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And if with the time of cherries, had come that of some well-chosen walks? This is the purpose of this newsletter which gives pride of place to soft mobility, namely your legs! Whether on your feet or on the pedals of a bike, get ready to discover many wonders. From the lost moors of Swedish Lapland to a hostile road of the Carretera Austral through the tormented reliefs of the Basque Country, one watchword: good preparation!
Because the sporting challenges are likely to be significant, between long journeys, unevenness to make you dizzy and life in total autonomy. Outdoor enthusiasts should not be disappointed. Our selection gives pride of place to first-class itineraries, where you can immerse yourself in a nature that is both welcoming and wild.
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In Austria, a great hike in Tyrol, on the Ötztal road
The Stuibenfall waterfall in Umhausen and its spectacular sea spray. Franck Charton / Le Figaro Magazine
Alone in the world in a wadded landscape. This is what this hike in the Austrian heights promises. With the Alps as a travel companion. In the heart of the Ötztal valley, we walked its high road of the same name, from refuges to inns. A hike with majestic panoramas, punctuated by a few cozy stages.
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Summer hike in Swedish Lapland, 430 km walk away from the world (or much less)
Until mid-September, the conditions are optimal to travel the Kungsleden at your own pace, practically cut off from the world and modern comforts. Mundo Surreal - stock.adobe.com
This is an ideal hiking trail for walkers looking for solitude, disconnection and wide open spaces. The Kungsleden runs through the vast wilderness of Swedish Lapland for 430 km. In summer, you can enjoy a pleasant freshness (between 5 and 15 ° C) and the midnight sun, a period of a few weeks during which the star never sets or almost.
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From Béarn to the Basque coast by bike, five stages steeped by lost roads
Facing the village of Itxassou, one of the wonders of a demanding but achievable route by electric bike. Aymeric Guittet / Le Figaro
Between Lourdes and Guéthary lie neglected routes. 209 kilometers that we declined in five stages, between green hills and colorful villages.
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By bike on the Carretera Austral, the road to the end of the world
On the Carretera Austral by bike: the small port town of Hornopieren whose streets open onto a huge volcano. AYMERIC GUITTET / LE FIGARO
A 1240 km long road in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. This is what the Carretera Austral offers. On the program, crossings of large expanses of South America, both intact and hostile. It is often considered the trip of a lifetime for some cyclists. A demanding road that should be well prepared.
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