Category Archives: Hiking and Mountaineering

Small hiking and mountaineering tours in Europe.

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Hiking through Wales

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Hiking tours (2014-2018) in the national parks Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons and ascending the highest peak in Wales, Mt. Snowdon (or Yr Wyddfa, 1085 meters AMSL).

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It is very windy and rainy all year round (the so-called oceanic climate), so good clothing is mandatory at any season of the year.

Getting lost in the mountains can easily occur due to fog and … read more

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Sentier Cathare and Montségur

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Hiking tour (in 2015) on parts of the Sentier Cathare (“Cathar Trail”) between the towns of Foix and Montségur.

The Sentier Cathare is a long-distance trail in the very south of France with an overall length of about 220 kilometers.

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The ascent to Montségur is not technically demanding but steep in places.

Montségur was the last resort for the Cathars, a persecuted … read more