6 ideas of decarbonized activities to travel

Responsible and virtuous tourism is a dynamic that departs from the choice of destination to the choice of accommodation, as well as from the choice of activities. Here are 6 ideas of decarbon activities to travel.

Decarbonized activities have a goal: fun, leisure, but zero carbon emissions. Why? Because today, the protection of the environment and the preservation of natural spaces prevail. Moreover, "return to sources" and respect for ecosystems is a growing demand from travellers.

However, it is quite possible to reconcile society based on pleasure and tourism. To do this, simply change paradigms and (re)discover activities without impact on living. They reconcile the pillars of sustainable development and intrinsic need for entertainment.

Specifically? Pollutant or disruptive activities for fauna and flora (quad, jet-ski, helicopter, cruise ship) are delayed for the benefit of fresh activities. Here are six.

1. Hiking

What's more natural and zero carbon than walking? No matter what. Hiking is an art of living and a way to see the world. This sport, without impact on the environment, perfectly combines ecology and tourism.

Over the course of the journey, the spirit fades. The song of the birds and the veins of the leaves catch the eyes and dissipate the thoughts. Do you hear life around you? Even the most insignificant noise is suddenly heard. A bird on a twig, an apple of bread blown by the wind, embers that crepit, a fish that jumps into the river. The muscles and the heart work smoothly and the most beautiful landscapes offer you.

Indeed, many particularly beautiful and preserved places are only on foot. In addition, the investment is minimal: a good pair of shoes, sticks and some technical clothing are enough to revive.

Finally, all countries have a palm of beautiful hikes, which allows you to walk around the world. Spain and its sacred paths, Italy and its lake Alps, Scotland and its endless plains. Or then Nepal and its highest peaks in the world, South America and its hikes in the footsteps of the Mayas, the United States and its flamboyant gorges, New Zealand or Argentina and their monumental glaciers or Jordan and its ancient cities in the desert.

2. The bike

Interested in the charm of a bike trip route? Or just a lover of quiet little walks? Cycling is indeed a decarbonized activity in the centre of virtuous tourism. Without going into performance and falling into the boulimy of the places to see, the bike allows you to swallow more kilometers than on foot. However, cyclotourism remains, in the course of the hike, an ode to contemplation and to let go, a cult of the present moment and authenticity.

You can easily escape the sur-touristic circuits and break the broken rhythm of your busy lives. Where to go for a bike trip? Everywhere! In France first (why not the Loire or the Basque Country?), but also in most European countries, for example, like Norway, criticised by fjords and fishing villages, or along the broken coasts of Ireland.

3. Canoe-kayak

Embarcations built by American natives (canoes) and Inuit (kayaks), these small light boats offer decarbonized trips on a background of adventures and intense alliance with nature. Powered by paddles, your canoe allows you to discover lakes, rivers and even seas.

To travel calmly or during a long route over the water, prefer kayaking. More stable and comfortable, its practice is accessible to everyone. Kayaking is particularly suitable for the lively waters. But after all, each paddler is free to adapt his practice.

One thing is safe, a canoe or kayak expedition plunges you into total silence and offers you unparalleled freedom. From large Canadian spaces to northern European fjords, to the cries of the sunny islands, everything is possible at the rame.

4. The sailboat

Let’s still reach the decarbonized activities on a journey through the prism of water. Come and rub yourself to the intimidating and infinite sea and discover the unique sensations of the sailboat. Go through the furrows of the sea, live the indescribable feeling of a revival in absolute blue. Listen to the sound of the waves. Look at the veils that swell and bring you to new horizons.

Smoothing on water is good for nature but also your well-being. It is well known, the marine air is an excellent natural anxiolytic. To mental relaxation is added the benefits of the sea or the ocean on your body. Many platforms, including private rentals, allow you to rent a sailboat with or without skipper.

Free to you to vouch for your desires: along the pink coasts of Brittany or exuberant creeks. Further, in the Mediterranean, along the white and blue villages of Greece or the colourful villages of Italy. Otherwise, in the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean, to reach the most beautiful beaches of the world in Polynesia, Seychelles, Thailand, the Grenadines or our dear Guadeloupe and Martinique.

5. The geocaching

Geocaching is an innovative activity of sustainable tourism. What is it? A fun and high-tech treasure hunt! The goal is to use the GPS functions to search for or conceal "geocaches" in many places around the world.

It is a watertight and resistant container in which the identities of people already fallen on them are slipped and, sometimes, some bibelots to harvest (subject to leaving them in exchange). From the simple glass tube to the suitcase to the test: there is no limit as long as the object does not deteriorate the environment.

Today we find caches around the world, in the middle of town and in the middle of nature. Why is a success in millions of players? Because it is a zero-carbon activity, accessible to all, playful and engaging. The precious treasures are valued from 1 to 5 stars according to the complexity of their hiding place: a system particularly gray for players.

In addition, the geocaching is free and allows you to discover unforeseen places, from an unprecedented angle. To embark on this great adventure, register on the dedicated website and download the free mobile app.

In this time when each destination wishes to develop tourism of proximity, geocaching seems to be a good way to transform the territories into huge playgrounds. It also allows to fight mass tourism by proposing alternatives pimented in places sometimes put aside by tourists.

6. Via ferrata or climbing

To conclude our selection of decarbonized activities, take the height! On the cliff side and close to bird nests, discover our latest sustainable activity. From the most classic to the most adventurous, climbing routes are now available for all levels.

Whether you already have your equipment and well-strengthed forearms or you have never slipped climbing slippers, you will easily find your happiness. In addition to being green and sustainable activities, climbing and via ferrata are activities with strong sensations that leave compelling memories. They make the big thrill live and shave adrenaline lovers.

Note, however, that via ferrata is much more playful than climbing. It is more suitable for children and beginners, does not require physical skills or intense techniques. Except for the dizziness...