Best Hiking in the Alps

The Chamonix area offers some of the Best Hiking in the Alps. There is such a variety of walking. One of the favourite walks with guests on a Pinnacle Walking Holiday is the Aiguillette des Posettes. This area is always busy with walkers on the Tour of Mont Blanc a route that provides some of

Feta Watermelon Salad is a Summer Starter

I have tried this Feta Watermelon Salad recipe many times. It’s from a Mary Berry cookbook and most things I try of her’s seem easy to follow and taste delicious. It’s a great summer starter, especially if the main course is quite substantial. I have used it many times on our French Alps walking breaks

Exercise and Physical Activity

We know Exercise and Physical Activity have so many health benefits Exercise and physical activity can be helpful in preventing or managing conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and stroke. It is also fabulous for improving your mental well-being. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) This body recommends increasing physical activity for

Walking Breaks

We both love this time of year. Our guests are out enjoying their walking breaks in the UK and abroad, while others are preparing for their summer and autumn walking breaks. We particularly enjoy receiving emails from them; again some of them send us photographs as they travel or when they return home, while others

Cake Recipe for Gluten Intolerant Guests

At Pinnacle Walking Holidays we often have to look after guests who are gluten intolerant, and I really enjoy looking for new recipes and trying new things. In fact, with this recipe for Pear, Chocolate and Almonds, this cake, allergy or not, was staying with us. The original recipe came from the BBC Good Food

Paradise Slice a high energy treat

It would not be right to go on a walk without a slice of cake and a big favourite with Pinnacle Walking Holidays’ guests is Paradise Slice, it’s one of the best high energy cakes.

Nice People

Every year we meet so many nice people on our walking holidays. They come from all over the UK and are thrown into the melting pot that is Pinnacle. Last year was no exception. We were introduced to many new people, welcomed back old friends and established many new friendships. Our mission statement is ‘arrive

Goat Cheese Lasagne a Great Veggie Option

Goat Cheese Veggie Lasagne an Italian Recipe This year on our French Alps walking holidays I had a person who is non-cow-diary vegetarian, so on my Italian Recipe night I decided to try a Goat Cheese veggie lasagne. I used the Delicious magazine recipe, omitting the Parmesan. It’s much easier if everyone can have the same

WALK THE CHAMONIX VALLEY; ALWAYS A PLEASURE

Taking the train from Chamonix to Vallorcine in order to walk the Chamonix Valley is always popular with guests on a walking holiday in the alps. It’s so close to the Swiss border and this rustic little village has stunning backdrops. This is an easy day’s walking but still has beautiful mountain views throughout. We

Chocolate Recipe

Chocolate Recipe for Chocolate Fondant Cake Pinnacle Walking Holidays is not just about giving guests some great walks, it’s also about serving some great meals, with great desserts that often include a favourite chocolate recipe, on our all-inclusive breaks in Chamonix and the Peak District. and Northumberland A big favourite is my Chocolate Recipe for

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