Mountain Adventure Holidays
The GR20, famously known as the Corsican Super Highway, isn't just a hiking trail—it's an adventure that calls to the daring and the bold. We’ve previously delved into the expertise of Lindsay, one of our seasoned guides. Now, we’re updating our insights with contributions from another experienced guide, David, to provide a comprehensive view of what you need to know before tackling this iconic route.
The Marathon du Mont Blanc weekend has just wrapped up, and as we shake off the feeling of the past few days, we can't help but marvel at the experience. It was a privilege to be there, immersed in the vibrant energy of the community, watching people come together to do what they love most—running and cheering along the scenic trails.
Trail running in Chamonix is a bucket list adventure. But how does one navigate the trails, or transition from road running to the rugged terrain around the Mont Blanc? How do we fuel for long days out? Luckily, this camp covers all the topics. It’s a guided, worry-free gateway into the trail running community.
As a company we wanted to have a greater focus on responsible travel to help protect the environment that we encourage you to join us in which is why we've created our NEW Low Impact holiday collection which can be identified by this new stamp.
Zermatt; the perfect playground for anyone who has an interest in the outdoors, food, photography, wildlife and so much more! Located at the southern end of Switzerland Zermatt is in the Visp Valley which forms part of the Valais Canton. The village itself is at an altitude of 1620 metres (5,314ft) and is surrounded by awe inspiring mountains.
At Tracks and Trails we run a variety of hiking holidays which take in the wonders of the Matterhorn whilst being able to walk on tracks steeped in history. Read on to find out more about the history, flora and fauna and, of course, the hiking around Zermatt.
This winter cross-country is the snow sport that everyone wants to try. We have had unprecedented demand for our beginner trips which introduce you to the world of 'skinny' skis. When questioned as to why our guests have various replies, including a desire to 'get away' from the bustle and busyness of alpine ski resorts, a wish to have less impact on the environment, and a desire to enjoy tranquillity in the mountains. Cross country is your answer, and to get fit without snow, we can suggest roller skiing.
In Chamonix, in the stunning French Alps, we are celebrating! The first Winter Olympics was held in the town in 1924, and 2024 marks the 100th anniversary. At that time competitors were chosen not just on their past results, but on whether they could take several weeks off work. You were required to take a boat to Europe, and pay your own costs.
It's that time of year when we all start scratching our heads for gift ideas. I find myself thinking that I do not want to buy anything that will simply lie at the back of a cupboard and just increase waste in an already over-loaded planet. So here we go with a list of outdoor kit that has at least one of the following elements; recyclable, repairable, or reusable. Look out for the offers from our friends at The Wipe Out Store given below.
We're heading to Austria this winter! Our new cross-country ski trip has just been launched, six days cruising the tracks and trails of Tirol's Hochplateau, and exploring Pertisau, a lakeside mountain village located in stunning mountain scenery. Two fabulous destinations for cross-country ski enthusiasts which we have brought together into one week long adventure.
