
6,850 miles, 550+ days, 17 countries, more than 120 natural parks, 4 seasons and hundreds of encounters,... Deux Pas Vers L’Autre, means -Two Steps Towards others- Embark with us in this unique European Thru-hike! Marie: Before starting this adventure I was a human resources manager in a huge French company and I am also a Sociology graduate. Understanding and knowing people has always animated me, which is why I chose to make a career of it. Travel and hiking addict since teenage, 2PVA remains a challenge for me Nil: My area of expertise is the visual world, telling stories with pictures. For nearly ten years, I have been working as a photographer and a video director @nil_hope . After a number of autonomous Thru-hikes and adventures, I felt the need to mix my work with my passion in something bigger, a project towards others.
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Thru-Hiking the Italian Alps from West to East in Three Months
A crazy dream lived in us. One of those things that you put on your bucket list of things to do before you're 30, before you have children, before
The Most Beautiful Spots from Our 290-Mile Hike Through Switzerland
While preparing our adventure in Europe, especially the crossing of the Alps, we planned to walk a few hundred kilometers in Switzerland, the
From the Pyrenees to the Alps: Two Months Hiking Across France
Almost four months after the beginning of our journey in the south of Portugal, we arrived in France! From the Pyrenees to the Alps, we were about to
Crossing Spain on Foot: 1,000 Miles of Epic Terrain
Spain was the second country of the 2PVA adventure and had many surprises for us. For two months we hiked 1,500 kilometers, crossed eight of the 17
460 Miles on Foot Through Portugal
From the Algarve’s beautiful beaches, to the mountains of Centro, through the rural Alentejo and the trails of the Rota Vicentina, we have marveled
17 European Countries, 17 Amazing Hiking Locations (Part II)
We were pleasantly surprised to see how many people shared the first part of our article about the European national parks we are crossing and we
10 Edible Wild Plants and Why They’re Good For You
You’re lost in the wilderness. You ate your last cereal bar. You’re starting to feel hungry—let’s call it starving. You start to consider eating the
17 European Countries, 17 Amazing Hiking Locations (Part I)
We wanted to give potential thru-hikers the chance to set their next challenge in Europe, so we decided to give you a teaser of the unbelievable
The Ideal Photography Gear for Your Thru-Hike: 8 Factors
If, like us, you intend to give priority to photography during your thru-hike, there are a few question to ask yourself before taking the plunge and
The Birth of an Unique European Thru-hike
Hello Everyone ! Ladies and gents, Young and old, Adventurers for life or for a weekend, we hope you will enjoy our European Thru-hike adventure,