Dog hiking

The cani-rando in Les Saisies is aimed at a wide audience. Adults, children, families and groups can all take part. No particular experience is necessary. All you need is the ability to walk on mountain paths.

The routes are adapted to the level of the participants. The pace is gradual. There will be breaks to observe the scenery, listen to the musher’s explanations and take your time.

It’s an activity that lets you discover the mountains in a different way. You’ll come into contact with living things. You learn to communicate with your dog. You get a better feel for the terrain, the slopes and the changes in the ground.

The dog is not just a companion. He becomes a real walking partner. He leads the way. He transmits his energy. It makes you want to keep going.
Before setting off, time is set aside to meet the animal. The basic rules are explained. You learn how to guide the dog, how to talk to it and how to position yourself correctly.
As you go along, a relationship develops. Trust is established. The walker understands the dog’s reactions better. The dog senses the person’s rhythm.

In summer at Les Saisies, some ski lifts allow you to take your dog up to higher altitudes. This gives access to gentler, more scenic itineraries, with no long climbs from the resort.

The cani-rando takes on a whole new dimension. The start is higher up. The landscapes are more open. Alpine pastures, gentle ridges, distant views of the Beaufortain.

It’s also a way of conserving energy. You get more out of the route. You spend more time walking, less time climbing.