HIKING

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.

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.

Has your neighbour’s inflatable tent piqued your interest? Here’s some advice on how to choose your own!

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.

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

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!

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!

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 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

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.

For over 25 years, we have been by your side, sharing all your adventures, whether big or small, on trails, through forests and up and down mountains.

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.

Get away from it all, even closed to home!

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.

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.

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!

Going for a camping weekend and you’re trying to decide between a pole tent and a "2 Seconds" tent? Look no further... here are our tips!

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)!

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.

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.

Does hiking rhyme with summer for you? Keep reading and you'll discover that hiking is compatible with winter. You will even discover new sensations and new sports!

Lyme disease particularly affects hikers and the pets that accompany them. The disease is usually benign and can be treated with an effective antibiotic, and severe forms are rare. This is why it is necessary to prevent bites and to know the symptoms so that the disease does not become chronic.

To take full advantage of your hikes, we suggest some safety reminders specifically applying to hiking. Don't forget to tell a friend before you leave, prepare your first aid kit and protect your skin from little creatures. Nothing will stop you from going on the adventure!

Snow hiking is a fabulous way to discover the mountain at your leisure or take a more sporty approach. Find here the glossary of this leisure activity that brings you well-being and a change of scenery.

If you are familiar with that feeling then you may be prone to acrophobia: the fear of heights. Here are 7 tips to control this fear and make your hiking more enjoyable.To note: this advice should not be used as a substitute for the recommendations of a phobia specialist.

Off out hiking? Then consider taking some healthy home-made snacks! As well as being better for your health and the planet, you’ll be proud of having made these delicious energy balls yourself or with your family that provide plenty of energy during your hike!

What better way to make your dream come true than to go hiking with friends, to discover new horizons with your backpack, your tent and your sleeping bag. This is exactly what I wanted when I came to the mountains.

Functional features, utility, warmth, durability… these are just some of the criteria to be considered when buying snow hiking gear. Depending on your level of ability, we can help you make the right choices!

Dear Mothers-to-be, here is some advice so that you can continue to walk during your pregnancy, protecting your health and your baby's while enjoying yourself.

It's said that beautiful landscapes have amazing restorative powers and hiking has proven benefits for walkers; so what are we waiting for.

Functional features, utility, warmth, durability… these are just some of the criteria to be considered when buying snow hiking gear. Depending on your level of ability, we can help you make the right choices!

Off out hiking? Then consider taking some healthy home-made snacks! As well as being better for your health and the planet, you’ll be proud of having made these delicious cereal bars yourself or with your family that will provide plenty of energy during your hike!

To motivate your children to go hiking, there's nothing like getting them involved in preparing a fun and tasty snack or meal. In addition to the fun your child will have scraping the dish, this activity will allow you to spend time with your family before and during your hike.

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

Because you mustn’t go snowshoeing without proper preparation, Vincent, head of "Nordic" products at Quechua, gives you advice on how to choose your equipment for your next trip out in the snow.

Are you going hiking? Remember to take healthy and homemade snacks! In addition to being better for your health and the planet than industrial products, you will be proud to have made these delicious vegetable crisps yourself or with your family, to brighten up your picnic when hiking!

During winter and spring, snow is transformed by the sun and the wind. The snowpack changes. To advance in the best and safest conditions, it is better to know how to read the snow. The Mountain Guides can give you all the information you need to know.

The gentle yet intense sport of hiking on snow is a genuine sport. Check out the 4 benefits of enjoying peace and quiet in the nature.

Take the time to look carefully at the map and its contours or carry out a reconnaissance of the route.Take the opportunity to check out the orientation and try to choose shady trails in summer - the whole family can keep cool and it will be more pleasant when you take a break.

Length, material, knit fabric, warmth, breathability etc When hiking in the snow, the type of sock you choose is critical. How do you choose the ideal sock that will keep your feet both comfortable and safe?

Have a fun winter, learn how to build an igloo! There are two methods to doing this: the traditional method using blocks of snow, or the faster Russian igloo method.

In the Autumn and Winter, to withstand the rain, mud and sometimes the snow or ice, you need the right equipment! Follow our advice on the essential points to be comfortable on all terrains, in all weather!

The breathability of a material is its capacity to eliminate the water vapour generated through perspiration. Therefore, during physical exercise, highly breathable clothing is essential to avoid staying wet.

Does your hiking jacket seemed to have lost some of its waterproofing quality over time? Don't panic, here is how to get it back to how it was!

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

Have you heard of Geocaching? Do you know how to build a shack? Discover 8 activities to get your kids into hiking. If you decide to go hiking with your pre-teens, plan some fun, motivating activities to avoid seeing them drag their feet after just five minutes. It's also an opportunity for you to revisit your childhood and spend some special moments with them...

Check out all our tips for choosing the right lighting.

Discover how to optimise your comfort and your physical exercise to enjoy your snowshoe hikes to the full!

When you carry a baby in a baby-carrier, it protects you from the wind and is almost an extra "layer" of clothing. It is preferable to dress the baby in a light and breathable bodysuit. Be sure to cover as many parts of the body as possible to protect from the sun, and don't forget hat and glasses!

Before you admit defeat by bad weather, check out all the advantages of a hike in the rain. When it rains, all of nature blooms.

This is the perfect time to go snowshoeing and this practical and fun activity is accessible to all ... And for something completely different why not try dog-led snowshoeing and share your hike with a team of sled dogs - unforgettable memories are guaranteed!

Find out how a water bottle can be useful for your kid, and the criteria that will help you buy the most suitable water bottle for their use.

Depending on the weather conditions, difficulty of the route, state of the snow, etc., there are plenty of factors that you need to consider when choosing the right footwear for a snow hike. We give you all the advice you need for finding your feet!

Following a hike, some walkers may experience red patches on their feet, ankles and/or calves. So, what is it?

What is the waterproof difference between a tent with waterproof fabric withstanding a "2,000 mm water column", and a tent that passes the laboratory shower test of 200 litres of water per hour per sqm?

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.

Would you like to do your 10,000 steps in an unusual way? Do you fancy a bit of theatre, music and tasting?

The key ingredients for having a great skiing season are anticipation, organisation and a very careful physical preparation.

Let's get under the skin of the banana. Before we take a bite, as it is or cooked, let's take a look at its nutritional qualities. We asked Edwige, dietitian, a bunch of questions. And we got some answers. Keep your eyes peeled!

No matter what the season, it is very important to prepare your hike properly: your equipment and route. It is even more essential if you wish to go during a season when weather is changeable. Even if it is a day or half-day hike, good preparation is necessary: weather forecast, choice of the route and equipment.

Today, it is important to preserve our playground, nature, so that we can enjoy it for as long as possible, and our children after us. Discover eco-hiking: or how to explore the mountains around us while respecting the environment?

Yes, you can make super fleeces completely from recycled bottles!

We have been sustainable for a long time; And eco-design is one of our hiking beliefs...

In addition to producing durable products, Quechua also focuses on product repairability. Let's not throw things away, let's repair them!

When it comes to more sustainable hiking, this material has many fine qualities.

Find out about our actions to minimise water use in the production of our products

When the snow disappears, the flora takes over. The first flowers appear... Unfortunately, this idyllic picture is often ruined by the reappearance of litter that has been dumped and buried under snow during the winter. Here's how to hike clean!

The Mountain call Quechua is a call for project to any association willing to protect the mountain environment.

The bearded vulture is an endangered species. We support the Asters association which fights tooth and nail for its protection.

Preserving our playground is a key issue, which is why So, in addition to our eco-design actions, Quechua is committed to several associations working to protect the mountain environment.

Snowmen and snowball fights, take off your ski boots, and put on your snow boots... "kids, wait for me!".

THE FLASK SAGA: AN INCREASINGLY DURABLE STORY!

Let's walk against waste in the mountain to preserve our playground and enjoy the pleasures of nature!