Innsbruck: summer activities around the Austrian Tyrolean capital
With easy access and a wide range of facilities, breathtaking alpine scenery and a wonderful...
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The best hiking and trekking routes in the Mont Blanc massif near Chamonix and Courmayeur
This guide explores the popular region of Mont Blanc (4808m), the highest mountain in...
Trekking in the Dolomites
The Dolomites of north-eastern Italy - UNESCO World Heritage Site -...
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Hiking in the Engadine, Switzerland: Bernina, the Engadine Valley and the Swiss National Park
Situated in the southeast of Switzerland, the Engadine is a region of lakes and mountains,...
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Vias Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites
The Italian Dolomites have some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on the planet and some of the most...
Trekking in Gran Paradiso: Alta Via 2
The Gran Paradiso is located in the Aosta Valley, in the northwest of Italy, in the...
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Trekking in the Zillertal Alps: the Zillertal Rucksack Route (or Berliner Hoehen Weg) and the Zillertal South Tyrol Tour in Austrian Tyrol
Few areas can match the Zillertal in the Austrian Tyrol in a first alpine season....
Trekking in the Stubai Alps: Stubai Rucksack Route (Runde Tour) and Stubai Glacier Tour (Hoehen Weg)
Of all the many alpine areas, few can match the Stubai Alps for...
The Alpine Pass Route in Switzerland, Via Alpina 1
The 360 km long Alpine Passes Route (Via Alpina 1) crosses Switzerland from...
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The Slovene Mountain Trail (Transverzala)".
The Slovene Mountain Trail or Transverzala, 550 km through Slovenia. Starting in Maribor,...
Tour of the Eiger (Jungfrau Region)
Over a 9 to 10 day trip, this 111 km classic trek will take you...
Monte Rosa Tour
Situated on the Swiss-Italian border, the Monte Rosa massif is the largest massif in...
GTA Grande Traversata delle Alpi
The Grande Traversata delle Alpi is a spectacular 47-day alpine route through...
Trekking in Italy's Stelvio National Park
The Stelvio National Park in the Italian Rhaetian Alps, bordering the Dolomites to the east and...
Trekking in the Sibylline Mountains
The Sibylline Mountains stretch between the Marche and Umbria, near the towns of...
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Through the Apennines: La 'Grande Escursione Appenninica' (GEA), between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna
The 'Grande Escursione Appenninica' (GEA), a trek of almost 400 km in length, of three...
Trekking in Sardinia: the coast of Ogliastra, Supramonte and the mountains of Gennergentu
The island of Sardinia is located in the Mediterranean Sea, off the west coast of...
Trekking in Sicily, Mount Etna and the Aeolian and Egadi Islands
Sicily's impressive variety of landscapes, combined with its Mediterranean climate, its good transport links and its...
Francis' Way: From Florence to Assisi and Rome
The Way of St. Francis: 550 km of month-long pilgrimage from...
Trekking in Tuscany: Val d'Orcia, San Gimignano and the Island of Elba
Tuscany is rightly known for its glorious landscapes. Romantic villages at the top of...
Trekking in Abruzzo: Gran Sasso, Maiella and Abruzzo National Parks, and Sirente-Velino Regional Park
Despite its proximity to Rome, Abruzzo is one of the lesser-known regions of...
Trekking on the Amalfi Coast: Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi
The coastline of the Amalfi Coast is a craggy landscape crowned behind by the Monti...
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The best routes in Lombardy: Como, Maggiore, Garda and Iseo lakes
Explore the exceptional scenery, sights and culture of Italy's Lakes Como and Maggiore in the north of the country.
Trekking in Umbria: a tour through the "Green Heart" of Italy
Situated between Rome and Florence, the region of Umbria, colloquially known as the "Green Heart", is...
Trekking in Jordan: the magnetism of the desert
Jordan is a land of unexpected beauty and great variety. Jordan offers the visitor great...
