Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in France

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in France. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in France that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Pet Friendly Glacier Des Bossons
Glacier Des Bossons Glacier Des Bossons is a pet-friendly hike in Chamonix, France. Dogs are welcome to join their owners along the trail that leads through wooded areas to views of the snowy mountains. You may even discover some wreckage from two airline crashes in the mid 20th century, once covered by the glacier. See Details
Pet Friendly Parc du Vinaigrier
Parc du Vinaigrier Parc du Vinaigrier is a dog-friendly 31 hectare park in Nice, FR. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you take a stroll on the dirt path that meanders around the mountain. You'll have excellent views of the olive trees and the city below. An interpretive path provides a history lesson on the preserved traditional farm on the property. See Details
Raymond VI Garden Raymond VI Garden is pet-friendly. You and your pooch will be afforded stunning views over the Garonne River from the spacious green lawns that contrast nicely with the pink brick walls of the Museum of Modern Art of Les Abattoirs. Dogs are allowed on leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. The park is open every day of the week from 7:45am to 7:30pm. See Details
Promenade Maurice Rouvier The walk along the Promenade Maurice Rouvier is pet-friendly. It takes you on a 1.3 km stroll along the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat bay, offering panoramic views of the sea and surrounding villages. The trail begins in front of the town hall and is accessible. The paved pathway makes this trail easy and there's no steps to contest either. See Details
Bois de Boulogne Bois de Boulogne is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to walk off leash-free through the wooded trails that lead to creeks, stunning views of the Seine and a swimming lake that your pooch can dive into on hot days. There are even sections of the park that offer a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. Due to other animals and park users, only dogs under voice control should be allowed off-leash. See Details
Trocadéro Gardens Trocadéro Gardens is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch on the pathways that wind through one of the most iconic spots in the whole of France. The gardens are located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, bounded to the northwest by the wings of the Palais de Chaillot and to the southeast by the Seine and the Pont d'Iéna, with the Eiffel Tower on the opposite bank of the Seine. It's a great place to grab a pic with your pooch away from the bustling crowds in front of the Eiffel Tower. The gardens are always open. Dog owners are reminded to keep their pups leashed and clean up any mess left behind. See Details
Réserve écologique des barails Réserve écologique des barails is dog-friendly. This park features many kinds of roses, including some from the Alps region. There are also wild orchids, magnolias, a natural forest and wildlife who call the park their permanent home. Leashed pups are welcome to join you for an outdoor adventure at this pretty park in Bordeaux. The park opens every day at 8:30am. See Details
Vauban Garden Vauban Garden is dog-friendly. It was Created in 1863 by the Parisian architect and gardener, Jean-Pierre Barillet-Deschamps. Nowadays, you and your dog can explore this English-style garden and have a lovely walk around together. There's also a puppet theatre with shows from April to October that dogs are welcome to enjoy, too. See Details
Béchade Garden Béchade Garden is a dog-friendly spot in Bordeaux. The park is made up of 300-year-old trees spread out over 11,000 square meters. It also features a play area for children and a petanque field. Dogs on a leash are allowed to join their owners on a leash at this popular park. Béchade Garden is open every day of the week from 9am. See Details
jardin public This public garden is an arboretum sitting beside the library and the Museum of Natural History. It features various attractions for children and is the perfect place for a picnic. Leashed dogs are allowed to join the owners on the pathways, green space, and around the lake. The park can be accessed every day of the week from 7am to 8pm. See Details
Jardin des plantes de Lille Jardin des plantes de Lille is pet-friendly. You can bring your dog with you to enjoy a lovely walk around the garden and greenhouse. They celebrate the flowers and plants of the region and provide a gorgeous array of colorful specimens for you and your pooch to discover. Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them. The garden is open 8:00am to 9:00pm from April through September; and 8:00am to 6:30pm from October through March. See Details
Dames de la Foi Garden This 19th-century style garden is dog-friendly. It's over 8,000 square meters in size and features a recently remodeled play area for children and a library book box. Leashed dogs are allowed on the little pathways and trails that wind around this lovely garden in Bordeaux. The park can be accessed every day of the week from 8:00am to 6:30pm. See Details
Parc naturel du Lac-Jérôme Parc naturel du Lac-Jérôme is a pet-friendly recreation area in Saint-Jérôme, QC, Bring Fido with you while you explore beautiful paved and unpaved trails on over 80 acres of land. You'll walk through wooded areas, on boardwalks, open grassland, along creeks and Lac-Jérôme. Dogs are welcome everywhere as long as they're on a leash. See Details
Parc de Vaugrenier Parc de Vaugrenier is a dog-friendly recreation area in Villeneuve-Loubet, FR, inviting owners and their leashed pups to explore together. Parkgoers can enjoy amenities, including a playground, picnic tables, wildlife viewing and walking paths. See Details
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