Hiking
Hiking: pick what suits you. Options for beginners, families or groups, in the finest settings there are.
Hiking: types of experiences
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Easy hikes
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Difficulty
Very easy – Advanced
Duration
1 hour – several days
Location
Mountains, forests, hills, nature parks
Season
All year round, depending on the route and conditions
What are hiking?
Hiking means covering ground on foot through the countryside, on waymarked paths or across open country.
It combines exercise with the discovery of the scenery and of what there is to see locally.
It can be a restful family outing or a demanding day for experienced walkers.
Hiking is one of the most approachable ways of spending time outdoors.
How does a hike work?
Planning the route
You pick the route according to level, time available and conditions.
Getting the gear ready
Boots, clothing and the supplies you need are got ready.
Setting off
You follow the waymarks or the guide's directions.
Exploring the countryside
You come across scenery, plants, animals and natural landmarks.
Heading back
The route ends with getting back safely.
Who are hiking for?
Beginners
There are easy routes that work well for a first time out.
Families
The short routes suit doing something together.
People who love the outdoors
It brings you close to the scenery and to wild places.
Adventurers
The hard routes give you a challenge and something to explore.
hiking experience level
Easy walks
Short routes, within reach of beginners and families.
Mountain walks
Routes with some climbing and a moderate physical effort.
Guided walks
You walk with a guide who tells you about the area as you go.
Mountain expeditions
Long or hard routes that call for particular preparation.
At a glance
Choosing the route
The route has to match your experience and how fit you are.
The weather
The weather can change how hard the route turns out to be.
Fitness
The effort has to match what the walker can manage.
Guide
Recommended on unfamiliar or difficult routes.
Duration
Anything from a short walk to trips lasting several days.
Season
Every season brings something different.
Booking
Useful for organised outings and for groups.
hiking kit
Walking boots
They give you protection and a steady footing on varied ground.
Technical clothing
It helps you cope with changes in temperature.
Rucksack
For carrying water, food and your kit.
Water and food
Needed to keep your energy up along the way.
Trekking poles
They help with balance and take some strain off.
Navigation tools
A map, a GPS or a navigation app.
First-aid kit
Worth having on any route.
hiking safety
Planning and preparing properly is what keeps the risks down on the route.
Hiking — frequently asked questions
Yes. There are routes to suit every level.
Comfortable kit is enough for easy routes; the mountains call for proper gear.
Yes, on routes matched to their age and level.
Not always, but it is worth having on hard or unfamiliar routes.
It depends on the route and on what you are after.
How much effort it takes depends on how hard the route is.
Yes. It suits anyone who likes the outdoors and a bit of adventure.