Route Guides & Trail Manuals

Mountain Adventures

Detailed guides for iconic hikes and ski tours. Everything you need to know — distance, elevation, gear, tips, and what to expect on the trail.

Activity
Difficulty
Season

The Welsh 3000s Challenge

challenging

Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

day hikeSpringSummerAutumn

Tackle all 15 peaks over 3,000ft in Snowdonia in a single push. A legendary UK challenge covering the Snowdon, Glyderau, and Carneddau ranges in one epic day.

50km4000m gain12–18 hours

Tour du Mont Blanc

challenging

Mont Blanc Massif, France, Italy, Switzerland

multi day hikeSummerAutumn

The iconic 170km circuit through France, Italy, and Switzerland. One of the world's great long-distance trails, circumnavigating the Mont Blanc massif over 10–12 unforgettable days.

170km10000m gain10–12 days

The Snowdon Horseshoe

moderate

Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

day hikeSpringSummerAutumn

The finest mountain circuit in Wales. A dramatic horseshoe ridge walk taking in Crib Goch, Snowdon summit, and Y Lliwedd — Grade 1 scrambling with serious exposure and unforgettable views.

12km1000m gain6–8 hours

Helvellyn via Striding Edge

moderate

Lake District National Park, United Kingdom

day hikeSpringSummerAutumn

The Lake District's most famous ridge walk. Ascend Helvellyn via the dramatic Striding Edge arête, return over Swirral Edge, and experience one of England's finest mountain days.

13km730m gain5–7 hours

Chamonix–Zermatt Haute Route (Ski Touring)

challenging

Chamonix to Zermatt, France, Switzerland

ski touringSpring

The ultimate Alpine ski tour. Traverse the highest peaks of the Swiss and French Alps from Chamonix to Zermatt over 6–7 days of glacier travel, high cols, and legendary mountain hut nights.

120km7000m gain6–7 days

Alta Via 1 — Dolomites

challenging

Dolomites, Italy

multi day hikeSummer

The classic Dolomites high route. Trek 120km through the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe — from Lago di Braies to Belluno across soaring limestone towers, wildflower meadows, and legendary rifugios over 8–10 unforgettable days.

120km6900m gain8–10 days

Catbells

easy

Derwentwater, Keswick, England

day hikeSpringSummerAutumnWinter

The Lake District's most loved fell walk. A short, steep climb to a perfect summit ridge with panoramic views over Derwentwater and Borrowdale — ideal for your first Lake District hill.

6.4km400m gain2–3 hours

Loughrigg Fell

easy

Ambleside, England

day hikeSpringSummerAutumnWinter

A gentle Lake District classic. Climb this small but perfectly positioned fell above Ambleside for stunning views over Windermere, Grasmere, and the Langdale Pikes — one of the best short walks in the Lakes.

7km300m gain2–3 hours

Cwm Idwal & the Devil's Kitchen

easy

Ogwen Valley, Wales

day hikeSpringSummerAutumnWinter

A dramatic Snowdonia circular through one of Wales' most spectacular mountain cwms. Walk around Llyn Idwal beneath towering cliffs, peer into the Devil's Kitchen, and experience wild mountain scenery on a short, accessible walk.

5km200m gain1.5–2.5 hours

Mam Tor & the Great Ridge

easy

Castleton, Hope Valley, England

day hikeSpringSummerAutumnWinter

The Peak District's finest ridge walk. Follow the Great Ridge from Mam Tor to Lose Hill along an airy grassy crest with sweeping views over the Hope Valley and the Dark Peak — a perfect introduction to hill walking.

10.5km380m gain3–4 hours

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