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There’s no need to feel that a walking holiday is a major undertaking – our walking short breaks offer a selection of trips designed to maximise your time in superb walking regions, on some of the world’s most exciting trails, and allow you to explore stunning landscapes and great cities.

6 Short Breaks Holidays to Choose From

Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast - Short Break

View of the Mean Ruz Lighthouse, in Perros-Guirec, Brittany, France

Explore Brittany’s pink granite coast; marvel at unique rock formations, admire beautiful coastline, and enjoy regional dishes along the way, whether it be delicious seafood or buttery pastries. Find out more about Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast - Short Break

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 5 days from £490
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Nature
    • Short Breaks
    • Solo Walking

Walking Through Provence’s Hilltop Villages

Fontaine de Vaucluse village, Provence, France.

Discover the timeless beauty of Provence on rewarding walks through hilltop villages, lavender fields, cedar forests and dramatic limestone valleys, with views across the Luberon and towards the Alps. Find out more about Walking Through Provence’s Hilltop Villages

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £865
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Short Breaks
    • Solo Walking

Porto & Douro Valley Short Hiking Break

Colourful cityscape of Porto, Portugal

Enjoy a short break to the Douro Valley, and discover vineyard trails, panoramic river views, and charming villages. Embark on a scenic train journey and explore Portugal’s most iconic wine region. Find out more about Porto & Douro Valley Short Hiking Break

  • Destination: Portugal
  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £659
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Short Breaks

Walking Roman Provence & the Alpilles

Lavender fields near Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery, France.

Walk through Provence from medieval Uzès to Saint-Rémy, following the Gardon River to Pont du Gard and exploring Van Gogh’s landscapes, olive groves, and the panoramic Alpilles. Find out more about Walking Roman Provence & the Alpilles

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £789
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Short Breaks
    • Solo Walking

Elbe Mountains Winter Hiking

Winter view of snow-capped mountains, Germany.

Discover serene winter trails through Saxon Switzerland’s sandstone cliffs, forests and valleys. Hike to viewpoints, natural arches and quiet villages in Germany’s enchanting Elbe Mountains. Find out more about Elbe Mountains Winter Hiking

  • Destination: Germany
  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £659
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Classic Routes
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Short Breaks
    • Solo Walking

Lanzarote Long Weekend

Hiker in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands

Explore the famous lunar landscapes of Lanzarote during this short walking holiday. There is plenty of time to learn about the natural history of the island whilst enjoying the volcanic scenery. Find out more about Lanzarote Long Weekend

  • Destinations: Canary Islands, Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 4 days from £539
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Private-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Coastal Walks
    • Nature
    • Short Breaks