Hiking and mountaineering

For mountaineering trips :
o Mountain trousers + tights or overpants
o A T-shirt (+ a spare) + an undershirt
o A pair of mountain socks
o A fleece or jumper
o A mini down jacket or a second fleece
o A Goretex windbreaker with hood
o A hat or headband
o A fleece choker
o A cap or a bob
o A very good pair of gloves

For hikes :
o Cap or hat.
o Pair of gloves.
o Trousers, shorts, t-shirts.
o Walking socks.
o Waterproof or windproof Goretex raincoat + fleece jacket or heavy jumper.
o Hiking shoes with treaded soles.
o Valid identity card or passport.
o Backpack (about 40 litres).
o A pair of mountain boots allowing the use of crampons.
o A pair of gaiters.
o A ski mask.
o A headlamp (optional).
o The Auberge Nordique does not put plastic bottles in the picnic baskets! Bring a water bottle or container for the hikes (1.5L minimum).
o Pocket knife, cup and reusable cutlery for picnics.
o A pair of very protective sunglasses (CE 3 or 4 index essential).
o Tube of sun cream and 1 lip stick, with a high sun protection factor.
o Pair of walking sticks (optional).
o Personal food supplies.

-> Provided by the guide : 1 ice axe - 1 helmet - 1 harness with a screw carabiner - 1 pair of climbing shoes - Via ferrata lanyard

For the week :
o A change of clothes.
o Indoor shoes or a pair of slippers.
o Swimsuit and extra towel to access the wellness area or to go to the village swimming pool (possibility to rent at L'Auberge Nordique).

Pharmacy :
o Your usual medicines.
o Painkillers, preferably paracetamol.
o Adhesive or elastic bandages (Elastoplast type, 6cm wide).
o Sets of adhesive bandages and disinfectant pads.
o Double skin (anti-ampulla plasters)