The Three Calanques — Port-Miou to En-Vau

Widely considered the most iconic hike in the Parc National des Calanques, this 9.5km route links the ports of Cassis and Marseille via a series of dramatic limestone inlets. The trail begins at the boat-filled Port-Miou marina, traverses the white limestone plateau, and passes the pebble beach of Port-Pin. The culmination of the route is the descent into the Calanque d’En-Vau, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful natural harbors in Europe, featuring vertical white cliffs and turquoise waters. The route combines accessible coastal pathways with steep, technically challenging descents on polished rock. Note: Compiled from public sources — not a field report.

The Nahuel Huapi Traverse is a multi-day hut-to-hut route that circumnavigates the mountain ranges adjacent to San Carlos de Bariloche. The trail follows a high-alpine path, connecting four distinct mountain refugios via ridgelines, loose scree slopes, and granite passes. The terrain is characterized by a mix of Andean forest and exposed high-altitude terrain, where route-finding and stability on loose rock are primary requirements. The system of stone huts (refugios) provides a logistical framework for the journey, though hikers must be prepared for sustained physical output in an exposed mountain environment.