Best practices in nature

What are the best practices in nature and the best gestures to have in our spaces?

Our natural environment is so well preserved that it deserves a little attention from all of us. Discover the best practices and gestures to adopt in the forest, in the countryside or along our lakes and rivers. Walkers, hikers, cyclists, or riders—we are all involved.

The hiker’s charter

The Fédération de randonnée pédestre (French hiking federation) gives us some tips on what to do when hiking.

Nature welcomes us, but it’s not limitless. Every passage along the trails, every hike, however silent, leaves its mark. As nature sports enthusiasts, we have a responsibility to preserve the spaces we cross. With this in mind, the FFRandonnée, in partnership with Atout France, ADN Tourisme and theAgence nationale du sport, has updated its Charte du Randonneur (Hiker’s Charter), a guide to best practices for hiking in a more respectful and conscious manner.

This charter is based on a simple idea: by adapting our behavior, we can greatly limit our impact on biodiversity, landscapes and the territories we love to explore.

It is broken down into 18 concrete recommendations, accessible to all:

9 “Essential” gestures to help you adopt the right basic reflexes, right from your first outing.
9 “Engaging” gestures (coming soon), to become a true ambassador for responsible hiking.

Discover and adopt the 9 “essential” gestures of this new Hiker’s Charter and take part in a sustainable, shared and harmonious use of the region. It’s for everyone: walkers, clubs, tourism professionals, local authorities…

Together, let’s preserve today’s trails for tomorrow’s hikers.

Discover the charter

Walking in the forest: as of April 15, 2026, you must keep your dog on a leash!

Go further

Protecting and restoring biodiversity is an absolute necessity in a more fragile world.

The aim of the National Biodiversity Strategy is to raise awareness throughout society of the importance of protecting biodiversity, and to implement collective actions at all levels. Establishing a network of protected areas involving the State and civil society is one of the most important ways of protecting natural environments and species. Taking nature into account in planning and development documents is another way for society to make a commitment to biodiversity.