Hiking in Europe

THE PATHS – 01: HIKING IN EUROPE

WHY A HIKING TRIP IN EUROPE?

Although Canada offers a vast network of wonderful trails, hiking in its various regions for several days or longer on a linear route of good distance is quickly akin to an expedition because the transport of a minimum of equipment and food becomes essential, as well as a good mastery of orientation and a taste for camping. This is not for everyone!

If EURO-RANDO has turned to Europe to share its passion for hiking, it is also because the vast majority of European countries also have a vast network of trails, but with…

Choose and Go

THE PATHS – 02 – CHOOSE & GO!

PILGRIMAGE ? OR TOURISM ADVENTURE?

The European pedestrian network consists of more than 80,000 kms of marked “Compostela” trails ! In 2019, prior to the pandemic, nearly 350,000 people applied for a validation of pilgrimage to Santiago!

If these figures leave you dreaming, it suggests that the craze for these excursions has largely exceeded the notion of “strict pilgrimage”! It is true that today we still meet authentic pilgrims, but nowadays it is rather a…

Getting to Europe (and Back)

ASSISTANCE – 03: GETTING TO EUROPE (AND BACK)

From Canada, an overnight flight lands you in Europe arriving next day, in the morning.

HOW DO I GET TO THE START OF MY HIKE IN THE REGION?

From your arrival airport, reaching the start of your tour in the region will begin with a train or bus ride depending on your final destination.

Europe has an extensive rail network with many departures on major routes, usually well connected to bus stations and scheduled coaches to complete the trip.