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Donkey walking holidays
France

Imagine exploring France’s most beautiful trails, accompanied by a four-legged companion that carries your luggage and instantly wins the hearts of children and adults alike. Walking with a donkey means rediscovering the pleasure of moving at a soothing pace, with light shoulders and a mind open to the wonders around you.

From the majestic Alps to the hidden valleys of the Massif Central, via the unspoilt trails of the Cévennes and the gentle hills of the Jura, Grand Angle offers a selection of trips designed for the whole family. Our expertise as a specialist agency for treks in France and Europe ensures that our self-guided and group trips combine comfort, discovery and a sense of wonder.

These trips at a donkey’s gentle pace offer an experience where each stage becomes a special opportunity to connect with nature and share moments in a family-friendly atmosphere. Suitable for walkers of all ages, this original way to travel turns a simple walk into a holiday full of shared memories.

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Going on holiday with donkeys in France

Donkey walking holidays offer an accessible and sociable way to discover nature as a family or in a group. Donkeys, those companions with long ears, accompany you at a peaceful pace, offering a fresh approach to walking. These trips suit children and adults alike, with routes of different lengths to suit all abilities. Each day of walking is an opportunity to discover varied landscapes and welcoming farms, and to stop at a guesthouse or mountain refuge for a restful night, or, for the more adventurous, to bivouac. Walking with these peaceful animals is a real pleasure, making it easy to include children and allowing them to discover nature in a playful way. We offer a choice of carefully planned itineraries to meet a wide range of preferences for holiday length and prices.

To vary your activities and enrich your experience, explore other trips with similar themes too. Perhaps you would enjoy a walking holiday in the Cévennes, a point-to-point walking trip in the Jura, a walking holiday in the Vercors or a trek in Provence?

For any questions or help choosing your trip, contact a Grand Angle adviser.

4 reviews

Natalie 6/23/26

—  I enjoyed the nature, the scenery, and the family experience!

Frederique 8/11/26

—  I was very satisfied with this trip, which my grandchildren really enjoyed. The donkeys really connect with the kids. The camping trip is a great way for the kids to get a feel for nature. This trip will be unforgettable.

Keanaï 12/27/25

—  An incredible experience for our family… The itinerary was very well thought out (magnificent landscapes, a few changes in altitude which required a little effort but which made us proud on arrival), our donkey (Tintin) was adorable and courageous despite the kilos of food he was carrying. And what can we say about our guide Alice, who was so kind, accommodating, reassuring and educational, and who delighted us morning, noon and night with carefully prepared meals, even in the bivouac. Our two teenagers also loved this first itinerant hike. The first thing we did when we got back to Paris was to see what other itinerant hikes we could do with Alice for our next vacation!

Jiö 12/27/25

—  Beautiful trip impeccably planned by the guide in breathtaking landscapes

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