Self Guided Walking Holidays Tours & Trips in Southern France

Follow the Via Podiensis through Southern France's varied terrain, from the lush Velay Massif to the rugged Aubrac plateau, passing the fortified village of Senergues and the 11th-century Chapelle Saint Pierre of Bessuéjouls. Try regional dishes like Le Petit Salé in Le Puy-en-Velay and black truffles in the Quercy region, with 13 dinners included.

Navigate the Way of St. James independently from the hilltop village of Conques to historic Cahors, with detailed maps and 24/7 bilingual support. Hike at your own pace through Livinhac-le-Haut, Figeac's Renaissance streets, and Saint Géry-Vers before reaching Cahors and its famous Pont Valentré bridge. You'll have the freedom of self-guided walking with luggage transported daily between your 2-3 star B&Bs and hotels, plus 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners included.

Walk the historic Way of St. James from Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques, passing through volcanic landscapes of the Velay massif and the medieval village of Estaing. You'll stay in charming 2/3-star B&Bs and hotels for 11 nights, with luggage transfers so you can travel light on this self-guided trek.

Walk the legendary Way of St. James from Le Puy-en-Velay to Cahors, checking out the UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral of Notre Dame and the Hôtel-Dieu before climbing volcanic rock points Le Rocher Corneille and Le Rocher Saint-Michel. Trek through the lush Velay Massif mountains for 19 days, passing medieval villages like Saint-Privat d'Allier with its ancient church and castle, and the beautiful riverside town of Conques. Try local specialties including Le Petit Salé with green lentils in Le Puy-en-Velay, staying in 2-3 star B&Bs and hotels, with 18 breakfasts and 14 dinners included plus luggage transport between accommodations.

You'll trek from Sospel, a mountain village, through old olive groves to Piène Haute, then head down through a gorge on the France-Italy border with an optional side trip to Olivetta. The route takes you up to St Agnès, France's highest coastal village at 800 meters, where you get panoramic views of the Mediterranean.

This 38-day self-guided hike follows the GR65 from Le Puy-en-Velay across southern France, starting at the UNESCO-listed Notre-Dame Cathedral and the volcanic rocks of Le Rocher Corneille. You'll trek through the Velay Massif to medieval Conques with its UNESCO Romanesque abbey, then continue to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port at the Pyrenees.

This self-guided walk from Lectoure to Aire-sur-l'Adour takes you through vineyards, sunflower fields, and Gascon countryside over 7 days of moderate walking. You'll see the UNESCO-listed Collegiate Church of St. Pierre in La Romieu, a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture along the Via Podiensis pilgrimage route, and pass through Montréal-du-Gers, one of France's Plus Beaux Villages. There's time to taste Armagnac in Condom and try Lectoure's famous melons as you make your way through historic towns in the Gers region.