Pontresina - St. Moritz - Maloja

Walking week in the Upper Engadine based in Pontresina, neighbouring St. Moritz. Self-guided, moderate walks requiring no alpine experience and no head for heights. Panoramic trails between lakes and the Bernina Range, including the Via Engiadina, Muottas Muragl-Alp Languard, the Fex Valley, and an excursion on the Bernina Express to Diavolezza. Stay at the family-run Hotel Albris at 1800 m with its own bakery and good food. Sauna, Sanarium, steam bath, solarium and gym included. All mountain railways, lifts, buses and the Rhaetian Railway in the Upper Engadine included. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• moderate, alpine
• Switzerland

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

Tuscany: Guided Walking Holiday

Centre-based walking week in Chianti with hotel in Greve (family-run hotel with garden pool). Arrival in Florence or Pisa and transfer to Greve. Guided walks to San Martino in Valle and Castello Verrazzano, to San Gimignano, over Monte San Michele to Castello di Volpaia, and to Lamole with wine tasting. Guided city tours in Florence and Siena, time at leisure. Coach transfers as per programme. Return flight from Florence. Dinner not included in the price.Public transport, museum and tourist tax payable locally. Flight not included in the price. On request, we can arrange flight bookings at low cost.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy

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

Rothaarsteig in the Westerwald

Self-guided walks on the Westerwald variant of the Rothaarsteig with a base hotel in Wilgersdorf: 4 days/2 walking days (Tour A), 5 days/3 walking days (Tour B or C) or 7 days/5 walking days (Tour D). Easy to moderate stages with manageable ascents and a choice of stage lengths, some can be shortened. A scenic loop with far-reaching views. Accommodation in a holiday hotel with indoor pool and sauna (included). You can arrive daily from May to October, except Sundays. Transfers from/to Haiger railway station and parking are included. Transport surcharge 40-80 € for 1-2 participants. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

Sauerland I

Landhotel Sauerländer Hof in Eslohe-Wenholthausen: a hotel with 100 years of tradition, sauna and beer garden. You can feel the motto come to life: walkers know how to savour. Self-guided walking near the Rothaarsteig; stay where tradition meets modern style. Trails through conifer and deciduous forests, heathlands and uplands offer far-reaching views and tranquillity. Practical for walkers: on-the-go tour packs, drying facilities for boots and clothing, free transfer to and from Freienohl station. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• easy, moderate
• Germany

Giant Mountains: Walking on Poland's Roof

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany, Czechia

Oberbozen on the Ritten

A week of walking on the Ritten around Oberbozen: earth pyramids, the Maria Saal pilgrimage church, Dolomites panorama along the Hirzelweg to the Rotwandhütte, a farmhouse snack and a stroll in Bolzano. Your base is the Wanderhotel Regina with panoramic views, sauna and wellness facilities. Guided, non-technical walks; no head for heights required and normal fitness is sufficient; also available self-guided. Arrive by car (free parking) or by train to Bolzano, then by cable car and pick-up. On the Dolomites day, transport costs 25 EUR. Possibly small extra costs for transfers. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy

Walking in Mallorca

8 days at a base hotel in Port de Sóller. Guided day walks in the Serra de Tramuntana and along the north coast: La Victòria/Alcúdia, Fornalutx and Sóller, Deià–Valldemossa via the Archduke’s bridle path, north side of Puig Major, Estellencs–Banyalbufar, Sa Dragonera. 11–13 km per walk, partly rocky paths, approx. 180–620 metres of ascent; a moderate level of fitness required. Transfers to the walks are organised; flights with transfer can be booked. Rest day on any day you choose. Routes may vary depending on weather/season.

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

Rheinsteig: Kamp-Bornhofen Top Hotel

Leisurely Rheinsteig walking between Koblenz and Rüdesheim, based in Kamp-Bornhofen, as a 6- or 8-day holiday. You stay in a comfortable hotel near the Franciscan monastery, with breakfast and an evening 3-course dinner. Guided tour of the Marksburg included. Organised transfers take you to the stages; you walk without luggage through Ruppertsklamm, Pulsbachklamm and over scenic heights to the Loreley, and on to Kaub, Lorch, Assmannshausen and Rüdesheim. Return journeys by train or boat, plus a personal tour briefing, round off the holiday. Arrival not included in the price. Train and cable car fares are payable locally.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

Rheinsteig Lorch top hotel

4, 5 or 8 days of leisurely walking on the Rheinsteig around Lorch, Assmannshausen, Rüdesheim, Kaub, Loreley and Bacharach. Through vineyards up onto the heights above the Rhine, to the Niederwald Monument and St. Hildegard Abbey, along the Rhine Castles Trail to Bacharach; return routes partly by train or boat. Stages 12-22 km with 110-540 metres of ascent, chairlift option at Assmannshausen. Base hotel in the former schoolhouse in Lorch, ***Superior, with its own winery and wine tavern. Walk suggestions, flexible stages. Local public transport fares payable on site.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

Rennsteig

Five days walking the Rennsteig from a single base: you stay at the Landhotel Thüringer Hof in Floh-Seligenthal and explore selected sections around Inselsberg, Oberhof and Tambach-Dietharz on three walking days. Alternative routes shorten each stage. Includes: 4 nights in a comfort room, breakfast buffet, packed lunch and a 4-course dinner each evening. Walking service with advice, travel documents, weather report and free hire service. Sauna, heated garden pool and drying room make for relaxing hours.

• individual, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany