Mountain Adventure Holidays
If you're searching for five stunning, moderate hikes across Europe, these trails promise breathtaking scenery, cultural highlights, and the perfect balance of adventure and accessibility. From dramatic coastlines to soaring alpine peaks, Europe offers a wealth of rewarding routes that don’t require extreme endurance. If you’re seeking wild, untouched landscapes or hoping for cultural encounters along the way, these five hikes offer the perfect balance of challenge and relaxation.
A narrow, rugged peninsula stretching north from Bastia, Cap Corse is often described as "an island within an island." This wild and dramatic region of Corsica is steeped in history, its villages perched high above the restless sea, its shores lined with hidden coves, and its interior draped in maquis-covered hills. Walking here is an immersion into a land where time moves slowly.
From the panoramic heights of Mont Stella Massif to the flower-filled alleys of Nonza, this journey blends stunning scenery with rich culture. Explore charming fishing ports like Centuri and Erbalunga, follow ancient customs trails through the Capandula Nature Reserve, and set sail for the remote Desert des Agriates, where a white-sand beach awaits at Saleccia. Whether you visit in spring when the maquis is in full bloom or later in the year for golden sunsets over St. Florent, Cap Corse promises a hike full of discovery.
Lotu Coastal Path
Few places in the world hold the same mystique for hikers as Chamonix, the birthplace of mountaineering and home to Mont Blanc. Here, the peaks rise like frozen waves against the sky, glaciers cascade down steep valleys, and trails wind past mountain cafés where the views are as rich as the coffee.
Our five-day walking adventure explores the valley’s best trails at a relaxed pace. Follow in the footsteps of legendary climbers along sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc, ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car to the high alpine world, and hike to Lac Blanc, one of the most stunning short walks in the Alps. With expert guides leading the way and evenings spent in comfortable accommodation, this is the ideal introduction to mountain hiking.
The Petit Balcon Nord
Tuscany’s landscapes are known for rolling vineyards and cypress-lined roads, but venture beyond the Chianti countryside, and you’ll find a wilder side. Here, in the mountains of the Apuane Alps and the Apennines, ridges rise from ancient chestnut forests, rocky summits pierce the sky, and shepherd trails weave between forgotten hamlets.
This hiking holiday offers the perfect blend of adventure and indulgence. After a day spent trekking through stunning landscapes, return to a charming hilltop farmhouse where a professional chef prepares exquisite local meals. With wine tasting, gourmet pizza nights, and the promise of gelato after every walk, this is hiking at its most delicious. Whether you visit in spring, when wildflowers burst into bloom, or autumn, when golden light filters through beech forests, Tuscany’s mountains provide a hiking experience like no other.
A place where sheer limestone cliffs drop into a ribbon of turquoise water, the Verdon Gorge is one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in France. This dramatic canyon, the largest in Europe, offers an unforgettable long-distance hike along the GR4 trail, winding from the foothills of Haute Provence through the heart of the Verdon National Park.
With five days of hiking, you’ll follow trails carved into the rock, summit Le Grand Margès for breathtaking panoramic views, and discover the charming village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Along the way, enjoy meals of local crêpes while watching griffon vultures soar overhead, wander through lavender fields and truffle farms, and stay in welcoming family-run accommodations. If you love landscapes that remind you of nature’s power, this is the hike for you.
The Verdon river running through the canyon
Scotland’s most famous long-distance trail, the West Highland Way, stretches 157 km (98 miles) from the outskirts of Glasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. It’s a journey through some of the wildest and most hauntingly beautiful landscapes in Europe, where lochs reflect the ever-changing sky, heather-clad mountains rise from lonely glens, and history echoes in every stone.
Following ancient drovers' paths and military roads, this trail takes you through a land shaped by legend and clan battles. Taste the best of Scotland along the way - whether it’s fresh seafood, hearty Highland fare, or a well-earned dram of whisky in a characterful inn. With options for indoor climbing in Kinlochleven and fascinating insights into local history, this journey is about more than just walking - it’s an immersion into Scotland’s untamed heart. Join us next year for this legendary trip.
The West Highland Way
Ready for Your Next Adventure?
From coastal charm to high mountain drama and cultural discoveries, each of these hikes has its own unique appeal. If you’re after a relaxing hiking holiday that blends adventure with the thrill of exploring new places, these trails are ready to be explored. Which one will be your next destination?
