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The Secrets of Provence
Dive into this unspoilt corner of Provence that is famous for its wine, lavender, fruit, truffles, herbs and olives. Find out about the history, fables, culture, and characters. Understand the use of the plants and herbs of the region. Visit a truffle farm, olive mill and grower, lavender distillery, and above all, enjoy regional walks that combine the sights, scents and tastes of the area.
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- Self-Guided
From € 500.- / 8 days
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Dordogne Trails
With its many rivers, undulating hills and valleys, chateaux, bastide towns and prehistoric roots the Dordogne has long been a popular walking holiday destination. Explore many historic towns, quaint hamlets and scenic footpaths during this Dordogne walking holiday in France.
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- Guided / Self-Guided
From £ 550.- / 8 days
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Walking in the Cooley and Mourne Mountains
This journey will take you to the counties Louth in the Republic and down in Northern Ireland; a region largely undiscovered by the masses. The Cooley region offers a unique mixture of natural beauty, spectacular panoramas, and a rich cultural history.
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- Self-Guided
- Trail
From € 689.- / 7 days
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Explore the French Alps
Beautiful refuge to refuge alpine walking route in the Southern French Alps. Many different types of landscapes, from valleys with a high mountain ambiance to gentler, more open valleys. Wide range of wildlife and a variety of wild flowers.
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- Self-Guided
- Trail
From € 472.- / 7 days
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Pirin and Rila Mountains Trek
Guided walking holiday in the Pirin and Rila Mountains: Bulgaria’s largest National Parks. Enjoy some of the best high level alpine walking with an abundance of glacial lakes, deep river valleys, lush alpine meadows and diverse flora and fauna.
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- Guided
From € 555.- / 8 days
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Small is Beautiful
Did you know that some of the best walking holidays in Europe can be hard to find? That’s because they’re offered by smaller, independent businesses. And those are not always as visible online as the larger companies with bigger marketing budgets.
But bigger isn’t always better…
Something special
We believe that an independent walking holiday company can give you that extra special something you often miss elsewhere. Their local knowledge, enthusiasm and love for the place where they live all helps to make your holiday unforgettable.
So that’s why here you’ll only find such small-scale walking holidays. All together in one place, presented in the same way.
Like this you can easily see what’s on offer and find your next perfect hiking adventure.
Book directly
Every walking holiday links you directly to an independent, local business. You book directly with them, without any middle man or commission.
There are guided and self-guided walking holidays in Europe here. Plus a number of tours with both options. From leisurely rambles to more serious hikes, there’s something for every level.
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