Safety and health care: discover our tips

All our tips to hike safely

How to protect yourself properly from the sun in the mountains

Check out our advice for protecting yourself from the sun if you are on a hike that lasts longer than expected or because you want to walk for several hours.

How do you protect your children properly in the sun?

We are going to get the full benefit of being in the sun when we are outdoors! Here are our tips so your children keep lovely memories of these outings.

Do you know about the 10 commandments for hiking safely

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!

How to protect yourself from ticks when hiking in nature?

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.

Good practice guide to enjoy the footpaths during the hunting season

Review the basics to ensure safety for everyone !

UV RAYS : PROTECT YOUR EYES !

We are exposed to UV radiation throughout the day. The skin isn't the only part of your body that can be weakened by such radiation. Your eyes also have a limited resistance to the sun.oleil limité.

8 tips for avoiding blisters

Blisters are the most common problem experienced by hikers, and the most inconvenient! Find out why blisters develop and how to avoid them!

Vegetal proteins: preconceived ideas and tips for eating them properly

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

Exercise-induced purpura:our advice to prevent it

Exercise-induced purpura triggers red patches on the feet, ankles and/or calves.Check out our advice to prevent it. Article written in consultation with Dr A. A. Ramelet

5 tips to help you warm up when hiking

When we lack the proper equipment or necessary instinct, the cold can prevent us from walking or turn our outings into nightmares: muscle tension and spasms, cold-induced numbness, chills etc. Check out our advice to help you cope with the drop in temperature so you can hike in comfort.

How do you feed yourself when out hiking?

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

How to prepare your first aid kit? What to put in it for a safe hike?

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?

A storm in the mountains, what should you do?

Joël Roux, mountain guide, tells us what to do if you are caught in a storm in the mountains. The mountain skies are tricky and sometimes full of surprises.

Finding your bearings when hiking: signposting on paths

The French Hiking Association has created close to 180.000 km of signposted paths, four and a half times the Earth's circumference! Discover the different signs and find your ideal hike!

7 tips to overcome the fear of heights when hiking

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.

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