Alps Hiking

Discover these classic treks in the Alps. Find out what makes them so popular.

Planning a summer hiking trip in the Alps? Then you should know that the Swiss Alps is the best supported hiking destination in the world. 

Cows grazing on an Alpine meadow are a quintessential element of life in the Alps. As a hiker in the Alps, you’re likely to have one or more encounters with cows along or near the …

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Today, we’re going to answer the three most frequent questions we get about rain gear: First, should you bring rain gear when you’re hiking in the Alps? What type of rain gear should you bring? …

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When you hear the terms “Alps”, you may think towering peaks or perhaps lush meadows. But, those are just two factors of a wealth of biodiversity. The Alps are the biggest mountain range in Europe. …

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Wildlife on the Tour du Mont Blanc If you’re hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc this summer, don’t forget to look up to the sky once in a while! Because that’s the domain of some …

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The second article in a Summer and Winter blog series of four. I’m on Google Maps right now and can see that our lodge in the remote Val Roseg is just five kilometers from St. …

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