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ALL TREKKING TIPS

How to prepare backpacking trip in Europe?

Where to go backpacking? How to prepare your rucksack when travelling? What should you take? We will support you in preparing your trip!

Hygiene and beauty tips to travel light and eco-responsibly!

How to prepare a travel toilet bag?

Are you heading off to explore a city, region or country with your backpack as your only companion? Check out our tips for staying fresh while travelling light!

Top 5 hiking routes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Top 5 walking travel routes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Discover our best walking travel routes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Discoveries, thrills and great encounters guaranteed!

Trekking in Italy

Do you dream of touring Italy on foot? Check out our selection of the best hiking or trekking destinations in Italy!

Exploring the south-west of the Cyclades

Do you like travelling by boat? Kimberlay recommends a tour of the Cyclades Islands, a destination that combines culture and hiking!

Hygiene and beauty tips to travel light and eco-responsibly!

You’re off to explore a city, a region or a country? Planning to tour the world on foot with only your backpack for company? In this article, you can discover our tips for staying fresh while travelling light AND eco-responsibly!

Bivouacking in autumn

With an Indian summer, you will feel the urge to make the most of the final days of good weather. So, follow us to discover all of our autumn bivouacking secrets.

THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BIVOUAC

Your bivouac needs to be well-prepared before pitching your tent in the middle of nature! Choice of equipment, location, preliminary information, practical advice: this guide will allow you step-by-step to combine safety and pleasure for your future nights spent outdoors.

Looking after and repairing your trekking equipment?

How to look after and repair your trekking equipment?

Looking after your equipment properly means extending its lifespan: washing, drying, re-waterproofing, storing and repairing … we tell you everything!

How to look after and repair a waterproof jacket?

A must-have in the mountains, the waterproof jacket means you can hike even in the rain! In this piece of advice, we give you all the tips to extend its lifespan: thoroughly cleaning and re-waterproofing a waterproof jacket, storing a jacket without damaging it, and easily repairing a snag in the fabric.

How to look after and repair a feather padded jacket?

As a seasoned trekker, you indulged yourself by treating yourself to a nice feather down jacket. As a novice trekker, you’ve opted for feathers and down that will keep you warm while out hiking. Whether you’re one or the other, your goal is to keep your padded jacket as long as possible. Follow our advice to enjoy your jacket for many years to come!

How to properly maintain your hiking water bottle

The hiking water bottle you need for your finest excursions. We give you advice on how to maintain it to extend its lifespan.