Delve into the historic Alps on the rustic pilgrimage route of the via Francigena. This ancient pilgrimage route stretches more than 3000 kilometres from Canterbury in England to Rome in Italy. It includes mountain paths, mule tracks, rural and secondary roads as well as atmospheric...
To find the best luxury adventure in the European Alps we have a recipe that we stick to. If you’re struggling to find what you’re looking for, this might just work for you too. Firstly, your best adventure and luxury trip does not exist yet. Your...
Learn how to manage and optimise your health for the future. On a life changing wellness retreat in the Swiss Alps. We always choose the best in the business for our clients...
What is a curated luxury hiking trip in European Alps? This is a good question. Curated, luxury: these words mean many different things to different people. We can’t speak for everyone but we can tell you what a curated luxury hiking trip in the European...
If you search ‘hiking three countries in the Alps’ you will find many tours of the Mont Blanc come up. Hiking around the Mont Blanc is beautiful, but it is far from luxurious and very much on the tourist trail. This is so often the...
Does private luxury hiking in the Alps feel like an indulgence? We’ve got the lowdown on the pros and cons of private vs group trips. Flex to suit you Flexibility can only be found within your own group. Joining any group with a fixed itinerary means you...
When we say a private guided tour of the Alps, we mean private. No expensive trip that mixes you with people of varied abilities. No set itinerary of where you will hike each day… no, no, no. That is not the way to experience the...
Combine luxury hotels with biking and hiking in the Alps for a total blast. We like to hike narrow trails that meander across the mountains with spectacular views, too small to fit a bike. Then, we cover more territory by bike for a different feel...
Standing in Zermatt’s early season alpine snow this week, I realised that this is the third consecutive year that the snow has been au rendezvous in early December. We’re hearing that fresh-snow squeak as we walk through town after what is already three weeks of...
Where are the best ski resorts in Europe? Not every European ski resort is created equal and our guests are highly discerning snow bunnies. Critical criteria People choose ski resorts for many different reasons. It may be where your friends are skiing or where rumours say the...
