The days are longer and lighter so there’s little excuse not to get on board with May designated National Hiking Month… it’s a stroll.
Your walk can, of course, be around the block or along the beach, say on my doorstep in North Berwick, officially the best place to live in in Britain.
Or further afield, and here’s the fun bit, somewhere different.
It helps if you’ve got the world’s most famous and enduring advertising sign as your backdrop.
As we enjoyed this month under the Hollywood sign.
Trailing Europe
Unfortunately Hollywood isn’t on our doorstep for a ramble any time we like.
But the continent of Europe is, more or less.
And I’ve been reminded that it’s too long since I walked its paths, riversides and hills.
Or met new friends and shared their life’s journey.
Whether on spiritual and social pilgrimages on the Camino in Galicia or the Via Francigena to Rome or in the Pyrenees above Lourdes.
Or with walking groups in the Tirol in Austria or with guided hiking trips in Switzerland.
Plant your feet and walk
Because where else would you meet a yodeller such as Brigitte?
Well, Megève’s answer to Brigitte in the French Alps is Sabine.
Plant expert Sabine will take you on an engaging two-part programme through mountain pastures and forests.
Where she will get you to observe, touch, smell and even taste various plants.
All the all while soaking in the vistas and listening to her captivating stories and insights.
The adventure culminates in a hands-on workshop where each participant crafts their balm.
How? Only by using an oily macerate of mallow or plantain infused with beeswax.
Deal me in
Priced from £150 for a group of one to eight people, this three-hour private session is a twin treat.
Of an exploration of nature’s treasures and the art of herbal skincare.
A seven-night stay at Mamie Megève, arriving 6 July is from £404pps. Flights and transfers extra.
Now as is my way Megeve is just a teailer for all the great tracks out there.
As part of National Hiking Month… it’s a stroll. So…
MEET YOU ON THE ROAD