Canvas Active - Walking

A Canvas holiday is perfect for those who love walking - the freedom of campsite life with easy access to some of Europe's most beautiful countryside.

Walking Guides

Our Canvas Activities Guide, researched by enthusiastic Canvas customers, details the essentials - route directions, distance, duration, terrain and start/finish points. As the walks are all self-guided there are no fixed itineraries, no set departure times - all you have to do is pick up a leaflet and go. Download your Walking Guide here.

Further research

The guides are a super introduction to the walking potential in France. We also recommend taking a look at a couple of websites for more detailed books and maps. www.amazon.co.uk and www.ign.fr for their 1:25,000 'carte randonneé' map series.

Campsites perfect for walking

Germany, Saarburg - Camping Landal Warsberg
The German countryside is a haven for walkers, with over 250,000 well maintained paths. Camping Landal Warsberg has many easy walking routes direct from the site. Try the circular route to the quaint village of Ayl and enjoy the lovely views of the Saar Valley and local vineyards. Or wander into Saarburg and explore the thousand-year-old town centre with its ruins and beautiful waterfalls.
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France, Jura - Domaine de Chalain
Domaine de Chalain is set in an area of breathtaking natural beauty with woodland, lakes and waterfalls. There are walking routes both direct from the campsite and in the surrounding area, such as the Les Cascades de Hérrison. This scenic hike has plenty of resting spots along the way so pack a picnic and take in the stunning countryside. Find out more about Domaine de Chalain »