Best Europe Hiking Holidays

Europe: what's not to love? For Brits, it's right on the doorstep, and you can't beat that killer combination of world-class walking and convenience. Here are some of the best hiking holidays in Europe.

The incredible diversity of scenic splendour is draw enough - it's hard to believe such variety is packed into such a comparatively small continent.

Europe Walking Holidays

Mont Blanc Massif

Climbing Mont Blanc

Alpine adventures don't come more iconic than this. Round off your day in the outdoor hot tub at the traditional Chalet Chantel.

Country: Tick off France, Switzerland and Italy

Flight time from London: 1 hour 35 minutes

In a sentence: The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc in one week

Take me there: Mont Blanc Trips

 Andalucia

Wildflowers in Andalucia

Olive and lemon groves, agricultural landscapes and pastoral traditions: Andalucia is a delight.

Country: Spain

Flight time from London: 2 hours 40 minutes

In a sentence: Gentle rolling hills and rural life

Take me there: Trips to Andalucia

The Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast

Exodus' bestselling holiday year after the year - the numbers speak for themselves.

Country: Italy

Flight time from London: 2 hours 30 minutes

In a sentence: Sea breezes, phenomenal vistas and gelato galore

Take me there: Trips to the Amalfi Coast

Slovenia

Julian Alps

Jewel-coloured lakes and fairytale forests decorate the Julian Alps, an unsung hero of the European trekking map.

Country: Slovenia

Flight time from London: 2 hours

In a sentence: Go unusual and see the Alps in a new light

Take me there: Julian Alps trips

Camino de Santiago

Camino de Santiago

Follow the scallop shell: this historic pilgrimage route will have you waxing evangelical about the beauty of northern Spain.

Country: Spain

Flight time from London: 2 hours 10 minutes

In a sentence: Cross-country in the footsteps of pilgrims

Take me there: Camino de Santiago Treks

The Lycian Way

Turkish Coast

A long-distance footpath with an edge, literally: the dramatic cliffs of Turkey's southern coast earn the Lycian Way a place on the world stage.

Country: Turkey

Flight time from London: 4 hours

In a sentence: Coastal colours in the Mediterranean sunshine

Take me there: Trips to Turkey

Chianti, Tuscany

Tuscany landscape

There's no better time to enjoy a glass of world-class wine than after a day discovering the vineyards on foot.

Country: Italy

Flight time from London: 2 hours

In a sentence: Become a connoisseur of both wine and walking in just one week

Take me there: Tuscany trips

Albania

Albanian countryside

Literally, off the beaten path, underrated Albania has a folkloric feel and surprisingly beautiful mountains.

Country: Albania

Flight time from London: 2 hours 55 minutes

In a sentence: Avoid the crowds in the Albanian Alps

Take me there: Walking in Albania

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