Delphinium
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Women from the outdoors, I have always been immersed in nature. I lived as an expat, student en traveler in many parts of the world (UK, Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, and French Guyana exploring some of the most incredible places while working as a tourism experience specialist. I study alternative ways to bring nature and adventure into my daily life as a pathway for transformation and well-being.
For years, I have mentored travelers and hikers organising events worldwide.
I invite people to follow my steps going out of their comfort zone. Both are pathways to learn, grow, and challenge yourself.
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110 routes:Nugget point
Departure from New Zealand
A return walk to reach Nugget Point, a beautiful viewpoint that can be really windy. You can spot some seals below.
Tunnel Beach
Departure from New Zealand
An easy walk brings you down to the beach via a nice little tunnel.
Cascata Della Froda
Departure from Castelveccana (Varese)
This short walk, full of legends, brings you to an incredible waterfall. It's best to do this walk in spring or after a lot of rainfall so you can enjoy the impressive drop. This is a holy place for some local people. It used to be a place for druids to process some sacrifices. The legend says a ghost lives here.
Seixal- Châo da Ribeira
Departure from Porto Moniz (Madeira)
Nice climb in the hinterland. A walk away from the crowd in the undergrowth between ferns and laurel. Beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Pico do Arieiro Pico Ruivo crossing
Departure from Santana (Madeira)
A fabulous but demanding hike that leads through exceptional panoramas and vertiginous peaks to the island's highest summit.
Although the route is completely safe, it may not be suitable for those prone to vertigo. The path is paved throughout and includes tunnels.
N.B. The altitude difference shown is obviously overestimated (which happens in very steep terrain like this): count on around 1000m.
Levada Do Furado de Ribeiro Frio
Departure from Machico (Madeira)
A must-do levada, very easy, for all ages, alternating shady sections on the mountainside, winding paths and panoramic views of the island's north coast and then the east coast as you reach Portela.
Less busy than other levadas, the 10.5 Km walk is 4/5ths flat, with no change in altitude (very gentle slope all along the levada), except for a 200-meter drop in altitude on the last 2 Km of the walk.
Take a cab back to the starting point.
Vereda dos Balcões
Departure from Machico (Madeira)
This walk is one of Madeira's shortest and easiest. It leads to the Balcões belvedere, with its impressive views of the island's highest peaks. Here we offer an alternative route for the last kilometer of the return journey. This alternative route makes the walk a little more challenging, while keeping you away from the crowds.
Castles and Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Dusenabch, Ribeauvillé
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (68 - Haut-Rhin)
While the heritage of Ribeauvillé's old town is remarkable, this circular walk has a few bumps and slopes in the hills above the village. It is well worth the detour, with its three castles and the monastery of Notre-Dame de Dusenbach.
From Ribeauvillé to Dusenbach Monastery through the woods
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (68 - Haut-Rhin)
This short walk takes you up to the Dusenbach, avoiding the dangerous road to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. From the Dusenbach, you can climb up to the Taennchel or the castles.
Liliental via Neunlindenturm tower circular walk
Departure from Ihringen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This nice circular walk mostly goes through woodlands and vineyards. Along the way, enjoy many views, including one at the top of a nice little tower. During the spring season, it's a nice spot for wild garlic.
A balcony overlooking the Bay of Saint-Malo - La Cité d'Alet
Departure from Saint-Malo (35 - Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Cité d'Alet is a family-friendly walk, with an exceptional promontory, offering 270° panorama of the Cité Corsaire, the fortified rocks of La Conchée, Petit Bé, Île Harbour, Grand Bé (Chateaubriand's burial place), the Rance estuary and its dam, and Dinard and its beaches.
It's also Saint-Malo birthplace, with the remains of the first human settlements.
Seven Sisters (East bank of the Cuckmere River)
Departure from Cuckmere Valley (East Sussex)
The Seven Sisters are magnificent white cliffs cut in half by the River Cuckmere, which ends its course towards the sea. Part of the Southdowns National Park, the site is protected. It is one of the most beautiful natural sites in South-East England. We walk among the sheep (many gates to pass) toward the cliffs to walk back along the meandering river.
Steall Gorge Waterfall
Departure from Highland
Located south of Ben Nevis and following the river of the same name (Water of Nevis), this hike to Steall Gorge waterfall is either an alternative to the Mount or a majestic and easy-to-access side walk.
Perfectly signposted, the first part is accessible to all and offers a 150 m view of the entire waterfall.
Crossing a suspension bridge, you can reach the foot of the waterfall, where a prominent rock offers a remarkable podium for hikers.
Tour of Navière island (Île de Chaillac)
Departure from Saint-Junien (87 - Haute-Vienne)
Discover an island in the middle of the Vienne River, offering a diversity of landscapes between meadows and woodlands, and an interesting heritage.
A connection to nature with explanatory signs along the way.
Chalucet castle and Ligoure woodland
Departure from Saint-Jean-Ligoure (87 - Haute-Vienne)
A lovely walk in the woodlands along the Ligoure and Briance rivers, with a visit to Chalucet castle.
This walk has been created in memory of Bernard, from the Amis de Chalucet Association and a great Camino walker who also walked to Rome and Bremen.
Rocky Peak and Diamond Lake
Departure from New Zealand
This two-in-one hike takes you to the summit of Rocky Peak, with views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding area, and the Diamond Lake loop.
Hooker Lake
Departure from New Zealand
A hike on a good path with no difficulties other than three suspension bridges to cross. The reward is a view of Mueller Lake, Hooker Lake and the glacier with Mount Cook in the background. The route is very busy, especially in the middle of the day.
Mueller hut
Departure from New Zealand
A beautiful hike allows you to gain a lot of height in a short space of time, to appreciate the surrounding landscapes, glacier, lake, valley...
Blue Lake and view of Tasman Glacier
Departure from New Zealand
A short walk offering beautiful views and a passage via a not-quite-blue lake...
Kea point track
Departure from New Zealand
A short and busy hike with a wide view of the Huddleston Glacier and Mount Cook. Don't arrive too late to find a place easily.
Tasman Lake and river
Departure from New Zealand
A walk to discover the start of the Tasman River at the end of the lake of the same name.
Lake Tekapo Peninsula Trail
Departure from New Zealand
An easy route with beautiful views of Lake Tekapo and the mountains in the background.
Mount John Lake Tekapo
Departure from New Zealand
This hike will take you along Lake Tekapo, where you'll enjoy its beautiful colors against the backdrop of the mountains. Then you'll climb to the top of Mount John, famous for its stargazing observatory.
Isthmus Peak
Departure from New Zealand
A hike allows you to reach a summit between lakes Wanaka and Hawea, with a view of both from the top.
Diamond Lake and its viewpoint
Departure from New Zealand
An easy walk that takes you around a pretty lake, and then overlooking it on the way up to the viewpoint via steps.
Brewster hut et Brewster glacier
Departure from New Zealand
One of the most beautiful hikes in New Zealand, but not the easiest... A hike that starts at the bottom of a valley, passes through the bush on a very steep ascent, and ends up in an alpine landscape at the level of a glacier...
Blue Pools
Departure from New Zealand
A short walk to the Blue Pool. A fairly deep spot in the river, which takes on a lovely shade of blue.
Motupohue and Foveaux walk
Departure from New Zealand
Hike up to admire Bluff surroundings, then follow the coastline back to Stirling Point. Pass through some remnants of World War II defences.
Mirror Lake, Fiordland
Departure from New Zealand
This really short walk is quite busy so it is better to visit early in the morning or the evening to avoid the crowd. It is worth the visit and take a good camera if it is not a windy day as its name actually refers to what you see.
Currawong Falls circuit walk
Departure from Australia
This nice walk goes into the Great Otway National Park visiting Currawong Falls. In summertime, unfortunately, there is no water but it is worth going up for the next viewpoints over the Great Ocean Road and the lighthouse!
Yarra River walk, Warburton
Departure from Australia
This easy riverside walk is nice during summer times. It offers plenty of pic-nic and swimming spots.
Ruffey Creek and lake
Departure from Australia
This easy circular walk is quite and family-friendly. It is a nice spot to relax and birdwatching. Walk along Ruffey Creek before going round Ruffey Lake and its viewing platform.
Sentinel Rock and Franz Joseph Glacier viewpoint
Departure from New Zealand
An easy walk to see the Franz Joseph Glacier from two locations.
Franz glacier, Roberts Point Track via Hende's Hut
Departure from New Zealand
A hike that brings you close to the Franz Glacier front. A varied hike with many footbridges, but not recommended for those suffering from vertigo.
Hokitika gorges
Departure from New Zealand
Turquoise and more turquoise, the waters of Hokitika River are truly turquoise blue.
Marian Lake, Fiordland National Park
Departure from New Zealand
First, walk along a turquoise-blue torrent to finally reach the edge of a lake with beautiful reflections.
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
Departure from New Zealand
A short walk to visit the Pancake Rocks, which is best done at high tide if the sea is rough, but is also nice at low tide.
Lake Matheson
Departure from New Zealand
A short walk through the forest and along a lake which, on a clear day, offers a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, with a lovely reflection into the lake.
Cave Creek Memorial Track
Departure from New Zealand
This memorial short walk mostly goes through woodlands. It leads to a resurgence and gorge where a tragedy occurred when a footbridge collapsed.
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
Departure from Australia
This easy short walk brings you to two beautiful viewpoints over the Blue Mountains. It is a great spot to have a picnic, especially at sunrise or sunset.
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
Departure from Australia
This busy short walk is really easy and family-friendly. It will bring you to a nice viewpoint. It is a nice spot for sunset and sunrise.
Cape Baily Track, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Departure from Australia
This short walk starts at Cape Solander and goes along the coastline giving you panoramic views on sandstone cliffs from where you can spot whales (May to October) and dolphins.
Grand Canyon track via Evans lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
Departure from Australia
This challenging hike brings you down a series of steps through the woodlands to reach an incredible sandstone canyon. As you walk in the canyon walk behind waterfalls, cross creeks and on the way up get views at Evans' lookout.
Captain Cook Memorial, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Departure from Australia
This walk goes around the coastline and visits Captain Cook's landing place before going up into the woodlands.
⚠️ Check out Kamay Botany Bay National Park opening hours if you drive to the start. Otherwise park at the car park along the beach at Captain Cook Drive.
Gertrude Saddle Route
Departure from New Zealand
This hike can be broken down into three/four parts, first along the torrent with three torrent crossings, a scramble up, then continuing on a slab before arriving at Black Lake, then another fine ascent between slab and scrambles to reach the saddle and a superb view.
⚠️ Please check the weather forecast as some parts can't be accessed when there is too much rain/ice.
Along the Yarra River, Melbourne
Departure from Australia
An easy walk along the Yarra River where you can meet Australia's largest colony of bats / flying foxes.
⚠️Please be quiet as you walk among our little furry friends and let the magic happen.
Soldier monument track, Otago Peninsula
Departure from New Zealand
Access to a rather pleasant viewpoint with no technical difficulties to enjoy views of the Dunedin and Otago Peninsula.
Rock Peak from Crown Saddle
Departure from New Zealand
Hike up to Rock Peak summit for a beautiful view of Queenstown and the surrounding area.