The Cimalp Blog

The breathability of a waterproof garment

17 Jul. 2015

Choosing hiking trousers for this summer

14 Jul. 2015

How to gear up for your first trek?

07 Jul. 2015

What criteria should you use to choose your hiking shoes?

03 Jul. 2015

Sunstroke and heatstroke while hiking: everything you need to know

30 Jun. 2015

What criteria should you use to choose your hiking poles?

20 Jun. 2015

Using your action camera while hiking

18 May. 2015

Choosing your outfit for warm climates

27 Apr. 2015

The detachable 3-in-1 trousers: why such a success?

13 Apr. 2015

Warming Up Before Hiking

06 Apr. 2015

Everything you need to know about compression socks

30 Mar. 2015

Mountain hiking: why choose a softshell jacket?

16 Mar. 2015

Hiking GPS: useful or useless?

09 Mar. 2015

Hiking with your dog

02 Mar. 2015

Stéphane VALLIN Cimalp tester in the Andes

26 Feb. 2015

8 Gift Ideas for Hiking Lovers

19 Feb. 2015

Best smartphone apps for hiking?

29 Jan. 2015

Compression socks: the key to a successful outing!

During your journeys, while active or afterwards, the 3D anti-fatigue compression socks for hiking / travel will impress you! With their compression technology, they promote better venous return, helping you avoid cramps, aches and the feeling of heavy legs, for improved comfort and recovery.

11 Oct. 2014

Florian Olivier, CimAlp Ambassador for TRAIL running

23 Sep. 2014

Promoting your guide and AEM activities

To promote your guide or mountain leader activities, it's important to share your website on social networks. But how? CimAlp gives you some tips.

12 Sep. 2014

Gear Up for Snowshoeing

Snowshoes allow you to walk across thick layers of snow without sinking in. The right kit for this discipline is essential — windproof and waterproof clothing is a must to protect you from the elements. As with any sport, comfort and freedom of movement matter too. CimAlp®, an innovative outdoor sports brand, offers technical clothing designed for this activity. Visit the website and choose from the wide range of products!

03 Sep. 2014

Smart, high-tech clothing for a sport built around comfort!

Lionel MARSANNE, a technology enthusiast at the helm of Cimalp, offers high-quality sportswear. These products — clothing and sport accessories — will let you make the most of every outing, whatever the duration, whatever the weather, and even when the unexpected strikes!

19 Aug. 2014

Frédéric Souchon, CimAlp ambassador for the mountains

Technical and innovative products call for guidance from the finest mountain professionals. That is why Frédéric Souchon, high-mountain guide and rescue operative at the prestigious PGHM de Chamonix, is joining us as our ambassador. Discover his bio along with photos and videos now.

30 Jul. 2014

Trek in Breheimen - Norway

Immerse yourself in the Fjords of Norway on a guided trek through the Breheimen. Discover another world adorned with the turquoise blue of the water, the white of the glaciers, and the green of the mountains.

23 Jul. 2014

Hiking and Qi Gong in the Himalayas, Dharamsala Region

Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese discipline rooted in the knowledge and mastery of vital energy. Against the extraordinary backdrop of the Dharamsala region in the Himalayas, Antoine Epiphani — mountain guide and Qi Gong teacher — leads you through this practice all the way to the foot of the summits. Come and recharge!

27 Jun. 2014

Medieval Hiking in the Pyrénées Ariégeoises: Encounter with the Cathars and the Troubadours

The Pyrénées Ariégeoises are home to numerous castles where Catharism was once embraced. On family hiking trips, Denis Wohmann, a mid-mountain guide, shares the legends of his homeland with you. In a warm and mountain-inspired setting, immerse yourself in the heart of the Middle Ages with a "treasure hunt" activity and a "medieval evening" with troubadours!

24 Jun. 2014

Hiking the vertiginous bisses, from the Aletsch Glacier to the Bietschhorn in Switzerland

Fancy gaining some altitude? Gilles Gadani, a mountain guide, takes you into the picturesque Valais in Switzerland, to explore the largest glacier in the Alps: the Aletsch Glacier, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the vertiginous bisses, the hiking trip will be packed with thrilling emotions and stunning scenery!

28 May. 2014

The Saint Maurin Nature Reserve in the Gorges du Verdon - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Explore the Gorges du Verdon in a whole new way! Guided by Andrea Bacher, visit the Saint Maurin Regional Nature Reserve, which offers a landscape unlike any other in Provence: the richness of its flora, fauna and history gives this place a mysterious atmosphere within a still-wild setting.

21 May. 2014

Hiking to discover the orchids of Les Monts du Matin in the Drôme

Did you know you can encounter a Hanging Man in the Drôme?! Not a human body — but an orchid! Jean-Marc Sallée, Mountain Guide, tells you more about these astonishing flowers waiting to be discovered on a hiking trip in the Drôme, at Les Monts du Matin.

14 May. 2014

Illustrated cycling hiking trip through the Drôme Provençale

Pedalling at full speed through the Drôme Provençale, encountering its wildlife and flora… That's what Alexis Nouailhat offers with his cycling hiking trip, illustrated through his watercolours. Get on your bike!

07 May. 2014

Hiking and yoga in the Basque Country: a unique blend of sensations to reconnect with what matters most

Explore this green gem through a hiking-yoga experience where natural waterfalls rival stunning rock pools, griffon vultures can be easily spotted, and stories of smugglers and shepherds mingle with the remains of Roman-era gold mines. And of course, at the end of the hike, unwind with a yoga session in a magical setting!

28 Apr. 2014

Hiking "wreck hunter" – Southern Alps at Digne-les-Bains

Come and join Joël Marteau, a mountain guide, as a modern-day archaeologist! Set off in search of the many plane wrecks found across the Southern Alps and discover the incredible stories behind these remains.

17 Apr. 2014