Hikes

A collection of 37 places curated by Lydia B

Places in this collection

  1. Pont des Tuves

    attraction

    Chemin des Tuves, 06530 Montauroux, France

    Magical bridge in Provence

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  2. Chevreuse

    attraction

    France

    La Petite Venise des Yvelines, dreamy solo day trip near Paris. Promenade des Petits Ponts, a trail of 22 ancient bridges that follow the Yvette River. Don't skip the Château de la Madeleine.

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  3. Chevreuse & Château de la Madeleine

    attraction

    Chem. Jean Racine, 78460 Chevreuse, France

    Castle in Chevreuse, France

    Chevreuse & Château de la MadeleineView on Google Maps

  4. Cascades du Flumen

    attraction

    39310 Septmoncel Les Molunes, France

    One of the most impressive waterfall spots in the Jura region, part of a circular hiking route.

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  5. Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, Sixt

    attraction

    74740 Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, France

    A massive amphitheater of limestone cliffs rising over 700 meters with more than 30 waterfalls cascading down, especially during spring snowmelt. The trail follows a calm river through forest and open meadow to the base of the cirque.

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  6. Bout du Monde Trail

    activity

    A 9.3 km hike with 270m elevation gain, ending at the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval. Best visited in late May through early July when snowmelt makes the waterfalls thunder.

    Bout du Monde TrailView on Google Maps

  7. Stohrer

    cafe

    51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris, France

    Oldest patisserie in Paris, founded in 1730. Tried the vanilla Saint-Honoré and lemon tart, both exquisite.

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  8. À la Mère de Famille

    shop

    35 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France

    The oldest chocolate shop in Paris, founded in 1761. It preserves traditional recipes and techniques for over 250 years, offering pralines, caramels, candied fruits, nougat, and chocolate-covered treats. Customers can create their own box of chocolates.

    À la Mère de FamilleView on Google Maps

  9. Laduree

    cafe

    4 Pl. Edmond Rostand, 75006 Paris, France

    The original Ladurée location, where the pastry house began in 1862. It is known for its elegant pastries, colorful macarons, and beautifully decorated salons. Pastry chef Pierre Desfontaines is credited with creating the modern macaron.

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  10. Du Pain et des Idées

    cafe

    34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris, France

    A Belle Époque boulangerie founded in 1875, featuring painted ceilings, ornate mirrors, and original woodwork. In 2002, baker Christophe Vasseur revived it by focusing on traditional bread-making methods, long fermentation times, and artisanal techniques.

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  11. Wasserfall-Arena Batöni

    attraction

    Unnamed Road,7326, 7326 Mels, Switzerland

    Features several waterfalls flowing into an impressive alpine valley.

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  12. Bluesecret Aventure

    activity

    Annecy Base Camp, 12 C Rue du Pré Faucon, 74940 Annecy, France

    Packrafting tours to discover secret spots around Annecy

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  13. Sentier Blanc Martel

    attraction

    D23, 04120 La Palud-sur-Verdon, France

    A 16km, 5-7 hour point-to-point hike through one of Europe's largest canyons, featuring rolling hills, staircases, tunnels, and an 80-meter metal staircase for descending a 150-meter cliff. The trail offers stunning blue waters and jaw-dropping moments. No stops or toilets on route, and exiting is not possible once on the trail.

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  14. GR01 Santa Maria trail

    activity

    EN1-2A, Santo Espírito, Portugal

    A 5-day, 80 km hut-to-hut hiking trail around Santa Maria island, featuring renovated barns as shelters with provided meals, coastal views, farms, villages, cliffs, and volcanic landscapes.

    GR01 Santa Maria trailView on Google Maps

  15. Ilha a Pé shelters

    accommodation

    Vila do Porto, Portugal

    Renovated barns serving as shelters for the GR01 trail, offering comfortable beds, fireplaces, and food service for hikers.

    Ilha a Pé sheltersView on Google Maps

  16. Vila do Porto

    attraction

    Vila do Porto, Portugal

    The starting and ending point of the GR01 trail on Santa Maria island.

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  17. Malbusca

    attraction

    Santo Espírito, Portugal

    A stop on the GR01 trail.

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  18. Lapa

    attraction

    Portugal

    A stop on the GR01 trail.

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  19. Norte

    attraction

    R. Dr. António Carlos Ferreira Soares, 4520-213 Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

    A stop on the GR01 trail.

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  20. Raposo

    attraction

    São Pedro, Portugal

    A stop on the GR01 trail.

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