Guided Trekking Holidays 2024
Guided trekking trips and walking tours are the classic holiday types and are still the most popular way of hiking and trekking in the mountains. It is by far the easiest and safest way of completing a tour in the Alps. There's no need to worry about route finding, safety, trip planning, booking accommodation etc. You just show up, walk and enjoy.
Your guide will know the area well, and will be able to change the route on short notice to suit the group, and out of necessity, such as bad weather conditions, landslides, and other unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you have the benefit of being in the company of a knowledgeable leader who can add value to your trip by sharing his/her knowledge about the history, geology, flora and fauna of the areas you visit. It's also comforting to have a leader who knows the language as well as many of the owners of the mountain huts and hotels along the tour, which often leads to a better experience (and bigger meal portions!).
Guided tours can be either private or scheduled. On a private tour you choose the dates, pace and who you are with. On a scheduled tour you join a fixed departure with a group of like-minded individuals.
If you're an experienced mountain walker and prefer to undertake a trek or tour independently, you may wish to consider a SELF-GUIDED trekking trip or walking holiday.
Our Guide/Instructor Guarantee
We always use certified guides and instructors according to the requirements of the specific itinerary. Our guides and instructors are members of their relevant international associations, whether UIMLA, IFMGA or ISIA. Not only is this a legal requirement in most of the Alpine countries, but it's also your guarantee of a safe, knowledgeable and experienced leader on your trip. Our leaders are hand-picked and have extensive experience in the areas they operate in. Most of our leaders are our long-time friends and climbing, trekking or skiing partners who, in addition to being incredibly skillful, are great companions in the mountains. Obviously, all our leaders are fluent English speakers.
Tour du Mont Blanc Classic
- 10 days walking, 1 rest day, 13 days holiday
- Walk the entire classic Tour du Mont Blanc
- Start and finish in historic Chamonix
- Comfortable accommodation and great food
- Luggage transfers included
£ 2895 p.p.
Tour du Mont Blanc Express
- 7 days walking, 9 days holiday
- Walk the Tour du Mont Blanc in one week
- Experience the Tour du Mont Blanc highlights
- Comfortable accommodation and great food
- Luggage transfers included
From £ 2295 p.p.
Tour du Mont Blanc Half West
- 4 days walking, 6 days holiday
- Walk half of the classic Tour du Mont Blanc
- From Chamonix to Courmayeur.
- Comfortable accommodation and great food
- Luggage transfers included
From £ 1595 p.p.
Tour du Mont Blanc Half East
- 6 days walking, 8 days holiday
- Walk half of the classic Tour du Mont Blanc
- From Courmayeur to Chamonix.
- Comfortable accommodation and great food
- Luggage transfers included
£ 1745 p.p.
Gran Paradiso Trek
- Discover a wild and unspoiled Alpine region
- Trek to high mountain passes and summits
- Enjoy Italian hospitality, food, wine and coffee
- Stay in charming hotels and mountain huts
- Scheduled and private departures
£ 1795 p.p.
Bespoke Guided Walks and Tours
- Explore the Alps with a certified guide
- Tailor made to any level
- Enjoy the ease and flexibility of a bespoke trip
- From one-day walks to week-long treks
- Available Spring, Summer and Autumn
From £350 per day
Dolomites Alta Via 1 (AV1)
- 9 days walking, 11 days holiday
- Walk the entire Alta Via 1 from North to South
- Start and finish in chic and historic Cortina
- Excellent Italian food and hospitality
- Luggage transfers included
£ 2295 p.p.
Haute Route Classic, Guided
- 11 days walking, 1 rest day, 14 days holiday
- Walk the complete classic Haute Route
- Chamonix to Zermatt
- Challenging hiking across the Swiss Alps
- Luggage transfers included
£ 2995 per person
Haute Route West, Guided
- 5 days walking, 7 days holiday
- Walk half of the classic Haute Route
- Chamonix to Arolla
- Challenging hiking across the Swiss Alps
- Luggage transfers included
£ 1795 p.p.
Haute Route East, Guided
- 5 days walking, 7 days holiday
- Walk half of the classic Haute Route
- Arolla to Zermatt.
- Challenging hiking across the Swiss Alps
- Luggage transfers included
£ 1995 p.p.
Best of Mont Blanc Walking Week
- Discover the finest walks around Mont Blanc
- Walk in France, Italy and Switzerland
- Return to a comfortable base every night
- Scheduled and private departures
- Available Spring, Summer or Autumn!
From £ 2095 p.p.
Weekend Explorer Walks
- Escape for a weekend of fresh alpine air
- Hike the fantastic trails around Chamonix
- Return to a comfortable base for the night
- Tailor made to any level
- Available Spring, Summer and Autumn
From £995 p.p.
