days smoother.

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Clothing:

• • Hiking boots/shoes — waterproof, sturdy molded sole, deep tread and ideally well broken in
  • Hiking socks — one pair for every day or two days of the trip (hiking/sport specific padded socks, no cotton please)
  • Sun hat — wide brimmed hat or baseball cap/bandana combo
  • Warm hat & gloves — lightweight beanie and light-to-mid weight fleece or wool gloves
  • Hiking shirts — non-cotton, breathable short sleeve and/or long sleeve shirts
  • Warm top — mid-weight sweater or pullover of wicking material such as merino wool, fleece or polypropylene
  • Insulating jacket — down-fill or synthetic-fill insulated “puffy” jacket or warm, heavy weight fleece jacket
  • Hiking pants & shorts — nylon pants and shorts, zip-offs or leggings
  • Base layer/long underwear — 1 pair of wicking tops and bottoms that are lightweight to midweight, synthetic wicking materials such as polyester, polypropylene, merino wool, etc.
  • Rain gear — waterproof jacket and pants or high-quality poncho, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or coated nylon (for the pants look for side zippers that will easily allow pulling them over footwear)
  • Casual clothing & footwear – comfortable clothes and shoes to wear in the evening after activities.

Gear:

• • Backpack — a 30–45 liter sized comfortable pack with a waterproof cover for use day-to-day while hiking
  • Personal luggage — small duffel bag, rolling suitcase or backpack
  • Hydration system — 2+ liters capacity, either water bottles or bladder/hose system and an additional water bottle
  • Trekking poles — telescopic/adjustable poles to help reduce the impact on joints and support hikers in steep and/or rocky terrain (strongly recommended)
  • Headlamp — preferably with an L.E.D. bulb that works with AA or AAA batteries
  • Picnic/lunch kit — knife, plate or bowl, box with closeable lid, utensils, etc.
  • Phone, charger, power bank
  • Waterproof travel case or pouch — used to keep important documents (i.e. passport, health/travel insurance, etc.) & phone safe from weather/water
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, & lip balm
  • First aid kit — your guide carries emergency gear and a comprehensive kit, but pack whatever you feel you need (if doing a self-guided tour, please bring your own)
  • Personal toilet paper kit — toilet paper, wet wipes, sanitizer & sealable plastic bag(s) for carrying out used paper/wipes
  • Toiletries
  • Contact lenses & glasses
  • Prescription medication — with emergency back-up supply
  • Cash in local currency

Optional items:

• • Face masks — 2–3 recommended
  • Travel power adapter — electric power voltage in France is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are type C & E
  • Support braces — joint braces if currently needed or from past injuries (e.g., knee, ankle, elbow)
  • Sleep mask & ear plugs
  • Bug repellent
  • Quick drying towel or bandana(s)
  • Swimsuit

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Group sizes and pricing

• • Guided departures:
    • The usual client-to-guide ratio is 9:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  • Self-guided departures:
    • Due to safety reasons, it takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. Solo hikers are not allowed to join. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

A French Riviera walking holiday can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the French Riviera walking holiday on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The price for this French Riviera walking holiday is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

The starting point of your French Riviera walking holiday is Bormes les Mimosas, a small, historic hilltop village (considered one of the most beautiful villages in southern France). To get there, most people fly into Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) or Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE).

• • If joining a guided tour, from Nice or Marseille Airport, you will be transported to Bormes les Mimosas. Check-in at the hotel is available after 3 pm. You will meet your guide at 6 pm in Bormes les Mimosas on Day 1.
  • If joining a self-guided tour, arrival to the first night’s hotel in Bormes les Mimosas is at your arrangement. You can reach it by public transport or take a taxi.

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