Hiking

Crossing Kyrgyzstan on foot solo with Marion Le Tanneur
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcome Marion Le Tanneur, who crossed Kyrgyzstan solo on foot over 2,000km and shares this incredible adventure with us. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Marion Le Tanneur, a 28-year-old native of the Charente region of France, has embarked on a […]

The ultimate guide to choosing your trekking, bivouac and bikepacking tent
By Emma Karslake

Finding the ideal tent for hiking, bivouacking or bikepacking is a subtle art of compromise. Self-supporting or not, light weight, volume when folded, wind resistance or waterproofness… Every technical criterion counts, but the best choice remains an individual one. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll help you choose the right tent for your practice and your […]

Self-sufficient hiking through the Alps on the Hexatrek with Camille Monjaret
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed Camille Monjaret to talk about her self-supported trek on a 300km section of the Hexatrek. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this new episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Camille Monjaret, a 45-year-old enthusiast of independent […]

Test Insta360 GO Ultra – The tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere!
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s a test of theInsta360 GO Ultra, a tiny action camera that promises to revolutionize the way we film our outings. As a passionate but “lambda” user, I wanted to see if it lived up to its promise of simplicity for trail riding, cycling, hiking and even cross-country skiing. Here’s my opinion after several months […]

Test of the Deuter AC Lite 21 SL – A great day hiking backpack
By Laurène Philippot

Looking for a daypack? Here’s my full review of the Deuter AC Lite 21 backpack, which I’ve tested and really like! My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the Deuter AC Lite 21 backpack? The Deuter AC lite 21 SL backpack is a daypack adapted to women ‘s morphology […]

Daring to change your life at 40 to become a mountain leader with Hélène Mathieu
By Laurène Philippot

In an episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, Laurène welcomes Hélène Mathieu, a woman with a singular career path who decided, at the dawn of her forties, to make the mountains her permanent office. Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary Now a mountain guide in the Briançonnais region, Hélène shares her […]

Simond MT 500 Air hiking backpack test – My opinion
By Laurène Philippot

The MT 500 Air hiking backpack is a fairly versatile backpack, suitable for multi-day hikes. It’s available for men, but also in a women’s model with a specific cut. This is the one I tested and give you my opinion! As is often the case with Décathlon products, I think it’s a great piece of […]

Walking to the rhythm of the yaks with Rosula Blanc [Portraits of Valais women] [Portraits de Valais
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Rosula Blanc, a shepherdess – caravaneer who walks with her yaks and organizes trekking tours with them in the Valais region of Switzerland. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Rosula Blanc lives in the Val d’Hérens, in the Swiss canton of Valais, surrounded by her […]

Hiking in Norway’s Jotunheimen with Anne-Lise Collet
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Anne-Lise Collet, who tells us about her hiking experience in Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Micronutritionist, naturopath and adventure enthusiast Anne-Lise Collethiked Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park with her family. She tells us about her itinerary, her practical advice and the […]