12 Great Walking and Trekking Trips to Challenge You
A small selection of challenging walks and treks from our Walking & Trekking programme.
1. Aconcagua Ascent
The tallest peak outside of the Himalaya, Aconcagua is a formidable test of endurance, stamina and lungs.
We take both oxygen and portable altitude chambers to increase your safety up high, but the challenge and satisfaction are all yours!
Trip code: TAA | Country: Argentina | Grade: E - Tough +
22 days from £4099 | Departures from December to February 2010
2. In Search of the Snow Leopard
The most elusive of the big cats, spotting a Snow Leopard takes timing, luck and a bit of effort.
The Zanskar Range has one of the world's highest concentrations and the mid-winter snow forces the wildlife lower down, increasing our chance of seeing them.
Trip code: TGL | Country: India | Grade: D - Tough
15 days from £1849 | Departs in February 2010 only
3. Mt Toubkal Winter Climb
The allures of a winter climb of Toubkal are many - short flight times, relatively warm weather, quiet trails and the opportunity to don crampons and summit a great peak are just the start.
The hospitality of the local Berbers will be the highlight for many though!
Trip code: TMW | Country: Morocco | Grade: D - Tough
8 days from £799 | Regular departures from October 2009 to April 2010 only
4. Everest Base Camp
EXPEDITION SPECIAL - Runs in April only
Everest Base Camp comes alive during April, when the climbing teams congregate in a maze of tents, flags and yaks on the Khumbu Glacier.
Join our special Expedition Departure and spend a couple of nights in a climbing team's camp to savour the excitement and atmosphere.
Trip code: TNT | Country: Nepal | Grade: C - Challenging
19 days from £1499 | Regular departures from September to April 2010
5. Pyrenees: Frontier Treks & Pico Aneto
At 3404m, Pico Aneto has one of the last remaining glaciers in the Pyrenees and offers a fantastic climb.
We head out on challenging day walks from our comfortable base on the French side before crossing high-passes on the Spanish border to access the peak itself.
Trip code: TWC | Countries: France & Spain | Grade: Grade: C/D - Challenging/Tough
8 days from £999 | Departures from May to September 2010
6. High Passes of Ausangate
Perhaps our highest point-to-point trek in the world. The rewards are spectacular: isolated Peruvian villages, alpaca and llama herds and of course the incredible majesty of the Vilcanota Range.
Exodus groups will be some of the first to hike over the newly revealed passes.
Trip code: TPN | Country: Peru | Grade: Grade: D - Tough
20 days from £2299 | Departures in May, June and August 2010
7. Base Camps of Tibet
One point-to-point trek, two weeks and three base-camps!
For those passionate about the world's 8000m peaks, the excitement of getting up close and personal with three of them on one trip is surely immeasurable.
Trip code: TCT | Countries: Tibet & Nepal | Grade: C - Challenging
17 days from £2759 | Departures in June, July and August 2010
8. Mont Blanc Ascent
A full week to satisfy a massive personal feat - to summit Western Europe's highest peak.
Arguably considered the most challenging and rewarding trek in Europe, this week allows you to acclimatise and practice your skills before venturing up to the 4801m summit.
Trip code: TWM | Country: France | Grade: E - Tough +
8 days from £1849 | Weekly departures from June to Sepember 2010
9. The Polish High Tatras
Poland's highest mountain, Rysy, at only 2499m may seem short next to the great mountains of the world, but it provides a real challenge with some scrambling required for the final stages.
The trails in the Tatras quieten down a little in September, making this a great time to climb it.
Trip code: TVT | Country: Poland | Grade: C/D - Challenging/Tough
9 days from £639 | Regular departures from July to Sepember 2010
10. The High Inca Trail
This tougher variant of the famous Inca Trail spends the first few days high up, just below the beautiful glaciers of Mt. Salcantay, before joining the classic trek.
Few other routes in the world can claim the variety of scenery, history and environments encountered.
Trip code: TPS | Country: Peru | Grade: C - Challenging
16 days from £2199 | Regular departures from April to October 2010
11. Manaslu Circuit
The beautiful 8156m peak of Manaslu forms the focus for this new circuit. Immediately adjacent to the Annapurnas, trekking here shares many of the same attractions and yet here the paths are mostly deserted.
Exodus' Nepal Base Manager, Val, summitted Manaslu in 2008.
Trip code: TNA | Country: Nepal | Grade: C - Challenging
21 days from £1949 | Departures in May, October and November 2010
12. Kilimanjaro & Meru
Spend the festive season climbing Tanzania's two highest peaks. We start with Meru and its fascinating volcanic cones, helping us to acclimatise and hopefully ease the ascent of its higher sister.
With the summit of Kili pencilled in for Jan 1st 2011, what better way to start the new year!
Trip code: TYM | Country: Tanzania | Grade: C/D - Challenging/Tough
14 days from £1749 | Departures from July to October and December 2010
Call one of our Walking and Trekking experts on 0845 863 9619 for more details.
