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Wildlife, flowers, pastures: hiking with respect for the mountains
Marmots, chamois, herds and protected flowers: good habits to observe without disturbing and leave the mountains as beautiful as you found them.
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The guide’s notebook
Mountain tips
Packing your bag, reading the weather, hiking with children or on snowshoes: what I have learned in the field, so you can set off with peace of mind.
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Famille
Hiking with children: helping them love the mountains
Right-sized distances, breaks that matter, games along the way: how to turn a hike into an adventure your kids will ask for again.
· 2 min read
Sécurité
Reading the mountain weather before you go
Summer storms, fog, wind on the ridges: how to read a forecast and make the right call, the day before and on the trail.
· 2 min read
Équipement
What to pack for a day hike?
The ideal pack holds 20 to 30 litres: enough to drink, eat, stay warm and handle the unexpected. The guide’s field-tested list.
· 2 min read
Bien préparer
Choosing a hike: understanding the FFRandonnée rating
Effort, technicality, risk: the three criteria of the French Hiking Federation rating, and how to read them to pick a hike at your level.
· 2 min read
Hiver
Getting started with snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is winter hiking that anyone can enjoy. Technique, gear, safety: the keys to a successful first outing.
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On film
The mountains, for real
A few minutes on the trails to get a feel for a day out: the pace, the breaks, the views… and the good spirits of the group.
Shall we head out together?
Tips are good; the trail is better. I will take you on routes chosen for your level.
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