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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It’s summer in the Alps and the Alpenrose are in full bloom, so we’re excited to hear from our favorite Alpine naturalist, Simone van Velzen: The alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) is famous for the glorious wildflower …
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A Shift in the Travel Industry At Alpenwild, the comfort and safety of all of our guests are our highest priorities. The same goes for all of our business partners. Coronavirus has presented unprecedented times. …
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Pick your own Wild Teas –Dream Big and Enjoy the Taste of the Alps in a Cup Discovering the delicious local cuisine is a delighting part of any trek through the Alps, but did …
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If you are subscribed to our email newsletter, you’ll get a list of seven things to do on a rainy day. (Literally or figuratively speaking. If you’re not on our newsletter, I encourage you to …
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Venice Airport is Taking Flight as a Leading Alps Gateway When you’re planning a hiking vacation in the Alps, one of the first questions you’ll want to answer is “which airport do I fly into?” …
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If you’re in the Alps in the winter, you’ll notice that surviving in the mountains requires flexibility, especially in winter. When winter arrives in the Alps, some birds migrate south and many other animals (such …
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