Equipment :
- 1 backpack of 35/40 liters with a flexible frame, equipped with a waist belt
- 1 large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack
- 1 pair of excellent quality sunglasses with side protection.
- 1 water bottle (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 Opinel-type pocket knife
- 1 small pouch (preferably waterproof) to hold your money, ID card, health insurance card and assistance contract
- Sunscreen + lip balm
- Camera, binoculars (optional)
- 1 pair of poles is recommended
Clothes :
The principles
For the upper body, the 3-layer principle allows you to manage almost all situations:
- 1 long-sleeved base layer made of breathable material (hollow fiber)
- 1 waterproof and breathable windproof jacket (gore-tex type)
When hiking in calm, sunny weather, a base layer may be sufficient. In rainy or windy conditions, simply add a waterproof jacket. In very cold weather or during breaks, a fleece jacket is an essential addition.
Choose quick-drying clothes , so avoid cotton. Opt for wool (merino wool underwear is comfortable and doesn't develop unpleasant odors), silk, and synthetic fibers that will keep you dry and warm for as long as possible.
The ideal list (to be adapted according to the hike and the season)
- 1 sun hat or cap
- 1 scarf or neck warmer
- Short-sleeved T-shirts preferably made of breathable material
- 1 long-sleeved base layer in breathable material or a shirt
- 1 fleece jacket
- 1 waterproof and breathable windproof jacket (gore-tex type) with hood
- 1 rain poncho or a sleeping bag cover
- 1 loose trekking pants
- 1 pair of shorts or bermudas
- 1 pair of hiking boots that provide good ankle support and are waterproof, with Vibram-type soles. Remember to "test" new shoes and those that haven't been used for a long time beforehand.
For the evening at the accommodation
- 1 swimsuit (optional)
- 1 pair of comfortable trousers
- 1 pair of lightweight casual shoes
- 1 toiletry kit (opt for the essentials, small sizes, samples and travel kits)
- 1 quick-drying bath towel
- Earplugs or earplugs (optional)
- 1 headlamp or flashlight
Personal pharmacy:
- 1 tick remover
- Your usual medications
- Elastic adhesive strip, Elastoplast type, 8 cm wide
- Sets of adhesive bandages + disinfectant compresses
- Double layer (like Compeed or SOS blisters)
- 1 pair of tweezers