Discover the best cycling climbs of the Pyrenees, from our Raid Pyrenean cycling holiday, a unique and challenging guided ride that takes you from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast with full vehicle support. A real cyclist’s paradise, the Pyrenees stretch over 430km along the border between France and Spain. The many beautiful Pyrenean cycling […]
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Dec
Dec
Extending from the foothills of the French Alps, to the Mediterranean coast, the ancient kingdom of Provence is one of France’s most beautiful natural areas. A region of lavendar fields, vineyards, olive trees and rural communities, where the way of life still follows the rhythm of the seasons and where there is much to be […]
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Dec
Dec
Take on the ultimate challenge and ride the myth in 2023! We currently have on offer 2 Mont Ventoux 2023 cycling holidays, with guide, vehicle support, hotel accommodation, and transfers to and from Marseille airport. Click below for more information
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Dec
Dec
Best 2023 cycling holidays : Custom road cycling holidays for individuals, cycling clubs or groups – ride the spectacular cols and routes of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees & on the Mont Ventoux, or get away from the crowds in the beautiful back country of the Provence Alps.
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Dec
Dec
The French Alps have the well-earned reputation of being one of the best hiking destinations in Europe, with accessible and well marked trails, panoramic views and soaring peaks. Whether it’s walking through high wildflower meadows or alpages in the sun, or climbing a challenging col (mountain pass) the French Alps have something for all levels […]
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Sep
Sep
For walking holidays Spain is fast becoming a destination of choice – and with reason! The easygoing way of life, beautiful scenery and protected natural areas make the country a real walking holiday paradise. Spain has several unique mountain areas that are prized by walkers as well as outdoor enthusiasts. The Pyrenees, on the border […]
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Feb
Feb
Our Mont Blanc Ascent 2022 departure is filling up fast – don’t miss out if you want to participate in this once in a lifetime trip! Dates : 10-18 September 2022, click below for more information & bookings : Our Mont Blanc Ascent trip is an 8-night, 9 day trip, including an acclimatisation period with […]
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Feb
Feb
Last Minute Bookings: We have 2 places available on our Walking the Algarve coast guided walking holiday from 18-25 February 2022. Don’t miss out! Click here to book or for more information. At the Western tip of Europe, the Algarve in Portugal is a beautiful region of cliffs, sandy beaches and traditional white stone villages. […]
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Dec
Dec
What better challenge for the experienced hiker than to climb Mont Blanc in 2022? At France Outdoors we organise Mont Blanc ascent trips every year, for individuals and groups from Ireland, the UK and even the US and Australia. Here are some of the questions we regularly answer regarding our guided Mont Blanc trips, the […]
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Dec
Dec
The Mont Blanc ascent is a challenging trip ; at altitudes of over 4000 metres, with rugged terrain, snow and glaciers, good mountaineering equipment is necessary. One of the particularities of the Mont Blanc climb is that the weather can change quickly (true of the mountains in general) so you need to be prepared for […]