Ten Walking Holidays in the Alps

Ten spectacular walking holidays in the French, Austrian and Swiss Alps, all of which can be reached by train from the UK.

Looking across the Mont Blanc on the Classic Mont Blanc Walking Holiday

Walking holidays in the French Alps

Classic Mont Blanc Walking Holiday, French Alps
8 days
Start point: Argentière, France

From a comfortable chalet base in Argentiere, this eight day trip offers a perfect initiation to Alpine walking in the Chamonix Valley. There will be 6 days of guided hiking amongst the spectacular scenery of the Mont Blanc Massif. The walks are selected to provide diversity of length and terrain, through pine-scented forests and Alpine meadows, across high cols into wild valleys, with the ever-present backdrop of famous peaks. 

For more details and how to get there and back by train, see: Classic Mont Blanc Walking Holiday

Trekking the high summits of the QueyrasTrekking the Queyras 3000 Metre Summits, French Alps
8 days
Start point: Briancon, France

This more challenging walking holiday takes you through a charming and unspoilt corner of the Alps, staying in comfortable hotels, gites and refuges with baggage transfers provided. The remote Alpine region of Queyras offers exceptional trekking with a distinctly 'off-the-beaten-track' feel, loosely following the route of the GR58: the Tour of Queyras long distance walk. This exciting new itinerary has been amended to include the best hikes in the area, which takes you to such rocky summits as Rocca Bianca (3059m), Pain de Sucre (3208m) and Grand Glaiza (3293m).

For more details and how to get there and back by train, see: Trekking the Queyras 3000 Metre Summits

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Walking holidays in the Austrian Alps

Walking in the Carinthian Alps, Austria
8 days
Start point: Sankt Jakob im Lesachtal

A single-centre walking holiday in Austria's stunning Carinthian Alps, with a choice of self-guided & organised walks, accommodation in a traditional, family-run Gasthof and delicious packed lunches each day. And no need for a hire car to get around! The Carinthian Alps lie in Austria's southernmost and sunniest region, Carinthia, right on the border with Italy. This is a remarkable place to explore on foot and virtually unknown to British travellers, with its jagged peaks, superb wildflower meadows, isolated lakes and fast-flowing rivers. The itinerary alternates between self-guided and organised walks each day, but you can always choose an alternative self-guided walk if you prefer.

For more details and how to get there and back by train, see: Walking in the Carinthian Alps, Austria

Walking in the charming Carinthian Alps in AustriaShort Walking Break in the Carinthian Alps, Austria
4 days
Start point: Sankt Jakob im Lesachtal

An independent and flexible walking holiday in the stunning landscape of the Western end of Carinthia, Austria's southernmost and sunniest region bounded by a range of dramatic limestone summits, which form the border with Italy. The holiday combines self-guided & organised walks, charming 'Gasthof' accommodation & delicious packed lunches. It is suitable for walkers of all abilities, parties of mixed ability and families. 

For more details and how to get there and back by train, see: Short Walking Break in the Carinthian Alps, Austria

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Walking holidays in the Swiss Alps

Walking the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland
7 days
Start point: Kandersteg

The Bernese Oberland is well-known as the most dramatic region of Switzerland and perfect for discovering by foot. The walk, from valley to valley, offers breath-taking views and landscapes on well-marked paths.The Oberland hosts quaint villages tucked away in the quiet, sheltered valleys, where you will find peace and serenity. The enjoyable walk is accessible to most, with grade 3 options high into the mountains, and opportunities to shorten ascents with cable cars. The start point Hotel Victoria in Kandersteg is run by the charming Platzer family and combines comfort and home charm.

For more details and how to get there and back by train, see: Walking the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland

The magnificent vistas of the Bernese Oberland

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