Europe Travel Blog

From north to south, Italy is a work of art. And not just for its architecture and works of art, Renaissance as in Tuscany, Roman as in Pompeii, Greek as in Taormina, Romanesque as in Modena...

In this article, we present our top 5 most difficult hikes in Europe. These ‘ultra-treks’ are long mountain hikes, often at altitude, often wild, offering landscapes you'll never see anywhere else...

Poles (opt for a pair) are essential equipment for mountain activities, whether in winter ( cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or Nordic ski touring) or in summer ( hiking, trekking and long-distance...

In this travelogue, let yourself be transported by the charms of the Atlantic coast on the Vélodyssée from La Rochelle to Royan . Saddle up! Arriving in La Rochelle La Rochelle is a city like no other...

At Grand Angle, cycling is all about comfort. Your luggage is transported each day from one stage to the next. There's no need for a rucksack, just large panniers attached to the luggage rack, so you...

The Loire à vélo is one of France's most beautiful cycle routes. Over 900 kilometres, it reveals a myriad of world-famous châteaux and serene natural landscapes. The route crosses the Val de Loire, a...

It's THE central question that every hiker asks himself the day before or the day before, or even the week or month before, setting off on an excursion, depending on how stressed he is. It's a serious...

... or TMB Three letters in the shape of a label for a rollercoaster trek that brings together a global community of hikers who, although they may not set out to conquer the roof of Europe, have a...

A trip by bike and boat along the Danube, the Po or the Rhine, along the canals of the Netherlands or along the coast of the Baltic Sea, is an original and authentic way to discover Europe. Here's a...

Long gone are the days when old mountain veterans sniggered at tourists who forgot to leave their ski poles in the cupboard. With two or three poles, telescopic or interlocking, the pole has become so...

Easter's here and the weather's fine: it's been decided that this holiday will be our first experience of cycling as a family. For a ‘first’, we're going for the easy option: we've opted for a Grand...

Throughout our journeys on foot and by bike, or even on Nordic skis and snowshoes, we marvel at the sculpted peaks and sparkling glaciers, the indented coasts and vast beaches, the bustling ports and...