Are your hiking boots calling for a great escape? Do you dream of tall grass and soft hills for them to walk through? You take them out of the closet, check the soles and laces, but where to go? Whether you have just a long weekend to escape, or several weeks reserved for adventure: there is a destination tailored to your feet! The range of paths, altitudes, and landscapes available to you is endless. From a leisurely stroll in the Calanques de Cassis to savor the sweet joy of walking, to the Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA) for mountain lovers: everyone has their own pace and peaks. "The only way to find out how far you can go is to set out and walk," wrote philosopher Henri Bergson. This could be Grand Angle's motto! Especially since hiking, it's the origins and part of Grand Angle's DNA, over 40 years now. Since its foundation to this day, a state-certified mountain professional has always been part of the management team!
Hiking in France: the trekker's thrill
The legendary trek: the Tour du Mont Blanc! No walker can resist the magnetism of the King of the Alps, reigning over its 7 valleys, 71 glaciers, 400 summits. You won't take your eyes off it for a whole week.
Change of scenery, for another high-altitude trail: the Pyrenees from Collioure to Cadaqués. From the charming Catalan port to the festive arrival in Spanish territory: you overlook the sea and draw inspiration from its waves, like Picasso, Dali, and Matisse who fell in love with these places.
Between the paths of Saint Jacques, that of Stevenson, and the Auvergne Volcanoes, the heart of France has a fabulous menu for hikers. Hold onto your hiking poles, the Massif Central will pull you in.
The Vercors is to hiking what the Route du Rhum is to sailing: a terrain of wild and intense adventure! Our favorite massif invites you for guided or self-guided hikes on its high plateaus where strong emotions blow.
Hiking in Europe: something for everyone across endless trails
Your "end of the world" may just be next door if you already live in Europe...or just a "hop over the pond" if coming from overseas.
In Italy, the Dolomites will challenge mountain enthusiasts. The most daring may dare to take on the Tour des Géants: 5 peaks over 4,000 meters!
A bridge between land and sea, the "Cinque Terre", both a recognized Natural Park and Marine Protected Area by UNESCO, are a dream to explore.
Poseidon enthusiasts will head for the islands. In Greece, listen to the Cyclades recount their mythologies in the shade of millennia-old olive trees. Or in Portugal, take a stroll on the garden island of Madeira, which is home to over 5,000 plant species. Unless the bold charm of Spainish island's, the Balearic Islands and the Canaries, act on your feet like a siren's song...
