Pointe de Vouasson and Mont de l'Etoile are classic ski touring routes in the Val d'Hérens, offering a wide range of options on both the ascent and descent.
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Hi! we are Fabienne and Benoit, the swiss couple behind this travel blog. One day, we gave up everything to leave on round the world trip. This 19-month trip has forever changed our lives! So much that 18 months after our return, we quit our jobs again to adopt a nomadic lifestyle
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Grading systems to assess the difficulty of a ski touring outing
You'll often find different grading systems in ski touring guidebooks. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about these different scales.
How to go zero waste while traveling?
Is it possible to enjoy the joys of travel without producing waste? The answer is yes! Here's the lowdown on waste and our tips for reducing it!
Evolène Carnival: a festival not to be missed in Switzerland
Discover the traditions and characters of the incredible Evolène carnival in the Val d'Hérens.
Pigne d’Arolla and Vignettes hut, ski touring from Arolla
The emblematic mountain of Val d'Hérens, the Pigne d'Arolla is a magnificent summit for ski touring via the Vignettes hut, with some incredible powder descents guaranteed
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Do You dream to leave on a round the world trip but you don't know where to start? No Worries.... You will find below all our best information and tips to prepare your trip around the world!
Our book: How to prepare a round the world trip
A very illustrated book, with a light tone, good advice, crispy anecdotes, interviews with other travellers... In short, everything you need to get a good dose of inspiration and practical information to prepare your round the world trip!
Soon also in english Some handy articles
How to prepare a round the world trip: the guide
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Essential equipment for a round the world trip
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How to choose a travel insurance for a round the world trip?
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How much does it cost to make a round the world trip?
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List of useful resources for travellers around the world
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The best travel insurances for a round the world trip compared
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What our readers says
I read you religiously, and I really wish to say a big THANK YOU for all these beautiful experiences you have shared! You make us dream and make these trips accessible. It's an honest, lively, warm, informative blog! In short, it's really good!
Aude
I just wanted to leave you a little message of encouragement and congratulation for your blog. I never get tired of reading you, your advices are precious, the writing is fluid and pleasant. I hope to be able to follow your footsteps and go on a round the world trip very soon :)
Marie-Aude
You are simply inspiring! I devoured your ebook, read your blog.... In short, I think I will plan my world tour with all your good advices within two years, the time for me to save and especially to organize myself (my weak point ahaha). I would like to tell you that it is just wonderful, generous and so well thought out to share your adventure from A to Z. I have the motivation, the head full of dreams and the furious desire to make them come true... Congratulations and many thanks for this dose of positivism and inspiration
Alexia
