Italy
Known for its distinctive 'boot' shape that juts southwards into the Mediterranean, Italy has a long and illustrious history. The Roman Empire was, of course, founded here and Rome itself was for centuries the centre of Western civilisation. In the north of the country on the border with France, Switzerland and Austria, the Italian Alps and the striking limestone range of the Dolomites provide unlimited opportunities for exciting trekking and climbing holidays. These can be as varied as making an ascent of Gran Paradiso (the only uniquely Italian 4000 metre summit) or hiking and scrambling on the 'via ferrata' of Val Badia. Further south, the famously beautiful Amalfi Coast is a great location for an easy walking week, including an ascent of Vesuvius. Sicily and Sardinia are the two largest Mediterranean islands and they both belong to Italy. There is excellent walking on each of them, including (on Sicily) the chance to hike on Mount Etna.
Alpine Trails and Summits of the Queyras
France & Italy, Trek & Walk, 8 days - from $1,295 (land only)
- A high-level Alpine trek for lovers of wild places
- Views of dominating spire of Monte Viso from Pain du Sucre
- The wooden chalets of Fonts de Cervieres
- A tough 6-day trekking holiday in a hidden corner of France
- Fully supported with luggage transferred to gites each evening
Around Mont Blanc - Road Bike
France, Italy & Switzerland, Bike - Road Cycling, 6 days - from $985 (land only)
- A superb Alpine road cycling circuit
- Cycle famous Tour de France passes
- Classic Alpine `Sportive` cycling
- Cycling holiday that rides between France, Switzerland and Italy
- 10,000 metres bike climbing and descent in 4 days
Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
France, Italy & Switzerland, Trek & Walk, 8 days - from $1,475 (land only)
- One-week trek/circuit of the highest peak in the Alps
- Trekking across the Fenetre d`Arpette
- Picturesque Champex
- Hotel-based tour du Mont Blanc trek with full vehicle support
- The Tour du Mont Blanc - one of the most famous Alpine treks
- Introductory Alpine climbing in sight of Mont Blanc
- Alpine training in the Chamonix Valley
- Perfect for beginners and budding Alpinists
- Climb Gran Paradiso and the Aiguille du Tour
- All meals except lunches included
- Walking holiday through the Alps of Italy
- Trek from Sesto to Val Badia
- Astonishing Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Welcoming Italian mountain refuges
- The Haute Route of the Dolomites
- Scrambling in the Dolomites of Northern Italy
- Explore the Cristallo, Tre Cime and Tofanes groups
- Climb the best Dolomites peaks, no rock climbing expertise needed
- All Via Ferrata equipment provided
- Ideal for confident scramblers with a head for hights
- Centre based family fun on the Aeolian Islands
- Swimming and beach fun in Italy
- Pizza making and dough tossing fun!
- Volcano walks and information centre visits
- Gentle walking on the islands around Sicily
- Minitrek around Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
- Stay in French chalets and Alpine mountain huts
- Swiss chocolate, French cheese and Italian pasta
- Fully supported with baggage transfers
- A classic walking holiday for families with teenage kids
- Climb two 4000 metre peaks in just a week
- Flexible 3 day programme for climbing Mont Blanc
- Alpine climbing holiday in both Italy and France
- Great combination of Italy`s and Westen Europe`s highest peaks
- Traverse of the Vallee Blanche
- An excellent trek and easy 4000 metre alpine climb in Italy
- Trekking holiday via high passes and two 3300 metre summits
- The ascent of Gran Paradiso the only 4000 peak entirely in Italy
- The area has some of the best mountain refuges in the Alps
- A perfect holiday for experienced and novice Alpinists alike
