A self-guided walking tour in the European Alps is a holiday to remember: it's a trip full of stunning panoramas, native wildlife, and charming villages with unique alpine culture. Plus you’ll find some of the world’s most famous peaks. Hiking at your own pace on a self-guided trip is a great way to experience the Alps.

Europe's alpine trails span over 1200km and lead through various mountain nations, including Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy in the west; and Bulgaria, Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro and Croatia in the east. Hikers are rewarded with spectacular views which is why the European Alps is on the bucket list of many travellers around the world. The Matterhorn Circuit, Tour du Mont Blanc, Haute Route, Bernese Oberland, the Alpine Pass Route, Dolomites, Pyrenees; these iconic walking routes are perennial A-listers on any keen walkers Top 10 to-do list.

On a self-guided hiking trip in the Alps, travellers can walk independently while having all the logistics taken care of: comfortable alpine accommodation, route maps and navigation, and daily luggage transfers are all part of the self-guided tour experience.

Sitting on the Italian and French border is Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc. From families to alpinists, the region is home to many walking opportunities and it is the most popular walking region in all of the European Alps. 

Choose from a wide variety of self-guided alpine walking trip styles, ranging from introductory level to challenging, as well as family adventures. It truly is a memorable hiking experience.