Favorites in the Dolomites Picking a favorite hiking destination in the Dolomites is a tough choice for Alpenwild hikers. The Dolomites is a large region with many clusters or mountain groups to choose from. Even …
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Chamonix in the Dolomites? To many Alps travelers and Alpenwild guests, Chamonix, France is the outdoor capital of the world. It’s located at the foot of Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Europe. Chamonix is …
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The hills sweep upward from the shore With villas scattered one by one Upon their wooded spurs, and lower Bellagio blazing in the sun. And dimly seen, a tangled mass Of walls and woods, of …
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Alpenwild’s Best of Britain Tour offers guests the opportunity to hike the beautiful landscapes of Great Britain and along the way, complete the National Three Peaks Challenge. Every year, about 30,000 Brits take on the …
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As you circle the highest peak in Europe on the Tour du Mont Blanc, there is such an abundance of glaciers and mountain terrain above 4000 meters, that it’s easy to overlook a 3800m peak …
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The Europaweg Skywalk is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. After I heard about it, I put it on my bucket list as a follow-up adventure to the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route. …
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The Bernese Oberland is a paradise. With the rushing waterfalls, blooming wildflowers, and lush greenery; it’s hard not to think you’re in a real fairytale. Even J. R. R. Tolkien was inspired by all the …
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Any avid hiker is aware of and probably owns a pair of trekking poles. You may not be used to trekking poles, maybe they aren’t as necessary where you live and hike. While trekking in …
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