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Jour 16: journée paresseuse et épiceries fermées ! Après une grande journée de 34 kilomètres, nous repartons pour un plus petit kilométrage. Notre journée s’entamme avec la visite du Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, l’unique château médiéval d’Alscace ! Très rapidement, le soleil montre le bout de son nez, et la chaleur devient cuisante. Proche de Thannenkirch, […]
After a trip to Strasbourg also known as the foot saga see the previous article, here I am at a small campsite in Rothau, a small village near Schirmeck, which is located a few kilometres from the trail. I am far from having an unlimited budget…
After two days of rest for my tendon, it is time to hit the trail again, as the pain has disappeared. I say goodbye to Christèle, the owner of the campsite in Niederbronn des Bains. I resume my journey very gradually in order to test my foot. On the outskirts of the town, I see…
Days 5 to 11: Anecdotes, Encounters and Living in Nature Read More »
On 31 May, that’s it, I reach the starting point of the HexaTrek, on a small path on the edge of Wissembourg, where a letterbox marks kilometre zero. When I arrive, the letterbox is lying on the ground. Believe it or not, I arrive on the very day…
Days 1 to 4 on the HexaTrek: The Kindness of People Read More »
After two days of travelling by plane, train and bus, today I finally arrive in Wissembourg for the start of my long distance hike. The journey was long. I first took a flight from Montreal to Lyon in order to arrive roughly halfway between the starting point and the finishing point of the hike...
First Days in France: Travel and Final Preparations for the HexaTrek Read More »
Les ressources pour se préparer pour l’HexaTrek Afin de me préparer au niveau de la logistique de ma randonnée, voici les ressources web que j’ai utilisées ou que je prévois utiliser. Bonne lecture ! 1. Le site web officiel de l’HexaTrek Un premier incontournable est incontestablement le site web officiel de la randonnée, soit Hexatrek :
Applying for a visa for France If you are planning to travel to France for a period exceeding three months, you will need to apply for a visa.
Daring to Hike SoloFrom 16 to 29 August 2021, I completed my first long-distance solo hike, walking the entire East Coast Trail, a stunning 336-kilometre coastal route near St. John’s. Those fourteen days were filled with emotions, encounters, and discoveries.Daring to Embark on a Solo AdventureLet’s make one thing clear…
My name is Charlotte, I’m originally from Montreal, and I’m passionate about long-distance hiking. From New Zealand to Italy to Norway, I discover a new and unique corner of the world every time I set out on the trail. Recently, I decided to start a small blog dedicated to this passion. My goal is to share practical tips, must-do route recommendations, and above all, to pass on my love for nature and the outdoors. I truly hope that my experience will inspire you and encourage you to embark on your own adventures!