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Dolomites Guided Walk
7 DAY GUIDED WALK
Experience the high trails of the Italian Dolomites with
incredible views and an inviting alpine culture
GÎTE HOSTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT
GRADE 4
DATES
Sundays 28 Jun to 13Sep
GRADE 5
DATES
Mondays 6 Jul to 7 Sep
GRADE 4
DATES
27 Jun ‐ 05 Jul 25 Jul ‐ 02 Aug 05 Sep ‐ 13 Sep
GRADE 5
DATES
Daily from 13 Jul to 15Sep
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 15 Jun to 10Sep
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Meet at Cortina, transfer to the base of the Tofane group of peaks, walk to mountain hut (4hrs) 2 | Descend Val Travenanzes and walk to Fanes Hütte (6hrs) 3 | Walk to Lago di Braies (Pragser See) (6hrs) 4 | Ascend to Dürrenstein Hütte (6hrs) 5 | Walk to the iconic Tre Cime peaks 6 | Walk around Tre Cime (5hrs) 7 | Descend to Lake Misurina, transfer to Cortina (3.5hrs), trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 in mountain refuges/gîte‐hostels or mountain hotels in dormitories GUIDES: International Mountain Guide BACKUP & SUPPORT: luggage transfer (max 7kgs) TRANSPORT: internal transfers as per itinerary
Near Armentarola
Matterhorn Circuit
6 DAY GUIDED WALK
An exhilarating traverse of the high trails around
Switzerland’s famous peak, the Matterhorn (Cervin)
MOUNTAIN HUT / GÎTE HOSTEL
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive St Niklaus, walk to Grüben (5.5hrs) 2 | Cross the Forclaz Pass (2874m) to Zinal (6hrs) 3 | Walk through meadows surrounded by Zinalrothorn (4221m), Obergabelhorn (4063m) and Dent Blanche (4357m) peaks to Hauderes (6hrs) 4 | Ascend glacier and the Col Collon (3082m) , descend to the Italian hamlet of Prarayer (2000m) (6‐7hrs) 5 | To Breuil Cervinia (6‐7hrs) 6 | Walk to the ski resort of Zermatt (5hrs), trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights in mountain refuges/ gîte‐hostels dormitory style (upgrade to 1 night dorms, 4 nights twin rooms ‐ supplement applies) GUIDES: International Mountain Guide BACKUP & SUPPORT: luggage transfer (max 15kgs)
NOTES: A minimum of 2 travelling together is required when booking the room option. Contact us for details. GR5 Alps Crossing
9 DAY GUIDED WALK
B&B / GÎTE HOSTEL
Experience Mont Blanc and the southern French Alps on this walk that
incorporates the best of the GR5 or GTA (Grande Traversée des Alpes)
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Briancon 2 | Transfer to Claree river region, ascend the Aiguilles Rouge (2545m), descend to the Etroite Valley (5hrs) 3 | Cross the Etroite pass (2434m) and enter the Savoie region (5hrs) 4 | Transfer, then walk in the Vanoise National Park (4hrs) 5 | Ascend to the foot of the Grande Casse mountain, overnight Tignes (6.5hrs) 6 | Ascend the Palet Pass (2653m), walk to Peisey Nancroix (6hrs) 7 | To Roseland Lake via the Bresson Pass (2469m) 8 | Via the Croix du Bonhomme pass (2510m) to Les Contamines (5.5hrs) 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights in B&B’s on a twin or triple share basis usually with ensuite, 3 nights in gites/refuges multi‐share dorms GUIDES: Qualified mountain guide BACKUP & SUPPORT: luggage transfer (except day 4) & transfer on day 2 to the start of the walk
On the way to the Matterhorn, Switzerland | Carol Gorgie
Patches of snow add to the landscape of the GR5 trail in France | Vincent Lamy
The Alpine Pass Route
14 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
HOTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT
One of Europe’s most spectacular walks showcasing Switzerland’s most famous peaks
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive in Engelberg 2 | To Engstlenalp via Jochpass (5‐6hrs) 3 | Walk to Meiringen (5‐6hrs) 4 | Steep ascent to Grosse Scheidegg, descend to Grindelwald (7‐9hrs) 5 | Choice of walks 6 | Cross Kleine Scheidegg pass to Lauterbrunnen (7‐8hrs) 7 | Rest day 8 | Choice of walks to Griesalp (9‐11hrs or 7‐8hrs) 9 | To Kandersteg (7‐8hrs) 10 | Choice of walks 11 | Cross Bunderchrinde pass to Adelboden (7‐8hrs) 12 | To Lenk (7‐8hrs) 13 | Walk to Lauenen, then to Saanen (5‐6hrs) 14 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 13 breakfasts, 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 10 nights in 2‐3 star hotels, twin share basis with ensuites where available; one night in a 1 star hotel & 2 nights mountain inns (dormitory style) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, lugggage transfer & emergency hotline
NOTES: This trip is not suitable for solo travellers. Please contact our team for alternative tour suggestions Monte Rosa Alpine Walk ‐ 6 days
Hiking along the Alpine Pass Route | Andrew Bain
6 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
HOTEL / B&B / MOUNTAIN HUT
A walk enriched with culture and tradition in the Gressoney
Valley to gain picture postcard views of Monte Rosa
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive in Fontainemore, transfer to La Gruba 2 | Walk the Vallone del Loo to Cialvrina with views of Monte Rosa (option to shorten) (6/7 or 5/6hrs) 3 | Guided by the Monte Rosa, pass by shepherds huts to Alpenzu Hut (5/6hrs) 4 | Continue to Orestes Hut (6hrs) 5 | Walk to the foot of Monte Rosa and descend to Anderbatt (6hrs) 6 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights in alpine hotels, huts & B&Bs on a twin share basis BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, emergency assistance, luggage transfer day 2 and day 4 & transfer Fontainemore to La Gruba on day 1
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