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Here is a short route that forms a circular route starting from the Pont de Brion and passing via the Ébron Himalayan Footbridge near Lac de Monteynard-Avignonnet. A proper little hike with spectacular views over the tributary that feeds into the lake.

The Famelon Tower is the little sister of the more majestic towers of Aï and Mayen. Although about 200 m lower than its neighbours, it is nonetheless a beautiful, wilder summit, offering a lovely 360° panorama of the Vaud Pre-Alps, the Diablerets massif, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif. Much of the route follows paths and small alpine roads, but the upper section of the route takes you along steep paths that should not be underestimated.

The Lauberhorn is a modest peak, yet legendary amongst downhill skiers, situated above Kleine Scheidegg. It offers a superb panorama of the Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen valleys, but above all of the majestic trio formed by the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.

This short walk starting from Imst forms a circular route above the village, climbing towards the Hoch-Imst resort through the Rosengarten Gorge – featuring footbridges overlooking the torrent – before returning via a quieter section through the forest.

The Alpspitz is a small peak situated above Vaduz, which can be reached fairly easily from the car park next to the Clinicum Alpinum above Gaflei. The view from the summit is superb, taking in the surrounding mountains and the Rhine Valley. Do take care, however, as the circular descent via the suggested route is particularly exposed and vertiginous.

This walk from the Simplon Road (which is very busy), slightly below the pass, allows you to enjoy a fairly wild environment. The summit of the Staldhorn, which is relatively low in altitude, offers a superb 360° panorama of Monte Leone and its glacier, the Fletschhorn, as well as the peaks of the Bernese Alps, including the Aletschhorn (4,194 m) and the impressive Bietschorn!

This spectacular hike through the Entremon Gorges leads to the Mediano dam, from where, depending on the season and water level, you’ll see a bell tower rising from the middle of the lake of the same name. This is the former village of Mediano, which was submerged during the construction of the dam.

Starting from Russan, this circular walk will take you through the upper section of the Gorges du Gardon within the municipality of Sainte-Anastasie. During the first section along DFCI tracks, you’ll pass through the charming village of Vic before descending to Saint-Nicolas, near the priory and the bridge of the same name. The climb then begins up to the plateau overlooking the Gardon via a path that is at times steep with sharp limestone pavements. Finally, a lovely track will take you to Castellas, where the viewpoint over a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Gardon is breathtaking. On your way back to the car park, you’ll have the chance to explore the surprising Grotte de la Trone.

This short, challenging hike will take you to Storsteinen, the mountain that overlooks the island city of Tromsø. The climb is via the Sherpatrappa, a staircase with 1,203 steps built by sherpas, similar to others found elsewhere in Norway. Best done in good weather early in the morning for breathtaking views of Tromsø and the Kvaløya mountains in the background, or to admire the midnight sun in summer!

Aspevatnet is a pretty little lake with stunning turquoise water in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Lyngen Alps. Worth a visit if you don't have time to see Blåisvatnet, or as an extra. Please note that parking is paid.

An easy hike that takes you to a beautiful glacier at an altitude of only 450 metres! After a slightly tricky climb through the forest, especially along the river, you can enjoy a wide, pleasant glacial valley before a final steep climb that leads to the glacial lake at the foot of Steindalsbreen.

Ågvatnet is a pretty lake surrounded by mountains just above Å, a small fishing village at the end of the Lofoten archipelago. This hike goes around it on a tricky trail with mud, rocks, dense forest and a few handrails. You will finish this challenging hike by crossing the charming village of Å with its red wooden houses on stilts, a picture-postcard image of the Lofoten Islands!

An iconic hike in the Lofoten Islands, Reinebringen is very popular, but the view from the top of Reinefjorden and its fishing villages connected by bridges is well worth the effort. The ascent is via a staircase with 1978 steps built by Nepalese sherpas.

Starting from Kabelvåg Church, nicknamed the "Lofoten Cathedral", this route will take you to the summit of Tjelbergtinden for a magnificent view of Svolvaer, Kabelvåg and the surrounding peaks of Vestvagøya. The ascent, although steep, does not present any major difficulties. However, caution is advised on the descent, which can be very tricky in wet weather (to be avoided). A short round trip (with an easy descent equipped with a chain) to a secondary peak of this mountain will offer you a bird's eye view of Kabelvåg.

This short walk starting from Clarensac will take you, through a few small valleys, along the south-facing slopes of this part of the Vaunage region and on to the Moulin de Saint-Côme, an ideal spot to enjoy a beautiful view over the plain and as far as the Pic-Saint-Loup.

Starting from Valmy Park, this circular hike will take you to the beautiful promontory of the Tour de la Massane. The descent via the Chapelle Saint-Laurent chapel completes a circular route and adds interest to the route. This hike is demanding due to the terrain and elevation, but the scenery is well worth the effort.

This walk in the Saguenay Fjord is recommended for those wishing to spot belugas. It’s also a pleasant walk along the edge of Baie Sainte-Marguerite, leading to a pretty rocky cove dotted with pine trees, which bears a passing resemblance to a Marseillais calanque!°°°

This walk combines steep coastal paths, urban sections, trails through heaths and vineyards, as well as Collioure’s typical narrow streets. A varied and very pleasant route on a lovely day out of season.

This hike offers striking contrasts between the historic centre of Fos-sur-Mer with its Hauture hilltop castle on one side, the Étang de l'Estomac lagoon and former Fos salt marshes on the other, and the surrounding industrial activity characterised by the numerous oil tankers in the nearby Gulf of Fos. Information panels will help you discover the history of the former salt marshes.

This hike starts in the village of Buoux, in the heart of the Luberon massif, and takes you to the banks of the Aiguebrun, at the foot of Fort de Buoux (open to visitors), then through the woods to the impressive cliffs of Buoux, world-renowned for their climbing sites. Once at the foot of these impressive walls, you will walk around them and then along the top, enjoying some breathtaking views of the Vallon de l'Aiguebrun, before returning leisurely to the village.

Located on the road to Tjørnuvík, Fossá Waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, with a 140-metre drop in two sections. Many visitors stop to take photos from the roadside or at the foot of the second waterfall. This short hike will take you up to the first waterfall, the larger of the two. The spectacle is particularly impressive after a few days of rain.

This hike will take you to three must-see sights in the Faroe Islands:- Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands,- the cliffs of Trælanípa, where you will have a view offering the amazing optical illusion of a lake above the ocean,- and Bøsdalafossur, the waterfall where the lake empties into the sea with a drop of about 30 metres.

Kallur Lighthouse is one of the most iconic and spectacular sites in the Faroe Islands and a must-see.Starting from Trøllanes, the hike (for a fee) offers some beautiful views of the islands of Kunoy and Viðoy, but the highlight is when you reach the end of the island of Kolsoy. Weather permitting, you can enjoy the famous lighthouse scene with the huge Borgarin cliff in the background. You will also pass by the real-fake tomb of cinema's most famous British secret agent!

Eiðiskollur is the summit of a peninsula located behind the village of Eiði on the island of Eysturoy. This climb will take you to a breathtaking viewpoint over the isolated rocks (stacks) of the Giant and the Witch (Risin og Kellingin in Faroese) as well as a beautiful panorama of the highest peaks of Eysturoy (and the Faroe Islands). At the end of the trail, you can enjoy watching seabirds playing in the currents.

This short hike (fee required) starting from the village of Saksun takes you past the Pollurin lagoon, bordered by a beautiful waterfall, and, tide permitting, through a small gorge to a pretty black sand beach surrounded by cliffs.

The Balcon du Gélas, which rises to over 3,000 metres, is a minor peak in the Haute Vésubie, situated close to its larger counterparts, the iconic Gélas peaks. The ascent, however, offers superb views of the highest peaks of the Gordolasque, Lac Long, as well as the Argentera and even the Viso on the Italian side. This hike, starting from Pont du Countet, takes you up the Gordolasque valley to Lac de la Fous, then leads you to the peaceful Lac Long before a climb to the Terrasse du Gélas—the only tricky section—and an easy final ascent to reward you with this beautiful summit, at the foot of the highest peak in the Mercantour massif.

This hike in the Haut Boréon will take you, via the iconic Lac de Trécolpas, to a minor but wild summit that is particularly interesting for its breathtaking view of the Cime du Gélas. The ascent presents no major difficulties, apart from a section off the beaten track and a few easy climbing moves towards the end, as well as the possibility of encountering chamois and ibex along much of the route.

This snowshoe hike will take you to a pretty, unspoilt valley away from the ski resort. The icing on the cake is a superb ice waterfall in the middle of the forest, creating a magical atmosphere.

The Ruta del Litoral is a trail that runs along the west coast of Lanzarote, right by Timanfaya National Park. It crosses the malpais, an area of volcanic rock created by the eruptions of 1730-1736 and 1824, between El Golfo and Playa de la Madera. Here, I suggest you take the first part of this coastal trail from El Golfo to Playa del Paso, where swimming is prohibited. The waves, the cliffs, the lava show and the desert landscape are just some of the reasons to discover this place.

This hike takes you to the summit of Calderon Hondo, a magnificent cauldron with a deep, well-marked crater. On the way back via Montaña Colorada, you'll enjoy lovely panoramic views of the malpais de la Arena and the other volcanoes of northern Fuerteventera in the distance... ⚠️Some technical difficulties (hand assistance) and a little gas for those prone to vertigo on the crater crossing.

This short but demanding hike takes you, not without difficulty, to the Arco de las Peñitas, an impressive natural arch in a desert setting worthy of the American West. You then reach a dam on the Barranco de las Peñitas, above which lies not a reservoir but a small plain reminiscent of an oasis. On the way back, the passage through the Ermita de la Peña and the crossing of a small gorge will spice up the end of the route, if that were still necessary.

This out-and-back hike follows one of Madeira's most beautiful levadas. Dotted with trees lying over the canal and tunnels, it leads you to the "Green Cauldron", a small cirque with a beautiful waterfall around 100 metres high. The passages through the tunnels, lit by headlamps, will liven up the walk with children. However, be careful with the youngest or the most restless, as some passages are narrow and vertiginous. Difference in altitude of less than 100 metres, do not take into account the data in the technical data sheet.

This hike covers about half of the Levada da Ribeira da Janela (about 6 Km out of the 12 Km) and takes you through a dense, humid forest with a wall of vegetation, huge ferns and impressive rock faces. There are a number of viewpoints over the valley of the Ribeira da Janela (the longest river in Madeira). ⚠️Please disregard the gradient indicated in the data sheet, which is virtually zero.

This is a short but intense downhill hike to Fajã Quebrada Nova, a small farming hamlet on an ancient scree slope (see definition of "Fajã") at the ocean's edge and at the foot of the Achadas da Cruz cliffs. The cable car ride up (for a fee, €3 in 2022) will also give you some thrills!

This long and demanding hike takes you on a circular route to discover the wildest part of the Côte Bleue, a rugged coastline similar to the famous calanques of Marseille and Cassis. Despite its more modest altitude, you can expect typical Provençal landscapes, small wild coves and cliffs plunging into the Mediterranean! An ideal hike for a beautiful (and long) day out of season.

This circular hike takes you through the Combe Chaude Nature Reserve, a nesting area for birds of prey and bats in the numerous caves. This limestone barrier overlooks the Rieutord valley and offers a beautiful view of much of the Cévennes in the Gard department. Don't miss the unusual crossing of the Baume Clauside, the climb up the Ranc de Banes offering a 360° panorama from Pic Saint-Loup to Mont Aigoual, and a short tour to discover the village at the end of the circuit.

This circular walk takes you up the Petit Veymont and then the Grand Veymont, offering magnificent scenery and stunning views of Mont Aiguille and the Vercors ridge, not to mention the Écrins Massif in fine weather. The presence of numerous animals (chamois, marmots and ibex) will make this long hike all the more rewarding.

This hike, starting from Camp des Fourches, will take you through the magnificent Salso Moreno valley, characterised by its many winding streams amid marmot meadows and numerous sinkholes. You will climb to the small Lacs d'Agnel lakes, overlooking this pretty cirque at the foot of the Roubines Nègres. You are in the Mercantour National Park, where there are regulations to be observed, with fines of up to €1,500 for non-compliance. See practical information.

A short, easy walk, apart from the climb up the Tête du Garnier, offering lovely panoramic views of the resort of Valberg, the peaks of the upper Var valley, Mont Mounier and the eastern part of the Mercantour. On the way down, you’ll come across the enclosed lake of Beuil, which is unusual in that it has no outlet.

From the Gué de Piquecos to the Lafrançaise Bridge, this canoeing and kayaking trip of around twelve kilometres will take you down these two wild waterways amidst tall deciduous trees, winding your way through the fields.

This circular hike will take you across the Plateau de Beille, offering beautiful views of the eastern Ariège Pyrenees throughout the hike. When you reach the top of the plateau, you may encounter a few herds grazing (goats, cows or Mérens horses).

This hike, starting from Langlade, alternates between greenways, DFCI tracks, forest trails and a few tarmac sections at the end. It will take you through vineyards and heath to the Cornier drystone shelters, a pretty site developed and maintained by the Clapassaïres des Amis de Bernis.

This beautiful round-trip hike, with a challenging start near the stunning Arizes waterfall, will take you to the foot of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre via a magnificent valley along the Ruisseau d'Arizes.

From the Col d'Aspin, this short round-trip hike will take you along the ridges between the Campan and Aure valleys for a superb view of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre, the Arbizon and the Perdiguère peaks.

A short, easy route, by hybrid or mountain bike, along the greenway or paths in the Petite Camargue between Gallician and the Tour Carbonière. You’ll discover the beautiful landscapes of this wetland and come across numerous birds, horses, Camargue bulls and possibly a few flamingos near the Tour Carbonière.

Starting from the Gréolières-les-Neiges resort, this short circular hike will take you to the Cime du Cheiron, the highest point of the massif of the same name. You will then follow the ridge to Jérusalem for some magnificent views of the Mercantour and the plateaus further south, Saint-Barnabé, Calern and Caussols, before descending via the slopes. During this hike, you may encounter vultures, chamois and even marmots.

This long one-way hike (two vehicles required) will take you up the pretty Valmasque Valley and its three beautiful lakes to the pass above the Vallée des Merveilles, before climbing to the summit of Mont Bégo via a sometimes steep and slightly vertiginous path, in an area where you may encounter magnificent ibex. Finally, there is a very long descent to the lakes around the Refuge des Merveilles, then through the Vallon de la Minière to Lac des Mesches.

A demanding hike through steep terrain to reach the summit of the Grand Capelet, offering a 360° panorama from the Mediterranean to the Argentera, and a return via the famous Vallée des Merveilles, allowing you to discover some of the rock carvings in the area. This circular route is very long and very difficult; it is reserved for seasoned mountaineers.

Starting from the Pont de Berthéon, this circular hike in the Gorges de Daluis allows you to discover the superb and characteristic landscape of the Upper Var Valley. After a gentle climb through red pelite, you will reach a sublime spot offering a sensational view over the gorges. You will then climb back up the gorges to complete a loop via the Colla and Saussette plateaus, which offer some beautiful views of the mountains in this valley.

In the heart of the Vallon Sourn, where the Argens river winds its way, this short circular walk will take you through the Défens forest near Les Bessillon, via the Vallon des Baumes and the Val Obscur. At the end of the walk, a refreshing dip in the Argens will do you good.