Escape Project → A soft mobility adventure
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Four young adventurers, one shared dream: to reach the summit of Europe, Mont Blanc, and the Mediterranean Sea without an engine or gasoline, using only their energy, determination, and the power of the natural elements.
The ESCAPE project's challenge: a 100% soft mobility expedition, combining ski touring, cycling, packrafting and kitesurfing, to cross the Alps and return to the sea. A sporting challenge, but above all a committed message, an inspiring way to show that another relationship with travel is possible—slower, more respectful, more connected to nature. Throughout their journey, these four outdoor enthusiasts ingeniously combined disciplines, tackling elevation changes, currents, and the elements, without ever resorting to a motor. Through this project, they aim to raise awareness of the environmental impact of our travel and demonstrate that it's possible to experience intense adventures while reducing your carbon footprint.
The ESCAPE project is much more than an itinerary or a performance. It's a human adventure, driven by values of respect, self-improvement, and environmental awareness. Each team member has dedicated their skills, passion, and energy to a shared vision: to prove that powerful experiences can be had without compromising the planet. Throughout their journey, they met with local residents, local stakeholders, and outdoor sports enthusiasts, sharing their thoughts on the impact of tourism and the ecological transition. A wonderful lesson in humility and a call to change the way we move, consume, and live.
At the heart of this adventure is one discipline: bikerafting. It involves combining cycling and packrafting to cross both mountain passes and rivers. The bike is securely attached to the packraft while sailing, then the boat is stored in a bag once on dry land.
The ESCAPE project is part of a sustainable mobility approach, that is, all environmentally friendly modes of travel. By favoring cycling, walking, skiing, and even packrafting, we drastically reduce CO₂ emissions while rediscovering the pleasure of traveling differently: at the rhythm of the wind, the water, and the terrain. It's a way to reconnect with the land, to experience each kilometer, each climb, each crossing as an adventure in its own right—and not just as a simple journey.
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