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Hiking

Whether in boots or snowshoes, hiking is the best way to enjoy the mountain. Review your safety basics and expand your knowledge to get the most out of your hikes!

List of essential items for properly preparing your backpack - teaser

List of essential items to prepare for your backpack

With the help of its Mountain Guides partner, Quechua has drawn up a list of essential items for your backpack.

Why not return to your favourite hiking spots to try out some speed hiking?

Don't you want to step up a gear now that winter is over? Speed hiking will add some impetus to your mountain hikes. What's more, you can choose your own tempo!

How do I correctly fasten and tie up my hiking shoes?

When in the mountains, to ensure your comfort and safety, it is important to be aware of how to correctly adjust and tie up your shoes.

How should you clean your sunglasses?

Sunglasses - like regular glasses - must be cleaned with care, using special products to avoid scratching the lenses and prevent blurry vision caused by streaks. Find out the best way to clean your glasses by following our advice!

6 warm-up exercises before heading off on a hike

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.

How to dress children being carried on a hike

If you are carrying a baby close to your body in a wrap or sling, it provides protection from the wind and the baby carrier almost constitutes an extra "layer" of clothing. It is therefore preferable to dress baby in a bodysuit or T-shirt made of a lightweight and breathable material. Take care to cover as much of the body as possible (arms, legs, top of the feet, etc.) in order to protect from the sunshine; not to mention the essentials: hat and sunglasses!

Sport during pregnancy: hiking when pregnant is possible!

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.

With family, friends or as a couple: hiking is for everyone!

Hiking is an opportunity to share memorable moments with family, partner or friends. For a successful trip, you must adapt your hiking plans to those you’re with: what a child wants isn’t the same as what a group of friends would be looking for. Follow our tips and suggestions for places to go for an unforgettable experience, with your children, your other half or your group of friends!