Must-see places to explore on foot or by bike
From landscapes that make you want to set off to routes that deserve a place on your first trip, this section brings together Grand Angle’s selections. Each article offers several starting points for comparing destinations without reducing the choice to a simple ranking.
Our latest selections

7 mythical hikes to do at least once in your lifetime: the most beautiful treks in the world
Nov 3, 2026 8 min read
4 hotels for a walking or cycling stopover in Europe
Nov 3, 2026 4 min read
Visiting the Cyclades in 10 days: what to see and do
Nov 3, 2026 10 min read
Top 4 most beautiful hikes to do in Madeira!
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
Wine routes by bike: where to cycle during the grape harvest?
Nov 2, 2026 5 min read
Visit Berlin in 3 days: follow our neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood itinerary
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
German Alps: Discover the Most Beautiful Mountain Landscapes in Germany
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
Our top 7 of major Alpine crossings
Nov 2, 2026 5 min read
Corfu hiking routes every hiker should know…
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
Why is this Portuguese island a hiker’s paradise?
Nov 2, 2026 8 min read
These European islands will capture your imagination!
Nov 1, 2026 6 min read
These UNESCO sites to discover at least once in your lifetime!
Nov 1, 2026 8 min read
The most beautiful snowshoe hikes in Vercors
Nov 1, 2026 7 min read
Here’s why spring is THE season for hiking in Crete (+ selection of the most beautiful hikes)
Oct 31, 2026 10 min read
The Loire and its most beautiful castles by bike in 4 days
Oct 31, 2026 11 min read
What to do in Amsterdam in 4 days?
Oct 31, 2026 9 min read
10 must-see places in Cape Verde (+ tips for a great holiday)
Oct 31, 2026 7 min read
On the Camino de Santiago, from Le Puy-en-Velay to Aubrac
Oct 31, 2026 12 min read
6 electric mountain bike holiday ideas
Oct 31, 2026 6 min read
3-day hut-to-hut hike in the Dolomites
Oct 30, 2026 12 min read
Discover Réunion’s 3 most beautiful cirques (through the eyes of our local experts)
Oct 30, 2026 10 min read
A week of cross-country skiing in the forests of Kainuu
Oct 29, 2026 5 min read
You’re not ready for the beauty of these Finnish landscapes!
Oct 29, 2026 6 min read
Want to cycle facing the sea? Italy’s 5 most beautiful routes!
Oct 29, 2026 6 min read
Refine your inspiration
The walking blog and the cycling blog let you explore further by activity. To take the climate and route opening periods into account, consider the best season for each route and check local trail conditions before travelling.
Would you prefer to start with a first-hand experience? The travel journals tell the stories of these routes from the traveller’s perspective.