Grand Angle Blog
Travel stories, practical tips and inspiration to plan your next hiking or cycling adventure in France and across Europe.
Latest articles
10 places to visit in the Vercors, France
Oct 24, 2026 14 min read
Discovering Corsica: Hiking or Sailing?
Oct 1, 2026 12 min read
Four days on two wheels along the Rhône
Jun 30, 2026 4 min read
Dolomites: the incredible story of these 3 giants that rose from the sea!
Feb 10, 2026 15 min read
Corfu hiking routes every hiker should know…
Feb 2, 2026 6 min read
Psiloritis: hiking on the roof of Crete, where Zeus was born
Nov 17, 2025 11 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc: The Col du Tricot variant
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
TMB: The Arpette Pass variant
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 1: Les Houches to Les Contamines-Montjoie via Col de Voza
Oct 24, 2025 7 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 10: from Chamonix to Les Houches, completing the loop
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 2: Les Contamines-Montjoie to Les Chapieux
Oct 24, 2025 7 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 3: From Les Chapieux to Refuge Elisabetta
Oct 24, 2025 5 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 4: From Refuge Elisabetta to Courmayeur
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 5: From Courmayeur to La Fouly
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 6: From La Fouly to Champex
Oct 24, 2025 4 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 8: From Col de la Forclaz (Trient) to Argentière
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 9: from Argentière to Chamonix, the grand balcony facing Mont Blanc
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
The Tour du Mont-Blanc step by step: your complete hiking guide (+ tips)
Oct 24, 2025 7 min read
TMB: the Col des Fours variant
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Tour du Mont Blanc: 3 variants for all levels (+ tips to avoid exhaustion)
Oct 24, 2025 6 min read
Which direction to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc: a guide to making the right choice
Oct 24, 2025 7 min read
Self-guided trips: discover the real Europe at your own pace
Jul 9, 2025 8 min read
Why Greece is the Ultimate Travel Destination: Food, Culture, and Landscapes
Jun 11, 2025 8 min read
How to Plan Your Next European Trip
Jan 28, 2025 4 min read
Cyclades in low season: Greece in October
Nov 8, 2024 7 min read
The most challenging treks in Europe
Mar 28, 2022 5 min read
How to choose hiking poles?
Dec 30, 2021 5 min read
The Vélodyssée from La Rochelle to Royan, the natural Atlantic coastline
Nov 19, 2021 13 min read
What should you pack for your bike trip?
Oct 14, 2021 5 min read
Cycling through the châteaux of the Loire Valley
Jul 20, 2021 6 min read
Day Hiking Gear Essentials: What to Pack for Day Hikes!
Aug 25, 2020 10 min read
The most beautiful passes of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Aug 21, 2020 8 min readThe most beautiful passes of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Aug 21, 2020 8 min read
Bike & Boat, an original way to travel
Aug 4, 2020 4 min read
Why use hiking poles?
Dec 2, 2019 4 min read
A family cycling trip along the Loire
Oct 22, 2019 5 min read
The best wildlife that is possible to see on our hikes in Europe
Aug 20, 2019 6 min read
Best hikes near Cortina d’Ampezzo
May 27, 2019 8 min read
The top must-see places in the Dolomites
Mar 15, 2019 7 min read
