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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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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The Best of Deluxe The Deluxe Haute Route is an upgraded version of the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route. While the actual route is very similar, there are a number of differences that really makes …
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What do you need to do to get in shape to hike in the Alps? Expert Advice from a Personal Trainer Before you embark on the trip of your dreams, ensuring you have the right …
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Whether you’re booked on Alpenwild’s group guided or self-guided Bernese Oberland Traverse trek, it’s important you know exactly what you’ve gotten yourself into. We rate this trip as strenuous, which means you should anticipate hiking …
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Hiking versus trekking, what is the difference? Well, people often use the terms hiking and trekking interchangeably. Though they both involve walking in nature, they are different. Hiking Hikes start and end at the same …
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The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is the most popular trek in Europe as well as one of the most rewarding and fulfilling. On the other hand, it is also one of the most strenuous …
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The Jungfrau is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers some of the most spectacular hiking in Switzerland. The town of Interlaken is the gateway town you will go through to get to the Jungfrau …
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