Hiking and Trekking
Hiking and Trekking
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Episode 7 Abbaye Beauport Paimpol Bay, Brittany, France
The Abbaye Beauport is located in Paimpol Bay, Brittany, France. It is also located along the GR34 Sentier Littoral. In the early days of inception it was one of the many places to stop over on the way to Santiago de Compostela, Spain on Pilgrimage. It is a medieval gothic style monastery with adjoined gardens. The foundation was built in 1202. Closed during the French Revolution the property was subsequently sold off to 3 families in Paimpol. In 1992 a coastal conservation society bought the property and and implemented protected measures to restore and make the property available to the public. Over 50,000 people per year now visit the Abbaye.
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Hiking and Trekking Matterhorn, Switzerland
It’s easy to see that beautiful mountains exist in Switzerland. You don’t need to be a mountaineer to have a nice hike. Day hiking is easier than you think and the view is spectacular from every angle. Good hiking boot/sneakers, trekking poles and good light weight day pack are essential. There are several marked trails on mountains surrounding the Matterhorn. Pack you daypack with essentials including a first aid kit, water, snacks, emergency Mylar blanket, emergency matches/lighter/flashlight, emergency warm clothes (base layer top and bottom) and a good all weather sport jacket. Make a plan then take the train up from Zermatt to the top of one of the trails…