When you go on vacation in the mountains in summer, you tend to think of flip flops and a swimsuit, perhaps complemented by a pair of trainers and a possible little woolen jacket for the mountain version. Summer mountain suitcases: be careful, at altitude, the weather is an element not to be taken lightly!
So to make your preparations easier and allow you to serenely enjoy the wide open spaces and clean air without being caught off guard, here are the keys to have in mind to help you prepare your summer mountain suitcases in order to spend the perfect holiday.
The specificities of mountain weather for summer mountain cases
- The freshness
Beyond the beauty of the landscapes, what makes the mountain one of our favorite destinations for the hot summer months is the freshness it provides. And the higher you go, the cooler it gets, at the rate of 1 degree less every 100m.
It is easy to understand why it is advisable to leave the tap dancing aside and to dress warmly to discover a nice summit at 2500m, when our holiday chalet is located at an altitude of 1000m.
- Sun : our “best enemy”
We so love to feel its rays that warm our cheeks and gild our shoulders. However, beware because at altitude the UV index increases by 10% for every 100m of elevation. Moreover, with the possible ambient freshness, we tend to underestimate its misdeeds and have unpleasant surprises in the evening. For this reason, we do not skimp on sun protection and in passing, we also think about protecting our eyes with good glasses.
- Don't be surprised
Another peculiarity of the mountain environment with regard to the weather is the speed with which it can change. Many factors (surrounding peaks, temperature differences depending on altitude and time of day, wind phenomena, precipitation, etc.) are the cause of these changes, which can be as sudden as they are brutal. That's why you always have to think about bringing something to protect yourself from the weather even if it's a big blue sky that awaits you at the time of departure.
Checklist of essentials to put in your summer mountain suitcases
- Un backpack to be able to carry your belongings without being cluttered and without damaging your back.
- Sun protection : sunscreen, glasses, a cap or even better because it provides more coverage, a hat.
- A gourd (you get dehydrated quickly at altitude…)
- A thin down jacket : practical, it does not take up space and fits everywhere.
- A wool, and more generally warm and breathable things
- Un windbreaker
- Un waterproof garment Kway-type
- De good lug shoes for better ground holding and ideally high for better ankle support.
Eventually, if you wish and you still have a little space in your summer mountain suitcases, you can add:
- Personalized telescopic walking sticks. Foldable, they are practical because they can be attached to the backpack without weighing us down too much. During the hike, they facilitate our progress and allow us to benefit from a more complete physical exercise by requiring more of the upper body.
- Personalized binoculars. Because the mountain is the scene of many scenes that are worth watching: a chamois on the side of a cliff or a bearded vulture passing over our heads, the spectacle can be striking (be careful never to look the sun through binoculars, at the risk of burning your retina!)
- A headlamp, for the early risers who wish to experiment with hiking at dawn and observe the sunrise and the awakening of nature in a privileged way.
Thus prepared for all eventualities with your suitcases for the mountains, all you have to do is enjoy your summer in complete serenity and discover our summer mountain stays with unusual activities, sports or relaxation!
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