Unusual treks
Michel Dimitrieff: crossing the mountains with a handicap
Michel DIMITRIEFF, who has a motor disability and is passionate about mountaineering, is to set off in the footsteps of Patrick Bérhault for a "long-term journey" lasting 10 months, which will take him from Triglav (Slovenia) to Menton (France), crossing the ALPINE ARC.
He will follow the route of the Via Alpina, undertaking the ascent of famous peaks. The Grande Traversée des Alpes (Great Alpine Crossing), the greatest mountaineering institutions and more than 80 high-altitude mountain guides are accompanying him on this adventure.
Nevertheless, Michel has not really had to keep within a budget, enabling him to undertake this journey in the best possible conditions.
Site : www.son-art.info/ChallengeVerticalVallouiseEcrins
DIVERSIONS AND DETOURS
"The journey begins where our certainties end ...": that is the point of view of Déroutes & Détours, an association which is interested in - among other things - the world of travel; literary, cultural and scientific activities related to the joys and misfortunes of the many aspects of tourism; and the forms and misrepresentations of nomadic life. It has produced some critical and well-argued reflections, which can be explored notably through the online revue L'Autre Voie (The Other Way) and the works of Franck Michel, whose most recent is: Routes ...
Site : www.deroutes.com/Routes.htm
GTA Handic'Alpes
When a slightly mad bet simply becomes reality ... The organisation GTA handic'Alpes was set up in 2007, to enable blind and visually-handicapped people to undertake the Great Alpine Crossing (Grande Traversée des Alpes). According to its president, Philippe Gaudiez, its current growth promises an excellent future.
Its goal is to accompany and guide visually-handicapped people along hiking trails. Its leitmotiv is a new vision of hiking!
Site : gtahandicalpes69.free.fr
