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Leap Year 'Likes'

January 2012 Newsletter

Happy New Year

24 January 2012


Tracks and Trails wish you a Happy New Year. Thank you for joining us in the mountains and for all the enjoyable memories of 2011.

Julia and Lindsay

'Leap' into a Healthy New Year

The start to the 2012 winter season was remarkable. Metres and metres of snow fell in just a few weeks, in perfect time for the festivities, and Autumn quickly became a distant memory.

Following the large 'dumps' of snow cold temperatures offered knee deep powder across the Alps. Blue skies & sunshine have followed and the only question we've asked ourselves "is which game shall we play today?"

Last minute winter availability

'Snowshoeing' - the perfect winter walking holiday.

It's not technical & no experience is necessary.

Snowshoeing Availability

19-26th Feb Traverse of the Chablais

A point-to-point snowshoe tour across the Chablais region of France. Journey through hidden valleys carrying just your day sack - luggage support provided.

Trip Guaranteed.

19-26th Feb Chamonix Snowshoe & Ski

An introduction to both of snowshoeing and cross country skiing with a night in the Bonatti Refuge.

26 Feb - 4th March Mont Blanc Snowshoe Week

A week of snowshoe walks around the Mont Blanc range. All inclusive price. Excellent views with a night at the famous Grand St Bernard Monastery.

26 Feb - 4th March Dauphine Alps

Snowshoe away from the crowds in the Belledonne Range. If you wouldl like more information please contact us for further details. Trip Guaranteed.

4-11th March Italian Snowshoe Explorer

Enjoy Italian hospitality with this week of snowshoeing based in the Aosta Valley, Italy. Excellent food, fabulous views and get off the beaten track. Trip Guaranteed.

Enjoy improving your fitness whilst having fun on skis

Cross Country Skiing - Alps

16-20th February Jura Highlights Weekend

An intro-intermediate weekend where we sample the delights of the French Jura within easy access to Genva airport. Trip Guaranteed.

4-11th March Haute Savoie Ski Safari

An intermediate week of classic cross country skiing based France, exploring a variety of different trails all within easy reach of La Clusaz.

15-19th March Skate Skiing Weekend

An introduction to the art of skating based in Italy, we enjoy learning a new skill, great food and views.

Enjoy skiing over remote landscapes of Norway

Cross Country Skiing - Norway

3-10th March Skarvheimen Traverse

Intermediate level hut-to-hut tour, a true example of Norway. From Breistolen to Finse, both tiny isolated points on the map! Trip Guaranteed.

18-25th March Rondane Explorer

An intro-intermediate hut-to-hut tour where you develop touring skills on the move travelling through forest and across plateaus. Trip Guaranteed.

25 March - 1st April Venabu: Tracks and Tours

Enjoy top quality tours whilst developing your Nordic skills on this intro-intermediate week. Centre based.

Trip Guaranteed.

6-15th April Geilo & Finse: Pistes, Trails & Tours

Instruction and guiding on piste and experience hut to hut touring. Touring in an awe-inspiring Arctic landscape of hills and glaciers.

TUSCAN TEMPTATIONS!

Join us in our Tuscan villa to fully recharge. Surrounded by olive groves and chesetnut trees our base for these healthy retreats are in an Italian hill top villa you'll love.

Surrounded by olive groves and chestnut trees our villa has a swimming pool to relax by with views to the surrounding mountains not to mention the fabulous food.


Choose from a selection of dates and join one of our Wild Tuscany walking weeks where we climb summits and ridges for fabulous views of the Apuane Alps. With a day off to visit Florence. WATCH the video

Join our June Nordic Walking Break and burn 40% more calories than nomal walking! A weekend of walks over rolling terrain with time to spare to visit local villages and catch some true Italian cafe culture.

Or boost your energy and stretch your mind and body with our Yoga Week. The week is a chance to relax and recharge in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

Our hillside Tuscan villa offers views across the valley and is a wonderful place to spend a week where 'chilling out' it top of the agenda!

Where will your next adventure be?

IN THIS ISSUE:

Winter Availability

Holidays in Tuscany

Fitness Breaks

Can a healthy holiday change your life?

Why are fitness and 'wellness' holidays all the rage?

Health & fitness holidays and bootcamps have become very fashionable in the past few years.

Here are 5 reasons why:

1. Allow time for yourself to relax & recharge.

2. Take a break from 'life' & shift your focus onto your own wellbeing.

3. Enjoy a healthy balanced diet combined with exercise.

4. Allow fresh mountain air to rejuvinate the body.

5. Meet & train with like minded people.

"The Urban Hamster becomes Mountain Marmot"

In 2011 Anja, a client of Tracks and Trails was so 'inspired' by her holiday to the Alps she went back to her high flying city job and decided it was time for a few changes.

Anja's now working towards becoming a mountain leader so that she can make a living both behind her desk & outside. Follow Anja's progress via Blog pages.

Don't worry we don't expect that everyone's lives will change quite as much as Anja's!

However you may well be inspired to join us in the mountains to unwind, improve your fitness, learn new skills & fully Detox visit:

Health, Fitness & Running

GEAR REVIEW

We give winter 'spikes' a run for their money.

With these great bits of kit the snow & ice can't stop us from heading out to play!

FULL REPORT

2 styles of winter 'spike'

Winter Trail Running

Run with us in the heart of the French Alps where it will be the views that will take your breath away.

More information:

Trail Running Camps

Tailormade Trips

Explore the outdoors as a family or with friends? The mountains have something to offer for all ages.

Create your own winter holiday:

  • snowshoeing
  • nordic skiing
  • dog sledding
  • night snowshoe
  • mountain huts

FOR BOOKINGS &

ENQUIRIES:

Phone: +44 (0) 208 144 6442

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