Alps Hiking

How long does the Walker’s Haute Route take? The Walker’s Haute Route takes most people between 9 and 14 days. Of course, it’s possible to do it much faster but that would require running at …

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Are there any fish in the high alpine lakes? Well yes! Species that you might see swimming around are: Common minnow – Phoxinus phoxinus Rainbow trout – Oncornhynchus mykiss River trout – Salmo trutta fario …

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The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) or lammergeier has a wingspan up to 2.8 meters! It’s without a doubt the most impressive bird you can see while hiking in the Alps. However, not that long ago, …

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  Saint Luc is one of the many charming towns you will have the pleasure of discovering along the Haute Route. Located in the centre of the Valais at 1650 m, it enjoys sunshine from …

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Hiking poles can be expensive, but they’re worth it. Here’s why.

When you think of spotting wildlife on the Tour du Mont Blanc, you might dream of seeing a marmot, an alpine ibex or a golden eagle, but our mountains our also home to some very …

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A lot of hikers like to know which mammals they might see while hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, because spotting wildlife is always an exciting moment. Whether it’s a majestic ibex on a mountain cliff, a fluffy marmot bathing in the sun or a red squirrel scurrying up a tree, a wildlife sighting always adds something magical to your hike. So, here’s a list of mammal species in our region, hopefully you’ll get to see some!   

One of my most favourite moments on the Tour du Mont Blanc is the hike through the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. The route runs straight through the high alpine above the tree line and is …

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