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    Walking guides - background and detailed information about walking areas and skills
        The Coast to Coast: A guide to the walk - inspiration and information on Wainwrights' famous trail
        The Tour du Mont Blanc: A guide to the walk - practical information about this most popular of Alpine treks
        The West Highland Way: A guide to the walk - find out if this classic trail in the Scottish Highlands is for you
        The Alta Via 1: A guide to the walk - more on our superb trek in the Italian Dolomites
        The Pennine Way: A guide to the walk - route information and walking advice on this classic UK footpath
        The Walker's Haute Route: A guide to the walk - from Chamonix to Zermatt, more on this classic trek
        Walking in the UK: An introduction - the possibilities and peculiarities of walking in the UK
        Walking with dogs: An introduction - options and advice on bringing your dog on a walking holiday
        Snowshoeing: An introduction - see what this exciting winter activity involves
        Flowers of the Western Alps: An introduction - examples of flora in the French, Swiss and Italian Alps
        Flowers of the Julian Alps: An introduction - some plants you might see on your walks in the Julian Alps
        The IML award: An introduction - about the International Mountain Leader qualification

    Exploratory blog - news about our trips, photos from our recces, and more

    Responsible travel - our policies to help conserve the mountains

    Photos from trips - galleries of photos from our trips
        Alta Via 1: Photos - Italian limestone and forest, from our Dolomites trek
        Chamonix, French Alps: Photos - the varied sights and weather of the Chamonix summer
        Coast to Coast: Photos - Lakes, Dales and North York Moors on this journey across England
        Dolomites: Photos - colour and beauty in the Italian Dolomites
        Great Glen Way: Photos - forests and lochs in the Scottish Highlands
        Julian Alps, Slovenia: Photos - from butterflies to boats, it's all there in the Julian Alps
        Lake District: Photos - varied views from the pretty to the wild
        Pennine Way: Photos - bold moorland views and a sense of space along the mountain spine of England
        Snowshoeing: Photos - adventures in the snow in the French and Swiss Alps
        Swiss Valais: Photos - classic Alpine scenes from Switzerland
        Tarentaise, French Alps: Photos - images from this scenic part of the Savoie, France
        Tour du Mont Blanc: Photos - sun and cloud, plants and long views on the famous TMB
        Walker's Haute Route: Photos - huge Alpine views from the classic trek to Zermatt
        West Highland Way: Photos - photos from the classic Scottish trail between Milngavie to Fort William
        Yorkshire Dales: Photos - views of the quiet, open Dales scenery

    In the pipeline - our plans for new walking destinations

    Holidays - our full range of guided and self-guided walking holidays
        About our walking holidays (FAQs) - detailed information on self-guided and guided holidays
        Guided or self-guided? - how to choose between our different styles of trek
        Walking grades - the levels of difficulty of our trips
        Schedule - showing the months of operation for each of our holidays
        Last minute - late availability for our walking holidays

        Guided walking in the Alps - go walking in the Alps in the company of a group
            Chamonix Mountain Walking (Guided) - guided walking around the Mont Blanc area - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Chamonix Snowshoeing (Guided) - explore the Chamonix valley on snowshoes - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Dolomites Alta Via 1 (Guided) - our colourful hut trek in Italy - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Dolomites Explorer (Guided) - get to know the fabulous Dolomites - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Julian Alps Hut-to-Hut (Guided) - walk the high Julian Alps staying in huts - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Swiss Valais (Guided) - manageable walks in Switzerland's spectacular mountains - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Tour du Mont Blanc (Guided) - trek the TMB staying in hotels and huts - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Vaudoise Alps Snowshoeing (Guided) - introductory snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Walker's Haute Route (Guided) - be led over this tough Alpine trek - Holiday Notes (PDF)

        Self-guided walking in the Alps - explore the Alps on an independent walking holiday
            Chamonix Mountain Walking (Self-guided) - walk in the shadow of Mont Blanc, France - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Dolomites Alta Via 1 (Self-guided) - trek across the Italian Dolomites - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Dolomites Alta Via 1 North (Self-guided) - a week's Italian walking to Cortina - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Dolomites Alta Via 1 South (Self-guided) - the Southern week on the AV1 - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            French Tarentaise (Self-guided) - outdoor adventure in the Tarentaise, France - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Julian Alps Bohinj Valley (Self-guided) - beautiful lower-level walking in Slovenia - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Julian Alps Forest Hut Tour (Self-guided) - join up huts, woods and rocky valleys - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Julian Alps Hut-to-Hut (Self-guided) - trek through Slovenia's high mountains - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Swiss Valais (Self-guided) - dramatic views in Alpine Switzerland, ending in Zermatt - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Tour du Mont Blanc (Self-guided) - enjoy the full TMB with all arrangements made - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Tour du Mont Blanc North (Self-guided) - a week's trek ending in Chamonix - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Tour du Mont Blanc South (Self-guided) - walk half the TMB in a week's holiday - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Walker's Haute Route (Self-guided) - bold Alpine trek from Chamonix to Zermatt - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Walker's Haute Route West (Self-guided) - walk half of the Haute Route, to Arolla - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Walker's Haute Route East (Self-guided) - complete the Haute route to Zermatt - Holiday Notes (PDF)

        Skills courses - join a group to improve your skills for walking
            First Aid for Trekking - our First Aid course with emphasis on walking and trekking scenarios
            Navigation for Trekking - map and compass skills, again with the focus on what is met on a trek

        Bespoke walking - our tailor-made holiday service; tweak an existing trip or let us design one from scratch
            Bespoke holidays in the Alps - trek in the Alps on a special holiday
            Bespoke holidays in the UK - walk in the UK on a tailor-made trip

        Guided walking in the UK - join our groups led by our IMLs
            Highlands Explorer (Guided) - a week of guided hillwalks - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Lakes Hillwalking (Guided) - explore the Lake District's hills - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Lakes Hillwalking Weekend (Guided) - our shorter trip in the Lakes - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Skye Explorer (Guided) - the outlandish scenery of Skye - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            West Highland Way (Guided) - a classic Scottish route in one week - Holiday Notes (PDF)

        Self-guided walking in the UK - explore the UK on an independent walking holiday
            Coast to Coast (Self-guided) - tackle this varied and beautiful classic trek - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Coast to Coast East (Self-guided) - walk through Dales and North York Moors - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Coast to Coast West (Self-guided) - follow Wainwright's footsteps through the Lakes - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Dales Way (Self-guided) - trek through the Yorkshire Dales - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Great Glen Way (Self-guided) - gentle trekking in the Scottish Highlands - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Lake District Explorer (Self-guided) - expert planning for your ideal Lakes trip - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Lake District Traverse (Self-guided) - trek from East to West across Lakeland - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            North Lakes Circuit (Self-guided) - see Buttermere and Borrowdale on this short trek - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Pennine Way (Self-guided) - the whole trek, Edale to Kirk Yetholm - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Pennine Way North (Self-guided) - a week in the North Pennines and Cheviots - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Pennine Way Central (Self-guided) - spectacular sights from Malham to Alston - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Pennine Way South (Self-guided) - Pennine Way stages from Edale to Malham - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Ridgeway (Self-guided) - trek in the South of England - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            South Lakes Circuit (Self-guided) - Loughrigg, Grizedale, Coniston, Langdale... - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Tour of the Three Peaks (Self-guided) - walk a scenic circuit in the Yorkshire Dales - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            West Highland Way (Self-guided) - walk Scotland's classic long distance path - Holiday Notes (PDF)
            Yorkshire Dales Explorer (Self-guided) - see the Dales from varied bases - Holiday Notes (PDF)

    Booking - how to book your walking holiday
        Booking Form (PDF) - as an alternative to our online form, please use this printable one
        Terms and Conditions (PDF) - our obligations to you and your obligations to us

    Equipment - what to bring on your walking holiday

    Happy clients - comments and testimonials from our customers

    AE kit - Alpine Exploratory's clothing and other items for sale

    Links - some useful walking-related websites

    Join our team - recruitment for leaders and staff

    Privacy policy - what we do with your information

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