Summer Multi Activity Kit List
Walking Boots or walking trainers If you are walking or just for getting about in the outdoors, walking boots or walking trainers are pretty much an essential. They are also recommended for paragliding as they give you extra ankle support for landing.
Wet trainers If you are doing any water sports or canyoning you will need closed toe trainers that you don't mind getting wet. Sandals are no good as your toes are exposed to rocks.
Sandals
Waterproof jacket - just in case you bring the UK weather with you! Hopefully you won't need it but best to have it just in case.
Shorts and t-shirts and Ύ length trousers. For climbing activities Ύ length trousers are good as they don't get hitched up by your harness. It is good to have t-shirts or vests that wick away sweat rather than cotton ones for doing activities.
Warm layers. - It can be cool at night or if you are going high in the mountains so a couple of fleeces or jumper are worth having and some long trousers.
Swim suit / trunks. Please note that for swimming pools in France, boxer short style swimmers are not allowed they have to be trunks (the fitted ones)
Rucksack to carry spare sweater, waterproofs, packed lunch, water bottle, and other bits and pieces to activities.
Good sized water flask or a plastic water bottle. A platypus or similar water system is also very handy for all activities
Sun screen if you usually use factor 15 in the UK bring factor 30 for here and factor 50 for your face and neck. The sun is a lot stronger.
Lip salvewith sunscreen
Mosquito repellent
Sun glasses
Sun hat or cap
Head torch if you are staying for a night in a refuge you will need this to find your way to the toilet at night! Also useful for campers!
Sleeping bag liner if you are staying in a mountain refuge you will need a sleeping bag liner or sheet to sleep in. Duvets or blankets are provided but they can't be regularly washed so your own liner is for your hygiene.
Camera, spare film or memory card and batteries!
Binoculars
Games or cards for evenings
