QUECHUA ADVICE

When hiking, the weather changes quickly, so it's always best to have a hiking jacket that’s suitable for every situation and can protect you in windy or inclement weather.

Your hiking or trekking boots should be chosen according to 5 criteria. Here is our guide!

Are you planning a bivouac trip? Here you'll find all our advice on what to bring with you when setting off to discover the world.

Walking in forests, excursions on glaciers or walking with the family… If you like all forms of hiking, you will understand how important it is to have a suitable pair of sunglasses. Almost as important as your boots, hiking sunglasses provide visual comfort and protect your eyes, even during intense physical activity!Here are a few tips to help you choose…

You know it already: having good boots is the guarantee of making the most of your hike. In winter, it's even more true! Grip and support remain essential criteria to which are added thermal insulation and impermeability.

Check out our advice to help you select your warm or après-ski boots. As we know, when it's cold, it's the extremities that let us know. It’s important to wear the right footwear to stay warm and dry.

Want to venture out into the great outdoors in winter? To enjoy the snow without skiing? Then get yourself some snowshoes, and check out our tips for choosing the right ones.

So why, and how, do you choose an insole specially designed for your sporting activity? Below you can check out all our advice.

It's time to open the door, get out the binoculars, and let adventure lead your little gang towards exciting experiences. Escape is on your doorstep.

A camping or bivouac mattress, an inflatable, self-inflating or foam mattress? Are you confused by the choice? Read our guide which will help you make the right choice and find the right mattress so you can enjoy a good night's sleep outdoors.

Here you’ll find all our tips for choosing the most suitable tent for your bivouac, camping or trekking trips. Weight, number of people, type of tent structure, use: all the criteria are put under the microscope to help you make the best choice!

We've put together a compilation of our top tips for choosing the right camping equipment and making sure you're well equipped.

Depending on where you hike, the season and the weather, how do you choose between a hiking cap, hat, beanie or neck warmer?

We have listed some tips to help you choose the right place: nature of the ground, shade or sun, near a water source or not. We tell you everything!

Properly equipping children for hiking means, above all, choosing the best footwear for them or with them.

Among hiking clothes, shorts stand out from the rest because they offer great ease for maximum freedom of movement.

Travelling with a roof tent instead of a van: what are the pros and cons of the different options?

Warmer days are coming and you’ve decided to go on a van trip. Don’t know what you should take? We’ll tell you everything!

Looking for adventure and to hit the road? We guide you to help you choose the best roof tent for your needs!

Check out our advice on selecting the right sun cream for you. The most important thing is the cream's sun protection factor.

Find all of our advice on how to choose an inflation pump for your mattress or camping tent.

Get ready for your next mountain excursions. You know it's important to protect yourself from the sun as it's particularly strong at high altitude. In this article, we set out everything you need to know to help you prepare properly and avoid sunburn.

Enduction, membrane, water repellency: Does that mean anything to you? These are all elements that will affect the waterproofing of your waterproof hiking jacket. Find out how to measure the waterproof rating!

Want to know more about picking plants while hiking? Follow the advice of Christophe, a naturopath, herbalist and botanist for 9 years and founder of Le Chemin de la Nature (Nature Trail) website.

Find all our tips to choose a suitable sleeping bag

When travelling, trekking or just in everyday life, a bum bag can be very useful. We explain how to choose one.

You’ll find in this guide everything there is to know about hiking and trekking backpacks to carry your belongings with ease.

Your sleeping bag is your best partner for a good night's sleep. Discover our advices to choose the model which corresponds best to your expectations.

Find the ideal camp bed with Decathlon! Below we offer advice on how to choose the right model to suit your individual needs and your sporting activity.

Find all our tips to choose the right water bottle or water pouch for hiking

Looking for a new water bottle for your hikes? Decathlon can help you choose the perfect material for your sports equipment!

Follow our advice on how to prolong the lifespan of your tent and ensure long nights.

Whether it’s just aluminium, equipped with a non-stick coating, or even anodised aluminium, your cooking pot is one of the essentials in your camp. So, it’s a good idea to ensure you take care of it, so that you can keep on using it for a long time in your greatest mountain adventures. To do this, we have some tips and tricks ;)

Are you looking for the ideal equipment for all-weather activities? Decathlon can help you choose the right waterproof here!

Are you wondering how to dress for walking in summer? Find all our tips for choosing the perfect outfit for your summer hikes.

Check out our tips on how to choose the best camping chair to take with you on a picnic, in your campervan or on your camping adventures.

For any adventurous women out there that are looking for the perfect backpack, check out our complete guide to choosing the best hiking backpack for women.

Get our advice on how to choose your hiking route according to your level and what you’re looking for. As a bonus, we’ll share some itineraries in France and Europe with you!

Read our guide to find out how to choose the best hiking sandals for men. Comfort and breathability for your adventures.

Check out all our advice on choosing women's hiking sandals that are specifically designed for sensitive feet.

Choosing the right padded jacket is essential to protect yourself from the cold! Don’t miss out on advice from our sporting experts!

Between camping, bivouacking, and road-tripping, Decathlon helps you to maintain impeccable hygiene by guiding you in choosing your portable shower.

Need advice to prevent and cure bedbug contamination during a trek or other situation? You’re in the right place.

Have a long trek in the works? Find out what kind of physical preparation you'll need to experience this opportunity for exercise, nature, and fun.

Are you going on an adventure for several days? Whether in a van or a bivouac, Decathlon can help you find the right solar shower for an uncompromising getaway

You like to spend time outdoors and especially hiking. Follow our advice to find the right outfit, summer or winter!

What tent should you choose when camping or hiking? Let us explain, what are the best criteria for selecting a 4-people tent for your next trip.

The 2 Seconds Easy is very quick to put up, and folds back away again at the simple touch of a button: technology serving simplicity.

It's time to start hiking on snow but without slipping and without too much effort! We tell you all about the differences between snow crampons (also known as anti-slip or grips) and snowshoes for safe and enjoyable hiking.

It is often more convenient to order online, but children's sizes change all the time! To avoid a headache when choosing their size, look at our advice and the printable foot meter!

Sixty is the new 30! Your professional and personal life have changed - and so has your body! Physical activity is good for body and mind. It's also key to staying uplifted and living a healthy life as you enter this next stage of your life.

Hiking begins even before walking, as we find out the route on the map. A detailed reading of it will provide all the information on what walkers can expect, hence it is a useful and important tool.

Find all our Quechua Hiking tips for beginners. All advices to begin hiking activity with the good equipement and tips. Your hike starts now !

Did you know? the quality of your socks significantly impacts the quality of your hikes! Here are our tips for caring for your socks and feet.

Ubac, bergschrund, gully... there are many terms with which you'll be unfamiliar? Check out our mountain hiking glossary to help you get the most out of your next trip.

To choose your mode of carrying and to know everything about baby carriers, here are our key tips for you to understand everything!

Our videos

We are often told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. OK, but what should we be eating if it matters so much?

What should I eat for breakfast if I want to lose weight? Read on for our dietician’s advice.

What should you put in a first-aid kit during a day hike or at night (with return to base camp every night), on not very remote trails?

Tries, penalties, match points etc. You know the rules of tennis or rugby off by heart. And how about hiking? Although there are no universal rules to speak of, there are broad principles that govern the activity and individual places may enforce their own rules.

Dry mountain air can increase dehydration. It's essential to stay hydrated on a hike if you are to get the most out of the exercise and the landscapes when you're getting away from it all ...

The cold weather has arrived and you're looking for a parka that you can wear on all your outings Here's our advice to help you make the best choice

It tends to be a case of all or nothing when it comes to holidays: You either make the most of the downtime to exercise OR you disrupt your daily routines and your well-oiled habits. So, what can you do? Stay tuned for our top tricks…

Getting the right hiking equipment for baby primarily involves choosing the best footwear. The following 3 factors must be taken into account at all costs: the sole, the comfort and the support.

Is it possible to go on an Erasmus programme and keep doing sports?We have some solutions for you!

Get away from it all, even closed to home!

The good weather’s back! We can finally enjoy the sunshine, in moderation, and without forgetting skin protection, especially while out doing sport. Get all our advice on how to get ample vitamin D without the risk!

Every year, in the heart of summer, three evenings are devoted to stargazing. Here is a list of the essential items you need to put in your backpack and our tips for spotting shooting stars!

Thanks to the wise advice of Jérémy Calvo, naturalist and head of videos at Quechua, you can discover how to observe animals in the mountains.

The longer the hike, the more preparation is required. Do not forget meals, snacks and primarily drinks, to make your hike a success.

Whether you're into hiking or speed hiking, the key to great hikes is good nutrition and appropriate hydration.Follow our advice!

We'll help you choose the best family tent, so that those few cubic metres between four tent covers provide a home for the most beautiful memories.

Headaches: from chronic migraines to tension headaches, we take a look at an ailment that can disrupt daily life and physical activity.

Did you know that simply relieving yourself in the woods can contaminate streams? With the development of diseases such as giardia and the increasing number of little piles of toilet paper beside the trails, let's look closer at this sanitary issue that is all too often not mentioned.

So you've had time to digest your diagnosis and now you'd like to know how long it will last. Let us explain!

How can we get rid of the visceral fat that's weighing us down? We sort the fact about this invisible enemy from the fiction with the help of a nutritional expert.

Did you know that shoulder tendonitis is a type of tendinopathy? Do you know how to treat it? Here are 5 exercises to relieve your shoulders!

Are you are a nomad at heart? Are you planning a camping or campervan holiday but cooking isn't really your forte? You've come to the right place! Elisabeth, an aspiring nomad and cook, offers some advice and easy recipes for cooking when camping.

Don’t miss our tips and tricks for keeping warm in the cold weather! Check out our warm and specialised products for women!

To make sure you spend a toasty warm winter, look out for our tips and advice! Discover our warm, technical products!

To stay warm in cold weather, it’s important to choose the ideal women's padded jacket! Don’t miss out on our tips and advice!

Certain items open the doors of camping to those who never thought they could venture into the wilderness. What are we talking about?

Do you dream of spending a night under the stars in the mountains? We don't blame you - it's a magical experience and the night of the falling stars is the perfect way to try out this new experience! Take a look at our tips for a good night's sleep under the stars (shooting or not)!

“Don't eat too much meat or dairy products.” How to fulfil your protein requirements? We reveal all!

Do you dream of the mountains in winter and the countryside covered in snow? Yet you're not too keen on skiing or you don't like it at all? Then try snow hiking to make the most of the countryside to your heart's content!

Hikers, even experienced hikers, can sometimes forget to warm up, but it can prevent lots of injuries. Here are 6 exercises that will warm up your muscles.

Washing your clothes in a way that respects the environment is easy and effective! Find out our advice for looking after your hiking clothes while protecting nature.