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Hexatrek - The French thru hiking trail
United States has the Pacific Crest Trail, New Zealand has the Te Araroa, it was time to give France a trail that would hike all the beauty and diversity of its landscapes! A team of true enthusiasts are launching the HexaTrek in 2022: 3,000 km of trails through the mountains!
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Gas re-supply strategy on the hexatrek
Even if there are petrol or wood burning systems, the majority of hikers use gas stoves for their multi-day hikes. Estimating the amount of fuel needed for a long hike is not always easy and finding the right cartridge for your burner in France can sometimes be murderous!
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Cerces Massif
Less well known than its closest neighbours, the Vanoise and the Ecrins, this massif is nevertheless one of the must-sees on the HexaTrek.
The Mont Thabor or the Lac des Cerces are simply sublime and offer an unforgettable experience of nature.
Trail
Mont-Blanc Massif
This region, even if it has never had a "Natural Park" label, is one of the most beautiful in France (according to the Savoyards). The Mont Blanc massif is a must-see, the Aiguille du Midi and the surrounding glaciers are a must-see.
Sixt-Fer-A-Cheval with its thousands of waterfalls is also on the route.
Trail
Ballon Vosges Regional Park
Also known as the High Vosges, this region is full of emblematic peaks such as the Honeck or the Grand Ballon. Lakes with crystal-clear waters, such as those of Lac Blanc or Schiessrothried, will guide you and villages with typical Alsatian colours, such as Riquewihr, will give you a warm welcome.
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Hexatrek - The French thru hiking trail
United States has the Pacific Crest Trail, New Zealand has the Te Araroa, it was time to give France a trail that would hike all the beauty and diversity of its landscapes! A team of true enthusiasts are launching the HexaTrek in 2022: 3,000 km of trails through the mountains!
Advice
Gas re-supply strategy on the hexatrek
Even if there are petrol or wood burning systems, the majority of hikers use gas stoves for their multi-day hikes. Estimating the amount of fuel needed for a long hike is not always easy and finding the right cartridge for your burner in France can sometimes be murderous!
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Bivouac rules in France
Bivouacking is the favourite activity of long-distance hikers. Synonymous with freedom, no need to book refuges, however, before setting off on the hexatrek and to fully enjoy this activity, a little knowledge of the rules of bivouac is essential
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MARCHE DES PIONNIERS
Tout savoir sur la première édition
Du 15 Juin au 20 Octobre, de Hendaye à Wissembourg, pour la premiere fois nous allons parcourir l'hexatrek.
Si vous avez contribué pendant la campagne de financement participative, vous trouverez toutes les infos dans cet article.
LE MATÉRIEL DE RANDO
Les équipements à mettre dans le sac
Certes vous serez dans les montagnes comme dans une randonnée classique, mais vous allez surtout devoir porter tout votre équipement, votre eau, votre nourriture, votre système de couchage. Donc on n’aborde pas un long trek, d’une
LA CHARTE HEXATREK
Soyez un marcheur responsable
Parce que la préservation de la nature doit être la priorité du randonneur, nous avons établi la charte de l'Hexatrek
Celle-ci permet, en plus de protéger la nature, d'offrir le minimum de sécurité pour celui qui décide de s'aventurer sur cet itinéraire de longue randonnée.
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Cerces Massif
Less well known than its closest neighbours, the Vanoise and the Ecrins, this massif is nevertheless one of the must-sees on the HexaTrek.
The Mont Thabor or the Lac des Cerces are simply sublime and offer an unforgettable experience of nature.
Trail
Mont-Blanc Massif
This region, even if it has never had a "Natural Park" label, is one of the most beautiful in France (according to the Savoyards). The Mont Blanc massif is a must-see, the Aiguille du Midi and the surrounding glaciers are a must-see.
Sixt-Fer-A-Cheval with its thousands of waterfalls is also on the route.
Trail
Ballon Vosges Regional Park
Also known as the High Vosges, this region is full of emblematic peaks such as the Honeck or the Grand Ballon. Lakes with crystal-clear waters, such as those of Lac Blanc or Schiessrothried, will guide you and villages with typical Alsatian colours, such as Riquewihr, will give you a warm welcome.
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North Vosges Regional Park
The castles of Fleckenstein, Windstein, Lichtenberg and 22 other monuments from the old days will accompany you through this historic park.
The lookout points of the Krappenfels rock or the Bohemian rock will give you a view of the forested hills as far as the eye can see.
