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More than 10 years experience!

France Outdoors is a family run local tour operator based in the Provence Alps – France.
We organise walking, cycling and snowshoeing holidays for outdoor enthusiasts from Ireland, the UK, Australia, Canada and the US since 2008.
More recently we also organise trips for French people willing to improve their English while enjoying walking in the Outdoors.
Destinations are as varied as Europe, Morocco, Nepal, Patagonia and many more!

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Snowshoeing Switzerland

Activity level: Moderate
Scheduled on demand
Possible dates: January, February, March, contact us if you are interested.
Price: from 1025 € excl Flights.

Snowshoeing Italy Dolomites

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings

(3 reviews)

€ 1 085

Activity level: Moderate
Sat 13th to 20th March 2021: Open

Snowshoeing France StVeran

Rated 4.92 out of 5 based on 13 customer ratings

(13 reviews)

€ 975

Activity level: Moderate
Sat 6/02 to 13/02 2021: Guaranteed

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Snowshoeing Austria Osttirol

€ 1 025

Activity level: Moderate
Sat 20th to 27th Feb 2021: Open

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Cycling France Provence Alps

€ 875

Activity level group 1: Challenging
Activity level group 2: Moderate
Sat 3/04 – Fri 9/04 2021: Open
Sat 24/04 – Fri 30/04 2021: Open
Sat 15/05 – Fri 21/05 2021: Open
Sat 12/06 – Fri 18/06 July 2021: Open

Cycling France Mont Ventoux

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 11 customer ratings

(11 reviews)

€ 695

Activity level: Challenging
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May 2021: Open

Latest from our travelers

4.84 out of 5 starsTotal of 133 reviews

Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Phil & Cheryl – February 17, 2020

Vincent you were a perfect leader in all respect – very knowledgeable about conditions and attentive when anyone experienced problems.
Lots of nice cakes and nibbles etc to keep us going.
Knew how to take account of all snow plus weather conditions.
Lucy was an asset, always cheerful and encouraging plus aware of problems.
Walking Crete
4
4
Maire – October 20, 2019

Transfers a bit too long.
Day 1 - A+B walks were hikes no ramble.
All other days walks were very satisfactory.
Guides excellent. Hotel staff very good.
Fantastic holiday
Many thanks to all.
Walking Crete
4
4
Mary – October 21, 2019

Guides were very patient & cheerful.
Delighted with four walks (A) and pace.
Will travel with Outdoor France again.
Time schedules were spot on.
Beautiful Island, beautiful scenery
Walking Crete
4
4
Michael – October 21, 2019

Very pleasant experience on my first trip.
As I was staying at the hotel front, sometimes it could be noisy at nightime. Only minor issue !
Walking Crete
4
4
Florence – October 20, 2019

Thanks for all kindness.
Loved the walks.
Hotel very good.
Walking Crete
4
4
Anne – October 20, 2019

Disappointed that there was no bar in (or seating area outside) the hotel where the group could meet in the evening.
Walk leaders very courteous and helpful.
Walking Crete
4
4
Matilda – October 20, 2019

Eating out at night in the restaurants I found staff nice & courteous.
Staff in the smaller coffee shops weren't very nice, in fact majority were "rude".
Walking Crete
5
5
Helen – October 21, 2019

Loved the 4 days walking, maybe if you had coastal walk on the first day we would have had a better walk on Gingilos day one.
Crete is really lovely and enjoyed every minute.
Found some great restaurants.
Thank you !
Walking Crete
5
5
Jacqueline – October 21, 2019

First trip abroad with you.
Everything EXCELLENT
Guides awesome
Will be back
Walking Crete
5
5
Catherine – October 21, 2019

I would like to thank Yves for his patience & kindness on the walks and his encouragement as I suffer from a bit of vertigo so at times walk was challenging.
Walking Crete
5
5
Bernie – October 20, 2019

Enjoyed all walks. Though 1st day walk not suitable for first day when guide did not know ability of walkers.
Several people disappointed re Samaria Gorge. They were not allowed do it but they were well able for it.
Walking Crete
4
4
Dolores – October 20, 2019

Short walks could be a little longer.
Walks coul start earlier + finish earlier before day gets too warm.
Thanks for a brilliant week of walking & fun with excellent guides.
Walking Crete
5
5
Pat – October 20, 2019

Overall very enjoyable.
Town really nice
Scenery great
Coffee superb
Walking Crete
5
5
Pat – October 20, 2019

Excellent holiday. Chania is a good base but the long bus transfers were a disadvantage.
Terrain is very rugged, ok for A hillwalkers but not easy for ramblers.
Walking Crete
5
5
Peter & Anne – October 20, 2019

Guides were excellent, taking care of group, always helpful.
Walking Crete
5
5
Kay – October 10, 2019

As always I enjoyed your trip, however I was a bit disappointed there was not a 16 to 18 k ramble on day1. I did the C option instead & really enjoyed it.
Thank you.
Walking Crete
5
5
Kathy – May 20, 2019

Loved the way you organised the meal!
Loved the way you go with the flow.
THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU !!!
Walking Crete
5
5
Terri – May 20, 2019

Once again a spectacular trip. Can't wait for next year's adventure.
Walking Crete
5
5
Judith – May 20, 2019

Vincent is very helpful on walks. He takes us to places with beautiful views.
Vincent knows the group well and we look forward to each year.
The choice of restaurant was excellent. I liked the idea that Vincent picked the menu.
Vincent always allows the group to differ from plans if we choose to be back early.
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Lucy – June 30, 2019

Claude was exceptional. Knows as cyclists we need to kee^fed & wattered. Very friendly & was excellent when we cycled. His van modified to take all kit was fabulous.
Claude made the holiday for us. Great person all round. The snacks (peanuts, fruits, etc...) were important to keep us going. Fabulous picnics that made it a lot easier than trying to find restaurants.
Came for the challenge & most certainly challenged !
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Ian – June 30, 2019

This was a tough tour, as advertised, so it tired up to expectations.
We suffered from 40+°C temperatures but June weather is invariably unpredictable.
Highlights for me:
* Claude (guide) absolutely outstanding
* hotels all good, especially evening meals
* scenery
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Tim – July 7, 2018

Claude was well organised + prepared, patient, good humoured + communicated very well indead.
one of the best guides I've had, if not the best !
A really nice put touch tha Claude takes photos thoughout the trip and send those to the group.
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Alan – June 24, 2018

Claude ran an excellent trip with his able assistant Bruno, always full of enthusiasm & willing to encourage + help.
Pyrenees region is one of the most beautiful + stunning areas I have seen.
A couple of routes were closed due to road subsidised but Claude + Bruno always sorted an excellent alternative.
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Andrew – June 24, 2018

Excellent support, facilitation and leadership from Claude. Appreciated Bruno's enthusiasm.
Brilliant cycling routes.
Hotels very accomodating.
Only real negative was evening meal on day1 in Hendaye which was very poor.
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Kevin – June 24, 2018

Wifi very poor at all hotels.
the trip was very good and trully met my expectations.
The hotels could be better in some areas.
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Richard – September 24, 2018

A great holiday - quite hard work cycling in the heat uphill for hours, but so rewarding.
Really good experience. I could do this trip again !
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Margaret – June 24, 2018

Claude is an excellent guide. His attention to detail + his calm, encouraging + skilled personne are commendable.
Amazing route ! Rides tough and challenging but achievable, just what I signed up for. Thanks !
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Harry – September 23, 2018

I was very impressed att the trip, the guide Claude was superb. He created a good, relaxed atmosphere and was very supportive and helped for the slower ones. An excellent guide.
The most fabulous route I had ridden, really terrific, helped by good weather but still great. Highly recommended
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
Sebastien – September 23, 2018

Fantastic trip. Really enjoyed it - perfect.
Cycling – Raid Pyrenean
5
5
John – September 7, 2018

Excellent holiday. Tough but rewarding.
Claude is excellent guide/host who really looked after us. He went out of his duty to organise stuff (massage...) which was appreciated.
I could recommend this trip !!!
Snowshoeing Italy Dolomites
5
5
lorna – March 28, 2020

Vincent is an excellent company and given that there were particular worries re coronavirus, was very relaxed.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Roger – October 5, 2019

Our guide Sandrine was excellent. She was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Generally walks were excellent with a variety of scenery.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Mark – October 6, 2019

Our guide, Sandrine, was really excellent. She was very knowledgeable and attentive throughout combined with a really good sense of humour.
This was the first trip I've been on of this kind but certainly won't be the last !
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Ian – September 24, 2019

Walking group were similar ability which was good. We thought this trip was excellent.
Full of surpises every day.
Guide was very helpful and always keen to answer our questions.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Alison – September 24, 2019

We thought the trip was outstanding overall.
Excellent knowledgeable local guide with very good English.
A fantastic holiday, will recommend to others.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Isla – September 22, 2019

Sandrine is an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Joe – September 22, 2019

Very enjoyable holiday experience. Greatful for Sandrine's help and loved every minute !
Sandrine made us feel very welcome and made sure that she provided us with all relevant info. it has been a pleasure.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Alison – May 12, 2018

Jessica, Terrific fun. Absolutely excellent.
We have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Menton is lovely.
The walks were just the right lenght and dificulty.
Thank you.
Walking French Riviera
4
4
Noel & Lynn – September 24, 2018

Overall we had a wonderful trip. Jessica was a very attentive and caring guide. She is clearly very passionate about the Cote d'Azur region and she had endless patience in answering all of our many questions. There were a few communication issues, but she always make sure that we understood what she was telling us.
The walks themselves were a good moderate level as advertised. There were always amazing views as a reward for our efforts.
This tour was a great way to see the various areas of the region.
I will definitely recommend this tour.
Walking French Riviera
4
4
Gillian & John – September 24, 2018

The holiday was made by Jessica. She was a great leader, considerate and took time to help slower members of the group. Great fun + companion.
She had comprehensive local knowledge and a grasp of the regional history.
Excellent English
Tea and coffee at lunch was a neat touch and greatly appreciated.
Full marks for Jessica !
Walking French Riviera
4
4
Jennifer – September 22, 2018

Jessica was excellent and friendly to all + very accomodating to the travellers.
Loved the med !
Merci !
Walking French Riviera
4
4
Patricia – September 23, 2018

I was totaly unsure of what to except but thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Jessica's tolerance and the company of the others ensured a memorable if extremly hot week. Jessica was friendly and helpful and was sympathetic of my attempts to speak french to her.
Timings of the days were extremly good, leaving time for recovery, shopping, relaxing etc...
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Elisabeth – September 9, 2018

I Have thoroughly enjoyed the walks.
Menton is a good mixture of old & fin de siecle and modern.
I liked having time to rest, swim, explore after each walk.
Thenk you Jessica for your good humour, liveliness and interest in us and in your job.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Shirley – September 9, 2018

France is very beautiful and all French food/wine is excellent.
I have really enjoyed this holiday and will certainly be booking more with you next year.
I can't fault the overall package.
Merci beaucoup.
Walking French Riviera
4
4
Kareen – May 20, 2018

Sandrine couldn't do enough for us. Excellent.
Pace a bit slow at times, too many flower stops.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Geoff & Alison – May 20, 2018

We will certainly be back for more.
It was lovely having so much exercise, so many steps on the fit bits!
I was always an adventuer but Alison much less so this trip gave us the opportunity to share a new experience, challenging walks.
I have enjoyed the group, everybody got involved and there were no unpleasant situations of any kind. Sandrine, our guide, really put herself into it. She was good fun, organised, sensible and knowledgeable. She made this trip special.
Walking French Riviera
5
5
Archibald – May 20, 2018

The outstanding feature of the trip was our guide Sandrine ! Excellent !
Rando et Anglais – Ados – Queyras – Ceillac
5
5
Isabelle – November 12, 2020

Mon fils a passé un excellent séjour avec Florence et Vincent. Il souhaite y retourner l'an prochain. L'enseignement en anglais était de qualité et la nourriture aussi (ce qui est capital pour un ado!)
Rando et Anglais – Ados – Queyras – Ceillac
5
5
Abba – November 12, 2020

J'ai inscrit mon fils l'été dernier. Il est revenu enchanté. Il a passé de superbes moments. Il reviendra. Bravo à Florence et Vincent pour l'organisation et leur professionnalisme.
Walking Provence
5
5
Jill – June 9, 2019

Can't speak highly enough of the staff at the hotel. Great choice of accomodation.
Isabell was at all times professional and very caring. She made sure everyone was coping with the walks. She told us so much about Provence that we would never have discovered by ourselves. She spent much time helping people with their food needs and onward/free day travel plans.
I liked the bundle of notes you provided. Lots of details and comprehensive.
Walking Provence
4
4
Martin – June 9, 2019

Excellent walk leader, very helpful & knowledgeable.
on the Moustiers walk, I would have liked tostarted the walk more promptly so that we could have more time in Moustiers at the end.
Walking Provence
5
5
Tim & Therese – June 9, 2019

Great trip. I would definitely recommend to our friends!
Isabelle was a truly awesome host & guide. She went above & beyond.
Pity lavender was not blooming but wildflowwers were lovely! Walks were spectacular!
Walking Provence
5
5
Jane – June 24, 2019

Isabelle has been delightful. Best guide we have had.
Walks : Amazing variety of scenery; more time in Forcalquier for market...
Walking Provence
5
5
Pam – June 24, 2019

Isabelle was an excellent guide. Good english, enthousiastic. Obviously enjoys her job, helpful, considerate, keen to please, well organised.
The tour route offers an excellent variety pof walks & scenery.
Clean hotel, friendly & helpful staff, well equiped rooms. Great swimming pool, very good restaurant.
Walking Provence
5
5
Bita – June 23, 2019

Isabelle is a wonderful tour leader, endlessly patient and courteous and takingcare of everyone on the group during the walks.
I found her knowledge of the flora and fauna to be excellent and appreciated her knowledge of local life and the insights she gave us about Provence life.
Her love of the area shone throughout the week and I have come away holding a little bit of that love of Provence with me.
I would highly recommend Isabelle to my friends!
Walking Provence
5
5
Eryl – June 24, 2019

An excellent guide all round. I would like to do another holiday with Isabelle.
There were times when I feel the walks a little strenous but very well managed by Isabelle.
Regarding the hotel I would willingly and happily stay here again.
I had a really good time and will travel with you again!
Walking Provence
5
5
Marina – June 25, 2019

Isabelle was an experienced, capable leader. She helped create a very comfortable atmosphere of learning and connecting. She was kind and seem very comfortable with her role as leader + constently improving. She demonstrated an artful balance of organisation and kind responsiveness. She not only helped me find appreciation for Provence but to reconnectwith former French freinds.
I would have appreciated being able to start hikes earlier when there is unexpected heat.
Walking Provence
4
4
Edward – June 23, 2019

I have been on many international tours with several companies. Isabelle is one of the best I have had. (5* for her)
Walking Provence
5
5
Kathy – June 9, 2019

Isabelle was always so considerate, knowledgeable & entertaining.
All walks were excellent and the hotel was very friendly and efficient, always willing to help.
Walking Provence
5
5
Colleen – October 15, 2019

Isabelle was exceptional. Her knowledge + enthusiasm was outstanding. She helped made the week very special. She found something special & different to share about each of the walks.
All walks very good, but the Verdon Gorges & Moustiers days in particular were particularly good.
Rooms new and hotel staff friendly, helpful, breakfast extremely good.
Walking Provence
5
5
David – October 15, 2019

Isabelle is an outstanding guide, and is kind & helpful, from beyond what could be expected.
Very pleasant hotel, exactly right.
Walking Provence
5
5
Mike – October 14, 2019

Guide 5*. Excellent ! The best !
Moustiers cutiest town in the world!
Walking Provence
5
5
Madelief – October 13, 2019

Isabelle has been the most amazing guide and has gone to so much extra trouble for each one in the group.
The scenery is varied & gorgeous.
It would have been nice to make coffee in the room.
Walking Provence
5
5
Rachel – September 15, 2019

This tour has been amazing. I have loved evry minute. Isabel has been outstanding, she is so knowledgeable & helpful & she was very kind to make sure everyone in the group was managing and she helped those who were struggling. A wonderful experience in a very beautiful part of France.
Thank you so much !
Walking Provence
5
5
Simon – September 15, 2019

Some of the walks were a little more challenging than I thought (Moustiers Ste Marie) but they were still shinning! The Verdon Gorges walk was my favorite. The scenery is superb!
Isabelle was a wonderful tour leader who goes above and beyond in everything she does. She made the tour an absolute pleasure !
Walking Provence
4
4
Bryan & Caryl – September 15, 2019

A very enjoyable week, excfellent and knowledgeable guide who was very enthousiastic and showed compassion and concerned for her customers.
Walking Provence
5
5
katy – September 13, 2019

Isabelle was brilliant and went above + beyond to make this the excellent holiday it has been.
Walking Provence
5
5
Bob – September 15, 2019

The guide Isabelle was brilliant! Very knowledgeable + made walks very interesting.
Walking Provence
5
5
Carol – September 8, 2018

The beautiful area is a natural for wonderful hiking scenery and village life with great food!
However, the guide is the most important ! Isabelle is fantastic. Kind, knowledgeable, caring, experienced, local, pours her heart out in effort to ensure a great experience for everyone.
Isabelle is a gem !
Walking Provence
5
5
Andrea – October 15, 2018

This walking trip has surpassed my expectations. I have thoroughly enjoyed all parts of it ! Even when it rained and there was something else organised by our wonderful guide.
Our guide Isabelle is such a passionate and informative guide, we enjoyed her stories and detailed history of the areas & towns we visited. She was also very considerate of everyone level of fitness and ensure we walked to our capacities. Lots of stops for photos & snacks. We also appreciated the little extras like local cheese, olives and other delights to enjoy on our walks at lunch!
I will certainly book another trip with France Outdoors!
Au-revoir !! Till next time
Walking Provence
5
5
Sharen – October 15, 2018

Excellent all round !
Isabelle is a true professional that has a passion for what she does. Outstanding!
My only comment would be that I would like an hour each day to explore the township independently like we did at Moustiers Sainte Marie.
Excellent overall and I would definitaly recommend !
Walking Provence
5
5
Mike – October 14, 2018

Another excellent holidays!
Isabelle is extremely good, outstanding; crème de la crème!
Excellent walks. If there were different walks we'd come back.
Walking Provence
5
5
Susan – September 24, 2018

I felt the walks were quiet difficult especialy due to the heat with sunshine beating down on bare hillsides.
Isabelle was a wonderful guide and gave us many stops and infos in places of interest. Friendly, very knwowledgeable and efficient.
An excellent week overall. Greoux les Bains a delightful village to stay. And the walks by the Verdon river are just fabulous!
Walking Provence
4
4
David & Elizabeth – September 24, 2018

Isabelle is a charming lady, always smiling + very helpfull. Very hot conditions which distracted from the walks. The hotel was very quiet with good level of facilities. Had a quiet room.
Walking Provence
5
5
Patricia – September 23, 2018

Isabelle is an amazing and great guide. She is caring, knoledgeable and gives us little treats during the walks to keep our sugar levels up.
A couple of walks especially Moustiers Sainte Marie I found challenging and hard enough but loved it.
Thank you.
Walking Provence
5
5
Linda – September 24, 2018

Isabelle is a gem, she helped with bus choices to get to Avignon from Greoux. She went back oon the trail to rescue my hiking poles and she is very professional.
I found the walks hard due to heat of the day. Otherwise very interesting and wonderful views.
Walking Provence
4
4
John – September 23, 2018

This was probably the most enjoyable of the trips I went on. I was fortunate that the tour group memebers and Isabelle worked together to create a highly memorable holiday. Isabelle deserves a special mention (again!). Always smiling and nothing was too much trouble for her. She obviously loves her job.
Walking Provence
4
4
Richard & Jen – September 9, 2018

Isabelle is very knowledgeable and passionate about all aspectsof her homeland region of Provence. She led the walks with confidence and care, and supportive of all members over a range of walking abilities. She skillfully adapted the timetable and route to the change in weather. Overall an excellent guide. My only less positive point was the traffic noise that was intusive for our room at the hotel.
Walking Provence
5
5
David & Dawn – June 25, 2018

We really enjoyed the whole experience.
Our only comment of constructive critisism could be that we would have preferred to have completed the walking by around 3:30 to 4pm to allow us more free times to use the pool or visit the town. We felt under time pressure at the return of each day to rush to be ready for dinner. Apart from that we though it all was really excellent. We plan to return.
Walking Provence
5
5
Tara – June 24, 2018

I had a wonderful trip. Florence assisted when the flights were cancelled. Isabelle is a wonderful guide and a terrific person. Very compassionate and she made sure everyone was included. I had a terrific time.
Cheers for everything
Walking Provence
5
5
Archibald – June 24, 2018

Isabelle is an exceptional guide. Her knowledge of the area combine with her patience and kindness is excellent.
Walking Provence
5
5
Becky – July 3, 2017

Yves was spectacular! He gave us great tips for walking up steep hillsand steep declines. He was very organised, his knowledge on the history of various locations + France in general was outstanding.
Walking Provence
5
5
Bob – July 2, 2017

What can I say? You all live in a wonderful part of the world and show eceryone what they are missing out. The area is an excellent location and the service and food are high standard.
Thank you for sharing Provence with me.
Best of luck for the rest of the season and beyond!
Walking Provence
5
5
Unni – July 3, 2017

Yves is a very professional tour leader with a lot of knowledge. He is a credit to Provence and France.
All walks were excellent. My very favorite however was Moustiers Sainte Marie.
I will definitely return to France !
Walking Provence
5
5
Jeff – July 3, 2017

Yves was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely professional, friendly, personable and had a great attitude. He went above and beond to ensure we had our basic needs met with food, water, travel plans and safety as well as explaining our hicking routes, local history and culture. He seemed genuinely happy to be sharing time with us and share his knowledge with us as well.
He even took time to have several dinners with us on his free time even though he had a family at home waiting for him.
We had a wonderful experience.
Thank you, thank you !!!
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Amanda – May 20, 2019

Stephanie worked really hard to meke sure we all had a good time and was extremely helpful. Every level of cyclis was looked after well.
Due to the weather Stephanie rearranged our day 2 ride from Sault which was a really good decision.
Lovely small French hotel. All food good.
Great few days in France
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
John – May 20, 2019

A great week-end despite poor weather.
Rides altered due to weather. Stephanie demonstarted great flexibility in accomodating group interest and weather.
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Martin – May 20, 2019

Great tour. No complaints. Well organised.
Stephanie was good fun, conscientious + enthusiastic.
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Simon – May 21, 2019

Perfect !
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
John – May 20, 2019

Stephanie had been an excellent guide!
Tour route well organised and rides could not have been better!
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Richard – May 20, 2019

Stephanie is really great. Everyone liked her.
She did an excellent + professional job.
Kind, thoughtful and fun to be with.
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Neil – October 1, 2018

Yves has a very thorough/detailed expertise.
Very good to have photos from Yves
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Paul – October 1, 2018

Had a great holiday.
Group level was quite equal so cycling good and social. Descent down Gorges de la Nesque axcellent.
Bed very comfortable, really liked the hotel. All the evening meals and restaurants excellent.
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Milen – October 1, 2018

Amazing experience, would definitely go on another trip.
Yves was very professional during the whole trip. The support he provided was on point. Very hassle free organisation & transfers.
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Phil – October 1, 2018

A wonderful trip.
Yves was an absolute star. Couldn't have hped for a better guide.
Great rides, lovely scenery, all very smooth.
Rides, perhaps a little short on day 1 but freedom to make longer was good.
Hotel not the best ever, not the worst but loved the town and anton.
Yves tool us to some great restaurants and it was terrific to have him explain the menus.
Cycling France Mont Ventoux
5
5
Mike – October 2, 2018

A very memorable holiday with Yves as leader. Yves is very professionnal in all aspects of the trip. Experience + considerate.
Tour route all fantastic. Amazing photographs to keep the memory.
We did Mt Ventoux !
And again everything very under control.
Thank you.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Angela – March 18, 2019

A very enjoyable snowshoe holiday made even better by an experienced & knowledgeable guide. Yves looked after the group really well - always finding good snow walks + helped us all discretly with our various needs.
I am very pleased that Yves alterned the walks to reflect the group's capabilityas this worked out great.
Yves is an attentive safety conscious guide who takes very great care of everyone.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Elizabeth – March 18, 2019

Yves has been very attentive. He has a number of stories and anecdotes that keep us all interested and his knowledge of the area & nature & wildlife is impressive.
I feel safe with him as our guide.
The walk we did on Monday was hard but gave us a great sense of achievement.
The walk on Tuesday offered wonderfull views but was less challenging.
Thursday walk was tough on the way up and the pace a bit fast. The views were spectacular.
Friday was the best in my opinion.
I have had a thoroughly enjoyable week.
Many thanks.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
John – March 17, 2019

This was my first holiday of this type. I think the whole week has been excellent and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
The guide was excellent in all respects. His planning to meet changed weather conditions enhanced the trip.
His guidance/instruction on snowshoeing enabled me to complete the week with a strong feeling of pride and satisfaction.
His leadership on the walks was very good providing relevant information about changes due to the weather, the environment and pointing out points of nature etc...
My thanks for providing an excellent trip !
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Teresa – March 17, 2019

As well as being an excellent guide, Yves is also a very good teacher of the techniques of snowshoeing. His knowledge of wildlife and history etc is also huge.
I came on this same holiday last year and enjoyed it just as much this time.
Cycling France Alpine climbs
5
5
David – September 6, 2018

I couldn't have expected more from Thierry. He was courteous, friendly and always pleased to help.
Ecverything worked smoothly. Thierry was very informative and took care of everything in a professional manner.
A challenging tour. The rides were hard enough but not too long which gave us time to recuperate.
A very enjoyable trip. Tour highly recommended.
Cycling France Alpine climbs
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5
Graham – September 5, 2018

I had a great time riding the wonderful "Alps"
Cycling France Alpine climbs
5
5
Michael – September 3, 2018

Group mutually supporting.
Thierryn guide, was brilliant
Cycling France Alpine climbs
5
5
Rushil – July 26, 2018

Thierry, our guide, is an asset, he was amazing and took us to the best places.
Would recommend it any day !
Cycling France Alpine climbs
5
5
Jens – July 24, 2018

It is very good that guide gives suggestions for additional rides - this works well.
Cycling France Alpine climbs
4
4
Martin – July 16, 2018

Rental bikes are possibly slightly over geared for all climning. Either bikes available with triple rings or bigger cogs at back but generaly quality of bikes excellent.
Thierry was an excellent and fun guide who wanted to get me out of bed far too early! But really enjoyed!!
Cycling France Alpine climbs
5
5
Kieran – July 26, 2018

Great tour leader - Thierry - he made sure everyday went smoothly, knew the local towns and also jknew the routes well. The days were hard but were advertised as being hard so the trip met its promise.
Cycling France Alpine climbs
5
5
Andrew – September 10, 2018

Great Holiday
Great organisation
Great Guide
Great group !
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Katherine – March 19, 2018

Yves was an excellent guide and instructor who took great care with our safety and also liked to offer us new challenges.
The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and Le Grand Tetras is in a prime position to enjoy the mountains. Valerie and her family provided everything with generaous care
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Unnit – March 19, 2018

Yves is a real credit to France Outdoors and having already had the pleasure to meet him in Provence last year he was yet again proved to be a gem. I knew prior to going that I would be unable to take part in the daily trips due to a weak knee however Yves suggested I participate in half day on first day - Excellent !! As snowshoeing for me felt easy on the tracks I enjoyed being able to snowshoe and trek 5-15 km each day and absorb the magnificent scenery. The Southern Alps with France Outdoors will be a very fond memory. THANK YOU
Walking – Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
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4
David – July 19, 2018

I understand that a genuine mistake was made on Monday night. I want to say how good Mien was. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I hope we have a leader as good when we go to Majorca with GWT on Oct.
Walking – Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
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5
Michael – July 17, 2018

Was tired at Les Contamines and was looking forward to a soak and a swim to revive.
Mien has been a very carefull professional guide.
(breakfast in 2nd hut was very poor)
Overall a great trek for me. Thank you
Walking – Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
5
5
Anne – July 20, 2018

A great week, stunningly beautiful scenery. Weather was fabulous. Hotels + gites all spotlessly clean, very welcoming staff + great food. I would recommend the tour as we did it to friends/fellow walkers
Walking – Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
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5
Carmel – July 17, 2018

We had a wonderful week with an excellent guide Mien. he was very understanding and helpful to each person in the group. He had endless patience and handled Monday night problems with professionalism. He helped me personally when I had difficulty with ascents and made sure pace was within my capability.Thank you Florence, Vincent, Mien and all France Outdoors team and look forward to traveling with your Company again.
Carmel
Walking – Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
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5
Dave – July 19, 2018

We had a very good week of walking with Mien . I have to say he was the best leader I have met , nothing was too much trouble for him . I hope to again do TMB with Mien as leader .
Walking – Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
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4
Will – July 19, 2018

We had a fantastic trip and Mien was a superb guide. The only disappointment was that we couldn’t walk to Courmayeur as the rest of the group wasn’t fit enough. I understand that Mien needed to keep everyone together but that was a real shame. Perhaps the trip needs to be marketed better to make it clearer about fitness?
It was unfortunate about the hotel in Les Contamines but mistakes happen! You dealt with it very fast which was brilliant.
As for Trient, its all part of the experience!!
Well done to you all it was fabulous. Mien mentioned doing the TMB on a road bike and thought you could offer this – is this true?
Walking France GR5
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4
Steve – July 28, 2019

Vincent, really enjoyed the GR5 trek with you and the Irish. Alas your special effort to explain the flowers was totally lost on me but helped my awareness. The days were sometime long but never unreasonable. Appreciated your guidance and assistance over the one hard col in the Vanoise. I enjoy those challenges and am not afraid to slide on my butt when needed. Quite honestly, I was expecting a lot more of that kind of challenge. Am still embarrassed for my fall and attribute it to being sloppy after lunch and a nap. You did a great job of cleaning up my scalp. Am working on the ski isometric position to strengthen my legs for the steeper downhills. In the past I have relied too heavily on leaning on my pole for those downhills which is a bad practice. Thank you for your assistance on how to use a better technique. I hope to find a trek to do with you again. If a Nepal trek becomes possible, please let me know.

Steve
Walking France GR5
5
5
Anne & Nigel – July 29, 2019

Vincent worked hard to make the trip a great success.
Great routes with scenery changing day by day. Outstanding walks every day
All transfers were efficient and friendly.
Snowshoeing Slovenia
5
5
Sue – March 9, 2019

It was really interesting to be in Slovenia with its lovely scenery and mountains. Anita, Grega and Mattia were all charming and helpful.
appreciate that snow conditions and weather meant that plans had to be changed.
In principle I prefer open scenery/mountains to walking in trees.
as usual Vinncent, you were an excellent guide and it was lovely to see you again.
Snowshoeing Slovenia
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5
Rosemary – March 10, 2019

Exciting to visit a new area. Thanks to Vincent for rearranging the walks to suit the snow conditions.
Snowshoeing Slovenia
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5
Marguerite – March 10, 2019

Scenery super but don't feel Slovenia great for this type of snowshoeing I like. The last walk was great if a little short. Would prefer to be higher up - more like Ubaye - able to get to cols at the least. Nothing against Slovenia, it is lovely + having Mattia was great but would prefer longer days, more climby and stay higher.
I know no matter what you planned weather can interfere.
Snowshoeing Slovenia
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4
Lis – March 10, 2019

Really interesting area. Some fantastic views + spectacular mountains. Appreciated the change of plans due to weather/snow conditions however the nature and the terrain meant a lot time in forests and forest tracks. The final day's walk was great as was the walk above the hut on Wednesday.
But overall apart of those two days missed the experience of being in the wield ùountains above the tree line.
Great to have a local guide with us for last two days. Lots of informations about the mountains but also about Slovenian history and culture.
Snowshoeing Slovenia
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5
Mary – March 9, 2019

Thanks again for your care and attention Vincent and the efforts you make to ensure we have a good trip when snow conditions are not ideal.
Snowshoeing Italy Dolomites
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5
Sue – March 7, 2020

Great as always. Thank you so much.
Snowshoeing Italy Dolomites
5
5
Rosemary – March 7, 2020

Despite Corona Virus concerns this trip was really enjoyable.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Colin – February 11, 2019

C'était un voyage super! Notre guide Kevin était très utile et professionel.
Son anglais est excellent.
Le Hotel Grand Tetras était confortable avec du personnel très génial.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Ronald – February 10, 2019

Snowshoeing was a completly new experience for me and I was persuaded to come by a friend.
Our experience of France Outdoors has been brillant. We arrived in the Alps too late to meet up with the group which flew into Turin airport. Transport was chaotic as a result of a very heavy covering of snow. But Florence and Kevin arranged to pick us up from Oulx train station and take us to St Veran. We own a lot to them for their kindness.
Kevin was a great leader very knowledgeable and communicative but the best of all was the individual attention he gave to me and to make it a memorable holiday.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Penelope – February 10, 2019

Our guide Kevin was exceptional. He could not have been better. I loved the design of the trip. It was fab coming back to a small friendly hotel after a day snowshoeing. I enjoyed the set menu dinners provided.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Lesley – February 13, 2019

The whole experience has been truly marvellous. St Veran is a wonderful base for a holidays - charming and alpine, like the hotel Tetras. Nothing "plastic" or over commercialised. Yet everything needed was provided.
A special mention must be made about Kevin. His assesment of the group and resulting sympathetic treatment and concideration of each and everyone of us was exceptional. We simply could ,ot have had a better group leader/guide.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
4
4
Dave – February 10, 2019

Kevin had a very difficult job because the group had a very mixed abilities. He managed to balance this very well so everyone got something out of the walks.
It would habe been ideal if he could have had an assistant so there could have been a slow and a separate faster group.
Snowshoeing France StVeran
5
5
Beryl – February 15, 2020

As always Vincent, you are an excellent guide in all aspects. Cannot fault you.
You hekp when necessary, are very good when anyone needs help in any way.
Thank you
Snowshoeing Italy Cogne
5
5
Colin – February 11, 2018

Thank you again for a great week snowshoeing extremely well led and organised despite the challenging conditions. Looking forward to snowshoeing again!
really enjoyed the opportunities to explore oher restaurants in Cogne.
Snowshoeing Italy Cogne
5
5
Maria – February 17, 2018

Thank you so much for a great week especially organising the flexible snowshoes for me and for providing us with a super guide.
Elizabeth and I were not as healthu as we had hopped to be, so it was good to be in a place where we could do slower shorter walks on our own.
Cogne was a great place to stay with the interest of different restaurants and walking or bussing from the door.

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