Tour du Cézallier (Vaches Rouges)

Known as the 'Tour des Vaches Rouges' (Tour of the Red Cows), the Tour du Cézallier is a deep dive into France's most isolated, windswept volcanic plateau in the Auvergne volcano region. Tucked between the Cantal and Sancy mountains, this 135km loop offers an experience vastly different from the Alps—a vast, rolling ocean of high-altitude grasslands (estives), peat bogs, and glacial lakes. It is a hike defined by total silence, minimalism, and the rhythm of the wind. Note: Compiled from public sources — not a field report.

The Great Ocean Walk is a 104km point-to-point coastal trekking route in Victoria, Australia. Connecting Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, the trail follows the Shipwreck Coast within the Great Otway National Park. The route traverses mixed terrain including Mountain Ash forests, coastal heathland, and tidal beaches. It serves as a terrestrial alternative to the Great Ocean Road, providing access to remote cliff-top vantage points above the Southern Ocean. Surface composition consists of managed forest tracks, purpose-built boardwalks, and segments of uncompacted sand and rocky littoral platforms.