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Fréquence cardiaque en trail : comment bien gérer son effort

Heart rate in trail: how to manage your effort effectively

10 Jun. 2026

Hiking clothing for a long trek

Setting off on a long trek requires organisation and careful preparation. The aim is to pack a minimum of clothing for a maximum of efficiency, focusing on technical, versatile garments...

06 Sep. 2022

Clothing for starting out in hiking

Every year, more and more people decide to take up hiking. The reasons are many: the desire to get active, enjoy nature, discover new...

06 Sep. 2022

Hiking poles

When well chosen and correctly adjusted, hiking poles help you make the most of your mountain and alpine outings. Let's look at their key features....

06 Sep. 2022

Winter hiking shoes

How to choose the right winter hiking shoes to make the most of your outings in all weathers and all year round? Winter shouldn't put you off...

06 Sep. 2022

Aluminium hiking and trail poles

Aluminium alloy is often said to offer a good compromise between strength and lightness, for an optimum value-for-money ratio. Let's break down point by point the advantages and...

06 Sep. 2022

How to protect yourself from the rain while hiking?

Bad weather is common when hiking, particularly in the mountains. Before heading out on the trails, it is worth checking the weather forecast, but also finding out about the environment you will be passing through...

06 Sep. 2022

How to dress for nordic walking?

Nordic walking is an outdoor physical activity that requires little equipment. Your choice of outfit should however be carefully considered and suited to the time of year when you...

06 Sep. 2022

Ranger ses bâtons de trail et de randonnée

Storing your trail and hiking poles

In trail or on a hike, for certain sections, it is necessary to be able to stow your poles to prevent them from being too cumbersome. Let's look together at three different solutions...

06 Sep. 2022

Choosing a base layer for hiking

When hiking, you often alternate between intense activity phases and rest phases. This tends to cause sudden rises and drops in body temperature, which can be...

06 Sep. 2022

The three-layer system for hiking

Adopted by a huge number of outdoor activity enthusiasts, the three-layer system is a method for dressing optimally. The aim is to use a minimum of...

06 Sep. 2022

What is wind chill?

Weather conditions greatly affect the way we go hiking. Appropriate clothing helps prepare for bad weather: sun, rain, snow or...

06 Sep. 2022

How to dress for ski touring?

Ski touring is an intense activity with two distinct phases: the ascent and the descent. Just as with snowshoe hiking, you will face cold and snow during demanding efforts...

06 Sep. 2022

How to use your hiking poles correctly?

How do you set your poles correctly? How do you properly put on your wrist straps? How do you use your poles on steep slopes or off-camber terrain? Here are all our tips for using your hiking poles properly...

06 Sep. 2022

Comment entretenir ses chaussures de randonnée ?

How to care for your hiking shoes?

From cleaning to storage, covering all the treatments dedicated to caring for your hiking shoes, we give you all the information you need to know how to look after your hiking shoes...

06 Sep. 2022