Long days, perfect temperatures and less crowds make spring one of the best times of year to visit the Alps. As the snowy landscape gives way to lush green meadows, the alpine flowers aren’t far …
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Mont de L’Arpille is one of Switzerland’s classic snowshoe summits. Perched high above Martigny, it offers spectacular views of the Rhone Valley and the Swiss and French Alps. Starting from the pretty hamlet of Chez …
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For such a minor seeming injury, it’s amazing how painful blisters can be and it’s no exaggeration to say that they can really ruin your trekking holiday! Fortunately, there are some simple ways to prevent …
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Zermatt is one of our favourite locations and the final destination on the world-famous Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route Trek. The surrounding mountains are a playground for trekkers, skiers and climbers. But there are also …
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