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Self Guided Trekking

From the world-famous Tour du Mont Blanc to the dramatic cliffs of the Alta Via 1 in Italy’s Dolomites, our routes showcase the best of the Alps. If you're after something more remote and wild, the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt takes you through glacial valleys and over high alpine passes. Whether you’ve got 3 days or 2 weeks, we’ve got flexible itineraries of self guided treks to match your schedule, fitness level, and appetite for adventure.

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Tackle the Grand Tour des Combins in 7 days — an epic alpine adventure that fuses the legendary Tour des Combins with the historic Tour du Grand St Bernard. This high-mountain circuit winds through Switzerland and Italy on ancient smugglers’ paths and scenic ridgelines, revealing jaw-dropping 360° views of the mighty Grand Combin (4314m), Switzerland’s second highest peak. Along the way, experience authentic mountain villages, meet welcoming locals, and savour regional cuisine in charming alpine refuges.

7 Days July - September Intermediate
From €1.250,00
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Set off on the 6 Day Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, a stunning circular trek through France’s oldest national park. Follow peaceful alpine trails around the Vanoise range, where every turn reveals something new - from wildflower meadows and rocky passes to the shimmering glaciers that give the route its name. Experience the quiet beauty of lesser-travelled paths, stay in welcoming mountain refuges, and connect with the authentic charm of the Alps. With its full circuit and rich mountain character, the Tour des Glaciers la Vanoise offers a rewarding adventure and memories to last a lifetime.

6 Days July - September Beginner
From €710,00
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Set off on the 4 Day Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, a stunning circular trek through France’s oldest national park. Follow peaceful alpine trails around the Vanoise range, where every turn reveals something new – from wildflower meadows and rocky passes to the shimmering glaciers that give the route its name. This condensed 4-day version covers the full loop with slightly longer days, perfect for experienced hikers or trail runners looking for a more challenging pace. Experience the quiet beauty of lesser-travelled paths, stay in welcoming mountain refuges, and connect with the authentic charm of the Alps. With its full circuit and rich mountain character, the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise offers a rewarding adventure and memories to last a lifetime.

4 Days July - September Intermediate
From €455,00
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Discover the stunning Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Alps on a beginner-friendly trek around Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze. This four-day circuit combines spectacular mountain scenery, crystal-clear alpine lakes and charming Bavarian villages with the comfort of staying in hotels with private rooms each night. Enjoy the perfect balance of adventure and comfort as you follow unforgettable trails through the landscapes surrounding the Zugspitze, without the need for high-altitude hut stays. With a relaxed pace, welcoming accommodation and incredible views throughout, this is the ideal introduction to Alpine trekking for those looking to experience the mountains in comfort.

3 Nights, 4 Days June - September Beginner
From €690,00
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Discover the wild Karwendel Alps and the legendary Zugspitze on this six-day traverse linking two of Austria and Germany's most iconic mountain landscapes. This epic route combines remote hut-to-hut trekking through Austria's largest mountain range with spectacular scenery and comfortable hotel stays around the foot of Germany's highest peak, all in one continuous journey. Enjoy the best of both worlds as you follow unforgettable trails from the turquoise waters of Lake Achensee, through true Alpine wilderness and mountain hut stays, before easing into gentler, hotel-based comfort as you approach the Zugspitze. With rugged high mountains, charming villages and incredible views throughout, this is the ultimate challenge for trekkers looking to experience the full spectrum of the Alps in a single adventure.

5 Nights, 6 Days June - September Beginner
From €830,00
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Explore the wild heart of the Karwendel Alps on this three-day trek through one of Austria's most beautiful mountain ranges. Starting from the turquoise waters of Lake Achensee, the route climbs to Binsalm for your first night before continuing into the dramatic limestone scenery surrounding Karwendelhaus for the second night, two of the range's classic mountain huts. This is a trek for those seeking real wilderness: expect remote trails, big Alpine views and overnight stays in mountain huts rather than hotels. The final day descends to Scharnitz, from where a short train ride carries you back to Innsbruck. A short, immersive introduction to true Alpine hut-to-hut trekking.

2 Nights, 3 Days June - September Beginner
From €215,00
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Tackle the Grand Tour des Combins in 10 days — an epic alpine adventure that fuses the legendary Tour des Combins with the historic Tour du Grand St Bernard. This high-mountain circuit winds through Switzerland and Italy on ancient smugglers’ paths and scenic ridgelines, revealing jaw-dropping 360° views of the mighty Grand Combin (4314m), Switzerland’s second highest peak. Along the way, experience authentic mountain villages, meet welcoming locals, and savour regional cuisine in charming alpine refuges.

10 Days July - September Intermediate
From €1.640,00
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Trek the Via Alpina from Meiringen to Gstaad — an unforgettable alpine adventure that takes you from the towering peaks of the Bernese Oberland to the idyllic villages of Switzerland’s alpine heart. Descend into Grindelwald beneath the legendary Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, wander through the iconic villages of Wengen and Mürren in the dramatic Lauterbrunnen Valley, and follow scenic mountain trails through Kandersteg, Adelboden, and Lenk. Along the way, soak up jaw-dropping vistas, experience traditional alpine life, and discover cozy mountain hotels and charming local villages at every turn.

8 Nights, 9 Days July - September Intermediate
From €2.625,00
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The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km trekking trail through France, Italy and Switzerland. Circumnavigating Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is one of the world’s most famous classic multi day treks and is on every serious hiker’s bucket list. This self-guided version specifically avoids the more popular places to stay and keeps you off the beaten track staying in fairly remote refuges. One for the wild ones.

8 Nights, 9 Days July - September Intermediate
From €1.665,00
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Trek the Via Alpina from Meiringen to Mürren — a condensed alpine adventure through some of Switzerland’s most iconic scenery. Hike beneath the towering peaks of the Bernese Oberland, descend into Grindelwald under the shadow of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, and wander through the postcard-perfect villages of Wengen and Mürren. Finish with a return through the dramatic Lauterbrunnen Valley before ending your journey in Interlaken, surrounded by lakes and mountains.

4 Nights, 5 Days July - September Beginner
From €1.485,00
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The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km trekking trail through France, Italy and Switzerland. Circumnavigating Western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, it is one of the world’s most famous classic multi day treks and is on every serious hiker’s bucket list. This Tour du Mont Blanc 7 day itinerary follows the TMB trail from Chamonix to Chamonix using occasional public transport. This itinerary cuts out stage 7, 10 and 11.

6 Nights, 7 Days July - September Intermediate
From €1.565,00
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Why Adventure Base?

There’s nothing we enjoy more than helping people explore and enjoy the mountains. That’s why we spend all our time dreaming up and creating adventures for us all to enjoy. Why? Because life’s better once you’ve been in the mountains. With an office in Chamonix, France, we live and breathe mountain life. When our team aren’t in the office building great trips, they’re out running the trails, climbing peaks or skiing fresh lines in the mountains.