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Spectacular walking tour of the Amalfi Coast between Agerola and Positano | Sue Badyari
 

The Story of UTracks

How UTracks became the leading name of active travel in Europe

 

Key milestones

  • Cycling in Provence, France | <i>Ewen Bell</i>

    2006

    World Expeditions introduces the self-guided Europe range in its Active Adventures brochure.

  • UTracks first brochure cover

    2007

    UTracks is launched. The first brochure is 40 pages and features 60 odd trips to 10 European countries.

  • Explore the Cyclades Islands on our Greek Island Bike & Sail trip

    2009

    Cycle & Sail and Walk & Sail trips are in Croatia, Turkey and Greece are added to UTracks' program.

  • Andreas Holland, Food Lover's Spanish Camino escort, walking with group in Galicia Spain | <i>Andreas Holland</i>

    2012

    The inaugural Food Lovers' Spanish Camino trip, the first of the Food Lovers' series, sells out on release. The Active Europe program now included over 160 trips to more than 25 European countries.

  • sherpa logo

    2013

    Sherpa Expeditions’ trips is incorporated into UTracks' program. UTracks now boasts a comprehensive English walking program.

  • Decorative signage along the Camino | <i>@timcharody</i>

    2014

    The full length walk along the Camino Frances - a 36 day self-guided walk from the French border in the Pyrenees across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela - is added to the program.

  • Electric bikes differ from country to country, but they all make cycling easier

    2017

    Electric bikes are now available on more than 80% of UTracks' cycling itineraries.

  • UTracks 2018 Brochure Cover

    2018

    Active Europe range now includes over 400 trips to 35 countries in Europe.

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    2021

    Sherpa Expeditions rebrands to Walkers' Britain, with an emphasis on walking and hiking trips in the United Kingdom.

  • Pilgrim walking into St Peters in Rome at the end of the Via Francigena | Tim Charody

    2024

    UTracks' range of walking, cycling, Camino and boat-based tours expands to more than 500 tours in over 40 countries in Europe.

The Growing Desire for Active Travel

In 2006, World Expeditions launched its 'Active Europe' programme, which included 21 self guided and small group holidays. The self guided trips in particular were a hit with travellers and the range was rapidly expanded to cater for demand. The next year, the UTracks brand was born to fill a much needed gap as the specialist Active European holiday division of the World Expedition Travel Group. 

Cycling in Italy is a wonderful experience for all the family | Sue Badyari

UTracks Today

UTracks now boasts over 500 trips, a number that continues to grow as travellers discover and fall in love with our unique way of exploring Europe. We offer walking and cycling holidays in over 40 countries across Europe, including cycle and sail trips in Croatia and Greece, Camino de Santiago trips in Spain, France, and Portugal, cycling and walking holidays along the 'Italian Camino' (the Francigena Way), walking holidays in Mont Blanc and the Alps, Food Lover's trips, an extensive UK program, and the largest range of bike and barge holidays on the continent.

Ready to hit the Camino trail! | <i>Allie Peden</i>

Watch our Active Travel Video

At UTracks, it's all about 'U' and the tracks you want to explore, be it alpine walking in Mont Blanc in the Alps, cycling along the Danube river on a bike & boat trip, or trekking the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrim route. With over 400 guided and self-guided trip options, our travel consultants can help you plan the holiday of your dreams today. Find out more at utracks.com

Thinking about a walk along Spain's famous Camino? Discover why others do it, what it's really like on the trail and why you should consider travelling with UTracks. This short film covers the popular Sarria to Santiago section. Learn more at https://www.UTracks.com Learn why our Bike & Boat trips in Croatia are one of our most popular active European trips - and how an e-bike could make it possible for those a little nervous about their fitness. Want to walk around Mont Blanc? It's been described by many as one of the world's most scenic hikes - rivalling the Himalaya, Patagonia and Peru's Inca Trail. Watch to see why. A self guided cycling holiday is one of the best ways to experience the real essence of France. Join us on this episode with Tim Charody as he explores the chateaux's of the Loire Valley and the world famous wines of Burgundy.

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