guided walking & trekking Holiday by grade

Moderate

Challenging

For a description of what these grades mean please visit our walking grades page

MODERATE

FRANCE, Jura discovery: 15 - 22 May 2010

7 nights - £665, two-centre based, day walks

A Guided walking Holiday in 2 halves exploring lowland gorges, waterfalls and historic villages of Jura's wine region, and the upland meadows, lakes and ridges of the Haut Jura

FRANCE, Tarn & Aveyron: Gorges, rivers and historic hilltop towns 11-18 September 2010

7 nights - £495, Single-centre based, day walks

Explore medieval hilltop towns and the three rivers, the Tarn, Aveyron and Viaur that cut through the landscape giving it a distinctive character of deep rocky gorges, steep wooded valleys and high sunny plateaux.

FRANCE, Les Baronnies: Secret Provence 12 - 19 June 2010

7 nights - £695, two-centre based, day walks

A Guided walking Holiday that explores this quiet unspoilt region where the Provence meet the Alps at a time when the lavender is in flower. Wonderful perched villages, beautiful landscapes bathed in an amazing light, great climate.

FRANCE, Auvergne: Lakes, volcanoes and historic villages

26 May - 2 June 2010

7 nights -£595, two-centre based, day walks

Discover the contrasting volcanic regions of the northern Auvergne. The landscape varies from rugged peaks to open moorland and perfect volcanic cones in the Puy de Dome. Dramatic waterfalls, varied lakes and pretty historic villages with fine roman churches all form part of this moderate week's walking.

Beaujolais: Vines and beyond, 1 - 8 May, 25 Sept - 2 Oct & 16 - 23 Oct 2010 + alternative dates for groups of 2 or more

7 nights - £595, Multi-centre based, day walks

This moderate guided walking holiday explores not only the famous vineyards but also the little known regions of great beauty that lie beyond. Rolling hills and historic villages are in perfect harmony in this quiet area off the beaten track.

MADEIRA

Majestic Madeira: 21 - 28 February 2010

7 nights - £690 - Three-centre based, day walks

Madeira is a small and luxuriant subtropical island paradise of volcanic origin, 360 miles off the Africa coast. This 7 night holiday begins in the Madeiran town of Santana on the north coast where the walks allow you to explore both the coast and levadas before crossing the mountains, along the magnificent path from Boca da Corrida. We spend a further day in the centre of the island before moving south to discover this little known but no less beautiful coastline.

SPAIN, Jalon Valley: Untamed Costa Blanca

Group holiday: 19 - 26 January 2010

7 nights - £525 - Single-centre based, day walks

The Jalon Valley is a haven for walkers looking to get away from the crowds and experience some of Spain’s finest countryside. In a timeless scene that has little changed for generations, orange groves shelter beneath dramatic rocky mountains offering breath taking views across to the sea. Perfect for winter breaks.

MODERATE/CHALLENGING

FRANCE, Cantal Mountains: the rugged heart of France

18 - 25 September 2010

7 nights - £645 - two-centre based, day walks

This holiday explores the Cantal massif in the southern Auvergne which is the extinct remains of a huge volcano. Erosion has since created a series of rugged ridges, rocky peaks and green valleys of stunning beauty. Exciting walking in an untamed lansdcape with rich wildlife.

Ardeche: Walks on the wild side 2 - 9 October 2010

7 nights - £675 - Multi-centre based, day walks

Varied guided walking to discover the best of the Ardeche including beautiful villages clinging to terraced slopes in deep valleys and rugged ridges leading to wild plateaux punctuated by volcanic domes.

SPAIN, Picos de Europa: Spain's greener side

18 - 25 September 2010

7 nights - £570 - Single-centre based, day walks

The Picos de Europa are a majestic range of limestone mountains in the north of Spain rising abruptly from the Atlantic coast. Your weeks guided walking will explore steep-sided valleys, isolated pretty villages and rugged limestone peaks.

FRANCE, Vanoise National Park: 10 - 17 July 2009

7 nights - £655 - Two-centre based, day walks

A real alpine week with stunning guided walks, which despite their moderate altitudes, provide a high mountain feel. An unspoilt wilderness with souring alpine peaks rising majestically above remote valleys.

FRANCE, Vercors: A jewel in the Alps, 26 June - 3 July 2009

7 nights - £635, Multi-centre based, day walks

A magical place where gleaming rock faces meet wild and desolate plateaux. Natural wonders abound in this often overlooked corner of the Alps.

Queyras: An alpine secret

FULLY BOOKED

8 nights - Multi-centre based, multi-day trekking

A spectacular undiscovered alpine region of rich contrasts. Deep gorges, alpine meadows, rocky deserts and rugged mountain ridges and peaks. Accessible high cols and summits, and a sunny climate makes this an ideal destination for a challenging guided walking holiday.

CHALLENGING

Alpine Tekking Adventure - Peak Bagging in the French & Italian Alps: 24 - 31 July

7 nights - £590 - Multi-centre based, multi-day trekking

This exhilerating and challenging guided trekking holiday near Mont Viso on the French, Italian border takes in five alpine peaks above 3000m. Exploring part of the Queyras region of the Alps you'll pass through unspoilt mountainous terrain, in an area with 300 days of sunshine a year!

Morocco: Toubkal High Atlas Adventure

18 - 25 September 2010 + alternative dates for groups

7 nights - £435, Multi-centre based (camping), 6-day trek

A rich and colourful experience summiting Toubkal, the highest peak in the High Atlas. Its stunning summit rises 4,167m providing exciting and challenging walking, as well as fantastic views.

Kilimanjaro: The roof of Africa

11 - 19 December 2009 + alternative dates

8 nights - £945 - Multi-centre based, 7-day trek

Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa, stands at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft) and rises over 4,000m above the surrounding plains making it the tallest free standing mountain in the world. As a result of its equatorial location, climbing mount Kilimanjaro is, above all, a journey through different climatic and wildlife zones as you progress from hot savannah and forests to alpine deserts and finally arctic conditions. Our guided walking holiday takes the quieter and picturesque Machame route.

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