Hiking The Hexatrek: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to plan and successfully hike the Hexatrek — built by someone who actually did it.

If you’re thinking about hiking the Hexatrek, you’ve probably already realized one thing: there isn’t a lot of clear, reliable information out there.

This trail is still new, logistics can be confusing, and figuring it all out on your own can take weeks (or months).

That’s exactly why I created this guide.

I hiked the full 3,034 km Hexatrek in 2023 and became the first North American woman to complete the trail. This guide is everything I wish I had before I started — and everything you need to feel confident stepping onto the trail.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Plan your route and understand each stage of the trail

• Get to the start and navigate your way across France

• Budget realistically and avoid running out of money mid-hike

• Pack the right gear (and avoid overpacking)

• Resupply efficiently and manage food on trail

• Find campsites, accommodation, and water sources

• Stay safe and prepared in unfamiliar terrain

• Physically and mentally prepare for a long-distance hike

• Understand trail culture, expectations, and what life on trail actually feels like

This isn’t just information — it’s clarity.

Instead of piecing together advice from forums, blogs, and scattered resources, this guide gives you a clear, structured plan so you can spend less time stressing and more time getting excited about your hike.

Who this is for:

This guide is for you if:

• You’re planning a Hexatrek thru-hike or section hike

• You want to feel prepared before you arrive

• You don’t want to learn everything the hard way

• You value real experience over generic advice

Over 100 pages of detailed information, maps, and photos to help you go from “can I do this?” to “I’m ready.”

Start planning your Hexatrek adventure today.

*This is a digital download