The mountains are calling. Hut-to-hut trek!

The mountains are calling. Hut-to-hut trek!
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Step out of your daily routine and lace up your sturdy hiking boots. The mountains are waiting for you. Choose your own path, embrace the challenge, and let yourself be amazed by the beauty and tranquility of the Alps, Dolomites, or Pyrenees. A hut-to-hut trek is more than just a long mountain hike. It’s a chance to spend the night at altitudes of over 2,000 meters. An authentic slice of hospitality shared with like-minded adventurers. Ultimate freedom.

In some of Europe’s most extraordinary locations, you’ll find mountain huts. A hut-to-hut trek is a journey from one mountain hut to the next. During the day, you hike, and in the evening, you make friends, enjoy the tastiest local dishes, and have a cozy place to sleep among the clouds. Sounds like something for you? We thought so too!

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WHAT IS A HUT-TO-HUT TREK?

During a hut-to-hut trek, you hike from one mountain hut to the next, often along marked trails that guide you through stunning landscapes, such as alpine meadows, forests, and past glacial lakes and glaciers. Hut-to-hut treks vary in difficulty and length, making them suitable for both novice and experienced hikers seeking an authentic and active mountain experience. The huts provide all the comforts you need, run by hospitable hosts who prepare delicious local dishes for you every day. Of course, you'll also find a fine glass of wine or a cold beer waiting for you!

WHAT IS A HUT-TO-HUT TREK?

THE TWO VERY BEST SHORT HUT-TO-HUT TREKS

ADLERWEG (3 days): Easily accessible by car, train, and plane. Start directly in Innsbruck and embark on a three-day, two-night journey through the stunning huts of the Karwendel mountains. A true Austrian classic!

LAGAZUOI (2 days): Rifugio Lagazuoi is one of the most beautiful and popular mountain huts in the Italian Dolomites. From here, you’ll get a great taste of the Alta Via 1 and the magnificent Cinque Torri. Two breathtaking day hikes through UNESCO World Heritage terrain and an unforgettable night in a rifugio.

THE TWO VERY BEST SHORT HUT-TO-HUT TREKS

THE TWO VERY BEST MID-LENGTH HUT-TO-HUT TREKS

STUBAIER HÖHENWEG (5 days): In five days, visit the most beautiful and oldest mountain huts in the Stubai Valley. A challenging and varied trek that will keep you engaged every step of the way. One of the absolute bestsellers at Bookatrekking.com.

KESCH TREK (4 days): The Kesch Hütte is the most famous mountain hut in Switzerland, and the namesake Kesch Trek passes right by it. Located just outside Davos, this is one of the most enjoyable hut-to-hut treks in the Swiss Alps.

THE TWO VERY BEST MID-LENGTH HUT-TO-HUT TREKS

THE TWO MOST CLASSIC HUT-TO-HUT TREKS

ALTA VIA 1 (max 8 days): Arguably the most popular hut-to-hut trek in Europe. Travel through the Dolomites, experience the most welcoming rifugios, indulge in the best of Italian cuisine, and take in the most stunning views. Fully booked every season and filled with unforgettable memories every year. A must! You can also hike just a portion of this fantastic route.

TOUR DU MONT BLANC (max 12 days): In 10 days, literally hike around Mont Blanc. Starting in the mountaineering mecca of Chamonix, this trek is on the bucket list of many hikers. Like the Alta Via 1, the Tour du Mont Blanc sells out early every year. Start planning for next year now! Shorter options of the Tour du Mont Blanc are also available.

THE TWO MOST CLASSIC HUT-TO-HUT TREKS

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