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Alta Via 1, often hailed as the queen of all Alta Vias, a Dolomites classic is on your bucket list. Of course it is! This isn’t just another trail; it’s a journey through some of Italy's most dramatic limestone peaks. Think cozy mountain huts serving up hearty South Tyrolean dishes, paired with wild, rugged landscapes that make every step feel like an adventure. The Alta Via 1 strikes the perfect balance between thrilling trekking and well-earned comfort, making it an unforgettable experience. We discuss the difficulty of the route, introduce you to different options, and explain to you what it's like to spend the night in a mountain hut. Every year we help hundreds of hikers with booking huts along one of the most popular hiking routes in Europe . The Dolomites are hot and happening and if you want to experience the magic of the Dolomite High Route 1, you better get prepared early. Andiamo!

The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous trekking adventures available in Europe. When talking about mountain trekking, most people think about trekking in Nepal or climbing higher peaks like Mount Kilimanjaro. However, there are options to go trekking closer to home. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need for this adventure, from the difficulty of the trails, the accommodation along the way, a recommended itinerary for self-guided Tour du Mont Blank hikes, the cost and more! Today we will introduce you to the majestic Mont Blanc, one of the most stunning massifs in Europe and a great adventure for those looking for some nature and fresh air. From stunning mountain views and snow-capped peaks to small and picturesque towns, this hike will leave you wanting more! Find out all you need to know about this European trekking adventure. Are you ready? Let's go!

Hiking in Italy doesn't get much better than hiking from hut-to-hut in the Dolomites. Sure, the southern part of the Italian peninsula has its charms and the weather is consistently fantastic, but if you're looking for mountains, you really need to keep north. In this blog post you can read more about Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking, such as the Alta Via 1 and the Alta Via 2.The Dolomites have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. Thanks to their sublime, monumental and colourful landscapes, these mountains are among the most beautiful in the world. If you are looking for a real Italian adventure, then look no further. The Dolomites or the Alps? The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps and can therefore be considered as part of the Alps. So we may speak of both the Dolomites and the Alps when we go on a hiking trip in Italy. Are you still following? Good, then let's start with the best options for hiking the Dolomites!

The trek to Everest Base Camp is on the bucket list of many trekkers around the world. And rightfully so! This iconic route through the Khumbu Valley arguably shows the biggest display of high altitude mountains on the planet. With a spectacular flight to the trailhead, visiting remote sherpa villages surrounded by snow-capped summits and standing at the foot of the highest mountain in the world, the Everest Base Camp trek has all the ingredients of an epic adventure. At Bookatrekking.com we will help you to make the most of it! Our team at Bookatrekking.com ensures that you find your next adventure in the Himalayas. With first-hand experience in Nepal we'd like to share our knowledge and give you the best advice for the trek to the highest camp spot on the planet, Everest Base Camp. Are you ready for some serious altitude?

The isle of Mallorca? That's an island in the Mediterranean where you can go for a beach holiday, right? Soak up the sun and sea and enjoy good food and drinks. You can certainly do that in Mallorca, but the island has much more to offer! You will find beautiful nature, lovely authentic villages and you can hike a long-distance trail, the GR221. Reason enough for Bookatrekking.com to take a look.Mallorca is part of the Balearic Islands, a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea which also includes Ibiza and Menorca. The island has been a popular holiday destination for sunny beach holidays for decades, which is where you might recognize Mallorca from. Besides a number of seaside resorts, the island also boasts a varied and mountainous landscape with a nice sea breeze. Here you walk among almond and orange trees and enjoy views of the sea and mountains. Meanwhile, you'll hear the occasional goat bleating among the tall grasses and you might encounter a shepherd with his flock.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is the most famous trekking circuit in Nepal. With some of the tallest mountains on Earth, tumbling glaciers and an incredible variety of landscapes, this trek represents everything what trekking in Nepal is about. It takes more than two weeks to circumnavigate the Annapurna Massif while staying in cozy tea houses. Over the last few years, we at Bookatrekking.com have helped hundreds of people to find their way in the Nepali Himalayas and now it's your turn. Our team members have trekked all over the globe, but in terms of mountain landscapes the Annapurna Circuit remains high up there as one of our favorites. Why is this classic trek so special? Let us tell you why!

Hiking in the Pyrenees is the next best thing. Away from the busy trails in the Alps and upwards and onwards to some of the most pristine hiking trails and mountain huts Europe has to offer. With a little bit of French and a little bit of Spanish, the Pyrenees offers the best - and highest - of both. Hike from coast to coast, take it all in on Catalonia's highest peak or introduce your kids to the mountains in Aigüestortes.  Everyone has heard of the Pyrenees. They are those other mountains in Europe, right? Yeah, somewhere between France and Spain. And isn't Andorra super mountainous as well? Not bad, not bad. That's right, the Pyrenees basically shape a natural border between France and Spain and right in the middle of everything, you can find the tiny mountain state of Andorra. When thinking about Spain or France, there may be other things coming to mind first. Not for us. When we think France, we think Refuge and when we think Spain, we think Refugi. Let's take you on the finest hut-to-hut hiking routes in the Pyrenees! 

The countries Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro are connected by the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, one of our best-kept secrets. This trek has only been available for several years now; previously the borders remained closed. In about 10 days you cross several Balkan peaks and get to know different cultures. All in all, a unique experience! Read all about the Peaks of The Balkans in this article. Hajde! The Balkans, you might think of beaches on the Croatian coast, boat parties in Belgrade or beautiful views of the Plitvice lakes. At Bookatrekking.com, we know that the Balkans has much more to offer. This fascinating region has undergone enormous development in recent years. The Balkans is a massive peninsula and is home to the Dinaric Alps. A 650 km long mountain chain starting in Slovenia, continuing southwards through Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina and Serbia, all the way to Albania. The Balkan region also includes countries such as Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

The GR20, also known as Fra li Monti is a GR (Grande Randonnée) footpath that crosses the Mediterranean island of Corsica running approximately from north to south. The entire trail is about 180 km long with 12,000 m of elevation gain. Although it takes about 15 days to complete it, the route can be divided into 2 stages: the northern part, between Calenzana and Vizzavona, and the southern part, between Vizzavona and Conca. This GR route is considered one of the toughest of all GR routes, are you brave enough to give it a try? Below you will find all the information you need about the route, the stages, a map, and a kit list for your GR20 hike in Corsica! For the GR20, some hiking experience in steeper terrain is advisable. The trek requires some scrambling, use of chains, and a ladder (on the Northern section) and to tackle the rocky landscape and mountain ridges. In order to face this challenge self-guided, you must be a confident mountain walker and, most importantly, able to read route notes and locate your position on a map when needed. you will find all the information to face this challenge as prepared as possible.