Originating in the 9th century, the Camino del Norte hugs Spain's dramatic northern coastline and is one of our most popular Camino trails in Europe.

The final stretch of the 1900km Via Francigena, walking from Orvieto into Rome along a pilgrim route dating back to the 11th century.

Why so many travellers walk Spain's famous Camino de Santiago, and what it's really like on the trail.

Spectacular Tuscan countryside and medieval towns on the Lucca to Siena stage of Italy's Via Francigena.

One of the most popular Camino trails, the Portuguese coastal route follows the Atlantic shoreline through fishing villages and historic towns on the way to Santiago de Compostela.

Italy's Cinque Terre region, explored on an unforgettable coastal walking tour.

Alfred Wainwright's 315km Coast to Coast trail crosses three of England's national parks - the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors - from the Irish Sea to the North Sea.

Considered the most beautiful of all the Camino routes, the French Way of St James walked from its start in France.

An ancient pilgrim's route stretching more than 1000km through Switzerland and Italy, known as the Italian Camino.

Rewarding experiences on the southern section of Italy's Camino, walking the Via Francigena from Siena.

One of the world's most scenic hikes, walked around Mont Blanc on a guided tour through France, Italy and Switzerland.

The chateaux of the Loire Valley and the world-famous wines of Burgundy, explored on a French cycling holiday.

Why UTracks' Croatia bike and boat trips are among the most popular active European holidays.

The Pontremoli to Lucca stage of Italy's Via Francigena, taking in a little-known region of Tuscany.

Walk from Fidenza into Tuscany on one of the most beautiful stages of Italy's Via Francigena trail.

Highlights of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, explored by bike and barge.

The Rhine Valley Barge & Bike Tour, where the Neckar River joins the Rhine at Mannheim, explored by bike and barge.

Travellers Jane and Janet turned their Best of the Camino guided walk into a song, written on the trail and set to music by Jane's son Sam - a traveller's tribute to the Camino de Santiago.

The legendary scenery of Spain's Andalucia region, walked through its Moorish history around Granada.

Highlights of the Danube from Passau to Vienna and Bratislava, explored by bike and boat.

A revival of interest in Italy's Via Francigena, now one of Europe's most exciting pilgrimage trails, seen here through its Tuscan highlights.

The highlights of Holland and western Belgium, explored by bike and aboard a comfortable barge.

Just two hours by train from Paris, the World Heritage-listed Loire Valley is one of France's best regions to explore by bike.

A look at a typical day's walking on the classic Tour du Mont Blanc, taking in three countries on one epic holiday.

The rolling hills of France's premier wine growing region, discovered by bike from the comfort of a barge hotel.

England's longest national trail runs over 1000km from Somerset to Dorset, with the stretch through Cornwall delivering some of its most memorable clifftop scenery - the same trail made famous by The Salt Path.

Award-winning travel writer Andrew Bain discusses what it's like to cycle through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Cycle beside Europe's second-longest river from Passau through Vienna and Bratislava to Budapest, returning each evening to your floating hotel on the Danube.

Sleepy fishing villages, lively harbour towns and Roman ruins along the beautiful Venetian coast, explored by bike and boat.

The magical Ionian and Aegean Islands, explored on a Greek Islands bike and boat holiday.

Rolling hills, honey-stone villages and quiet country lanes make the Cotswolds one of our most popular walking and cycling regions in England.

The charming islands of Southern Dalmatia, cycled and sailed to, with a look at the onboard experience aboard the Kapetan Jure.

Often compared to the Himalaya and Patagonia for scale and drama, Italy's Dolomites are among the most spectacular hiking grounds in Europe. A look at the trails, peaks and mountain huts that make them so.

Follow ancient history on England's iconic Hadrian's Wall Path, one of Britain's best-loved walking trails.

Insight into what it's like to hike Iceland's best known trail on a guided walking holiday with UTracks.

A panorama from day five of the Mont Blanc Classic walking tour, giving a taste of what to expect in the Mont Blanc region.

Follow the great rivers of the Netherlands on a scenic bike and barge trip starting in either Amsterdam or Maastricht.

A cycle journey through the 'green heart' of Italy, from the enchanting city of Florence to the nation's capital, Rome.

Paris, the Marne River Valley and the stunning Champagne region, discovered by bike and barge.

Combine walking, cycling and barge cruising along Scotland's Great Glen Way, taking in lochs, glens and Highland scenery on this multi-activity holiday.

The Czech Republic and Austria explored on an unforgettable cycling tour between Prague and Vienna.

Why UTracks' Italian cycling trips are some of the most popular active tours in Europe, exploring the route from Florence to Rome.

From high peaks to coastal paths, Corsica is explored here as a walking destination for active travellers.

The beautiful islands of Croatia, experienced aboard the Romantica boat on a cycle and sail tour.

Scotland's Inner Hebrides, including the island of Mull, and the famous highlands, discovered by bike and boat.

A visually dramatic long-distance cycling route stretching around 415km from Salzburg in Austria to Grado on Italy's Adriatic coast.

Cycle the Great Glen Way's lochside trails by day and cruise onward each evening aboard a barge, taking in Scotland's Highland scenery from the water and the saddle.

How a bike and barge holiday works: cycling by day and cruising by night along Europe's rivers and canals, with the barge itself serving as floating accommodation.

A cycling tour through Austria suitable for the whole family, taking in the Salzkammergut lakes region.

An exciting multi-activity adventure for the whole family, exploring the beautiful Croatian coast and islands.

A rewarding alpine walk following the Lech River from Lake Formarinsee in Austria to the Lechfall waterfall in Germany's Bavarian Alps.

Croatia's North Dalmatia, a nature lover's paradise, discovered on an unforgettable bike and boat tour.

An original footpath laid by the Romans, the Via Cassia near Montefiascone, walked as part of the historic Via Francigena Way.

Explore the beauty of England's countryside on the Dales Way, a classic walking trail through the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.

Walk sections of the Great Glen Way by day and return to a comfortable barge each evening, cruising through Scotland's lochs and glens between stages.

Highlights from a UTracks staff member's trek around the highest mountain in western Europe on the Mont Blanc Guided Walk.

An achievable itinerary for hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, shot by two UTracks travellers on their 2023 Mont Blanc Rambler tour.

The essentials of a UTracks cycling holiday explained: bike options, luggage transfer, daily distances, and the difference between guided, self-guided and bike and boat trips.

A look at what it takes to walk the Tour du Mont Blanc, the classic circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland. Covers route options, fitness needed, and guided versus self-guided choices.

A look at why so many travellers walk Spain's famous Camino de Santiago, and what to expect on the trail.

A quick look through travel TV host Tim Charody's photos from walking Italy's Via Francigena, the historic pilgrim route through Tuscany's medieval towns and countryside.

A short teaser of Iceland's famous Laugavegur Trail, one of the country's best known walking routes.

The essentials of a UTracks walking holiday explained: how luggage transfer works, what a typical day looks like, and the difference between guided, self-guided and centre-based trips.

Discover parts of Germany few travellers see, journeying by barge and bike from Berlin to the Baltic Sea aboard the MS Princess.

The Glienicke Bridge, once a restricted Cold War border crossing known as the 'Bridge of Spies', ridden on the Berlin Wall Trail.

Follow Sarah and her family on the Tour du Mont Blanc, the classic circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland.

A guide to Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk across northern England, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Covers the different stage lengths and how to choose the right option for your fitness level.

The Le Puy Camino through the eyes of a food lover: regional produce, wine and gastronomy along the French Way of St James, paired with the walking itself.

Practical advice for tackling Europe's alpine trails: what to pack, how to train, and what the accommodation and support look like on a guided alpine hike.

A closer look at walking through the Dordogne region of southwest France, known for its medieval villages, prehistoric caves and riverside scenery.

A tour of Europe's classic alpine hikes, from the Dolomites to the Alps, covering trail conditions, mountain hut accommodation and the fitness required for high-altitude walking.

Puglia's flat terrain and coastal scenery make it one of Italy's most popular regions for both walking and cycling holidays. This webinar compares the two options side by side.

Practical guidance for walking the Via Francigena in Italy, covering daily distances, accommodation styles and luggage transfers.

Everything you need to know about walking the Camino Frances, the original and most popular route to Santiago de Compostela, including stage options, accommodation and luggage transfer.

An overview of France's best cycling regions, from the vineyards of Provence to the canals of the Loire Valley. A good starting point if you're weighing up which French cycling trip suits you.

Discover the scale and beauty of England's Lake District by e-bike, one of the most rewarding ways to explore the region.

How bike and sail holidays combine cycling with life aboard a small ship, with a walk-through of how the days are structured.

Answers to travellers' most frequently asked questions about planning a 2026 active holiday, screened for Australian, New Zealand and UK time zones.

A look at Europe's least explored walking and cycling region, covering key areas including Transylvania, Montenegro, Bulgaria and the Peaks of the Balkans.

Answers to travellers' most frequently asked questions about planning a 2026 active holiday, screened for the US and Canadian time zones.

An introduction to hiking Iceland's volcanic landscapes, including the Laugavegur Trail. Covers weather, terrain, and what makes Iceland different from a typical European walking trip.

Everything you need to get ready for hiking Europe's mountain trails, including footwear, clothing layers and day pack essentials.