Hike trails among the soaring peaks that inspired the world’s first mountaineers, explore hidden hamlets with flower-bedecked chalets, discover age-old mountain cultures, savor local culinary delights—this is the way to experience the Alps.
We offer one-of-a-kind hiking adventures that keep you off the beaten path in five alpine countries ( France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, and Germany ), all led by Trip Leaders who bring expertise, camaraderie, and fun to each journey. There are always two (and often three) Trip Leaders who give a superb “insider’s” experience, with introductions to people and places you would never find on your own. Lace up your hiking boots and join us!
Hike the trails of the snow-capped Julian Alps and explore Slovenia's traditional villages and historic towns, including Kobarid, immortalized in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, and medieval Piran on the blue Adriatic.
Cross four international borders on foot on this unique hiking adventure and enjoy the alpine cultures and varied cuisines of Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.
Enormous rock spires, deep green valleys, and tiny villages: enjoy spectacular hikes in this world-renowned mountain realm in northern Italy, with a choice of two hiking options each day.
Discover enchanting Lake Lucerne, the great snow peaks of the Bernese Oberland, and Lake Geneva’s Lavaux wine country on our hiking and cultural odyssey in Switzerland.
Hike the famous "high route" across the French and Swiss Alps from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland.
Hike Europe’s first trans-Alps trail on this hiking adventure across a 75-mile stretch of Switzerland’s legendary mountain landscapes.
We had a great time hiking the Italian Alps and especially loved the variety of the hikes and the four different countries and cultures we experienced. Once again, Wilderness Travel has exceeded our expectations and has shown why they continue to rack up awards as the best travel company for hiking experiences! Thanks to the entire company for never failing to delight us!
Excellent does not come close to describing my experiences on this trip. It was way beyond excellent for me. It was the best time of my life! The Alps were like a fantasy world and the guides made them real for me.
This was an ideal vacation for us: being in the mountains all day, at the peak of wildflower season, with two guides who were both knowledgeable and fun to be with, having a good hotel at night, and great French food in the evenings.
A once in a life time experience where the beauty of the mountains, the quality of the food/lodging and the hiking challenge were just magnificent.
Photo journal of hiking from Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean Sea
With a camera in hand, one of our adventurers set out to document one of our signature Alps treks that crosses into five countries.
The Italian Alps are a hiking paradise, and we explore the best of them on our journey, Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites.
Our Alps specialists are your single point of contact and will be happy to answer any questions about our trips, help you choose the journey that’s right for you, and assist with any extensions you may be interested in. They even have great advice on what to pack! You’ll be in good hands, from the time of your first call to your departure on this adventure of a lifetime.