Feature · 11 May 2023
Hiking in the Pyrenees: 7 treks under 2 weeks
The Pyrenees, bordering France and Spain and rising over 3000m, stretch over 400km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and offer a diverse range of walking experiences. The...
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173 articles found
Article · 3 May 2023
Alpine Pass Route Via Alpina 1
Swiss Via Alpina 1 (VA1) formally the Alpine Pass Route (APR) – is a hiking trail of over 350km across Switzerland, crossing high mountain passes through the eastern Alps, the Bernese Oberland and the Vaudoise on the northern side of the main...
Article · 14 Apr 2023
An introduction to the Kungsleden Trail
The Kungsleden is as varied as the vast Arctic wilderness, traversing snow-topped mountain ranges, expansive open fell, verdant forests and crossing lakes both large and small. Lying mostly within the Arctic Circle, the 460km route can be walked in...
Article · 15 Feb 2023
Skills session - using a compass
Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. The compass. A humble instrument that is probably in the rucksack of most outdoor adventurers, from...
Article · 15 Feb 2023
Skills sessions – using a map
Cicerone author and navigation expert Pete Hawkins shares his knowledge and experience on how to successfully and safely navigate at home and abroad. It goes without saying, doesn’t it, that whenever you go out for a walk, ride or run, you take a...
Article · 21 Jan 2023
Walking in Catalunya
Nike and Jacint spent some amazing weeks in Catalunya while researching for their Walking in Catalunya-Barcelona guidebook. They found diverse landscape with myriad trails and stunning views.
Article · 26 Nov 2022
Trekking the GR11: my journey through the Spanish Pyrenees
Sam McGrady gives an honest account of crossing the Pyrenees on foot during June/July 2022, covering the why, when, what and how. She also gives some practical and useful tips for...
Feature · 7 Nov 2022
Trekking from Munich to Venice: Der Traumpfad
Der Traumpfad is a must-do trek for walkers looking for an epic trans-alpine adventure between Munich and Venice, combining challenging terrain, spectacular scenery and culture.
Article · 5 Nov 2022
How to choose the correct footwear
Jon Halls walks you through the process of choosing footwear for your next adventure and finding the perfect fit
Article · 29 Oct 2022
Summer on the Camino Del Norte
Emma Sawyer quit her job and set off to walk the 500 mile Camino Del Norte – one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes running through Northern Spain
Article · 22 Oct 2022
Cycling in Montenegro: The Kotor Serpentine
The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is making its mark on the tourist map, primarily for historic towns and epic mountain hiking. However, over just a few days Melissa Davies...
Article · 21 Oct 2022
An intro to… Extremadura
Extremadura is one of the least-known regions of Spain and also one of the most untouched and unspoiled.
Article · 1 Oct 2022
What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world
Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...
Article · 24 Sept 2022
How to walk a Camino without blistering pain
Don't let blisters ruin your Camino; follow Nicole Bukaty's top tips instead.
Article · 13 Jul 2022
Everything you need to know about Spain’s Sendero Histórico, the GR1
The Sendero Histórico (or GR1) is a trail that combines great scenery with a gentle lesson in Spain’s fascinating history. Traversing the north of Spain it sits in the shadow...
Article · 23 Apr 2022
Highlights of the Brittany Coast Path (GR34)
The GR34 is a long-distance hiking path (sentier de grande randonnée) that follows the coast of Brittany from Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Nazaire (more than 2000km). It’s called...
Article · 2 Apr 2022
Camino Invierno: Walking the Camino Francés in winter
There may be many things that make walking the Camino Francés in winter a very different experience to more popular times of the year, but the fundamentals remain the same, found...
Article · 19 Mar 2022
Timmy Mallet – cycling the Ruta Via de la Plata
When a small window of opportunity opened up to go on a cycle trip, Timmy Mallett and his friend Gary decided to explore the mysterious Camino de Santiago in Spain.
Article · 26 Feb 2022
How to photograph the northern lights
Seeing the northern lights can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photographing this spectacular, natural phenomenon is difficult, but James Rushforth has this advice.
Article · 17 Dec 2021
Trekking in the Vanoise – everything you need to know
Trekking in the Vanoise is the perfect way to experience some of the finest walking in the Alps. Nestled between Mont Blanc and the Massif des Écrins, the Vanoise National Park...