Melo Villareal
French All Terrain Adventures: Explore the Diversity of France
Explore France’s stunning diversity, from majestic mountain ranges to meandering river canyons, sun-kissed sandy beaches, and vibrant cosmopolitan cities. Prepare for an all-encompassing adventure as we guide you through an adrenaline-pumping European road trip. Don’t forget your passport and travel insurance!
French Pyrenees
Climb the Pyrenees
Spanning the breadth of the French/Spanish boarder, the Pyrenees peak at 3,404 meters at Pico d’Aneto.
During the winter season, this range is well known as a top skiing destination. However, in the milder months, it has gained popularity for hiking. It boasts a wide variety of trekking routes suitable for hikers of all abilities.
Paddle the Ardèche Gorge
The Ardèche Gorge spans 30 kilometers, winding its way through towering limestone cliffs that soar up to 300 meters in height.
The kayaking is not particularly technical, but there are the odd rush of rapids to instil a bit of adventure into the equation. The river itself is a lush, sandy affair and perfect for exploring on a hot summer’s day.
Surf the West Coast
The West Coast of France boasts kilometres of long sandy beaches, famed for its rolling Atlantic surf and windswept coastline.
The entire coast is good for surfing, from Brittany in the north, through to the Coast of Light – Brittany to La Rochelle, and the Silver Coast – the coastline that runs down the remainder of the French coast to meet Spain.
Sail to the Mediterranean
Waterways weave their way across the entire country, from the steely grey waters of The Channel, across the interior to the turquoise waters of the Med.
There are loads of routes to take, including hugging the coastline, exploring the canals of Brittany, or cutting down through Le Havre and Paris.
Hire a boat in the country, sail across the Channel or pay for your own boat to be transported to the country and meet it in situ.
Cycle the Alps
France is hugely popular for cycle treks that take in easy climbs coupled with stately homes and vast vineyards.
But for something with a little more speed, the French Alps offer some of the best off road, single track riding in Western Europe.
Out of season ski resorts cater for speed junkies, with the lifts taking the puff out of the up hill and offering all the delight of a downhill dash.
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