Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
In 1997 I hiked the Alpine Pass Route (APR), a 340 km (211 mi) trail that spans the breadth of Switzerland. Starting in the village of Sargans on the border with Liechtenstein, the route traverses sixteen mountain passes before reaching Read More …
The Alpine Pass Route is a 340 kilometre (211 miles) hiking trail that spans the breadth of Switzerland. Starting in Sargans on the border with Liechtenstein, it passes up and over sixteen mountain passes before reaching its western terminus at Read More …
Distance: 9.9 miles (16 km) Avg.Time: 6 – 7 hours Start / Finish: Griesalp – Kandersteg Griesalp can be reached by means of Switzerland’s excellent Post Bus system. Kandersteg is accessible either by bus or regular train services. Season: June Read More …
The Walker’s Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt takes the hiker on a visually stunning journey between Europe’s two most iconic mountains – Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Along the way, the trail passes by 10 of the 12 highest Read More …
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a spectacular multi-day trek around Western Europe’s highest peak (4807 m / 15,771 ft). Passing through France, Italy and Switzerland, it takes the hiker on an alpine tour de force of snow-capped peaks, Read More …