Adventure weekends in France, guided hiking, canoe and snowshoeing
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Adventure weekends in France, guided hiking, canoe and snowshoeing

Short guided breaks for beginners, 2 to 5 days, from snowshoeing and canoe bivouacs to yoga, trekking and wildlife

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Why choose Wildhartt?

Certified expert guides

Every expedition is led by qualified, passionate guides trained for safety in the wild.

Small groups, authentic adventure

Human-sized groups for a genuine adventure, far from mass tourism.

Wild & preserved nature

We explore the most beautiful wild spaces while respecting ecosystems and local communities.

Explore adventure weekends in France that run from 2 to 5 days and are designed for beginners. Choose snowshoe trips in the Vosges, the Bauges or the Pyrenees. Paddle a canoe bivouac on the Dordogne between Souillac and Vitrac, or spend five days on the Allier with nights under a tipi. Learn fieldcraft on a survival course in the Ubaye valley. Trek the Vanoise to the Refuge de la Femma among high lakes and marmots. Hike the Vosges ridges with star gazing at the Hohneck. Track wolves in the Vercors with a naturalist guide, or opt for a gentle hike and yoga retreat that blends movement, breath and time in the forest.

Groups are small, typically 6 to 10, led by local guides who know every trail, river put in and mountain hut. You move at your pace and build clear skills: snowshoe technique and winter safety, reading the river and campcraft around a fire, map basics and shelter building, wildlife tracking, simple breathwork and cold water practice. Nights are picked for their atmosphere, from comfortable refuges to unguarded cabins, riverside bivouacs and tipis. Dates match the best windows, with snowshoeing from December to March, hiking from April to October, and canoeing from May to September. Meeting points are easy to reach, with train options where possible, for example Souillac for the Dordogne and Lourdes for the Pyrenees. Before departure you receive a detailed kit list and packing advice. These adventure weekends in France keep logistics simple and maximise time outdoors.

Our expeditions

12 expeditions
Stevenson’s trail: hike with a Donkey through the Cévennes
France

Stevenson’s trail: hike with a Donkey through the Cévennes

1 date available
6 days
Wolf tracking in the wild Vercors
France

Wolf tracking in the wild Vercors

7 dates availables
3 days
Trek the Vanoise: Alpine Huts, Lakes & Marmots
France

Trek the Vanoise: Alpine Huts, Lakes & Marmots

1 date available
3 days
Intro to bushcraft in the Ubaye Valley
France

Intro to bushcraft in the Ubaye Valley

1 date available
2 days
Hiking, yoga and sophrology retreat
France

Hiking, yoga and sophrology retreat

2 dates availables
3 days
A weekend of hiking and stargazing in the Vosges
France

A weekend of hiking and stargazing in the Vosges

1 date available
3 days
Winter hiking & cosy mountain hut in the heart of the Vosges
France

Winter hiking & cosy mountain hut in the heart of the Vosges

1 date available
3 days
Winter hiking in the wild Pyrenees national park
France

Winter hiking in the wild Pyrenees national park

3 dates availables
4 days
Hike the Ecrins with a Donkey by your side
France

Hike the Ecrins with a Donkey by your side

Dates on request
6 days
Canoe the Allier River and wild camp in tipi tents
France

Canoe the Allier River and wild camp in tipi tents

Dates on request
5 days
Hike the coastal trails of Corsica and sail in the Mediterranean
France

Hike the coastal trails of Corsica and sail in the Mediterranean

Dates on request
8 days
3-Day Canoe Journey with Wild Camping on the Dordogne River
France

3-Day Canoe Journey with Wild Camping on the Dordogne River

Dates on request
3 days

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What our travellers say

Real reviews from people who joined our guided expeditions.

Randonnée de 3 jours dans les Vosges, avec nuit étoilée. Superbe expérience grâce à notre guide, Joseph, sa soif de connaissances, sa bonne humeur , son accordéon et son aptitude à s'adapter au groupe. Mille mercis à lui
Très bonne expérience, une bonne déconnexion, des hébergements différents, de belles rencontres avec les producteurs. Merci au guide Okwari, et aux organisateurs de la rando Noë et Antoine
Le professionnalisme du guide m'a épaté. Un passionné. Merci à lui pour son partage. L'hôtel Quartier Libre est parfait. Chambres, nourriture, acceuil.
Séjour ds le Vercors vraiment extra. Très belle nature ainsi que la météo. Un très grand merci au guide Romain à la fois très pro et cool, une très chouette rencontré.
Un week end exceptionnel en compagnie de Romain qui nous a transmis sa passion ! Je recommande ! Une expérience riche en émotion et instructive. Merci à toute l'équipe.
Séjour magique au coeur du Vercors, en compagnie d'un guide passionné et passionnant. Il nous a éclairé très complètement sur toutes les interactions liées à la présence du Loup sur ce massif. Et même si nous ne l'avons pas vu, toutes les histoires et anecdotes contées par Romain nous ont mis des loups dans les yeux. Merci pour ce séjour parfaitement organisé, aidé par une météo et des conditions d'observations idéales.
Romain est un guide exceptionnel et passionné, nous avons découvert le Vercors dans le respect de la nature. Nous y retournerons. Catherine L
Découverte de la région avec un guide passionné du Vercors,de sa faune de ses sentiers dans une vraie pédagogie bienveillante.
Ce fût une expérience animée par un guide passionné et passionnant ! Ces 3 jours ont été largement à la hauteur de mes attentes! Je recommande les yeux fermés Romain! On est arrivés en train de Valence TGV, n'ayant pas eu la possibilité de faire du covoiturage, Wildhartt nous a payé un taxi pour monter au col de la machine. C'était vraiment un plus très appréciable !
Très belle expérience,Des explications aux différentes questions que l'on peut se poser pour une première.Un guide super toujours àux petits soins pour nous afin de détailler les lieux, les traces des empreinte d'animaux, la faune et la flore.L'orientation extra.Des paysages magnifiquesA refaire.
Pure moment de déconnexion et de découverte que ce séjour dans les Vosges guidé par Joseph qui nous a appris beaucoup sur la nature et la faune environnante et en plus avec plein de touches d’humour et tous mes compagnons de rando étaient tous au top!!!! J ai adore
Great trip in the Vosges! The views, the guide (Maxime), the group spirit, and the coziness of the hut: everything was perfect!

Who is this for?

These weekends and mini treks are for beginners and anyone returning to the outdoors at an easy pace. They suit solo travellers, couples, friends and families with teens who already hike. If you want guided hiking trips, snowshoe trips, a canoe bivouac or a survival course, this selection fits. You should be in good overall health, able to swim for canoeing, comfortable with simple nights and ready to learn from experienced local guides.


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