Alps Hiking

If you have been dreaming of hiking in the high alps of Austria and don’t know where to begin, you may want to check out the Tyrol region, with the town of Innsbruck being the …

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Let’s talk terrain  Many people wonder if the Haute Route is going to be too difficult. I’m not going to lie, it is a physically and mentally draining trek through rigorous terrain. However, if you …

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14 Items You DON’T Need to Bring on a Trek in the Alps This will not be easy. But to make your trek more fun, you may want to pack light and leave some stuff …

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  I’ve heard it before. As soon I tell people that I’m going to Slovenia or hiking in Slovenia there’s a bit of a pause. Where exactly is Slovenia? Is it safe? Can you get …

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Highlights on the Via Alpina There are so many highlights I can’t possibly do justice to them in one blog post. Here are my standout moments and undiscovered gems. I’m sure yours will be different: …

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L’Etivaz to Montreux The final two stages, (Stage 18 and 19) of the Via Alpina pose some logistical challenges for most hikers. The designated route leaves something to be desired, and there are no accommodations …

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  A common question by Alpenwild guests is whether or not to wear shorts on the trail in the Alps. Although it is a matter of personal preference, Alpenwild recommends wearing long pants. In sturdy …

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Gstaad and L’Etivaz—Worlds apart You couldn’t find two towns in all of Switzerland more different from each other than of Gstaad, our starting point, and L’Etivaz at day’s end. One is German, the other French-speaking. …

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