Advice and preparation

Summer hiking is an activity that is both accessible, economical and rejuvenating. And the number of possible routes is endless. But going on an adventure without being well equipped can quickly turn into a nightmare: sunburn, dehydration, injuries, protection against storms,... To fully enjoy nature, it is essential to anticipate and to be well equipped. Here is a complete checklist of the 10 essentials to pack in your backpack for a day hike in summer...

Engaging in a multi-day hike is an exhilarating challenge, but also physically demanding. Careful and thorough preparation is essential to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Two fundamental aspects must be addressed in depth: the development of a solid general physical condition to improve endurance, strengthen muscles and refine your technique, and the mandatory completion of test hikes,...

Mount Fuji (Fuji, Fujisan) is a mythical destination and very popular in summer by tourists from all over the world. Standing 3,776 meters high, it has fascinated generations of Japanese for centuries. Victim of its success, to regulate the flow of climbers, the Japanese administration has put in place since 2024 a paid access and slightly different access conditions on each of the 4 trails allowing access to the summit.

The 4 main trails allow access to the summit...