Alpine crossings

Alpine Treks

High-mountain routes in the Alps and Dolomites, with characteristic rifugi and passes above 2,500 m. They include the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc loop and the lesser-known Alta Via in the Dolomites. The terrain demands good fitness and mountain experience, but rewards with iconic panoramas.

Routes
7
Distance
85–200 km
Difficulty
Hard, Expert
Peak season
July, August

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Trails in this collection

Rifugio u horského jezera na Alta Via 1 v DolomitechAV1

Alpine Treks

Alta Via 1

Dolomity, Itálie

A Dolomite classic with dramatic peaks, rifugi, and one of the best beauty-to-logistics ratios in the Alps.

Distance
125 km
Time
8-12 days
Difficulty
Hard
AlpsDolomitesrifugia
Dolomitské štíty mezi Rifugio Genova a Rifugio Puez na Alta Via 2AV2

Alpine Treks

Alta Via 2

Dolomity, Itálie

A more demanding Dolomite traverse for experienced hikers wanting a wilder character than Alta Via 1.

Distance
180 km
Time
11-14 days
Difficulty
Expert
AlpsDolomitesmountain passes
Berliner Hütte pod ledovci Zillertálských Alp na Berliner HöhenwegBHW

Alpine Treks

Berliner Höhenweg

Zillertálské Alpy, Tyrolsko

A classic hut-to-hut traverse of the Zillertal Alps. Nine stages link eight high mountain huts around a glaciated ridge between Finkenberg and Mayrhofen, with exposed traverses, secured sections and the crossing of the Schönbichler Horn (3,134 m).

Distance
85 km
Time
7-9 days
Difficulty
Hard
glaciershigh passesmountain peaks
Vysokohorský průsmyk Col de la Seigne na hranici Francie a Itálie na Tour du Mont BlancTMB

Alpine Treks

Tour du Mont Blanc

Francie, Itálie, Švýcarsko

The famous circuit around Mont Blanc with excellent infrastructure, big elevation and strong alpine scenery.

Distance
170 km
Time
7-10 days
Difficulty
Hard
Alpsglaciersmountain villages
Masiv Monte Rosy a Matterhorn nad ledovcem Gornergletscher ve Walliských AlpáchTMR

Alpine Treks

Tour de Monte Rosa

Walliské a Penninské Alpy

A demanding high-alpine loop around the Alps' second-highest massif. Nine stages and six passes between 2,600 and 3,300 m link Swiss Zermatt with the Italian valleys of Gressoney, Alagna and Macugnaga — with the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa's glaciers in constant view.

Distance
143 km
Time
9-11 days
Difficulty
Hard
glaciershigh passesmountain peaks
Horské jezero Oeschinensee v Bernských Alpách na Via AlpinaVIA-ALP

Bernské Alpy, Švýcarsko

A compact Swiss alpine traverse through the iconic landscape of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Distance
120 km
Time
7-9 days
Difficulty
Hard
Alpsmountain passesSwiss villages
Alpské údolí a stezka nad Zermattem na Walker's Haute RouteWHR

Francie a Švýcarsko

A high-altitude traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt for experienced hikers seeking big alpine days.

Distance
200 km
Time
12-15 days
Difficulty
Expert
Alpsglaciershigh passes