It’s happened… a refreshing breeze finally arrived this week, announcing the start of Autumn in the Alps. While the days are still sunny and warm, that extra layer in the backpack is a must. The wind can surprise us and the sky can change mood...
We love to hike and bike across international borders on our trips. You’ve probably heard us say that the best mountain hiking and biking routes don’t respect political boundaries. And we love to push a boundary. For the first time ever, we are excited to announce...
Explore stunning Alpine trails, flowering pastures, icy glaciers and charming villages on the best hiking trip in the Swiss Alps....
We like to delve deep into every trip we do, and our Swiss Alps Hiking and Wellness retreat is no different. We always source the most exceptional and qualified professionals to get you the best of the best on our ski and hiking trips. Our Swiss...
It is often through the eyes of others that you are reminded of the magic around you. This week some overseas friends came for a magical Swiss hiking experience and stayed in a small, tucked-away mountain village which I love. It was beautifully refreshing to...
Recently I was listening to Simon Sinek discussing a concept on a podcast which really struck me. He described how love is not just a romantic exchange or feelings within families but we are surround by moments of what is called ‘micro love’. These are...
For wild hiking like no other, a bisse is your best friend. Created centuries ago, bisses are shallow channels carved out of rock and soil into the sides of the mountains. They were originally designed to carry water from the Alpine peaks to the surrounding...
Many people are interested in climbing the Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the European Alps. Here are our tips on what you should know before climbing the Mont Blanc...
This is the second in a series of two blogs on how to climb the Mont Blanc. Here I a link to the first one:https://swisskisafari.com/climbing-the-mont-blanc-what-you-need-to-know/ There are two main routes available to climb Mont Blanc. While neither could be called easy, one is less risky than...
It is hot hot right now. Everywhere. Temperature-wise I mean. So we’ve been doing some alpine hiking in Europe at altitude in the fresher mountain air: just what we need on a scorching hot day. Alpine hiking in Europe needs the perfect post-hike pause This week I...
