Trekking poles are a favorite hiking and trekking accessory in the Alps. Investing in a good set can reduce hundreds of pounds of carry-weight and investing in a bad set can result in more of …
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The Name The name “Haute Route” is French and is pronounced “Oat Root,’’ translated into English this means “High Road.” Those who have trekked it, can testify that the name fits the bill. The Haute …
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Whatever your reason may be for hiking in the Alps—health, personal enjoyment, wildflowers or wildlife viewing—you’ll want to do your part to preserve nature as well as enjoy it. Here are our top tips for leaving …
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Alpenwild is the leader in active travel in the Alps. By the end of this article, you’re going to know which is the best vacation type for you: a guided or self-guided trip. Cost …
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Get the FAQ answers for Alpenwild’s Self-Guided tours. What is a Self-Guided tour? Our self-guided tours offer the same quality, service, and comforts of our guided tours. The only difference is that with self-guided, you …
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This article contains the answers to frequently asked questions about the Alpenwild Self-Guided Haute Route Tour. What is the difference between self-guided and guided? Just as the wording suggests, on a self-guided trip you will …
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