IML Alison Rowsell has recently written a guide book for Cicerone Press about the Jura Crest Trail, Switzerland. The Jura Crest Trail is one of seven national walking trails in Switzerland, traversing some of the oldest mountainous areas of the Alps, running parallel with the Swiss-French border. Also known as the Jura High Route (Swiss National Route 5), the […]
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Sonthofen by International Mountain Leader Sandy Paterson The area around Sonthofen has a perfect range of options for Snowshoeing. As well as some big days out to challenge you when the weather is good, easier days when the limbs are a bit tired and venues to hide from the weather. It also has so much more
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The TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc) written by IML Jo Blackshaw This is my favourite destination because it’s a stunning hike through spectacular scenery. For those of you that don’t know it, the TMB traces a route around the Mont Blanc massif through France, Italy and Switzerland, over several high passes lasting 10-14 days. I am
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Iceland written by International Mountain Leader Ian Carter Iceland is a fantastic place to spend time. You will find the people really friendly, helpful and they all seem to speak English. There is a variety of accommodation options depending on people’s budgets. Iceland offers some wonderful walking through amazing scenery. You can do single or
The Sierra Nevada Mountains of Southern Spain written by IMLs Michael Hunt & Jane Livingstone The Sierra Nevada is home to the highest mountain in mainland Spain, Mulhacén (3479m). We had been visiting Spain to climb for many years and bought a house on the southern slopes known as La Alpujarra in 2002. At that time we were
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The Slovakian Tatry by International Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace What makes the Slovakian Tatry such a great destination? The Vysoke Tatry or “High Tatra” mountains form the central part of a chain of mountains that straddle the border between Slovakia and Poland and are part of the wider Carpathian range. The Vysoke Tatry are made from
Slovenia by International Mountain Leader Martin McGowan The southern end of the Triglav National Park around Tolmin offers clients an opportunity to explore an area which offers a diverse range of climates from mediterranean to alpine and continental. This range of climates leads to a diverse range of flora within the area. The south-eastern area
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Armenia by International Mountain Leader Paul Walley I live and work in Armenia, heading up the outdoor education program at UWC Dilijan, an international school with 81 different nationalities. The possibilities for outdoor activities here are almost endless, ranging from volcanoes, to limestone gorges tucked away in forested valleys and pretty much everything in between. We
A very different side of Tuscany – Alpi Apuane Mountains by International Mountain Leader Steve Ellis When you think of Tuscany, your mind may take you to images of endless warm summers, rolling hills and cypress trees reaching to big blue skies. However, in the north of the region bordering the Region of Emilia Romagna lies
Picos de Europa by International Mountain Leader Sam Benson This is my favourite destination for numerous reasons! For example; it’s easy to visit, there are so many different places to explore and the local people and culture are wonderful. From the UK there are flights into Santander, Bilbao and Asturias. You can drive down through France
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