Hiking blog: routes, treks and advice from the trail
From coastal paths to long-distance Alpine routes, explore routes, first-hand accounts and advice to help you plan a hike in Europe. The Grand Angle team shares its experience of trails, seasons and difficulty levels to help you choose a trip that suits your pace.
Latest hiking articles

A Family Account of New Year’s Eve Snowshoeing in the Vercors
Nov 5, 2026 4 min read
From Aubrac to Conques on foot: 8 days on the GR65
Nov 5, 2026 23 min read
Walking across the Alps: from Munich to Venice via the Dolomites
Nov 5, 2026 11 min read
Walk, cycle, then listen: our ideas for festivals on your travels
Nov 5, 2026 3 min read
Ionian Islands: Corfu and Paxos
Nov 4, 2026 5 min read
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
The Camino de Santiago: everything you need to know for a successful walk!!
Nov 2, 2026 7 min read
What makes the Via Podiensis unique… and what most pilgrims don’t know!
Nov 2, 2026 9 min read
Top 4 most beautiful hikes to do in Madeira!
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
Crossing the Vercors High Plateaus via Grand Veymont in 5 Days
Nov 2, 2026 15 min read
Visiting Carcassonne in 1 day: complete itinerary of the medieval city and the bastide
Nov 2, 2026 11 min read
What to do at Lake Como in 2 days? Advice and itineraries!
Nov 2, 2026 5 min read
Hiking the Azure Coast Shoreline from Cap-Ferrat to Monaco
Nov 2, 2026 6 min read
GR340: everything you need to know before walking around Belle-Île!
Nov 2, 2026 5 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
8 days in Verdon as a family (tested and approved itinerary)!
Nov 1, 2026 9 min read
These UNESCO sites to discover at least once in your lifetime!
Nov 1, 2026 8 min read
Find the right route for you
To turn inspiration into a trip, explore our hiking holidays, our long-distance routes and the practical guidance collected in our advice and equipment section. Seasonal route planning also helps you choose the right time to travel.
First-hand stories are collected in our travel journals, while the Must-sees section offers curated selections to help you discover your next destination.

