Hiking and wellness in the Vosges mountains (self-guided)

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.

1. A backpack with a flexible frame and a waist belt: 30 to 40 litres minimum, containing the day's essentials:
2. Camera
3. Lunch picnic
4. Gourd
5. Race provisions
6. Windproof jacket
7. Sweater
8. Rain gear
9. A large plastic bag to protect the contents of the backpack
10. A plastic bowl (airtight container like Tupperware)
11. Cutlery
12. A cup
13. A folding knife (Opinel type);
14. A water bottle and/or a thermos (1 litre minimum);
15. Race snacks: dried fruit, chocolates, cereal bars...;
16. A lightweight flashlight (preferably a headlamp);
17. Plastic bags for sorting and storing your belongings;
18. A waterproof plastic pouch: your National Identity Card or Passport (valid); the leaflet from your travel insurance received upon registration (if you purchased this insurance) or your personal insurance;
19. Money: personal expenses, lunch, drinks during the hike, any visits, ...
20. Photographic equipment (camera + film);
21. A pair of binoculars;
22. A pair of telescopic walking poles.

1. A long-sleeved undershirt made of breathable material (hollow fiber).
2. A warm fleece fur jacket.
3. A windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket.
4. Cotton and/or wool socks. "Tyrofoam" type socks will often prevent premature overheating of the feet;
5. A pair of flexible walking shoes that have already been broken in (trekking type with high tops and lug soles). Avoid wearing sneakers; they are not very comfortable for walking on uneven terrain.
6. A comfortable change of clothes and a pair of lightweight shoes for the stage;
7. Cotton T-shirt; cotton or Rhovyl + Modal or Dunova shirt or polo shirt;
8. A warm sweater made of wool or fleece (fleece is very practical: light, it dries quickly and retains a high heat capacity);
9. An anorak or windproof jacket with a hood (Goretex and Micropore are the best fabrics);
10. A cape covering the bag;
11. Loose-fitting walking trousers in lightweight canvas (cotton or cotton-polyester blend). Avoid jeans, which are relatively uncomfortable for walking;
12. Shorts or Bermuda shorts;
13. A swimsuit + a bath towel;
14. A hat; a scarf (to protect the neck);
15. A pair of sunglasses;
16. Protective cream for skin and lips;
17. Basic toiletries required (towels provided);
18. Toilet paper;
19. Small personal pharmacy: aspirin, vitamin C, elastic bandage, adhesive dressings, double skin, earplugs, plus your personal medications...;