Our trail experts are here to help

Planning a hiking trip to the Alps can be difficult - when to go, where to stay, what to pack etc. If you’ve never been to the Alps, some assistance from an expert that knows the region can provide the answers you need to confidently prepare for your epic adventure. Whether you are planning for a multi-day hike in the Alps (such as Tour du Mont Blanc, Walker's Haute Route, Alta Via 1 Dolomites, Alta Via 2 Dolomites, Bernese Oberland, Tour of Monte Rosa, Tour des Combins) or a shorter “base camp” hiking trip (such as the Chamonix-Mont Blanc area), we’re here to help with phone and video consultation.

 
 

Find your perfect route

We use our database of 2,500+ km / 1,500+mi to narrow your options and select the right routes to meet your needs, such as:

  • Level of experience

  • Time restrictions

  • Seasonality

 
 

Book your preferred Accommodation

There are hundreds of accommodation options in the Alps. Our experts help you choose the best locations for your trip, whether it is a remote mountain hut, wild camping spot, hostel, or luxury hotel. We can also check live availability during our call so you have a bookable itinerary ready to go!

 
 

Pack the right gear

Depending on when you hike and what routes you take, the trail conditions will vary. Get advice on what to pack to make sure you are prepared for the conditions and terrain.

 
 

design your ultimate trip

Glaciers? Lakes? Peaks?

No matter what you are keen to see, our experts can help you choose the best route that will tick all your boxes.

Booking last minute? We can help with that too!

 

OUR TEAM OF TRAIL EXPERTS

Brendan

Specialises in the Pennine Alps with 15+ trips across Tour du Mont Blanc, Walker’s Haute Route, Tour of Monte Rosa, and Bernese Oberland

SUSAN

Specialises in the Dolomites with 10+ trips across Alta Via 1, Alta Via 2 and 4 in Dolomites, including both hiking and via ferrata trips

JONAS

An International Mountain Leader, expert in Tour des Combins and trail running around Pennine Alps

RICKY

An International Mountain Leader, expert in West Highland Way and summiting local Scottish peaks

BOOK A CONSULTATION
 

HOW IT WORKS:

  1. Upon purchase, schedule your consultation based on a time convenient to you/your hiking group.

  2. You will be sent a Google Meet invite for you/your hiking buddies to join the video call.

  3. During the call, we will use our planning app to visualise the trail and answer your questions.

  4. After the call, you can access the recording for your future reference.

30 Min Q&A

  • Schedule a quick chat to discuss questions such as choosing between different routes, specific accommodation availability challenges, what to pack, early season conditions, how to get to/from the trail, etc.

60 Min deep dive

  • Schedule a detailed discussion to review your planned itinerary, including route, transport (if any) and accommodation, or discuss which trail is right for you/your group. Session can be recorded upon request.

Note: We only design custom itineraries in our “Expert Access” packages, not in our general consults.

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