Explore Europe
on foot and by bike
Based in the Vercors, in the French Alps, Grand Angle has been designing hiking and cycling trips across Europe since 1983.
Your next adventure: all that’s left is choosing where
Our most requested trips right now
- Our favourite
Kungsleden: the King’s Trail in Lapland
Guided (fr) Nordic ski touring lodge to lodgeFrom €1,990
4 · 1 review
8 days●●●FriendlyNext departure Feb 28, 2027 
New Year’s Eve in Menton: the sea and panoramic trails of the French Riviera
Guided (fr) Hiking center basedCurrently unavailable
5 · 2 reviews
4 days●ComfortNext guaranteed departure Dec 30, 2026- Our favourite
Dolomites Grand Traverse, from Bolzano to Cortina
Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodgeFrom €1,310
4,5 · 21 reviews
10 days●●●FriendlyNext departure from Jun 15, 2027 - Our favourite
Tour of the Vercors
Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodgeFrom €880
4,6 · 49 reviews
7 days●●●ComfortNext departure from May 11, 2027 - Our favourite
Puglia by bike
Self-guided Cycling lodge to lodgeFrom €940
4,4 · 27 reviews
8 days●●SuperiorDepartures possible right now - Our favourite
Tour du Mont Blanc, the classic route
Guided (fr) Hiking lodge to lodgeFrom €1,120
4,8 · 57 reviews
7 days●●●FriendlyNext guaranteed departure May 23, 2027
To go further, browse our small-group guided tours, our self-guided hiking and cycling trips and our cycling vacations in Europe.
Talk your project through with an advisor
Tell us what you have in mind and an advisor will get back to you with a proposal.
Why travel with Grand Angle?
A route someone walked before you
Every trip in our catalog has been scouted on the ground by a member of our team or a long-standing partner guide: the right direction to walk it, the stage that breaks the day in the right place, the inn worth the detour and the one to skip.
Rooted in the Vercors
Our office is in Méaudre, in the heart of the Vercors Regional Nature Park, in the French Alps. The mountains start at our door.
Guided or self-guided: two ways to go, the same preparation
On a guided tour, you join a small group led by a certified English-speaking guide who knows the region. On a self-guided trip, you set off when you like, at your own pace: we have booked the accommodation and arranged luggage transfers from one stage to the next. Your roadbook brings together the maps and GPS tracks. The preparation is the same either way. Only the guide changes.
A classic dilemma, settled in two minutes
Our “self-guided or guided?” quiz makes the call for you.
A trip redesigned with you
Dates that don’t fit, a group of friends, a club, the wish to add a day or sleep in more comfort: an advisor takes the itinerary and redesigns it with you. It’s the same work we do for the catalog, applied to a single trip: yours.
An advisor who knows your booking
We are a small team: your booking is handled by the person who put it together, and when they are away, a colleague picks it up with the full history in front of them.
Our favorite trips right now
A selection of trips chosen by our team.
- Our favourite
Finnish Lapland: Kiilopää
Self-guided Cross-country skiing center basedFrom €715
5 · 7 reviews
8 days●●ComfortNext departure from Jan 2, 2027 - Our favourite
New Year’s Eve and Igloos on the Vercors High Plateaux
Guided (fr) Snowshoeing multi-baseFrom €545
5 · 2 reviews
4 days●●●RusticNext guaranteed departure Dec 30, 2026 - Our favourite
Vercors, disconnect in the Valley of Wolves
Guided (fr) Snowshoeing center basedFrom €515
5 · 3 reviews
4 days●●RusticNext guaranteed departure Dec 29, 2026 - Our favourite
Lake Constance cycling tour
Self-guided Cycling lodge to lodgeFrom €680
4,6 · 20 reviews
7 days●●SuperiorNext departure from Mar 20, 2027 - Our favourite
Madeira: Hiking in an Extraordinary Garden
Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodgeFrom €640
4,7 · 16 reviews
8 days●●●ComfortDepartures possible right now - Our favourite
From Collioure to Cadaqués
Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodgeCurrently unavailable
4,3 · 13 reviews
7 days●●Comfort
Grand Angle, a small adventure travel agency since 1983
Based in Méaudre, in the heart of the Vercors, Grand Angle has been designing guided hiking trips and cycling vacations in France and across Europe since 1983.
Our experts scout the routes on the ground, notably in the Alps, the Dolomites, the Vercors and the Cyclades. They choose the stages, the accommodation and the local partners behind every trip.
You can join a small-group guided tour, travel at your own pace on a self-guided trip with its roadbook and GPS tracks, or build a tailor-made trip with an advisor.
Twenty-four people behind your trip
Meet the people who design the routes and look after your booking. They are also the ones who answer the phone.
Guided hiking, self-guided or cycling
Three ways to travel, one preparation: the one we do for you.
Reviews from our travelers
Reviews posted after the trip, with photos from the people who wrote them.
“Very interesting itineraries that often take you along less-traveled trails. Transportation and hotels were impeccable. A few inconsistencies between the app and the roadbook. The map showing how to get to Portela from Porto da Cruz is missing. Overall, we’re thrilled with this trip!”
Thank you very much for your feedback! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you also for your comments on the roadbook and the app—we'll look into them to improve our materials. We look forward to accompanying you on your next trip!
— Reply from Lorène (GrandAngle.Travel)
Based on 1,668 reviews verified after the trip
“This was one of the best trips of my life!! Physically, the hiking was challenging, but doable, which was what my party was looking for. Every minute of the day, the views were SPECTACULAR!!! Literally breathtaking. Our guide took great care of us and we LOVED our 3 course meals every night in the different, fascinating cities. We also met so many fun and friendly people on the Tour. Loved it all❤️”
Leigh Ann
Tour du Mont Blanc - Guided 10-Day
“Deviously difficult mountain hikes and climbs, so be prepared and be in shape. Utterly thrilling with majestic views. Warm accommodations and great meals.”
Jared
Travel tips and stories: hiking, trekking and cycling
Field stories and seasonal advice to help you plan your next trip.
German Alps: Discover the Most Beautiful Mountain Landscapes in Germany
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
Why is this Portuguese island a hiker’s paradise?
Nov 2, 2026 8 min read
Corfu hiking routes every hiker should know…
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
The 6 most beautiful villages in Puglia!
Oct 26, 2026 5 min read
Sweden’s landscapes that everyone should see once!
Oct 28, 2026 7 min read
Cycling along the Danube: From the Black Forest to Budapest
Nov 5, 2026 8 min read
A Family Account of New Year’s Eve Snowshoeing in the Vercors
Nov 5, 2026 4 min read
Follow our Nordic ski journey through Jotunheimen
Nov 5, 2026 6 min read
From Aubrac to Conques on foot: 8 days on the GR65
Nov 5, 2026 23 min read
Walking across the Alps: from Munich to Venice via the Dolomites
Nov 5, 2026 11 min read
A weekend in Aubrac on foot and by bike with the team
Nov 5, 2026 8 min read
Not decided yet? Let us keep in touch.
A route idea, a seasonal tip, a date that opens up: one letter a week, written by the advisors who design the trips.
Your weekly dose of travel inspiration.
Frequently asked questions about our trips
These five questions come up most often on the phone and in the chat.
For anything else, ask our assistant: it answers right away and hands over to an advisor when you need a human.
Guided or self-guided: which one is right for me?
On a guided tour, a certified English-speaking guide leads a small group: you have no decisions to make and you travel with like-minded people. On a self-guided trip, you choose your dates and your travel companions. We book every stage and provide the roadbook with GPS tracks, and your luggage is waiting for you at the next stop. More on how it works: explore self-guided trips
Who takes care of accommodation and luggage?
We do. We choose each accommodation one by one, book it and visit it again. On our self-guided trips, your luggage is transferred from one stage to the next while you walk with a simple daypack. What is included is stated clearly on each trip page, including luggage transfers when they are part of the trip.
How does payment work?
If you book more than 60 days before departure, you pay a 30% deposit (60% for cruises and trips with boat accommodation), then the balance no later than 60 days before departure. Within 60 days of departure, the full price is due when you book. Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard (not Amex). All the details are in our conditions of sale.
I'm traveling solo: does that work?
Yes, and it’s common. A guided tour is a small group: you sign up alone and you hike in company. A self-guided trip also works very well solo: let us know and we will adapt the accommodation. Explore our guided tours.
What fitness level do I need?
Every trip is rated from 1 to 5. The rating reflects daily walking hours and elevation gain, and the type of terrain counts too. The catalog includes trips suited to anyone who walks regularly for a few hours at a time. The rating on each trip explains what each level means. If in doubt, an advisor will help you decide in a two-minute call.
Your trip, built with an advisor
Talk it through, with no commitment, with an advisor who knows the ground.