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⛰️ Explore France’s Legendary Trails — Without the Hassle of Booking Refuges, Even If You’ve Never Done a Multi-Day Trek.

Want to go hut-to-hut hiking in France ? From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the rugged mountains of Corsica, France is a dream destination for multi-day hikes. World-famous trails like the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Walker’s Haute Route attract hikers from across the globe, while hidden gems like the Tour du Mont Thabor and the paths of Mercantour National Park offer peace, solitude, and untouched alpine beauty. And then there’s the GR20 in Corsica one of the toughest, yet most rewarding hut-to-hut hikes in all of Europe.

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What is included in your Hut-to-hut trek in France?

✓ Balanced itinerary matched to availability

✓ Finding, booking and paying for your DNT huts

✓ Full board in the huts, so breakfast, lunch and dinner for you

✓ Comprehensive hiking guide in the Bookatrekking App with everything you need

✓ Standby hiking advice from our experts

Popular Routes in your Hut-to-hut trek in France

🏔️ Tour du Mont Blanc – Up to 10 Days

This iconic loop around the Mont Blanc massif takes you through France, Italy, and Switzerland over panoramic ridgelines, alpine meadows, and cozy mountain villages. With options ranging from 2 to 10 days, it’s the ultimate hut-to-hut adventure in the Alps flexible, scenic, and unforgettable.

Mini Tour du Mont Blanc for Mountain Goats (3 Days)

Tour du Mont Blanc West (5 Days)

Tour du Mont Blanc East (6 Days)

Full Tour du Mont Blanc (10 Days)

🏔️ Walker’s Haute Route – Up to 12 Days

From Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, the Walker’s Haute Route connects Chamonix and Zermatt through some of the most breathtaking terrain in the Alps. Expect rugged trails, dramatic views, and nights spent in remote mountain huts. It’s a bucket-list route for serious hikers ready to cross borders and conquer summits.

Popular options:

Full Walker’s Haute Route (12 Days)

Walker’s Haute Route – Swiss Side (5 Days)

🏔️ GR20 – Up to 16 Days

The GR20 slices through Corsica’s rugged spine, offering one of the most demanding and rewarding hut-to-hut treks in Europe. With jagged ridges, wild granite landscapes, and basic refuges, this route is raw, remote, and unforgettable a true test of endurance and grit for serious hikers.

Popular options:

Full GR20 (15 stages, 16 Days)

GR20 North (9 Days)

GR20 South (6 Days)

Advanced Petit GR20 (4 Days)

🏞️ Mercantour National Park – Up to 8 Days

Located near the Mediterranean, Mercantour is one of France’s most underrated trekking regions. With dramatic alpine scenery, the ancient rock carvings of Vallée des Merveilles, and peaceful trails far from the crowds, this is hut-to-hut hiking with a true sense of discovery. It’s ideal for those looking to disconnect in unspoiled nature.

Mercantour Hut-to-Hut Trek (6 Days)

Petit Mercantour Hut-to-Hut Trek (3 Days)

⛰️ Tour du Mont Thabor – Up to 7 Days

Nestled near the French-Italian border, the Tour du Mont Thabor is a lesser-known gem featuring tranquil meadows, rocky mountain passes, and glassy alpine lakes. Its manageable stages and welcoming huts make it an ideal choice for those seeking a more relaxed, off-the-radar trekking experience without sacrificing scenery.

Popular options:

Express Tour du Mont Thabor (3 Days)

Tour du Mont Thabor - Moderate (5 Days)

Tour du Mont Thabor with Accommodation Before and After (7 Days)

The Vallée de la Clarée – Family Friendly (3 Days)

The Vallée de la Clarée – Family Friendly with Accommodation Before and After (5 Days)