Long Distance Hiking

Long distance hiking is physically, emotionally and mentally transformative. It is also a time to think, and if hiking with others, an environment to share ideas and perspectives related to life, health, philosophy and much more.

In forests, by lakes and rivers, on beaches, in the hills and mountains. Anywhere and everywhere in nature, walking, with everything you need on your back.

HIKE: Hexatrek …. www.hexatrek.com/en/ – 3,400 Km

START: Starting the hike May, 2024.

FINISH: Competing the trail at the town of Hendaye in late September or early October, 2024.

INTERESTED? If you are interested to join in the hike, or only sections of the hike, contact me …… Billy

The HexaTrek is a 3034 km trail, linking 14 of the most beautiful natural parks and crossing France from the Vosges to the Pyrenees.

Following the mountain ridges, crossing the most beautiful valleys and stopping in the most picturesque villages, the HexaTrek is 500 points of interest, unmissables, and natural wonders visible from the trail.

The 6 stages of the HexaTrek will lead you through the most beautiful parks of the French territory.

HIKE: Camino del Norte – 824 Km

Depending on the weather and and timing, at the end of the Hexatrek, the hike will continue on the Camino del Norte. After finishing the Hexatrek in Hendaye it is a short walk to Irun and the start of the Camino del Norte. The hike continues along the coastline pilgrimage trail, arriving at Santiago de Compostela in the northwest of Spain.

The Camino del Norte, also known as “Camino de la Costa” or “Camino de Santiago del Norte” is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in Spain, crosses the Iberian Peninsula from east to west, bordering, in a winding way, the entire Cantabrian coastline.

From Irún to Santiago de Compostela, the north route covers 824 kilometres. It is the second longest route of the roads that cross Spain to reach the capital of Compostela.

HIKE: Te Araroa Trail …. www.teararoa.org.nz

START: Leaving Cape Reinga, top of North Island. 10 October, 2022

FINISHED: 2nd March, 2023

The Te Araroa — New Zealand’s Trail — is a continuous 3,000 km walking track from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Te Araroa means “The Long Path”.

Discover remote villages, magical kauri forests, breathtaking volcanic scenery, mountains and bustling cities on New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail.

This route stretches from Cape Reinga in the North Island to Bluff, located on the tip of the South Island. The Te Araroa is one of the world’s newest long-distance hiking trails.