Winter hiking

Winter hiking is the practice of hiking during winter, facing cold and snowy weather. By foot or with snowshoes, discover beautiful landscapes.

Discover all our snow & cold weather tips for hiking during winter

How to choose the right shoes for winter hiking

Walking in snow, mud, rain or ice can be difficult if you do not have the right shoes! Here are a few tips about the most important things you should check about your [hiking shoes] so that you will be at ease on all types of terrain.

How to maintain your snowshoes ?

They’ve been lying unused for the best part of the year at home. Get out your snowshoes today and give them a little spruce so that they can support you through the snow even further.

What's the best way to get kitted out for winter hiking?

I imagine you have already experienced cold feet when out winter hiking. Did you know you can keep warm with a few gear adjustments? If you follow the tips shared by Louise, Footwear Product Manager, you'll no longer need fear the cold!

5 tips for keeping warm when hiking

When poorly equipped or where you lack the correct tools, the cold may discourage us from walking or turn outings into nightmares: twitching, contractures, thumbnail grooves, chills… Discover all our recommendations to face the colder temperatures and make hiking comfortable:

Safety: reading the snow

During winter and spring snow is transformed by sun and wind. The snowy covering alters. To progress under the safest conditions and anticipate, it’s best to be able to read the snow. Mountain guides give you the right information.

Discover hiking in the snow

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!

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Hiking on snow: high or low boots?

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!

Choosing your snow hiking outfit using the Quechua advice by Decathlon

HIKING ON SNOW: AN OUTFIT FOR EVERYONE

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!

Our advice on choosing socks for snow hiking

How to choose socks for snow hiking

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?

How to choose your snowshoes

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.

5 tips to ensure you're never cold in your sleeping bag

The "comfort" temperatures shown on Quechua sleeping bag covers are defined by standardised European tests. However, sensitivity to cold varies greatly depending on the individual and the weather conditions.

How to choose my winter jacket?

Worn when hiking or when resting, compact or bulkier, to be worn in cold to very cold temperatures, selecting the correct winter jacket is not always easy...Discover our recommendations helping you make the right choice!

Protect yourself from the cold

To stay warm and comfortable while hiking, Quechua and the Oxylane group component brands recommend that you dress according to the "3 layers" system as far as possible. 3 layers, 3 thicknesses of clothing.But not just any old clothing.