Walking Holidays Abroad

August 2019.
A 13-day trip walking southern sections of the 'Via Dinarica', a long-distance trek through the 'Accursed Mountains' of the Balkans.
Starting in Albania, then crossing into Kosovo and Montenegro before returning to Albania.
Remote locations, hot and (mostly) dry weather and a mystery stomach bug meant this was a challenging trip ...
Tour ref. TVR

August 2018.
A two week circuit of the Mont Blanc massive in the Alps starting and ending in Chamonix, France.
Walking from France into Switzerland and Italy, this is a challenging trip with ascents (and decsents) of at least 1000 meteres most days.
A full and beautiful range of alpine scenery with snowy peaks, glaciers and lush green alpine meadows.
Tour ref. TWB

September 2017.
A trek to the basecamp of Nanda Devi, the highest mountain in India. Fantastic river valley walking with dramatic gorges and snowy mountain views, and stunning sunrises most mornings.
Tour ref. TGUA

August 2016.
Two weeks walking and camping in Canadian national parks - Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho, Jasper and Waterton. Stunning scenery ... and a closer-than-expected encounter with a grizzly bear ...
Tour ref. TAB

November 2015.
A fantastic two weeks spent climbing volcanoes in Central America. Beautiful and varied scenery with masses of plants and flowers to admire.
Highlight of the trip was an opportunity to look down on an erupting volcano - truly amazing!
Tour ref. TAE

September 2014.
A 2-week Exodus trek in the High Altas Mountains, Morocco
Heavy rainfall the week before the trip resulted in a changed itinerary, but still a magnificent trek amongst the valleys and peaks of the Atlas mountains.
The trip culminated in ascents of the two highest peaks in North Africa - Jebel Toubkal (4167m) and the twin peaks of Jebel Ouanakrim (4088m).
Tour ref. TBT

August 2013.
A 3-week holiday with Exodus in the Ladakh and Spiti regions.
Bleak, wide-open landscapes in the first few days, a huge azure blue lake then classic rocky Himalayan peaks and valleys.
Average altitude on trek 4800m, maximum crossing the Parang La at 5586m.
Dramatic road journeys either end of the trek and a 'Shatabdi' train journey. This trip had it all !
Tour ref. TGI

October 2012.
Three week trip with Exodus. Trekking and camping around Manaslu, the eight'th-highest mountain in the world.
Varied but always stunning scenery throughout the whole trek, the high point of which was a crossing of the Larkya La pass at 5123 metres.
Tour ref. TSA

February 2012.
A one week trip with Exodus walking in the Sierra de Aitana range in Alicante province, Spain.
Not especially demanding, but beautiful - and a great opportunity to assess our fitness following our enforced break.
Tour ref. TSA

August 2010.
A two week trip with Exodus treking in the remote Tien Shan mountains, including a helicopter flight up the Inilchek Glacier to Khan Tengri & Peak Pobeda base camp.
Tour ref. TRK

October 2009.
A two week trip with Exodus walking in the Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Stunning scenery, incredible encounters with local wildlife and an amazing range of exotic flora.
Tour ref. TYE

September 2007.
A two week trip with Exodus walking the GR10 between Gourette and Luchon in the Haute Pyrenees.
Tour ref. TWR

September 2006.
A three week trip with Exodus walking the Huayhuash Circuit in the Peruvian Andes, including a visit to the "Joe Simpson" Siula Grande basecamp.
Tour ref. TPH

August/September 2005.
A two week trip with Exodus walking the Haute Route between Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland.
Tour ref. TWH

September 2004.
A two week trip with Exodus walking in the Apuane Alps and Apennine mountains.
Tour ref. TWG

September 2003.
A two week trip with Exodus walking in the Cilento National Park and along the Amalfi coast.
Tour ref. TEC

September 2002.
A two week trip with Exodus exploring the Pirin and Rila mountain ranges.
Tour ref. TVB

September 2001.
A two week trip with Explore walking from village to village in the Alpujarras, Andalucia.
Tour ref. SR