Crete: Walking between the sea and the mountains

Single-centre walking week on Crete, based near Georgioupolis: easy to moderate walks on mule tracks and country paths lead to villages, to the Monastery of St Elias, through the green hinterland of Rethymnon and along the Imbros Gorge to the south coast. Further highlights include Arkadi Monastery with a descent to Maroulas, as well as Argiroupoli/Lappa with its necropolis and ancient plane tree. One free day for the beach, Rethymnon or Knossos. Hotel with pool; home-produced olive oil and home-grown vegetables. Up to 14 km, moderate ascents, partly rocky underfoot; one walk more challenging. Flight not included in the price; on request we can book low-cost flights from your airport.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Greece

Explore Lake Achensee, the Rofan Mountains and the Karwendel Mountains

Walking holiday at Lake Achensee – experience and enjoy natureAt Hotel Achentalerhof in Achenkirch on Lake Achensee, Tyrolean hospitality, culinary delights and the fascinating mountain world of the Rofan and Karwendel ranges come together. Look forward to varied walks, personal route tips, guided walks and relaxing hours in the spa area – a wonderful base for discovering Lake Achensee on foot.tourist tax payable locally.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Austria

Memelland and the Curonian Spit

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Lithuania

E5: Oberstdorf – Merano Alpine Crossing

Guided crossing of the Alps on the E5 with 6 walking days, approx. 81 km. Five nights in mountain huts in shared rooms or dormitories, one night in a hotel in Algund. Half board, without luggage transfer. Group size 4 to 10 people. Requirements: walking times up to 8 to 9 hours, ascents up to 1300 metres of ascent, descents up to 2000 metres of descent, distances up to 20 km. Alpine terrain with snowfields, scree and short sections secured with fixed cables. Mountain hiking experience, sure-footedness and a head for heights are necessary. Fitness: challenging; technique: moderate. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will inform you approx. 4 weeks before arrival about alternatives. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will inform you approx. 4 weeks before the arrival day about alternatives.

• guided, from place to place
• alpine
• Germany, Austria, Italy