Guided hiking in the Tarn Gorges – 6 days

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

For the upper body, the 3-layer principle allows you to manage almost all situations:

• a long-sleeved undershirt made of breathable material (hollow fiber).
  
• a warm fleece fur jacket.
  
• a windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket of the gore-tex type.
  

Remember to dress warmly before you get cold, but especially to remove layers before you get too hot. Sweat is a hiker's enemy, as it dampens clothing that quickly becomes icy during breaks. Therefore, it's very rare to undertake a climb wearing a fleece jacket.

• 1 backpack of 35/40 litres with a flexible frame, equipped with a waist belt
  
• A large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack.
  
• 1 pair of sunglasses.
  
• 1 thermos or a preferably insulated water bottle (1.5 liters minimum).
  
• 1 Opinel-type pocket knife.
  
• 1 small pouch (preferably waterproof) to put your money, identity card, health insurance card and assistance contract in.
  
• Toiletries (opt for the essentials, small sizes, samples and travel kits).
  
• 1 quick-drying bath towel.
  
• Earplugs or ear pads (optional).
  
• Toilet paper + 1 lighter.
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Airtight plastic container for lunch picnic (minimum capacity 0.5 l) + cup + cutlery.
  
• 1 headlamp or flashlight.
  
• 1 survival blanket.
  
• Camera, binoculars (optional). Personal first-aid kit
  
• Your usual medications.
  
• Pain medication: paracetamol preferred.
  
• Lozenges for sore throats.
  
• Elastic adhesive strip, Elastoplast type, 8 cm wide.
  
• Sets of adhesive bandages + disinfectant compresses.
  
• Double skin (like Compeed or SOS blisters).
  
• 1 pair of tweezers.
  

Swimming:

Don't forget your swimsuit and towel. Swimming is a pleasant way to break up the day!

The ideal list: (to be adapted according to the hike and the season)

• 1 sun hat or cap.
  
• 1 scarf.
  
• 1 beanie.
  
• Short-sleeved T-shirts in breathable material preferred (1 for 2 to 3 days of walking).
  
• 1 long-sleeved undershirt in breathable material or a shirt.
  
• 1 fleece fur jacket.
  
• 1 windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket with hood.
  
• 1 rain cape or a bivvy bag if you own the jacket above.
  
• 1 pair of loose-fitting trekking trousers.
  
• 1 pair of underwear (maybe be used in the evening at the stopover).
  
• Hiking socks (1 pair for 2 to 3 days of hiking). Opt for wool or hiking-specific socks. Be careful with cotton as it can cause blisters.
  
• 1 pair of hiking boots that provide good ankle support and are waterproof with Vibram soles. Remember to test new boots and those that haven't been used for a long time beforehand.
  
• Underwear.
  
• 1 pair of comfortable trousers for the evening.
  
• 1 pair of lightweight casual shoes for the evening.