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ACTIVE TOURS IN FRANCE, in a multitude of regions

The very best walking and hiking tours in France: 

France is probably one of the most exciting destinations when it comes to walking and hiking tours. The country can rightfully claim to have it all: 120,000 miles (180,000 kms) of trail spanning the whole of the country and designed to satisfy all hiking-types. At Ophorus Our walking holidays have been carefully designed to show France at its best and give you the freedom to explore at your leisure.

Whether you decide to follow the pre-prepared route or tailor-make your holiday with extra nights or variations to the itinerary, you'll have time to take in the views and visit places of interest each day.

Moreover, our selection is limited to the Provinces that we know the best and where we can offer some pre or post walking tour options so that your vacation in France will be as smooth as possible. Let our travel experts take care of your walking or hiking tour in France from the famous Ways of Saint James to more gourmet or prestige walks, they will suggest the best possible options and adapt to your wishes.

Activities in Champagne France

The Champagne region of France has quite a number of activities to offer. Culturally the region is home to a number of important monuments. However, if your wish is to go and get some sporting activities then start with water sports & fun on the Lake Der. This artificial lake is perfect for sports like sailing, water skiing, rowing and canoeing. Other significant activities in the region include horse-riding, fishing and Golf.

Activities in Normandy France

The Normandy region of France is located close to Paris. There are some great actvities to be taken in Normandy and one of the most popular is Land Sailing also known as sand yachting. Thanks to the large beaches of the area, drive a 3-wheeled engin powered by a sail and discover the beaches of the area at a speed of up to 50km/h.

Other popular activities in Normandy include Paragliding that can be done near Omaha Beach, sailing and especially catamarans all along the coast and horse-riding as Normandy is famous for housing a very large number of stud farms. If cycling is your thing, then why not take part in a great 'Fat Bike' tour on one of the beaches. These bikes are perfectly adapted to the sand.

France is a wonderful cycling destination:

At Ophorus we have selected a large choice of cycling holidays in France, from gentle cycling along the shores of the Atlantic Coast to varied and winding routes past Loire Valley Chateaus, the vineyards of Bordeaux, and the magnificent Dordogne landscapes.  Most of the itineraries use quiet country lanes and pass the most interesting buildings and picturesque scenery in the area.

Through one of our cycling tours in France you will have the opportunity to explore rural roads and chateaux, coastal tracks and hidden coves, visit boutique family owned wineries and eat at local Brasseries or restaurants. Our cycling tours can be self-guided or escorted and we have made it simple for you to select the level of cycling that best suits your needs.