Europe Treks & Hikes

Guided and Self-Guided Hikes, Treks, Hut Treks and Glacier Treks in the Dolomites, Provence, the Alps of Switzerland, Italy, Austria and France: Custom Trips and Scheduled Departures Year Round with IFMGA certified Mountain Guides or Hiking Guides

Haute Route Glacier Trek

Haute Route Glacier Trek

Alps / France & Switzerland

THE Classic Glacier Trek and probably the most scenic of the Alps.

6.5 days hut-to-hut guided trek on glaciers (40%) and trails (60%) from Chamonix to Zermatt, eye to eye with Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Suited for strong hikers with very good endurance. Light overnight packs. No previous experience on crampons required. Optional Mont Blanc Ascent afterwards. Mid June – Mid September.

Cortina Dolomites Hut Trek

Alps / Dolomites / Italy

“Best Trails around Cortina” – Dolomites Guided Hut Trek

3 – 6 days hut-to-hut trekking through the most spectacular ranges in the Dolomites based in the famous resort town of Cortina. 4 – 8 hours of hiking every day on non-technical trails. Lots of flexibility to adjust the program to weather and the group’s preferences en route. Some huts offer double rooms and shared showers! Excellent food! June – early October. Prefer a self-guided adventure? We can do that too!

Stubai Alps Horseshoe Trek

Stubai Alps High Route Trek

Alps / Austria

3 – 6 Day guided hut trek on the Stubai High Route in the Tyrolian Alps / Austria

Suitable for all levels but good endurance and stamina are required for 6 – 9 hrs daily hiking. Panoramic, high-level trails, at times with cable protection and eye-to-eye with the glaciated peaks of the Austrian Alps. Via ferrata trails and the ascent of a glaciated peak are optional on some departures. Mid June – Mid October.

Oetztal Alps High Alpine Hut Trek

Alps / Austria

3 – 6 day guided hut trek with glacier travel and peak ascents in the Tirolian Alps/Austria

High-level traverse with peak ascents using spectacularly located huts/mountain lodges above 3000 meters (10,000 ft) in one of the most glaciated ranges of the Austrian Alps. Well-maintained, panoramic trails, in some spots with cable protection and some glaciated passages that require the use of crampons. Suitable for sure-footed hikers or mountaineers with good endurance and stamina for up to 7 hrs hiking daily.  Mid June – Mid September.

Bernese Alps “Eiger Trek”

Bernese Alps “Eiger Trek”

Alps / Switzerland

7-day guided trek, hotel-to-hotel on high-level trails in the shadow of the stunning glaciated peaks of the Bernese Alps.

Challenging hiking traverse on sometimes steep mountain trails with lodging in the quaint mountain towns of Interlaken, Grindelwald, Luerren, Kandersteeg to Gstaad. Trip can be shortened for custom bookings, luggage transfer available every other day. Mid June – Mid October. Prefer self-guided? We offer that too!

mont blanc and aiguilles de chamonix

Tour du Mont Blanc Hike

Alps: France, Italy and Switzerland

6 days of guided trekking in the Western Alps. This classic trek is an express version, highlighting the most important and scenic parts of the trail while circumnavigating Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc. The trek starts and ends in Chamonix, France. Private trips can be shortened or extended on a custom basis. Light daypacks with daily luggage transfer. Strenuous hiking on good trails, rocky terrain, and snow-covered passes, up to 8 hours of hiking per day with steady elevation gains and losses.

“Best of Provence” Hiking

“Best of Provence” Hiking

Southern France / Provence

6 Days “Best of Provence” hiking trip from the mountains and the wine country in the north to the rugged coast Line of the Cote D’Azur.
Mont Ventoux – Baronnies – Dentelles de Montmirails – Gorge Du Verdon – Les Calanques: Challenging day hikes, based in comfortable hotels in picturesque towns of the Provence. Via Ferrata trails optional. Great trip for spring and fall from April – December.

Alps Treks & Hikes Custom Trips

Alps Treks & Hikes Custom Trips

France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany

We can customize whatever your ideal trip at no cost or obligation. Hut – Treks, Backpacking, Day Hikes, Hotel-Based – you decide! Mix it up by adding a day of guided via ferrata or rock climbing – beginner’s welcome!

Self Guided - Cortina Dolomites Hut Trekking

Self Guided: The Best High Route Treks in the Dolomites

Alps / Dolomites / Italy

3 – 9 days of self-guided hut-to-hut trekking in the Dolomites on scenic, non-technical trails along one of the 10 Dolomite High Routes. Customized itineraries with detailed trip descriptions, bad weather and fatigue options, reserved and pre-paid lodging, professional drivers, luggage transfer options and a hotline contact en route. Many of the mountain lodges and huts offer double rooms and shared showers! Excellent food! Requires good fitness and multi-day hiking experience. Mid June – Early October.

Self-Guided: Dolomites High Route Alta Via 1

Dolomites / Italy

  • Super scenic, 3-8-day hut-to-hut treks in the heart of the Dolomites
  • Fully catered huts, most with showers, some with private rooms
  • Lots of WWI history along the way
  • Excellent Italian and Tyrolean cuisine!
  • Day-by-day instructions, GPS tracks, and PDF maps provided
  • Personal driver for airport/train station pickups and rides to trailheads
  • Combine it with THE Octoberfest in Munich (Sept./Oct.) or sightseeing in Venice

Self-Guided Dolomites High Route – Alta Via 2

Dolomites / Italy

  • More challenging hiking than on the Dolomites High Route #1 / Alta Via Uno
  • Some exposed sections with cables (via ferrata equipment not necessary)
  • 3- to 9-days, hut-to-hut and a mid-trip hotel in Canazei
  • Fully catered huts, many with showers, some with private rooms
  • Excellent Italian and Tyrolean cuisine!
  • GPS tracks, PDF maps, and detailed instructions provided
  • Combine it with THE Octoberfest in Munich (Sept/Oct) or sightseeing in Venice
hiking up to lac blanc, chamonix

Self-Guided: Tour du Mont Blanc Hike

Alps: France, Italy and Switzerland

4-12 days of self-guided trekking in the Western Alps. This classic trek is often completed in 6 days with our ‘express’ itinerary, highlighting the most important and scenic parts of the trail while circumnavigating Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc. The trek starts and ends in Chamonix, France. Private trips can be shortened or extended on a custom basis. Light daypacks with daily luggage transfer. Strenuous hiking on good trails, rocky terrain, and snow-covered passes, up to 8 hours of hiking per day with steady elevation gains and losses.