Grand Angle Blog
Travel stories, practical tips and inspiration to plan your next hiking or cycling adventure in France and across Europe.
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Where to stay on Milos: areas and places to stay
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Four days on two wheels along the Rhône
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Dolomites: the incredible story of these 3 giants that rose from the sea!
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Corfu hiking routes every hiker should know…
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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
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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
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Tour du Mont Blanc, Stage 5: From Courmayeur to La Fouly
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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)
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TMB: the Col des Fours variant
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Tour du Mont Blanc: 3 variants for all levels (+ tips to avoid exhaustion)
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Which direction to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc: a guide to making the right choice
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Self-guided trips: discover the real Europe at your own pace
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Why Greece is the Ultimate Travel Destination: Food, Culture, and Landscapes
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11 cycling routes and greenways to explore in France
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How to Plan Your Next European Trip
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Cyclades in low season: Greece in October
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Where to go walking in Brittany
May 11, 2022 10 min read
The most challenging treks in Europe
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How to choose hiking poles?
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The Vélodyssée from La Rochelle to Royan, the natural Atlantic coastline
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What should you pack for your bike trip?
Oct 14, 2021 5 min read
Cycling through the châteaux of the Loire Valley
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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
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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 best places to visit in the Dolomites
Mar 15, 2019 11 min read
