GUIDED trekking & WALKING HOLIDAYS

Why choose us?

• Small groups of like minded people
• Unique and inspiring trails off the main tourist tracks, tried and tested by ourselves
• Experienced and knowledgeable leaders who are all based locally
• Flexible itineraries to adapt to local conditions as well as the groups abilities and interests
• An authentic local experience
• Great value fully inclusive holidays
• We take care of everything from the moment you arrive

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We are proud to present our range of carefully prepared and selected guided walking and trekking holidays in Europe and Africa. We have assembled a range of walks to suit all abilities and tastes from relatively gentle strolls through vine covered slopes of the jura and the Beaujolais in France to more challenging mountain walks in the alpine heights of the Vanoise National Park or demanding treks in the High Atlas of Morocco. As well as doing some amazing and inspiring walks, our holidays offer an authentic local experience through our carefully selected accommodation, which gives you the opportunity to try delicious traditional foods and wine, and mix with the locals. Don’t worry if you don’t speak a word of the language, our bilingual guides are there to help you enjoy this rewarding experience.

Our classic treks in Africa are somewhat different in that they use camping whilst on trek as opposed to guest houses. These holidays include going to the summit of Toubkal and Mgoun in the Haut Atlas in Morocco, visiting the wide open spaces of the Sahara desert and summiting Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, in Tanzania.

Walks

Our guided walks in Europe consist mainly of day circuits along with limited multi-day circuits. Day circuits allow for a greater degree of flexibility in relation to the weather and will permit us to move location during the holiday, experiencing more of the highlights that each region has to offer. Some guided walking holidays involve multi day treks moving between guest houses. These are mainly in mountainous or alpine regions such as the Queyras and the Vanoise in the French Alps. We are able to organise tailor-made holidays for many of the best alpine treks. Please contact us to discuss your interests.

Destinations

Our chosen destinations for our guided holidays are for the most part in quiet, secluded regions, away from the main tourist routes and the sites of mass tourism. We seek out unspolit areas that are off the beaten track, where a true local identity and character still exists. They are often just as picturesque as more popular regions, with interesting and beautiful walking. However, such destinations provide for a more away from it all experience.

Guiding

We are committed to informative and supportive leadership. As well as ensuring safe progression, the leader will bring to life the region, through his passion and knowledge. We only use locally based walking leaders.

We are also able to offer guided day walks for independent travellers who would like a day with an expert to find out more about a particular French region.

Groups

We only cater for small groups consisting of 4 to 8 or 10 people depending on the guided walking holiday. This ensures better cohesion between the members of the group and allows for greater personal service and more informative guiding. The groups are usually made up of a mix of couples and singles.

We also organise tailor-made walking and trekking holidays for existing groups whether they be official clubs or a group of friends. Such holidays can be tailor-made to suit the groups requirements.

Accommodation

Please visit our dedicated web page which describes how we carefully select our guest houses. Our philosophy is simple; we look for traditional historic properties in beautiful surroundings, where a personal, friendly service is guaranteed and where authentic, local food and drink is on offer. Your hosts are delighted to welcome you into their lives and their homes. They will take great pleasure in looking after you and giving you information and advice about the region and its specialities.

Holiday experience

Our guided walking and trekking holidays are more than just about walking, important as this obviously is. Through our various choices described above (small groups, locally based guides, choice of destination and guest houses) we provide holidays with a unique and more authentic or true experience.