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Cime de Juisse and Cime du Pisset
If you spend any time hanging out with a group of climbers at the moment you will likely have heard some complaints about crag conditions. Climbers are a fickle bunch and many like the weather, rock...
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Winding Up the Gorges du Loup
The Gorges du Loup is popular for its adventure sports: canyoning in the deep gorge; climbing the steep rock faces; paragliding off the cliff tops. But it’s also lovely for a walk with the dog or the...
View ArticleEscaping the Rain
Since we moved to Antibes last August we have enjoyed seeing the things that are the same here, and those that are different to life in the UK. We were slightly dismayed to discover that the...
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Le Pain de Sucre (3208m)
Yesterday being such a gorgeous day, we decided to head towards the top of Pain de Sucre, a beautiful mountain on the border of Italy and France, close to Col d’Agnel. With 600 meters climb from the...
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Route markers: waymarks and trail blazes
When I first arrived on the Côte d’Azur, I didn’t right away notice the various trail-markers. Once I did, and had found out what they meant, hiking the region became much easier and more fun. And I...
View ArticleWhy is your backpack so heavy?
We all have different preferences on how to spend our weekends. Personally, I tend to get up at 05h30 and be out of the door about an hour later – hiking shoes on my feet, walking sticks in my hands,...
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Les Cluots (2106m) and Gorges du Cians
Some people may find it strange to get out of bed at 6 am on a day off, set off for a two hours drive to the mountains, jump out of the car at 1300 metres altitude, and start a non-stop pure climb to...
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Security when hiking
In the mountains – summer or winter – it is essential to be equipped for all kind of situations. Before heading out, tell someone (exactly) where you are going and what time they should expect you...
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Lost in the mountains
Now, I am not very proud to admit this, but we lost a person in the group when we went hiking on Sunday. I am even less proud to admit that it took a good half hour before we realised he was missing…...
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Easy afternoon hike
With a good pair of shoes who won’t suffer from a bit of mud, the easy hike Val de Siagne is lovely this season. For those of you loving the Mimosa trees, this hike will be a heaven within the next...
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