Alpine Exploratory

Eve, one of our travel advisors, took her Water-to-Go bottle all the way in Northwest of Scotland! Fill up your water bottle on the go safely and sustainably while hiking. Help reduce single-use plastic bottles while out on the trail by making this quick switch. Get 20% off yours with the code AE20!

We advise that all parties should have one confident navigator. But where do you start learning how to map read? 🗺

Here's our quick tips on things you should know before you go:
1. learn your map symbols
2. orientate your map correctly (use your compass!)
3. understand the grid system
4. understand contour lines (be prepared for a climb!)
5. measure your distance

Here's our photo of the week!

This photo was taken by our Operations Manager and Head of Route Research, Rob, on his recent recce of the Jotunheimen Tour in Norway.

Email us at [email protected] or visit the link in our bio to book your tour of the Jotunheimen for 2027!

Hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc this year and looking for your next hiking holiday? Check out some of our suggestions! Are you looking for more huts, more luxury or more of a challenge? Swipe for some inspiration -->

Our top three reasons to hike the Adlerweg🦅! Swipe to see why the Adlerweg should be your next multi-day trek -->

Team member Steph has just returned from her recce on the Tour of the Vanoise in France.

"Last week I walked 6 of the stages from our 10 stage Tour of the Vanoise and I can't recommend it enough! Half an hour in to the trip we had already seen 2 marmots and 3 eagles and I knew it was going to be a good week!

"One of the best parts for me was how quiet it felt - we often had long stretches of the trail to ourselves. The National Park is well managed and there is an abundance of wildlife, including many marmots, weasels, chamois and eagles. In mid July the wild flowers were in full bloom, bringing lots of colour to the landscape. The glacier views were incredible, and there were beautiful alpine lakes and mountain panoramas around almost every corner.

"The mountain huts were warm and welcoming, complete with an impressive selection of hut crocs, and plenty of delicious local cheese to refuel on. We also enjoyed a nice mix of traditional huts and comfortable hotels, with a particularly memorable evening in Val d'Isère.

"We offer a longer 10-stage circuit or a shorter 6-stage circuit which is a popular hike in its own right, also known as the Tour des Glaciers. Please get in touch if you have any questions :) "

If you're inspired by Steph's trip, you can email us [email protected] for more details!

Beatrix Potter's passion for conservation and the Lake District has ensured the survival of this special landscape.

On our Lake District Tour trip, you can explore this area in a magnificent circuit of England's largest National Park and home to the highest peak in England: Scafell Pike (978m).

Our route links the charming valleys of Buttermere, Ennerdale, Wasdale, Langdale and Glenridding in a circular route in 6 days.

We stay in comfy B&Bs, Inns and small hotels, making for a comfy week-long walking trip. Find village pubs in the Northern English style for good food and cosy evenings.

Check out our website or email us [email protected] for more information! 🥾