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El Anillo de Picos in 7 days
| 2026-07-14hiking
spain
picos de europa
After completing a personalized version of the Anillo de Picos (AP) in the Picos de Europa park in June, I wanted to share this seven-day itinerary, especially since it allows you to see almost the entire park. So if, like me, you only have a week available, this might be an interesting option! I’ll also share all my tips for this beautiful trek.
NB. The GPS tracks are the ones I recorded with my watch, except for the Bulnes section.
El Anillo de Picos
| 2026-06-14hiking
The Picos de Europa, or Peaks of Europe, are part of the Cantabrian Mountain Range, straddling the provinces of Asturias, León and Cantabria. This Spanish massif, less famous than its neighbouring range across the border, is nonetheless home to a trek that has become legendary: the Ring of the Peaks. Through the rocky summits and rolling green hills, we hope to complete the entire route in a week… But is that even possible?
In Stevenson's Footsteps
| 2026-04-20hiking
The Stevenson Trail, or GR70, is arguably the most popular hiking route in France. There’s probably a simple reason for this: everyone has their own good reason to hike it. It’s neither too tough nor too steep, fascinating for its history, its landscapes, and obviously carried by the founding account Robert Louis Stevenson wrote in 1879, accompanied by a little donkey. As for me, it’s the prospect of a long solo traverse of these rugged mountains and forests that excites me. The perfect opportunity for an introspective journey, in Stevenson’s footsteps.
Sew Your Own Backpack - Part 1
| 2026-03-18
Series: Sewing your hiking backpack
MYOG
Sewing
DIY
Backpack
hikingFor the second time, I’m tackling the making of a hiking backpack. This is a project that seems, to many, difficult, even insurmountable. In reality, with a minimum of patience and equipment, it’s a fairly manageable project. Now, would I recommend it to a beginner sewer? No! But if you have some basic knowledge, as I do, why not embark on this little adventure?
The Cotswold Way
| 2025-08-15hiking
Along the western edge of the Cotswold hills, this 164-kilometre trail takes us through rolling pastures, beech forests and small mossy stone villages.
From Chipping Campden to Bath, this is a path that should delight lovers of old stones and bucolic landscapes.
West of the Mascarenes
| 2025-06-29hiking
With my friend William, we wanted to live a memorable adventure for our thirtieth birthday. After brief deliberation, we chose the legendary GR-R2, also known by the not-so-famous race that follows it: the Diagonale des Fous. Landing planned for July 6th in Réunion, west of the Mascarenes…
The Soul of the Verdon
| 2024-11-14hiking
As the cool spring air still blows over the Alpes-Maritimes, my friend Guillaume and I set out on a multi-day initiatory journey, in search of the soul of the Verdon. The seasonal cold and rain will not dampen our pleasure in discovering these sometimes desert-like landscapes, following in the footsteps of Jean Giono.
Crossing the Isle of Beauty
| 2024-08-31hiking
A 10-day trek takes us across the Corsican slopes, in conquest of the mythical GR20. Will it be the sun, the diabolical elevation gain, or the overtourism that gets us?
Discovering the Lot and Célé
| 2024-08-14hiking
Rather than by bike, this time we’re going on foot, on the occasion of the August 15th weekend, to explore the meanders of the Lot and Célé in the magnificent Parc Naturel du Quercy, one of my favorite places, without a doubt!