Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

Why choose carbon?

Carbon offers the best stiffness-to-weight ratio: a carbon pole is noticeably lighter than an aluminum model, and you'll feel the difference with every arm movement over a long day out. It also absorbs vibrations from the ground more effectively, for a smoother action. It's the choice of hikers who count every gram, and of those serious about performance Nordic walking.

Lightness and smooth movement

Over thousands of arm movements, every gram saved counts: carbon reduces upper-body fatigue. Its ability to filter out vibrations protects your joints and makes your stride feel smoother. A lightweight cork handle completes the package, giving you a pole that fades into the background, mile after mile.

Is carbon more fragile than aluminum?

The flip side of being lightweight: carbon is more brittle than aluminum if it gets wedged between rocks or subjected to sideways twisting. It just needs a bit of care: avoid forcing it sideways or letting it get jammed. For rough, no-worries terrain use, telescopic aluminum remains more forgiving.

Adjustment and folding

Carbon poles come in both telescopic and folding versions, with the same locking systems. Tips and baskets adapt to the terrain. To find the right balance between weight, price and durability, browse our hiking and trekking poles.

What's it best for?

Ideal for lightweight trekking, long distances and sporty Nordic walking, carbon poles reward the ultralight enthusiast. Built for performance, they call for a slightly more careful approach than aluminum, but deliver superior comfort with every stride.

An exceptional material

Carbon is a material with outstanding properties: for the same stiffness, it weighs far less than aluminum and cushions the impact at every point of contact with the ground. Over the many strides of a trail run or long trek, this lightness, combined with thoughtful length, noticeably cuts down on fatigue. You gain comfort of movement throughout the whole outing, a benefit that demanding hikers particularly appreciate.