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WEBOur Guide to the Aosta Valley in Summer. Surrounded by the highest mountains in Europe, the Aosta Valley boasts spectacular scenery, world-class hiking and biking, superb food, and a history stretching back to Roman times. Take a look at our guide and discover some of the best summer holidays in Italy. Top Tens.
The Walker's Haute Route - Active-Traveller
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The Haute Route is perhaps the ultimate alpine hiking trail.Meaning "the high road" in French, it's the name given to the high altitude trek between Chamonix and Zermatt.The route takes you through alpine meadows, across glaciers, and over some of the highest passes in the Alps.
Best Walking Trousers 2024: Stride out in all-weather comfort
WEBCraghoppers Kiwi Pro II Trousers, £60. Keela Nevis Trousers, £70. Craghoppers Pro Stretch Trousers £85.00. Berghaus Hiten Trousers, £100. ThruDark SF Charge Trousers, £295. Craghoppers Dynamic Pro 12000, £70. Berghaus Lomaxx Trousers, £70. Maier Latit Trousers, £120. Montane Alpine Edge Pants, £75.
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Active travel News, views, opinion and releases - Active-Traveller
WEBNews. All the very best news, views, opinion, releases and announcements from the world of active and adventure travel. Love to Explore on Two Wheels?
Best Bikepacking Gear 2021 - Active-Traveller
WEBMar 18, 2021 · The Thermarest Hyperion 32, which packs down to just 14x15cm and weighs just 500g, fits the bill perfectly - especially considering the zero degree rating. The Nikwax Hydrophobic down stuffing should help allay fears of much impact from dampness too. The 900 fill power was excellent.
Best Daypacks for Hiking: Daysacks for every outdoor adventure
WEBMay 30, 2023 · To put the icing on the cake the Talon Pro 20 is made of seriously durable but lightweight materials, so despite being one of the most fully featured daypacks it is possible to buy, it tips the scales at only 900g. A seriously excellent backpack for serious hiking. Buy Osprey Talon Pro 20 backpack: £148.75 at Cotswold Outdoor <Best Deal>.
Everything You Need To Know Before Climbing Ben Nevis
WEBApr 28, 2023 · Ben Nevis is a mighty peak in the Grampian Mountain range, in the Lochaber region of the north-west Scottish Highlands. It is located a few miles to the south-east of the town of Fort William. Getting to Ben Nevis by car is simple. From Glasgow you’ll take the A82 to Fort William before veering right on the Glen Nevis road to the foot of the ...
A Guide to Hiking in Asturias, Spain - Active-Traveller
WEBWith a distance close to 500km that can be extended to 606km, it is divided into 27 stages to discover the vast biodiversity of Asturias, and links the Picos de Europa Biosphere Reserve with that of the Oscos-Eo. Or the GR.E-9 'Senda Costera' (see below), taking hikers along the coastline, literally from one end to the other.
Lake District Via Ferrata - Active-Traveller
WEBJul 7, 2014 · Honister’s via ferrata has proven a big hit also, with 3,553 of us having taken the tour in its first 11 months since opening in May 2007. There is just one man-made bridge at the start of its route, across a gully.