To prepare for a hike, it's important to be well equipped. Here's a list of essentials you shouldn't forget!
Brittany is a a region rich in landscapes and hiking, his GR34 hiking trail runs along its entire 2000km coastline. It allows you to visit Brittany on foot, from Mont Saint-Michel in the Manche department to Saint-Nazaire in the Loire-Atlantique region.
Our locations Naéco Audierne, Naéco Le Pouldu and Naéco Erdeven in Finistère and Morbihan are located on the GR34 and at the start of many hikes in Southern Brittany. Discover our favorite walks in our roadbooks Naéco.
Like any self-respecting backpacker, you need to be equipped and organized!
First of all, before you start packing your bag, remember to watch the weather so we can take care of business accordingly.
Then, the 2 most important elements for having a good time hiking in South BrittanyFinistère, are :
1) a good pair of shoes
2) a good backpack
Below is a list of the equipment you need to bring with you, depending on the duration of your trip. walking tour of Brittany. 😉
For a half-day hike in Southern Brittany
- A 20-30L bag
- Foldable windbreaker / one odd
- Water bottle or pouch
- A multifunction knife
- First-aid kit (blister dressings, disinfectant, mosquito repellent, arnica, etc.)
- Your phone, to take photos, use as a gps, ...
- Bathing suit and towel, weather permitting!
- A cap / hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Your papers + cash
- Your picnic
> Find out more on our eshop Naéco Hostels for your backpack in Brittany.
For a day trip in Southern Brittany
For a hiking over a long day or 2 days, plan instead 30-40L bag. In addition to the items listed above, add :
- A hammock, for lying down and resting after hours of walking
- A headlamp
- A garbage bag
- Walking sticks
- A map + a compass
For a multi-day hike in Brittany
Finally, for a multi-day hikes in Brittany, opt for a 40-50L backpack.
Preparing for a multi-day trek is different from preparing for a short one. day hikes... Indeed, the walking for miles can't be improvised.
So that your micro-adventure in Brittany is a success, there are many items to add to your bag!
- A fleece
- A microfiber towel
- Two short-sleeved T-shirts and a tank top
- Leggings,
- Walking shorts,
- Flip-flops to rest your feet after a walk
- Lightweight walking pants
- Comfortable underwear + socks
- A toiletry bag reduced to the essentials: Marseille soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, a small moisturizing cream.
- A charger
- Walking sticks
- A map + a compass
To enrich this microadventure in Finistère or Morbihan, You can also bivouac.
If you want to bivouac in Brittany, add :
- A very light tent
- 10° sleeping bag (for spring/summer hiking)
- A small mattress
- A night blindfold to help you sleep in daylight
- An external battery
- Multifunctional «bowl» with cutlery, cup, etc.
- A stove
- Seeds, cereal bars, dried fruit, etc.
- A survival blanket
- Toilet paper (to be picked up afterwards)
- Food (freeze-dried meals, muesli, Chinese noodles, soup, etc.)
- Water purification tablets
- Lighter or matches
Optional
- Binoculars
- Earplugs
- A whistle: to signal your presence in the event of a problem
- A cap and a neckerchief: in the evening, it's nice and cool...
- A camera
- A notebook and pencil
- A book
With all these elements, you are now ready for a hiking the GR34the customs trail !
Naéco Audierne, Naéco Le Pouldu and Naéco Erdeven are your gîtes d'étape perfect for a hiking in South Brittany. Located on the GR34, our accommodation offers the comfort of a hotel combined with the conviviality of an inn...
Book a night in a room or dormitory, cook and relax in our communal areas and leave refreshed for the rest of your tour.
