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Hikers at Lac de Louvie

Trail running in Verbier: off the grid and away from the grind in Swiss mountain huts

By Julia Clarke published

We took to the trails for a 40 km run around the mountains of Verbier to explore the amazing benefits of the Swiss hut system

Trail Running
best daypacks: hiker on the Tour Du Mont Blanc

What is the Haute Route? All your hiking questions answered

By Julia Clarke published

The Haute Route might not be the most famous long-distance trail in the Alps or even the longest, but it’s worth looking into if you love hiking

Routes
Bedbug: cimex lectularius taking blood

Bed bugs on a backpacking trip? Here’s what you can do

By Julia Clarke published

Bed bugs love mountain huts, but getting bitten doesn’t have to spell disaster for your backpacking trip

Safety Gear
Hiking in the French Alps

Find refuge in a mountain hut during fall hiking season in the French Alps

By Julia Clarke published

We head to France’s highest natural reserve to discover the joys of Alpine hut hiking

Hiking