Alps Hiking

One of our most commonly asked questions is: “What is the difference between a guided and a self-guided Haute Route trek?” A Guided Trek A guided tour can be a great option for those travelers …

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“Alpenwild, I haven’t heard of you guys. What do you do?” was the number one question we got at the Boston Travel and Adventure Show. We do adventure travel in the Alps! This involves Alpine …

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Hiking versus trekking, what is the difference? Well, people often use the terms hiking and trekking interchangeably. Though they both involve walking in nature, they are different. Hiking Hikes start and end at the same …

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My first summer working at Alpenwild I was assigned to be the specialist over the Tour du Mont Blanc. To better get to know the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) I traveled to the Alps …

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The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is the most popular trek in Europe as well as one of the most rewarding and fulfilling.  On the other hand, it is also one of the most strenuous …

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Hikes in the U.S. that give a gauge of a day trekking the Chamonix- Zermatt Haute Route. “Am I fit enough to hike the Haute Route?” Whether you are thinking about the Chamonix to Zermatt …

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The Jungfrau is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers some of the most spectacular hiking in Switzerland. The town of Interlaken is the gateway town you will go through to get to the Jungfrau …

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When we consider hiking in Switzerland, the Engadine and St. Moritz region holds a special place in the hearts of passionate Alps hikers. Its rugged ridges, glacial bowls, and radiating valleys are more quiet and …

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