Days 125 to 150: The Arrival
More than six months have already passed since my arrival in Hendaye, at the end of the 3,000 kilometers covered on the HexaTrek. A few weeks ago, I realized that...
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Days 119 to 124: The Haute Route of the Pyrenees
After a good night’s sleep, we take a look outside. The snow has left a thin white blanket on the damp grass. The trail has taken on a Christmas feel, leaving no room for an Indian summer, which seems to have decided to ignore us this year. A few moments later…
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Days 114 to 118: Back to the Pyrenees
After saying goodbye to my parents, Alex and I head to the meeting point for our carpool to make our way back to l’Hospitalet-près-l’Andorre. The weather is so-so today, but fortunately conditions are expected to improve over the course of the week. Once we arrive, we stop at…
Days 109 to 113: Saying Goodbye to Family and Reuniting With a Friend
Since we’re staying in an Airbnb this morning and the day is expected to be rainy, we decide to sleep in. If the weather had been more favorable, we would have set off to climb Carlit, the highest peak in the Pyrénées-Orientales, an alternative route on the HexaTrek. Several hikers…
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Days 105 to 108: Entering the Pyrenees With Dad and Walking in Good Company
After two days of rest, it’s now time to get back on the trail. Today’s hike is shaping up to be quite demanding, with 2,000 meters of elevation gain over 24 kilometers. First, we say goodbye to my mom, who is about to begin a one-week solo trip, during which…
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Days 101 to 104: A First Trek for My Parents!
We eat breakfast quickly, then take the bus toward Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, where we’ll begin Stage 5. We make a first stop at the grocery store, where I take care of resupplying. Since my parents have never done long-distance hikes, I’m going to introduce them to trail food…
Days 98 to 100: Reunions
The morning after the evening spent at Hugo’s place, I head back toward downtown Grenoble, where I’ll catch a train to Carcassonne around 1:00 p.m. While waiting, I treat myself to an incredible brunch, the kind of fresh meal that’s impossible to find on the trail. It’s been days since I’ve been talking to Hugo about the food I’ve been dreaming of…
Days 93 to 97: The Other Side of the Vercors
Jour 93: une trail Angel exceptionnelle En me réveillant le matin à l’auberge de jeunesse, je tente de planifier mon entrée dans le Vercors, mais les prévisions météorologiques rendent cette organisation assez compliquée. Le problème réside dans le fait que la deuxième journée dans le Vercors est assez exposée aux intempéries, avec de nombreux passages
Days 89 to 92: Hello Belledonne
The morning following our failed attempt to reach the Saint-Sorlin glacier, we wake up fairly late. First, we go have breakfast with Magalie and Nicolas, who are quite surprised to see us again! We explain to them the mishaps of the previous day and work out a plan to get back onto the trail…
Days 85 to 88: Goodbye Écrins, Hello Chaos
The night was very short because of strong gusts of wind that kept crushing the tent. My eyes are puffy with fatigue, but since tomorrow will be a rest day, I am not too worried, especially because today’s route includes only a small amount of elevation gain and is mostly...