Alps Hiking

Delve into the fantastic fauna you can expect to encounter on your Tour of the Giants journey with Alpenwild.

Here’s a quick primer on Gran Paradiso National Park, and what you’ll find as you explore the park and its surroundings.

It may surprise you, but one of the more frequent questions we hear is this: “Where are the Alps?” That might seem like a dumb question. But the specific location, and what subranges and nearby …

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Nature enthusiasts love visiting the Dolomites, or Dolmiti in Italian, located in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites are known for their majestic peaks, jagged pinnacles, icy glaciers, sheer rock faces, deep gorges, and World War I …

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A Hidden Valley It isn’t easy getting into Livigno Italy. And for most of the 18th and 19th centuries it was sealed off from the rest of the world and accessible only in the summer …

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It’s hard to describe how exciting it can be to find a bird’s feather. Especially when it comes from a rare or colourful species. Last week, I was bivouacking on a ridge at about 2200 …

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The Mighty Dolomite Mountains The Italian Dolomite Mountains stand between Switzerland, Austria and Italy as majestic protectors of an area filled with rich culture and customs. Read these ten unique facts about the Italian Dolomite Mountains …

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