Activities in France

Sport, culture, gastronomy or relaxation — France offers an incredible variety of activities for every traveller.

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Cirque de Gavarnie: hikes, access and how to visit

Complete guide to the Cirque de Gavarnie: the walk to the Grande Cascade, driving there, the Brèche de Roland, the cirque in winter and how to avoid the crowds.

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Lac de Gaube: the hike, the chairlift and how to visit

Everything about Lac de Gaube above Cauterets: the walk from Pont d'Espagne, how hard it really is, the cable car, parking, the lake in winter and the route on to the Oulettes refuge.

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Pic du Midi de Bigorre: visiting, the cable car and a night at the summit

Guide to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre: what to see at 2,877 m, the cable car from La Mongie, sleeping at the observatory, walking up from the Tourmalet and when to go.

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Artouste: mountain lake, Europe's highest train and skiing in the Béarn Pyrenees

Complete guide to Artouste: the high-altitude lake, Europe's highest narrow-gauge mountain railway, the ski area and hiking in the Ossau valley. A unique destination in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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Guzet-Neige: the wild ski resort of the Ariège Pyrenees

Complete guide to Guzet-Neige: ski area, slopes, access from Toulouse, winter and summer activities. The most authentic resort in the Ariège Pyrenees.

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Pyrénées 2000: skiing in the sunshine of the Cerdagne plateau

Guide to Pyrénées 2000 at Font Romeu: ski area, record sunshine, slopes, activities and access. The sunniest ski resort in the French Pyrenees.

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GR10: complete guide to hiking across the Pyrenees

Everything you need to know about the GR10: route, stages, difficulty, gear, accommodation and best seasons. The full traverse of the French Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.

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Peyragudes: the ski resort spanning two Pyrenean valleys

Complete guide to Peyragudes: ski domain, slopes, winter and summer activities, access and accommodation. A unique Franco-Pyrenean resort between Hautes-Pyrénées and Haute-Garonne.

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Piau-Engaly: skiing above the clouds in the Hautes-Pyrénées

Guide to Piau-Engaly, the highest ski resort in the French Pyrenees at 1,850 m. Ski area, exceptional snowfall, hiking and access from Lourdes.

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Saint-Lary-Soulan: complete guide to the Hautes-Pyrénées ski resort

Everything you need to know about Saint-Lary-Soulan: ski area, slopes, summer hiking, accommodation and activities. The largest resort in the French Pyrenees.

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Hiking in France: the most beautiful trails

Guide to hiking in France: long-distance routes, mountain paths, coastal trails and forests. Plan your trek with our tips and itineraries.

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Skiing in France: the best resorts in the Pyrenees and Alps

Guide to skiing in France: Pyrenees, Alps and Massif Central resorts. Ski areas, slopes, lift passes and tips for your ski holiday.