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WEBOur Guide to the Aosta Valley in Summer. Surrounded by the highest mountains in Europe, the Aosta Valley boasts spectacular scenery, world-class hiking and biking, superb food, and a history stretching back to Roman times. Take a look at our guide and discover some of the best summer holidays in Italy. Top Tens.
The Walker's Haute Route - Active-Traveller
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The Haute Route is perhaps the ultimate alpine hiking trail.Meaning "the high road" in French, it's the name given to the high altitude trek between Chamonix and Zermatt.The route takes you through alpine meadows, across glaciers, and over some of the highest passes in the Alps.
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Best Walking Trousers 2024: Stride out in all-weather comfort
WEBCraghoppers Kiwi Pro II Trousers, £60. Keela Nevis Trousers, £70. Craghoppers Pro Stretch Trousers £85.00. Berghaus Hiten Trousers, £100. ThruDark SF Charge Trousers, £295. Craghoppers Dynamic Pro 12000, £70. Berghaus Lomaxx Trousers, £70. Maier Latit Trousers, £120. Montane Alpine Edge Pants, £75.
Everything You Need To Know Before Climbing Ben Nevis
WEBApr 28, 2023 · Ben Nevis is a mighty peak in the Grampian Mountain range, in the Lochaber region of the north-west Scottish Highlands. It is located a few miles to the south-east of the town of Fort William. Getting to Ben Nevis by car is simple. From Glasgow you’ll take the A82 to Fort William before veering right on the Glen Nevis road to the foot of the ...
Best Activity Holidays in Europe: Unforgettable Getaways
WEB4 days ago · Since 1858, Lourdes, in the French Pyrenean foothills, has been a major pilgrimage site due to a vision of the Virgin Mary. Even for non-religious visitors, the infrastructure surrounding this industry makes the area ideal for activity holidays, with extensive trekking and via ferrata opportunities in these fantastic and scenic mountains.
Family camping in Yosemite - Active-Traveller
WEBJun 22, 2018 · Ali Wood takes her young family camping in Yosemite, one of America’s most iconic National Parks, and finds bucket lists don’t have to change (much) with kids
Best Cotswold Walks - 8 Classic Walking Routes - Active-Traveller
WEBPhoto: iStock_Simon Strange Laurie Lee Wildlife Way Circular Cotswolds Walk 8.4km / 2-2.5 hours. Undoubtedly the pick of the walks in the Cotswolds for those of a literary bent, this 8.4km long loop takes you through the countryside where Laurie Lee grew up, and where he set his most famous book the autobiographical Cider with Rosie. It links together nine "poetry posts" — each of which is ...
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The Best Winter Sun Destinations in Europe - Active-Traveller
WEBDec 19, 2019 · It's very likely that if you visit some of these tourist hot spots during the winter, you'll get a better reception from locals, too. Likewise, if you want to see the real, tourist-free side of some of these places, and understand how the locals work and live, strolling around during the down season will give you a much better opportunity to engage with the communities that call these ...