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Want to explore more of the mountains in Europe? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in France to bring you the top 20 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in France.

Refuge Vallot – Mont Blanc (4810m) loop from Les Tissères
Expert
06:01
5.02 mi
Brèche de Capitello – Bocca Soglia loop from Guagno
Expert
05:21
6.64 mi
Refuge de Stagnu Asco – Cascade et piscine naturelle loop from Barghiana
Expert
07:36
6.49 mi
Uitzicht – Langs rotsen en ravijnen loop from Hinter-Luttenbach
Expert
05:31
9.06 mi
Lac Bleu loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey
Expert
06:58
14.0 mi
Info Cabane - aire de repos – Hütte Tête Rousse loop from Le Nid d'Aigle
Expert
04:25
4.47 mi
Climbing by stairs and chains – Lac de Capitello loop from Guagno
Expert
04:36
6.22 mi
Bergeries de Radule – Holzbrücke über den Le Golo loop from Cristinacce
Expert
06:28
9.15 mi
Col de Bavella – Chaîne en Fer loop from Village de Bavella
Expert
05:31
7.11 mi
Langs rotsen en ravijnen – Uitzicht loop from Le Valtin
Expert
04:09
6.94 mi
Tré-le-Champ – Rif. Lac Blanc loop from Argentière
Expert
05:41
6.82 mi
La Tournette (2351m) loop from Montmin
Expert
06:21
7.35 mi
Mountaineering loop from Claviere
Expert
07:22
9.02 mi
Brecha de Roldan – Cirque de Gavarnie loop from Gavarnie
Expert
07:34
9.14 mi
Les Terrasse de Lac Blanc – Auberge au Lac Noir loop from Le Bonhomme
Intermediate
04:09
7.75 mi
Bar/Restaurant Les Bones Hores – Pic Carlit loop from Pla de la Creu
Expert
06:39
9.55 mi
La Tournette (2351m) loop from Les Clefs
Expert
07:00
8.56 mi
Frisches Quellwasser – Baden im Le Tavignano loop from Corte
Intermediate
04:29
9.63 mi
Mountaineering loop from Bachat Bouloud
Intermediate
04:52
7.73 mi
Lac de Nino loop from Cristinacce
Expert
05:26
7.04 mi

The 20 best mountain hikes in France

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    Refuge Vallot – Mont Blanc (4810m) loop from Les Tissères

    Expert
    06:01
    5.02 mi
    0.8 mph
    2,900 ft
    2,900 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    2

    Brèche de Capitello – Bocca Soglia loop from Guagno

    Expert
    05:21
    6.64 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,475 ft
    2,475 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    3

    Refuge de Stagnu Asco – Cascade et piscine naturelle loop from Barghiana

    Expert
    07:36
    6.49 mi
    0.9 mph
    3,825 ft
    3,875 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4
    4

    Uitzicht – Langs rotsen en ravijnen loop from Hinter-Luttenbach

    Expert
    05:31
    9.06 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,400 ft
    2,400 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5
    5

    Lac Bleu loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

    Expert
    06:58
    14.0 mi
    2.0 mph
    2,575 ft
    2,575 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6

    Info Cabane - aire de repos – Hütte Tête Rousse loop from Le Nid d'Aigle

    Expert
    04:25
    4.47 mi
    1.0 mph
    2,550 ft
    2,550 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    7
    7

    Climbing by stairs and chains – Lac de Capitello loop from Guagno

    Expert
    04:36
    6.22 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8

    Bergeries de Radule – Holzbrücke über den Le Golo loop from Cristinacce

    Expert
    06:28
    9.15 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,850 ft
    2,850 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    9

    Col de Bavella – Chaîne en Fer loop from Village de Bavella

    Expert
    05:31
    7.11 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,550 ft
    2,550 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10
    10

    Langs rotsen en ravijnen – Uitzicht loop from Le Valtin

    Expert
    04:09
    6.94 mi
    1.7 mph
    1,600 ft
    1,600 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11

    Tré-le-Champ – Rif. Lac Blanc loop from Argentière

    Expert
    05:41
    6.82 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,975 ft
    2,975 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    La Tournette (2351m) loop from Montmin

    Expert
    06:21
    7.35 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,700 ft
    3,700 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    13
    13

    Mountaineering loop from Claviere

    Expert
    07:22
    9.02 mi
    1.2 mph
    4,400 ft
    4,400 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    14
    14

    Brecha de Roldan – Cirque de Gavarnie loop from Gavarnie

    Expert
    07:34
    9.14 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,475 ft
    3,475 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    15
    15

    Les Terrasse de Lac Blanc – Auberge au Lac Noir loop from Le Bonhomme

    Intermediate
    04:09
    7.75 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,350 ft
    1,350 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    16

    Bar/Restaurant Les Bones Hores – Pic Carlit loop from Pla de la Creu

    Expert
    06:39
    9.55 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,850 ft
    2,850 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    17

    La Tournette (2351m) loop from Les Clefs

    Expert
    07:00
    8.56 mi
    1.2 mph
    4,675 ft
    4,675 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    18

    Frisches Quellwasser – Baden im Le Tavignano loop from Corte

    Intermediate
    04:29
    9.63 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,350 ft
    1,350 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Mountaineering loop from Bachat Bouloud

    Intermediate
    04:52
    7.73 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    20

    Lac de Nino loop from Cristinacce

    Expert
    05:26
    7.04 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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