France Things to Do

There are 120,000 miles (180,000 km) of hiking trails in France so what are you waiting for? Strap on those walking boots and let’s go.

Possibly the greatest challenge you’ll face is where to go. France has many different types of landscape from coastal to the heights of Mont Blanc, from the softness of Provence to the peaks of the Cantal Volcano, Europe’s largest dormant volcano.

Some people live for those few months of the year when they can strap planks of wood to their feet and slide down a slippery slope. Personally I’m still on the beginners’ slopes but I do love a bit of time in the mountains – the views are stupendous, the air is crisp and clear, and the cold is a great excuse for hot chocolate and soaking in a hot tub. So, here are five top spots to hit the slopes in France this winter.