In 2015 the bus is released and discovered a new face in France

There was little repealed the famous law, called Macron, which, in particular, to open up to competition passenger transport by bus and through all the country. In 2013, 110,000 passengers traveled kilometers through this means of transport, as in Germany or most historically in England as to become "bankable" in France. On the government will do you make it a habit and a choice of transport for all? Is this going to change the lives of our dear guest? overview of what is done already, what will emerge shortly, a ride from neighbors to understand and analyze the situation. A hot folder for burning a comeback that moves!

Bus on the highway at sunset

A law to reach more customers, save money and create jobs!

This new competition in the transport market is one of the sections of the repealed law this summer. It should allow eventually means, to "liberate over 700 million power purchases for the French," the government said. How? By enabling the creation of new lines of over 200km, these were previously subject to severe constraints. Companies will thus be able to position themselves on a market still in its infancy, most of the figures speak for about 10,000 direct jobs created through this new competition law (also known as 20000 indirectly). You should know that, since 2011, coach transport is permitted on long-distance lines, but be careful he was to make routes in France only if the departure or arrival were located abroad (cabotage). In order to simplify and gain growth but also in order to follow its European neighbors, France allows to expand a little known and little used panel to date. Already forty cities were targeted and chosen to be served: from Paris to Rouen, Lille, Strasbourg, but why not on destinations less "big cities" or more transverse (east-west for example), as can be see the map of the french network of buses below recently posted online by the site GoEuro.fr which published a comprehensive study on the subject. Clearly, by betting on the future, the creation of new bus lines and the lower expected costs, the buses will probably attract a different clientele or new rail or intercity routes. So young people retired or otherwise are particularly affected by these developments: in fact, having less stress time / schedules to respect and sometimes a limited budget are reasons to choose this mode of travel. In any case these bonds are well anchored "leisure".

An offer that extends

currently existing lines via the 5 companies on the market

currently existing lines via the 5 companies on the market

Some companies have already taken the niche: iDBUS (SNCF subsidiary), Eurolines, Starshipper, Megabus or Flixbus are in the starting blocks and propose month about new products (eg Isilines (subsidiary of Eurolines) has created 17 lines 50 destinations with the promise of 1,000 new hires by 2017. Starshipper meanwhile announced four new lines in France and towns such as Angers, Lyon, Le Mans served from Paris-Toulouse line and a Saint Sebastian interesting the South West ... 5 million potential travelers to convey: a juicy bonanza for companies that will be this fall.

bus types

What will it be in future? Focus on our European neighbors with what worked or otherwise posing questions.

Our neighbors have been more or less time opened the way (and ways) bus for long distances trips. Thus our English friends are ahead, the law went home in 1985, and to date there are more than 30 million Britons who travel by bus: a pretty huge number for a network dominated by three large companies, and Megabus , last in, shoved habits and price including a less expensive recovery of existing lines. Another case (somewhat apart, it is true) with our Spanish neighbors: the train there historically been less developed than in other countries and so in fact we could say, the bus is traced his route and there currently 32 million customers a year for a full mesh hyper. The network is provided by a multitude of small businesses.

An old bus to Valletta Malta on avenue

The German example

This is a super interesting case to analyze: the cooler and one we are following developments with great attention. Launched in 2013 free competition is particularly in place and the situation before was almost similar to that of France. In the first year a large number of enterprise and bonds are created: where an obvious increase of associates (8 million in 2013, 20 in 2014), especially the statistics show that many travelers as simply able to "move" through the new system (the price decline has been more than spectacular). Also a rather unexpected effect was revealed: the declining traffic: yes and so many individuals have left the car in the garage ... but because there is a state of grace but the new shiny and all-out liberalization has left its mark: a sluggish or non-existent profitability early years, and bankruptcies have been recorded. Also after the price boom they have stagnated or even slightly increased lately.

Allow everyone to travel, yes, but where and to what extent?

It is for me anyway the major advantage that I see in this part of the so-called law of growth, but in a world "if pressed" with vacation time standing out more and more, are we going to spend hours in the bus, so modern as they are? Personal example: a friend inquired for a trip from Grenoble to Nantes (14 euros each way) but ... 13.30 road ... On a weekend, impossible, for people with back problems, also impossible. I also fear that eventually the small railway lines, public service therefore classified as uneconomical or not profitable at all (sic ...) be left to private companies or with probably less freedom. He who has already traveled by bus also asking about comfort, status and convenience of bus stations of our cities ... often murky and inaccessible, work is to be done there too. Finally, and if tomorrow I want to do a trip in regions is not located on main roads and little already provided by SNCF lines (Ardèche, Lozère, for example) is what we will think of them and local tourism? Short questions, concerns that arise today. "Wait and see" as say the topics of "gracious Majesty." This law still going in the right direction for, including competing prices of the train that today is not used by many people as too expensive. We will also see you changing a car-sites, which in recent months on a roll (BlaBlaCar ranked first)? The future of transport, modes of transport is undergoing a revolution, let the right car!

To you and us to test, compare, discuss and share experiences, fellow travelers, it's up to you !!!!!!

The added value of Cluster "sun of the Pyrenees"

July 6, 2015, in the premises of Themis Solar Innovation, a new milestone was reached by the Cluster "Soleil des Pyrénées" with the establishment of the Partners Board. The latter has helped to achieve the governance framework chosen then and more involved participants in five collaborative committees - "Sport and Health", "Soil and Health" Eco-construction and eco-energy "," Tourism Showcase " "Governance" - which will be effective from September 2015.

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Cerdagne - Pond Carlit - Massif Bouillouses © Antoine SEGALEN

Collaborative creation of five commissions

Each animated by a duo of two facilitators (CAT / F), the five collaborative commissions associate business leaders grouped very diverse participants: Vice President of the Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees, teachers from the Universities of Girona and Toulouse, President of Barcelona Cluster Nautic, officials of the Patronage of Tourism Costa Brava & Pirineu de Girona, representatives of the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Tourism Committee, the Fundacio Alicia Park Cadi Moixero, Centre Tecnologic Forestal, etc.

Accompanied by consultants / trainers, members of associations ALPYC 66 and ACS and their partners, they all meet the same objective of taking stock of the first investigations carried out since January 2014. They will also try to identify the stakeholders and partners to mobilize and then analyze the actions already undertaken on all or part of the territory. The challenge is to identify the long-term strategic objectives to be included in the territory plan, define operational objectives to medium and short term and identify an input project for the commission.

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Regional Natural Park Catalan Pyrenees @ DR

An entry project to mobilize actors

The concept of input project illustrates the desired value. This is find project capable of mobilizing stakeholders and partners already in the collaborative committee, but also those involved to succeed. Each committee will have to identify a first concrete and demonstrative action to be followed to value experiences. These challenges will require participants to exchange views commissions to consolidate the singularity of the Catalan Pyrenees and increase the attractiveness; the challenge is to reach new markets, to open the international and diversify production.

Upcoming events

Moreover, the enlargement of the Council partners and organizing new meetings INITIATIVES CROSS are the order of the day. During the first three years (April 1, 2014 to June 3, 2014 & Estavar in Bellver de Cerdanya & June 2, 2015 in Llivia), the ambition was to develop businesses and experiences promoting sought transversal approach. The next presentations would rather rely on the detection of the value added there.

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Participants created commissions

Sport and health: Cerdagne border hospital, nursing homes, champions of outdoor activities providers, physical therapists, etc.

Soil and Health: farmers, restaurateurs, caterers, nutritionists, Fundacio Alicia Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees, etc.

Eco-construction and eco-energies: Heads of companies specializing in eco-construction and eco-energy, tourist accommodation managers wishing to participate in a pilot operation, scientific teams from CNRS, Themis Innovation Solar, solar ovens Mont-Louis and Odeillo.

Tourism Showcase: Hosts, activity providers, carriers, restaurants, tourist offices, Patronato de turisme Costa Brava Pirineu de Girona, ADT 66, CRT LR, etc.

Governance: Leaders of other collaborative commissions with a mission to be the guarantors of the coherence of the whole, in a search for both synthetic and openness.

Siberia: a journey that sniffs the purity of an enchanting winter

Siberia, this is not necessarily the idea journey that comes to mind most (at least for me), but to listen to talk of Christian Soubra Tree Travel, Travel brilliant designer and different one begins to dream. Icy expanses of sight enhanced by a warmth flawless. A nature preserve that for a trip to share, you will discover with delight frozen lakes the Trans-Siberian, dog sled or, the traditional Russian sauna evening. Only requirement with a recommended boarding jackets and proper equipment please.

the Baikal lake taken by ice

the Baikal lake icebound

One of the cherished and secret destinations of Christian Soubra

"Like all trips that I propose, Siberia I know and I highly appreciate, along with Namibia, the American West or the Scottish Highlands, then yes I want to know one of my huge strokes and hearts that for a lot of reasons. " An enthusiastic and rave tour on the subject I know admit evil but as and when the interview gave me a great desire to quench my enormous curiosity and my thirst for travel. Christian explains everything "for me Siberia it was Michael that I devoured child, and well up there I guarantee you feel the emotions of the book by Jules Verne, who brilliantly recounted the country." Siberia is a land of encounters with a very special story: "there is a mixture of different cultures there, Orthodox, often more open than in Russia because descendants of political exiles of all times, the Buryat tribes ( Mongolian), not to mention other ethnicities that further add to the reception of guests, which is again exceptional. "

forest hunting cabins

forest hunting cabins

Natures follies and landscapes

And so starting this winter with Travel Tree, you will discover a range of landscapes and striking contrasts: "Nature is still well preserved to this a plausible answer, Siberians cherish day by day and what is true in other Russian regions did not do here. Anecdotally I drank water directly into Lake Baikal, an exceptionally pure water, we can not do that in a lot of lakes in the World. " We can also talk of the taiga, mythical Boreal forest with lush fauna ... all covered with ice, and having a single light "one yes, that light which is hardly tells and can be found on a small scale in Quebec in the Jura, it oscillates in an unreal white green. There is more quality and purity of air which is also one more reason to choose Siberia in winter! "Besides Christian think, as Quebecers, for example, Siberians are better expressed the winter. Ie, even if sometimes they complain they love this season when their approach to nature is total. Thus it is common when the ice on a lake is more than 1.50m thick (the 4/4 roll over there without worries, you can walk there safely above) can go in a forest bordering it, impossible in the other season the roads and paths are nonexistent. Just a tip: before you cover with good insulating clothing even if "it is often a dry cold, temperatures are bearable if one is well equipped." It is said.

A journey with and among Siberians

experiences breath clean air ....

experience breathtaking ... pure .d'air

And yes it is a sum of the strengths of the tour Tree Travel: you make one with the host country, accommodation, excursions, meals are organized by local. The winter holiday program have also been created in total harmony with a friend of Christian Soubra. She was born and lives in the Irkutsk region and knows very well the Buryat culture, the city of Irkutsk will also be the starting point for travel .. You will sleep in typical B & B or the word hospitality n is not just a phrase, you will meet scientists, farmers, and you will dine homestay, all with perfectly speaking guides. "Everything is slow, quiet there, away from everyday agitation".

A trip to a country with rhyming adventure, a magical journey in which the travel tree has a value good price for the services offered. Two dates to go: February 26 to March 5 or 12 to 20 March 2016. The departures are guaranteed, the stay is transposable for small groups too (no more than 12). To conclude the last word for Christian decidedly on his insatiable Siberia "that one trip is really one of my best!" We want to believe you. And in these turbulent times we follow you willingly.

Information: http://www.larbre-a-voyages.fr/Irkoutsk-et-Lac-Baikal-au-coeur-de.html

Christmas is coming! Small selection of gifts trip to put under the tree

It widened head select committee, Santa and me ... and after moults reflections we decided by a panel of objects, gourmet products, outputs, beautiful, healthy readings, with long trips courses for everyone and for every budget. Ideas that we like in the times, funny, responsible and innovative. Have fun, enjoy yourself and enjoy.

Idea No. 1: a subscription to Terra Eco

Subscribe to Terra Eco is to inform with independent media and humanitarian obviously committed. This monthly paper has the particularity of being also a daily via the Internet. It will allow an accurate analysis of the economy and sustainable development without any ambiguity and always in view of the service of man and his environment (and not the opposite ...). A good gesture to encourage this type of media.

For two choices subscriptions: most internet paper formula to 55 euros for a year or only internet (4 euros per month or 44 euros per year)

Information: http://www.terraeco.net/

Idea No. 2: a walk of several hours or several days in "old rolling"

a ride in a superb 2CV?

Who has frankly never dream of a romantic spruce 2CV and so atypical. Who would not ride in VW combi listening to the Beach Boys with the surfboard on the roof? Ahhhh it's good sometimes clichés right? Well we have the address for you if so. Old rolling is a company that dedicates all vintage. Hair flying and elbows on the door, it's gone Contact: http://www.lesvieillesquiroulent.fr/

Idea 3: Knife knife Panorama: to see the mountains in your plates!

a knife whose blade is the Swiss relief original!

 A fun gift for lovers of beautiful objects. A knife in the Swiss tradition with an interesting range of utility: cheese knife, to that reserved for the bread or the universal (as the photo). Knife Panorama also offers a beautiful folding knife. The novelty is that for each product, the blade reproduces a relief, the mountain course, but also region (PACA) or cities, Paris, Berlin and Bern.

Order via the website: http://www.panoramaknife.fr/

Idea 4: Journey of Dreams: a book to fly

A sacred journey proposed by Lonely planet through 10 themes. History dreaming falling asleep. Romantic scenery to gastronomy, through family trips or journeys penniless an anthology to show that the world is beautiful and enriching. Each idea or experience is accompanied by notes, explanations and further reading. What escape to the fireplace and the Christmas tree. Lonely Planet edition price 35 euros.

A buy preferably at a neighborhood bookstore;)

Idea No. 5: The cabinet MixBox Natura Box

mixbox the box with 170 choices for escape

mixbox the box with 170 choices for escape

Our loyal partners and friends have concocted a "mixbox" spectacular with a wide range of services to the tastes of everyone (and always in respect of an appropriate and responsible tourism) and you will find a wide choice of restaurants, hosts, care / welfare, but also more sports or adventurous. In short, a truly comprehensive panel for one or two people depending on the chosen service. Price 69 euros, valid until 31 March 2017. Natura box: http://www.naturabox.com/ or 04 34 01 48 81

idea # 6: Very Food Trip: or eat in the world lived by enthusiastic / passionate travelers

A nice book to travel taste buds

A trip in 10 countries with Marine and Louis between Peru, India and Nepal, the common denominator: food, culinary traditions and especially meetings and memories associated with it. The parade travels like a good dish, it simmers, we breathe, we take a good time ... ..The what happiness. Very Food Trip, Mandrila Marine and Louis Martin, Editions de La Martinière, 2015. Reviewed find all books on traveling-other

Idea 7: a custom bike to the end of the world, or at your dreams

the tandem one example of the many bikes manufactured by Cattin in Poisat

the tandem one example of the many bikes manufactured by Cattin in Poisat

So if possible, these unique bikes, custom-made as a costume, exist. They are manufactured near Grenoble in the village of Poisat. The Cattin cycles are truly creating a cottage industry bicycles since 1981. flyer for more sports through lightest hiking can control everything at home. Quality, expertise and longevity in the program ... .Some cycles designed by the company are already several world tours ... .. Friends and aficionados throughout the course and quality made in France this is the gift for you.

Contact: 06 33 05 21 65 and http://cyclescattin.fr/

Idea No. 8: a game Sustainable Development: Terrabilis

Terrabilis, a game for appropriate sustainable development

Terrabilis, a game for appropriate sustainable development

The escape and travel through the game, think about it: a gift accessed from 12, which will immerse you in sustainable development in a playful way. You are the head of a country and you have a limited amount of resources. Just make the right choices to prosper without denaturing with respect. A comprehensive knowledge of the game, made in Europe. This game is supported by UNESCO and the Ministry of Sustainable Development. You can order it via the ethical shopping site Eco-Sapiens.com at a price of 47.03 euros. Other games, wooden design, natural materials for all ages await you on this site.

Idea No. 9:. Good wine from Burgundy or Ardèche (or elsewhere) ... in moderation means

Christmas is the perfect opportunity to thrill the taste buds (again) and to honor the traditional grape varieties that we defend here. Take the opportunity to trust our partners we like to defend and present for the quality of their daily work and investment in the quality of a terroir. Thus the Ardèche, represented by its flagship Saint Joseph, Cornas and Saint Péray, the Cotes de Nuits in Burgundy with more than famous: Chambertin, Montrachet, Romanee-Conti ... .all member Vineyards label and discovered that we invite you discover here: http://be.france.fr/fr/infosredac/le-label-vignobles-decouvertes

Idea No. 10: a participatory Christmas to save a bookstore that I love

Chemain, a road that we must continue to draw for culture and pleasure GC

His name never mentioned you can be anything, but it is much Chartreuse. The library Chemain is THE historic library Voiron, just as the Bonnat chocolate or liqueurs Carthusian fathers. For me traveling, necessarily escape through books, photos and advice from real passionate professionals. Since 1941 how many people are upset, loved, hated a particular book? It brings to life in this town which, as in many other cities of this size tend to see from its attractivités areas in the same commercial areas, all the same, overcrowded and unattractive. And Chemain as we say here is 8 to save jobs ... ..comme Christmas gift is not bad? A participatory funding was in place, a small or larger amount and it is a hope that is reborn. Reading in these troubled times, is not that the premise for better times.

https://fr.ulule.com/chemain/

We wish you all dear friend (e) readers a very merry Christmas New Year. Full of dreams and hope for our old and beautiful blue planet. Spend, full of plans for you ... ..on handles tell you stories.

10 holiday ideas or activities for a winter that changes!

That's it, we see the dawning our General Winter, the days are shorter, the leaves collected with the shovel, preventive advertisements against colds abound in drugstores and toys will not be long to invade the shelves of department stores And yes ... General winter is upon us ladies ladies gentlemen! Ok, we give you the secret to pass the course with a smile and images in his eyes. A fabulous journey through the beautiful French mountain ranges, and the wonders of our Natural Parks. A meeting of those who make this period it will be softer and will remain etched in your memory for a long time hopefully! A highly arbitrary choice on our part, which surely forget a lot of great people and wonderful places ... ..allez you get snow (among others) in the mouth?

Instants d'Absolu, Cantal Version coconning
Instants d'Absolu, Cantal version of pampering

First trip: the Massif Central
A totally arbitrary manner, I decided, somewhat in the manner of Asterix the Gaul in turn begin my journey through the center of France. The regional parks of this beautiful country have joined together to offer a tourism development unit in their territories and so they propose actions and ideas. Their choice fell on "absolute moments", a magical place in southern Massif Central (Chavagnac Cantal), a hotel that is not quite a between cozy, spa, wellness but also an amazing part from a frozen lake in winter (the lake of sin) and high performance ranges. Between winter pleasures of snowshoeing and hiking pedestrian steps from the ecolodge, or pushing spatulas at Lioran (approximately 30 minutes) your hearts surely sway. A place thought and wanted as a piece of the World, a piece of Ireland, Highlands, the Auvergne sauce and flavors ditto (Truffade, cheese and Salers meat ....). All but a classic hotel makes a real break to say phew. At 1200m, snowshoeing is one chaussera on, and recharge the batteries. Long live the Auvergne!
More: Instants d'Absolu, Ecolodge & Spa: booking and information www.ecolodge-france.com

Second step: The Chamonix valley and innovative modes of transport
public transport strengthened and deserved a label for Chamonix
public transport strengthened and deserved a label for Chamonix

You tell me, Chamonix, but everyone knows, no need to talk about it ... As is so sure? Did you know that the station is part of the exclusive club of certified green flakes? (With Rousses in the Jura Villars in the Swiss Valais and lately Châtel in Haute Savoie). Since 2005, the inhabitants and tourists of the entire valley can gracefully and use unlimited public transport (Vallorcine to Servoz to the Swiss border). But the innovative scheme does not stop there, in fact the creations of new routes and timings according to the seasons have been in the spotlight in 2015. The city center shuttle will soon be replaced by electric vehicles, next April, 6 hybrid buses will replace the old fleet, and in 2020 an all-electric bus will be on the network, initiating actually an ecological transition that anticipates strong in the Mont Blanc country. More isolated people are offered a Transport on demand (TAD). Finally, people with disabilities may benefit, after registration, a door to door service in adapted vehicles. Tourists can also take advantage of the bus network and train with the guest card Viacham (one night is equal to one day of free movement). The bad weather transportation plan allows more than rearrange routes if part of the area is not open due to unsuitable weather conditions. And the bike path ahead .... Thank you to Pierre Chapet charge transport mission in the valley.
Information: http://www.chamonix.com/chamonix-et-sa-vallee,1,fr.html

3rd destination: one night in a tipi in the Bauges?
Bauges Version tipi winter
Bauges Version winter tipi

This is quite an experience we invite you, us and especially your hosts "Tipi Village" located in the Grand Revard (beautiful balconies between pine forest and Lake Bourget). Like the Jack London atmosphere, the call of the forest? So no hesitation possible, the breath of fresh air thrill is possible to stay where ... a cold you will be provided down (tipis are still heated ...). In addition to the scenery to spend a night in the woods, it is accompanied by a Savoyard meal products 100% local, plus a supervised activity or free choice. And choice there: sledding for the thrill (or Bob Zipfy luge), 1km from framed descent and safely. Otherwise: hiking light (light orienteering), a leisurely night racket led by a local guide, sled dog, the Polynesian arrows ... for all ages and tastes. Special evenings are organized for December 31, or Valentine's Day, for example. Finally each activity is flexible and demand.
Information http://www.village-tipi.com/ or at 06-69-07-60-79

4th stop: A discovery of a massive and igloos via public transportation?
Igloo building in Chartreuse with Human Adventure
Igloo building in Chartreuse with Human Adventure

So if possible, players from another tourist (we are fans) offering, including accessibility respectful of nature by encouraging departures and returns via buses or trains. We present here Adventures human, human-sized agency based in Savoy. Aurelian and his colleagues offer many hiking trips in the most beautiful mountains in the area. Crossing the legendary snowshoe Vanoise, or the Beaufort, Vercors (Vanoise asking proper physical condition, Vercors being more accessible for everyone). Departures organized via the stations of neighboring cities (Chambery, Grenoble and Moutiers example). And our friends Savoyards also invite you build beautiful igloos en Vanoise, Chartreuse, Beaufortain or Jura, you will learn to build solidly and ... of course ultimate prize: a night huddled cozily inside. A great idea that you will do valiantly, rejuvenated by a hot meal prepared with local quality products (as on all stays or treks offered by the agency also making a strong will!) It pleases us well this Adventure ... .very human.
Information and contact: http://www.aventure-humaine.com/

5: Discovering trees and near massive cities with Montagnarbres
Zen atmosphere in the snow with Montagnarbre
Zen atmosphere in the snow with Montagnarbres

Near Grenoble is an original agency or words discovery and pedagogy take all their senses: place Montagnarbres: smart concept based on discovery, particularly of nature close to the city (and accessible by public transport). Arouse curiosity, having a soft mobility approach, discovering or rediscovering what makes our daily landscape is one of the strengths of montagnarbre and two associates that are passionate Julien and Gregory Schmitz Bel (guides, photographers and lecturers ). Both tree lovers also accompany you to your safe climbs in the tops of the pines, beeches, châtaigniers..et other princes of forests. These expeditions takes place in a completely healthy environment for the tree chooses, no long-term facilities and hurtful. Nothing like a classic tree climbing, but a total approach osmosis with nature. Montagnarbre organizes igloo construction in 3 massive neighbors Grenoble (Chartreuse, Vercors and Belledonne) and obviously all of the most beautiful winter hiking the one than the other (go check out the photos of the site already a trip by whole). All activities are supervised by qualified, passionate and more than exciting: to demonstrate our loved bucolic acolytes have forged close links with the National Education to take high school and university students out and about with them.
To contact: http://www.montagnarbres.com/

At the 6 jumps border we play to Navarre Spanish
Navarre racket with Balaguere
Navarre racket with Balaguère

Our faithful partner the Balaguère has concocted a stay discovery in a little-known and so surprising region. Navarra, you will play skips border during a week, while happily enjoying the local culinary treasures. 7 days at Béarn, the Basque Country and Aragon, among pines snow hooks and combs. You will also discover the limestone wall of the Sierra of Alano and will be captivated by the white desert of the legendary peak of the Mesa de los Tres Reyes. It makes you want right? Several departures as possible (from 5 entries) in January 2016. Between 3 and 5 hours of snowshoeing by day, with overnight stays in a nice typical family hotel. While the Pierre Saint Martin circus Lescun through the valley of Anso you will take full eyes. In addition you benefit from the expertise of the guides Balaguère, the specialist of the Pyrenees.
http://www.labalaguere.com/raquette_navarraise_entre_zuriza_et_la_pierre_st_martin.html

Stroll number 7: Discovering the very northern Haut Jura
Chandoline the winter .... beautiful
The Chandoline in winter ... .magnifique

If there is a destination in France that evokes the winter, cross country skiing, frozen lakes, fortifying the food quality is good Jura and Doubs. A kind of initiatory journey or cold is an ally for you travelers and discovery. The Regional Natural Park of Haut Jura is a gold mine for those who love nature without excessive planning. An authenticity which in fact, has never made the trunk. Several heart strokes indicated by Florian, our interlocutor of the NRP: kind of accommodation, bioclimatic eco-cottage, offering moreover activities or discovery trips, either directly on the host site. We were forced to make a choice, but promised soon we return to a focus Jura: a rich destination and share unlimited. So why not enjoy a stay rarely seen: a mix rackets and watercolors proposed by the Chandoline (located in the Jura Lajoux), you can perform at your leisure the great crossing of the Jura. A superb roaming with fairly short steps, provided for maximum of practicing to enjoy. With stops in shelters to 12 to eat, and with the free time, crossed villages will have no secrets for you, the Chandoline is also a famous place of stay: an eco-cottage labeled, but also cottages, chalets and a campsite ... (to later of course). Sauna and relaxation room are available ... If you come by public transport the Chandoline offers on the arrival meal, nice right ?. Similarly many holiday ideas are implemented ... Catalogue and places to discover urgently !!!!!

At Liadet, Jurassienne institution
At Liadet, Jurassienne institution

It is the same for "at Liadet" institution based in the famous village of Mouthe (Doubs), the starting point of the largest cross-country ski race in France: Transjurassienne, a young local family will receive departure tracks for snow activities that are unusual: buoys towed by a horse (suitable for children) for a laugh insured, but also horseback riding, snowshoeing, money ... all complemented by reconstituting a meal at the inn same name before a night in one of 45 beds (renovated) of the proposed accommodation. This winter for me is Jura and for you?
Information: http://www.lachandoline.com/ http://www.chezliadet.com/
http://www.parc-haut-jura.fr/

Idea No. 8: a Bivouac facing Mont Blanc Alps with bivouac
Fabulous setting for Alps Bivouac
Fabulous setting for Alps Bivouac

Looking for a different night? Unforgettable? Then go to one of the eco-camp igloo village. self-contained accommodation structures in energy and recyclable. An innovative and dynamic company that values ​​stays for 4 seasons. Semnoz plateau in Chamonix recently you have the choice between Alti domes wooden frame made in Haute Savoie or "Mouligloo" inflating balloon captive air. Amazing is not it? For Valentine's Day or Christmas, for example, a big moment out of time for a dream of life-size child ... The company wants bearer of certain values ​​or enjoy nature every day is a priesthood, over 4,000 children have , low-cost could enjoy the facilities of eco-bivouacs. Bivouacs evenings are complete with dinner, breakfast and snowshoeing.

Information: http://www.alpes-bivouac.com/

Mistletoe new year - The Vosges: the refuge of Sotré: the mountain for all ... really for all
The adapted skiing, with a rich idea
The adapted skiing, tandem, a rich idea

A beautiful place, so as to landscape view of course, but even more for the Human aspect, with a capital H please. On the crest of the Vosges, the natural border between Upper Rhine and Vosges, lurks a beautiful place. At 1200m the refuge of Sotré holds its distinction of having a vocation as a reception and holiday for everyone! 12 professionals will cherish you and make you discover the richness of this beautiful region, beyond the handicaps, the differences here everything is designed so that everyone can find fun and make the most of experiences in the great outdoors. Here the key word is Social diversity and accessibility. No problems, solutions. Joelette of the chairs all-terrain flex tandem ski chair, the refuge does everything to get as many people with disabilities ... but also families, groups, children ... paradise in the East what! Besides restoration works in short circuit, beer and cola are the Vosges, wooden local species. What more can be said? Nothing but the best is to go there I think! Sotré just won the trophy in 2015 to 400 accessibility other places. Mean something right?

winter landscape on refuge
Winter landscape on refuge

Contact: http://www.refugedusotre.com/
PNR Ballons d'Alsace: http://www.parc-ballons-vosges.fr/

Tenth stage and late fabulous trip: The "Winter in Martinique
Martinique, blessed land offering a range of amazing scenery
Martinique, blessed land offering a range of amazing scenery

Because everyone is not crazy snow, because it has wineskins readers seas ... and because I like to nose and feet do not like everyone I suggest you ask caps gloves for re-you slip into your summer business. You dream? While some ideas to get out of listening to beaches, club hotels and all that stuff. Thanks to the advice of Martinique Nature Park divaguerez with passion in the vast field of emerald (under the PNR). An original way to discover the flora and fauna of the island and the Caribbean in general: nestled in northern Martinique, Domaine immerses you in a kind adventure accessible to all (several possible route). A sensory adventure including the typical smells of rainforests. A full exploration pavilion visit: with the Philistines for the island an understanding of what they will see during his stay and for those who are or at departure: a response to natural questions that will had before. Very well thought out and planned for all: a great way to dip. A stay that will be completed at your leisure with a historic visit to the Savannah Slave south west to the Three Ilets a traditional village as in 1800. A brainstorming on slavery and its abominations will discover this part of the history of the Caribbean. A traditional garden fertilizer without and a typical medicinal garden are visiting too. Finally why not go explore the Mangrove Kayak-transparent solar boat or boat? A new concept, respectful and downright fun! Offered by fleurdo, innovative company.

For further information: PNR Martinique: http://pnr-martinique.com/
http://pnr-martinique.com/visiter/domaine-demeraude/
http://fleurdo.wix.com/fleurdo
http://www.lasavanedesesclaves.fr/
Well here you enjoy all those addresses, to regale you, get out of the classical fields of classic winter holiday. Whether for a long stay, a weekend or just a day of discovery, winter is beautiful, do not forget. May you enjoy dreaming with our ideas, and why not us discover new.

Terra Andina Ecuador: beautiful adventure shared

Travel-way: What the network Terra Andina and how is it made?

William Wadoux (left in the picture): Terra Andina was born 15 years ago in Bolivia, where a group of friends made the bet that the travel would unfold and flourish online. The idea was to continue to function as a group of friends, helping each other to open their agency on a heart stroke destination they knew well. This worked very well (more than fifteen destinations covered now) and our group continues to grow. The common feature, apart from a friendly business climate is that everyone knows the country he intends to discover and ensures that its business had an equally extensive knowledge of the destination, committing them to travel a lot for learn more and more. It makes all the difference as I found out by talking to business working for other tour operators ...

V-A: Around what values ​​and principles have you found?

WW: Around the values ​​of sharing, sincerity and authenticity. Both of us in the direction of our customers. For example, unanimously reject the abuses of marketing and other abuses of language become habitual: "the most beautiful this", "the best that." That offers them on loan from travel or tailor, also explains sincerely as possible to our future customers what they can expect to live, what is possible, desirable and what is the not. And if one offers an authentic encounter with the people, it is no staging or artifice. Similarly we build on the environmental dimension of a given action if one has made a firm commitment to a specific program.

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V-A: At this point, Are your travel proposals hit the seal "responsible tourism"? Labeled in one way or another?

WW: No. We work all together in the spirit of a more responsible, sustainable, responsible tourism, but each manager to offer products that suit him, nothing is labeled or so official. It is a spontaneous process. That said, we work a lot with local communities. In most of the proposed circuits are included for stays of two or three days in a given community. For my part, I created an association 15 years ago in order to finance the projects of some Indian communities in the Amazon. And I try more and more to bring my two worlds (! Customers will have to do better than fruits and vegetables) as helping community visited by travelers strapping her garden to house wild animals, or helping another such community to rebuild its reception rooms. This is also the case for the majority of managers of Terra Andina.

V-A: What kinds of trips do you offer and what are their characteristics?

WW: It offers various trips but excelled primarily in the custom-made, true. It a month ago, a client asked us to discover the country only on the theme of trains. So we mounted a journey he was delighted. For what reasons ? This brings us to your second question: what characterizes us above all is our knowledge of the country, such a mastery of the destination that we can best combine a program that best meets the traveler's wishes (which always search a unique and personal experience) while integrating the practical and logistical data that will make the proposal a pleasant success every second and not a chore. This naturally involves upstream contact quality with the future traveler and our teams are trained there.

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V-A: What is your background and why you have created a travel agency?

WW: Initially, I'm an engineer Telecom. I came to Ecuador to work on a major project on behalf of Alcatel. When the mission was completed, the company wanted to send me away, but I had fallen in love of the country and one of his daughters. So I resigned, took care of a contemporary art gallery for two years and then came back to France where I reworked as an engineer before jumping at the chance to come here in 2007 to take care of the foundation Latitude on, which had received significant donations he had to manage until 2013. it was at that time the manager of Terra Andina Ecuador told me of his desire to live another adventure in Australia and asked me to resume later. Having a good knowledge of the country as the travel arrangements of the foundation, I said yes.

V-A: Do you work with tour operators or only live?

WW: Both. And in equitable proportions, almost 50/50. We intend for example, from our customers 'pros' of tour operators as Huwans or Unusual Continent.

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V-A: Which customers do you turn?

WW: Essentially to individuals and families. Proposals on medium and high-end, Ecuador is a destination that is not given. Large groups are not our specialty, but small groups looking for a thematic approach, no worries. We have just organized a great trip for a group of Canadian farmers who wanted, among other things, find a number of typical local farms.

What we discover with you that we would not approach necessarily in a classic trip?

WW: I want to say: real encounters. With the locals, but also, quite simply, the dream trip that we cherish. The "rendering" we offer from this "journey dream" stickiness maximum to the wishes of the people who come to us. Because we, what we want above all is that our customers are happy. We live with this obsession and then it causes a lot of touches. We had noticed for example that most customers were excited by the abundance of exotic local fruit species, often unknown elsewhere. Then distributes each a triptych on which are represented all the strange fruit that can be discovered. I also spent six months on a map of the volcanoes of such countries one sees them from the Pan-American highway: as rounded top, such a significant figure correspond to a particular volcano. We also just write a document containing all the good practices and attitudes to meet during his trip. And this will be extended to all network agencies. We try to have fun, but also to instruct and facilitate rapprochement between the people.

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V-A: Why is it called Ecuador "the country of 4 worlds"?

WW: All simply because it has 4 very different regions: the Amazon, the Andes highlands located on the other side and finally in the middle of the ocean, the Galapagos. A record diversity. Thanks! I missed that. No, seriously, I spoke earlier of the abuse of superlatives in tourism marketing, but since it is us, you still have to know that Ecuador has the biggest biodiversity in the world (in relation to its cut). And cumulative number of records Impressions: greater diversity of bird species, orchids, ecosystems (72), etc. From this point of view, exploring the Galapagos remains a unique experience. You can still approach the animals as close as unaccustomed to humans, they are not afraid. That alone is fascinating.

V-A: What, for a traveler discovering Ecuador, the major assets of this country?

WW: First, ease now that there is to travel from one end to the other. Enriched by oil, Ecuador has adopted a few years of the best road networks of the two American continents. We can absolutely discover this country, no security problem, family, freedom and driving his car, ... 15 days! Backpacking or passing of a 3 * to 4 * choice. At the nuance, as I mentioned, that Ecuador is passed to the US dollar (the dollar so), life is not given. But beyond this first major logistic asset, the population - which continue for most numerous ethnic component to bear the traditional dress - are a tremendous asset. And the nature, of course. We just find a place on the coast the highest density of manta rays in the world (another superlative, sorry, but it is right). It is very impressive. 1h30 from Quito, you deemed an observatory to birds and Amazon remain here very protected. After 1:30 of domestic flight, you find yourself in the middle otters, crocodiles, freshwater dolphins and monkeys thousands.

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V-A: According to the returns you get, what appeals most to travelers leaving with you?

WW: Our guides. We know how the fact of having a knowledgeable guide and passionate account transmission in one trip. Critics as praises are also often centered on them. We, our customers incense our guides for their choice of accommodation, activity, people met, their capacity to respond to unforeseen or just what they bring to the people they accompany. We are very proud of our guides.

V-A: What more does it bring to have a network of partner agencies throughout Latin America?

WW: The network strength is manifested among other course in the combined countries we organize. This also allows to propose associations that make sense, because unlike the administrative logic that countries such stops there and another begins here, it exists in the real world a natural continuity, cultural, etc. that mocks borders invented by bureaucrats. Thus we can offer a product on the Haciendas reducing you from those of Ecuador than in Colombia. Journey would not be complete without one or the other approach. I still think of this exceptional handset Galapagos-Ecuador-Santiago-Easter Island bringing together two of the most legendary islands. We have, we, an agency in each country to better organize the trip, but the client himself has only one contact. So when people have a little time and want to go to Latin America, we become automatically their ideal partner.

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V-A: You deal thus, in addition, an NGO. Can you tell us a few words?

WW: In 2005, I created in France with a friend, an association proposing to help the Amazonian populations. And I have since created here a structure that allows to implement various conservation projects or development. We handle such a boat that offers cruises undertaken in Peru. Or, Ecuador, a reforestation program to prevent the extinction of endemic species. Moreover funded program, this one, by Good Planet, the Yann Arthus-Bertrand Foundation. And then, of course, customers are trying to raise awareness and offer their often during their journey, to go through this or that solidarity box. To them to answer the prompt. Or not.

Links to Terra Andina Ecuador travel deals
http://www.voyageons-autrement.com/voyage-terra-andina-ecuador/equateur