Hiking in the Alps—whether you’re guided or independent—requires some thoughtful preparation. Most would agree that one of the most important pieces of gear you choose is your trail shoes. Remember the old adage: “Happy feet …
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Planning a Swiss hiking vacation, but want to veer a bit off the beaten path and escape the tourist trail? Looking for great hiking, traditional alpine charm, and authentic experiences? Appenzell in northeastern Switzerland is …
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Packing list for the Tour du Mont Blanc I often get asked for a packing list for the Tour Du Mont Blanc. This summer I guided the Tour du Mont Blanc five times and my …
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5 tips to stay hydrated when hiking Just a small amount of dehydration can have a huge impact on performance. Staying hydrated is particularly important on multi day hikes such as the tour du mont …
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Rock ptarmigans (Lagopus muta) aren’t easy to spot: with their brownish grey plumage in summer and white feathers in winter they are practically invisible in high mountain environments. However, in autumn these birds often moult …
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The Haute Route is one of the world’s greatest multi day hiking adventures. Traversing a whopping 125 miles, the Haute route scales several high-mountain passes to journey from Chamonix to the historic mountain town of …
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Whether you go on a guided tour du mont blanc or self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc, you are signing up for the trip of a life time! Both our guided and self-guided trips include baggage transfers …
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Are you fit enough to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc? The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the world’s most epic mountain journeys. Crossing three countries along 90 miles of mountain trails with …
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