Mountain outings
Mountain outings: book an experience shaped to what you want. Checked providers in the finest parts of the country.
Difficulty
Very easy – Moderate
Duration
A few hours – several days
Location
Mountain country, resorts, nature parks
Season
All year round, depending on where you go
What are mountain outings?
Mountain outings are days spent in the hills that can put walking, sightseeing and resting together.
They may take in easy trails, waterfalls, lakes, viewpoints or cultural sites up in the mountains.
They ask less of you than a full mountain expedition and can be pitched at all sorts of people.
You can arrange one yourself, go as a family or book through an operator.
How does a mountain outing work?
Picking where to go
You settle on the area and on what you want to see.
Getting there
Everyone reaches the starting point.
Out in the mountains
You take in the trails, the views and the natural sights.
Stops along the way
There may be stops for photographs, resting or a picnic.
Heading back
The outing ends once the programme is done.
Who are mountain outings for?
Families
Adults and children can come along on suitable routes.
Visitors
A way of getting to know a mountain region.
Beginners
No real mountain experience is needed.
Groups
Good for organised trips.
mountain outings experience level
Easy mountain outing
Visits to natural sights and gentle walking.
Family mountain outing
Pitched so children and adults can both enjoy it.
Active mountain outing
Longer routes and rather more walking.
Organised mountain outing
A day with a guide and a set programme.
At a glance
Destination
Where you go shapes the whole day.
Duration
It can run from a few hours to several days.
Transport
Some outings include getting you to the starting point.
Guide
They can tell you about the country and the local sights.
Weather
The weather can change the programme.
Time of year
Each season gives you a different day out.
Booking
Worth doing for organised trips.
mountain outings kit
Comfortable footwear
Worth having for walking on natural ground.
The right clothing
Suited to the temperature and the weather.
Rucksack
For water, food and your own things.
Water
You need it on any day out of doors.
Camera
Handy for the views.
A shell jacket
Handy when the weather turns quickly.
mountain outings safety
A safe day in the mountains takes preparation and a few basic rules kept.
Mountain outings — frequently asked questions
No. There are outings that suit beginners too.
Yes, if the outing is pitched at their age.
Not necessarily, though it helps with the arrangements and the local knowledge.
It depends on where you go and what kind of outing it is.
From a few hours to several days.
How fit you need to be depends on the route.
Yes. It suits anyone who likes the outdoors and adventure.