The trip

Practical information

Equipment & baggage

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Clothes

• Hiking trousers
• Shorts (1 swimsuit in case)
• Tee-shirts "breathable" or merino wool
• Long "breathable" or merino wool shorts
• Fleece or sweater
• Windbreaker or Goretex jacket
• Rain cape + gaiters or trousers type Goretex + a bag cape
• A pair of gloves and a light bonnet
• Hat or cap
• Hiking socks (double layer, looped, 1 pair per day)
• Footwear with well-tuned treads and running shoes
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• Spare shoes for the evening

Miscellaneous equipment

• Toilet bag
• Towel (quick drying, sold in a specialist shop)
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Flask or thermos (1.5 liters minimum)
• Knife and cutlery
• An airtight plastic box as a plate for your picnics
• Coffee cup
• Small personal pharmacy (analgesic, dressings type compeed...)
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp or flashlight
• A sack sheet and pillowcase (the cottages provide blankets)
• Two telescopic sticks (highly recommended)
• Valid ID card or passport

BACKPACK

Pack a comfortable 30-40 litre backpack for your day’s effects (warm clothing, a rain cape, a canteen, a box and cutlery for the picnic, sun protection and ID) and a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.