As far as we knew, there was no other film on the theme of hiking. More than one million people practise this leisure activity in France and the number is on the rise each year. Most of the hikers come from the large cities or from Paris and do their 15 or 20 km a day before sleeping in tents or hostels. In theory, this physical activity is good for both the body and the mind, allowing walkers to get out into the open air, meditate and see places. But the lighthearted adventure can soon turn into a nightmare when tiredness and promiscuity rear their unpleasant heads. Then, it's no longer a matter of getting out into the open. As for meditation... (Philippe Harel)