Hiking and You

How to choose the hiking adapted to your possibilities ? Two main questions you should ask yourself.
First one: How much time do I have ? Remember that usually the times indicated in the brochures or guide books represent the real duration of the hike and should be what determines your outing.
Second one: What level of difficulty should I choose, in accordance with my physical condition, my experience and my equipment?

Sentier d'Emilie walks
This kind of walk is a family walk, mostly following marked out trails and requiring no special training, experience or equipment. They never last more than 3 hours. The Sentier d'Emilie label is a quality label, which guarantees a nice and motivating walk that will last around 2 hours.

Short hike or half-day hike
Just as the walk, this type of hike usually follows marked out and easy trails. The short hike is often the next step after the walk, allowing you to discover new horizons. However, it requires a good physical condition and the minimal equipment of walking shoes and a small backpack with water, food and warm and rain clothes. It may represent up to 4 hours walk.

Medium range hike or day hike
This hike is meant for good walkers, with an experience of highland, an adapted equipment (mountain shoes, backpack, guide books), and capable of finding their bearings outside marked out trails or in a foggy weather. This type of hike implies a sustained effort and may last up to 8 hours.

High mountain hike or climbing
This category requires a very good physical condition, an experience of high mountain and an adapted equipment (ice picks and ropes, if necessary).