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Over-enthusiasm at the planning stage can cause problems too. Experienced walkers will already know their own capabilities, but if you are new to long distance walking some trial days before setting off (with a full pack) might help. To enjoy the walk it is really important to keep your bag as light as possible. The first few days can be the hardest, so it is a good idea not to attempt too much at the start.

If the worst does happen, in France the emergency services can be contacted by phoning 15 (medical help), 17 (police), or 18 (fire brigade), or 112, the general (multilingual) European emergency number.

Enjoyment of the outdoors will always involve risk, and it is the responsibility of each walker to look after their own safety.

Language

Visitors do need some basic French, even if this is just provided by a phrase book. German is commonly understood in Alsace, where although the local people are fluent French speakers, many also speak Elsässisch, the Alsatian language.

Money

Cash-withdrawal facilities are more frequent in the larger towns. A walker on the Jura section of the GR5 will find it useful to have some Swiss francs as well as euros.