Self-Guided Appenzell Hut Hop |
Self-Guided Appenzell Hut Hop
Appenzell, Switzerland
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6 Days from $1,180* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures The ornate and fabulous Appenzell is certainly the most unusual canton in Switzerland. The Santis range that towers over the quirky and charming village of Appenzell is a magnificently convoluted maze of limestone peaks and spires. Our circumnavigation of the range begins and ends in this wonderful village and travels through the most remote high valleys en route.This is a trek with a high adventure component. The trails, while not particularly strenuous are exciting and engaging as they snake their… more |
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Cortina & Lakes of the Dolomites |
Cortina & Lakes of the Dolomites
San Candido, Italy
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7 Days from $2,910* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures The Dolomites are among the most stunning mountains on earth. The soaring golden and gray-hued limestone towers are a magnet for mountain lovers and photographers alike. In morning and evening alpenglow sets these spires ablaze in wildly colored pinks and purples. Contrast this with the brilliant green meadows from which these towers emanate and you find the elements that make for an unforgettable mountain experience. Add superb accommodations and fascinating trails winding around the peaks and across the meadows and… more |
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The Eiger Trail: Gstaad to Grindelwald |
The Eiger Trail: Gstaad to Grindelwald
Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland
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9 Days from $3,350* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures Most feel this is the Alps ' most classic route. Charming glimpses of the active Bernese pastoral culture, villages of Swiss perfection, and high mountain passes beneath ice blue glaciers all conspire to make a route that epitomizes Swiss trekking and justify the fame of the mountain scenery of the Jungfrau region.A traverse through Switzerland 's most classic terrain, this traverse of Switzerland 's most famous mountain range is a fabulous introduction to hiking the Alps for those with a… more |
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The Engadine Trek |
The Engadine Trek
Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland
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8 Days from $3,390* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures This week long inn-to-inn hiking tour covers the length of the Inn River Valley from near the Austrian border to that of Italy. Staying in the most charming villages and quaint inns, you will pass from the gentler terrain of the lower Engadine with its quaint old villages, through the upper Engadine with its majestic, glaciated peaks and into the wild and dramatic Val Bregaglia with the soaring granite spires of the Sciora range.The villages along the way range from… more |
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The Engadine Summit Series |
The Engadine Summit Series
Zuoz, Switzerland
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8 Days from $3,390* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures Everyone at Ryder-Walker feels that the Engadine is among the most beautiful places on the planet. Combine the physical beauty of the mountains with the culture and color of the villages and you have an experience awaiting you that should not be missed. We have been offering many varieties of trips throughout the Engadine and surrounding regions for decades. We thought it would be exciting to design something a little different from our traditional Engadine Trek (among our gentlest) that… more |
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The Markha Valley Trek The Himalaya'S Last Frontier |
The Markha Valley Trek The Himalaya'S Last Frontier
Delhi ,India
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12 Days from $4,775* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures Summit of the world, Ladakh, India is truly the Himalaya's last unspoiled region. Unlike its neighbors, Ladakh has a long history of peace and prosperity. Culturally and physically it can be considered an extension of Buddhist Tibet. Central to its beauty and ambiance is that it did not suffer the devastation of the Cultural Revolution. Its Monasteries, temples, villages and customs remain intact and await, and invite, our exploration. Ladakh rests on the western end of the Himalaya and is comprised… more |
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Bhutan Chomolhari Trek |
Bhutan Chomolhari Trek
Paro, Bhutan
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13 Days from $4,895* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures “The Matterhorn of the Himalaya,” that's how many people refer to the Chomolhari, one of the most stunning mountain peaks on the planet. We'll enjoy remarkable views of this rocky giant as we hike through Bhutan, a magical kingdom perched at the top of the world.Gross National Happiness, not Gross National Product was the declaration made in 1972 by the fourth King of Bhutan. This tiny mountain kingdom declared that the peace and well-being of its people was its measure… more |
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Arches & Canyonlands |
Arches & Canyonlands
Flagstaff, Arizona
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9 Days from $3,750* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures Arches & Canyonlands begins in Sedona, Arizona, a town with an established reputation for exquisite dining, inspired art galleries and a plethora of outdoor activities. By day, guests explore an enchanting desert landscape, hiking one of the many backcountry trails that spiderweb throughout the region. By night, sun-tanned explorers relax, with wine in hand, at one of Sedona’s premier luxury resorts.Continuing to the tranquil hamlet of Bluff, Utah, hikers trade their hiking boots for paddles and bounce through one of… more |
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Telluride Trek |
Telluride Trek
Ouray, CO, United States
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9 Days from $3,750* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures Majestic snow-capped peaks, expansive alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls and charming Victorian hotels beckon hikers to explore the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, home of Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures.From bubbling hot springs and historic hotels, to the outposts of bank robbers and miners gone “mad,” the San Juan Mountains offer a mother load of scenic hikes and colorful towns. From remote valleys filled with golden aspen leaves, to high alpine passes replete with endless views, we’ll hike beneath the shadows of… more |
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The Self-Guided Heart of Austria |
The Self-Guided Heart of Austria
Bad Goisern, Austria
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8 Days from $1,850* per person
Provider: Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures This is an exploration of the Lake District found around Salzburg, one of Europe’s most amazing cities. The Dachstein is the northernmost high limestone range in the Alps. It is characterized by beautiful verdant valleys, brilliant blue lakes, and towering peaks with cascading glaciers. These attributes earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The villages have been inhabited in some cases by up to 7000 years. The history is incredible. Also known as the Salzkammergut, this region has been… more |
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