The 170-kilometre circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the world’s classic multi-day walks. This loop of well-maintained and signposted mountain paths – an official ‘GR’ (Grande Randonnée) since 1952 – circumnavigates the peaks and glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif, crossing borders via high passes and linking the mountain towns of Chamonix and Courmayeur with tiny Alpine hamlets.

The steepest island on the planet, heart-shaped La Palma has managed to stay below the radar of mass tourism. Those who put in the effort to discover it will be rewarded with awe-inspiring volcanic landscapes and a proudly retained, uniquely Canarian culture.

Perfect for anyone seeking exhilarating walking in remote, spectacular Alpine scenery. This holiday offers up high peaks to climb and lofty passes to cross, fabulous descents to make, and rare, passing notes of Occitan in the frescoed mountain villages. All rounded off by extraordinary, bountiful cuisine.

Tucked away behind Tenerife, the oft-overlooked Canary Island of La Gomera is a hidden paradise for walkers. From its highest point, the celebrated peak of Garajonay, rugged mountains scored with lush green valleys descend to a dramatic coast – where jagged cliffs meet glittering waters.

Enjoy dramatic routes through unparalleled scenery on the wild and spectacular Lofoten Islands. Featuring stays in traditional converted fishermen’s cottages and various options to explore the great variety of landscapes on foot and by car, this holiday offers a rare glimpse of everyday life in Norway’s far north.

This walking holiday, on which you stay at a variety of welcoming hotels, takes you to the shores of glittering Dolomite lakes and into the heart of the region’s celebrated ‘Three Peaks’ – an absolute treat. The views, of a thickly forested Alpine ridge to the north and the snaggle-toothed granite peaks of the Sesto and Braies Dolomites to the south, are simply mesmerising.

Between Switzerland's most famous peaks, the Eiger and the Matterhorn, lies some of the best walking in all of the Alps. The journey from the north face to the iconic pyramid of the world's most recognisable mountain is a thrilling challenge, leading over high mountain passes on true alpine trails and deep into valleys via lakes, forest and mountain villages.

Follow the French-Spanish frontier northwards, weaving through the emerald landscapes of the Basque Pyrenees. Descend from their rugged peaks through slowly softening terrain until you finally enter Spain at the sea.

Stunning panoramas await as you cross dramatic mountain passes and traverse both classic routes and little-used trails as you explore the best of the Matterhorn region.

Enjoy exhilarating mountain walking and stay in a top-notch Alpine hotel serving excellent cuisine and wines on this self-guided holiday. With an included travel pass plus one day’s cycle hire, this trip is a great way to gain an insight into Tyrolean life.

At the heart of this spectacular hike lies a very special path, which promises a wonderfully authentic insight into life in the Turkish Mediterranean. This holiday explores the Lycian Way’s westernmost section, taking you through a rugged and unfiltered landscape where scintillating coastal views and the imprint of the past are your constant, thrilling companions.

In the whole Alpine region, no ridge of mountains can boast such romance as the awe-inspiring peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Following paths recognised for their outstanding vistas, the route is among the most challenging in our selection, though the magnificent panoramas also make it one of our most rewarding.