Explore-Share First bouldering outing at Fontainebleau Just one hour south of Paris, Fontainebleau is considered the birthplace of bouldering in Europe. With more than 30,000 problems spread across over 200 areas, this vast sandstone forest attracts climb... Climbing France Tips & Tricks
Explore-Share Gearing up for the Matterhorn: guide advice and field expertise (copy) The Matterhorn is one of the most mythical summits in the Alps. At 4,478 metres above sea level, this ascent fascinates as much as it impresses. But behind the iconic image lies a demanding, technical... Buying Guide Mountaineering Tips & Tricks
Explore-Share Gearing up for the Matterhorn: guide tips and field expertise The Matterhorn is one of the most mythical summits in the Alps. At 4,478 metres above sea level, this ascent is as fascinating as it is impressive. But behind the iconic image lies a demanding, techni... Buying Guide Mountaineering Tips & Tricks
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte Choosing your hiking trekking poles without making a mistake Poorly chosen hiking poles often end up at the bottom of the pack after two outings. Too heavy. Too flexible. Or simply unsuited to the terrain. Yet on a long descent or with a loaded pack, a good pai... Buying Guide Hiking Trail Running
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte Blisters while hiking: the right reflexes can make all the difference A blister can turn a pleasant outing into an ordeal within the first few kilometres. The problem rarely starts suddenly. A slight heat appears under the heel or forefoot. Then the skin gets hotter wit... Hiking Shoes Tips & Tricks
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte The most beautiful hiking trails in Belgium: 7 incredible walks to do in summer When temperatures rise and the days grow longer, Belgium reveals a completely different face. Between wild valleys, deep forests, mysterious peatlands and rocky panoramas, our small country is full of... Belgium Hiking
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte Caring for a technical waterproof jacket: preserving waterproofness and breathability A jacket that lets in water after a few months is not necessarily faulty. It is often poorly maintained. The care of a technical waterproof jacket determines its breathability from the very first outi... Clothing Tips & Tricks
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte How to take care of your hiking shoes? Proper care of hiking boots determines their lifespan and your comfort. A poorly maintained pair becomes heavier, breathes less and tires your feet. The problem appears quickly. Dried mud, hardening l... Hiking Shoes Tips & Tricks
Olivia Olbrechts Thanks God, I'm a Yogini ! Who hasn't ever fallen short by just a few centimetres of reaching a hold, felt stiffness preventing movement, held their breath at exactly the wrong moment, or experienced a lack of concentration…? I... Climbing Training
Kivik François Why use the layering technique in the mountains? You may have already heard of the layering technique. No, not the one to avoid crying while peeling your favorite condiment, but the one involving layering clothing. Technological innovations have mad... Mountaineering Tips & Tricks Winter Sports
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte How to choose your headlamp Setting up your tent at night, going for a quick jog at dusk, or rummaging through your attic in search of an old pair of boots. For all of this, nothing can beat the practicality of a headlamp. Today... Buying Guide Camping Climbing Cycling Equipment Hiking Mountaineering
Lecomte Alpinisme & Randonnée, La Team Lecomte How to choose your sleeping bag Backpackers can be forgiven for their obsession with the warmth-to-weight ratio of a sleeping bag. It's impossible to sleep well if you're cold, and even an ultra-light, high-performance sleeping bag ... Buying Guide Camping Climbing Equipment Hiking Mountaineering Travel
