Have you seen our new Swiss hiking video, “Benefits of Hiking?” In the video, several benefits of hiking are listed including: Cardio workout Muscle exercise Core strengthening Combat Alzheimer’s Improves blood pressure Increases bone density …
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So after many hours spent trying to whittle down our highlights from the Bernese Oberland Traverse, here is what we consider the best bits. It was no easy task narrowing down what Backpacker Magazine recently proclaim …
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Wearing the proper hiking socks will help you enjoy your Alpenwild tour. The average Alpenwild hiker treks anywhere from seven to ten miles per day on our Alpenwild Swiss Hiking Self-Guided and Guided Tours. If …
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Staying overnight in a ‘cabane’ is the quintessential swiss hiking experience. Whilst in many parts of the world, mountain huts are extremely basic. You can expect cozy beds, hearty mountain food and a warm welcome …
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The view from Lac Blanc is one of the most iconic in the Alps. Perched high above Chamonix at 2352m, the ‘white lake’ perfectly mirrors the entire Mont Blanc Massif. The Massif contains many of …
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The Aiguille du Midi is the highest lift accessed mountain in the world and the second most visited tourist site in France (after the Eiffel Tower). Departing from Chamonix at 1035m, two cable car rides …
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I recently spent some time cross country skiing in Lapland with fellow Alpenwild guide Sophie Nolan. The week before I arrived temperatures had dipped to -36 degrees farenheit, but luckily, I was graced with ‘balmy’ …
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The summer is the best time to explore the Dolomites’ famous via ferrata (Italian for “iron path”): a network of cables and metal ladders that allow access to and travel through otherwise impenetrable mountains. Although …
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