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Our Journal

Keep up to date with the goings on in the mountain world. We're usually in the mountains ourselves, but whenever we have time to sit down and write some entries we will. If you have some topics you are interested in, why not send us a post that we can share here?

Lac Blanc reflecting the Mont Blanc massif

How Easy and Accessible is Hiking Self-Guided in the Alps?

The Alps Have a Vast, Well-Maintained Trail Network One of the biggest draws of the Alps is the sheer size and quality of its trail network. Spanning eight countries —...

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Planning Your First Alpine Trip

Choosing the Destination for Your Alpine Trek First up, you’ll have to choose your Alpine destination. Perhaps you dream of the Dolomites, or eating Swiss cheese beneath Matterhorn. Maybe you...

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Getting To Your Adventure: Arolla

If you wanted a private transfer from the airport we could help arrange this but expect to pay close to €600 one way. Please contact us if you haven't received...

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Aljaž Tower on the summit of Triglav at sunset

Getting To Your Adventure: Triglav

On Day 3 when we arrive back down to our transport at the end of the trek, you will be driven back to Bled. That signals the end of the...

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Summer Triglav Itinerary

DAY 1: Morning pick up from Bled We will start our trip by picking you up in the lakeside town of Bled and driving to Planina Blato above Bohinj (45min...

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Summer Triglav Kit List

KEY CLOTHING ITEMS Summary:  Waterproof rain jacket (GORE-TEX or similar) Waterproof pants (GORE-TEX or similar) Light-weight down or synthetic warm jacket Mid layer (fleece or similar) Base layer long sleeve...

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The Matterhorn at sunrise reflected in a small lake

What’s it Like Climbing The Matterhorn?

The Matterhorn: A Brief Introduction The Matterhorn, with its unmistakable pyramidal shape, is one of the most iconic peaks in the world. Towering at 4,478 metres (14,692 feet) above sea...

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TMB Luggage Transfers

  How Luggage Transfers Work With our luggage transfer service, your main bag essentially “follows” you along the route. Each morning, your duffle bag (up to 15kg!) is collected from...

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Self Guided Trekking: How To Use Our Itinerary App

VIDEO - HOW TO USE SUMMARY [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyY1_TH8SAU[/embed]   STEPS TO DOWNLOAD Step 1: Download Roadbook for Discovery from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android)     Step 2:...

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