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Walkers on the GR58 heading for the hamlet of Les Escoyères (Stage 2)

A small first-aid kit is important, as there will rarely be an opportunity to buy simple medicines en route. Include plasters, antiseptic cream, safety pins, a small bandage, aspirin/paracetamol, and anti-diarrhoea tablets. Insect repellent may also be useful. The first-aid box is a good place to store a whistle, so that it can be easily located in an emergency.

Some other miscellaneous items may also be useful. A small torch is invaluable for navigating a route across a sea of slumbering bodies in a crowded refuge. A mini French/English dictionary or phrasebook may help with communication.

A Swiss Army knife or equivalent will provide a sharp blade for cutting (bread and salami, for example), a pair of scissors, a can opener and a corkscrew (although remember not to pack it in your hand luggage when boarding an aircraft). A tiny sewing kit will allow minor repairs to gear. A compact, lightweight pair of binoculars is a luxury item that will be greatly appreciated in this scenic mountain country, and for observing the wildlife (such as marmots and chamois). Few would contemplate the walk without taking along a camera.