Walking Holidays in the French Alps

Avalanche Risk is a Real Threat in the Alps

The number of avalanche deaths in Europe is at its highest for five years. The problem goes back to the snow drought: In many European resorts nothing really falls until January. When new snow eventually arrived – as it did – it sits precariously on top of this weak layer, which can collapse at any

Photo of the Month | The Ibex

It isn’t long before our next walking tour to the Dolomites. At the moment we are trying to find time to put together our calendar of walking holidays for 2021 The problem is we keep getting distracted by all our wonderful photographs taken in Chamonix. We have chosen our photo of the month to be

Chamonix Walking 2021, Still Time to Join Us

We are now busy planning our Chamonix Walking Holidays 2021 and we very much hope it’s another success. Feedback from the Peak District 2019 We have had some very positive feedback on our testimonials page so we feel pretty pleased with the way things have gone so far in the Peak District, so fingers crossed for the

Nine Years of Pinnacle Walking Holidays

We have been running Pinnacle Walking Holidays for nearly five years – how time flies. It is so rewarding to have many returning guests who come back year after year; many have become friends who we see socially.

Two Sad People Looking Forward to Next Season

Well our four wonderful Dolomite hiking breaks and the last two Peaks cancelled we are two very sad people are now back and missing the stunning views of the mountains. The Italian trekking breaks would have been a great success and everyone would have been was blown away by the Hotel Digon with its amazing

Buying Rucksacks for a Walking Holiday

The first thing to consider when buying new rucksacks is the size. We would recommend considering rucksacks between 35 to 45 litres. This will assure you that you will have enough space for everything (including your all-important butties and cake). Remember in the winter in the UK, you will be carrying more equipment with you

Walking Boots

I have been going on walking holidays for many years and walking boots have been my biggest bugbear. I have tried so many different types and the only boot which has felt really comfortable is a Brasher. The leather is so soft and they never need breaking in, it’s a really great walking boot for

Choosing Walks from Walking Books

People often ask us how we choose our walks on Italian and French walking breaks, it’s pretty easy to decide as we have spent many summer holidays in both places. But of course, we also bought lots of walking books along the way, some better than others, some calling a twelve mile walk with several

Walking in the French Alps

There is a lot of Walking in the French Alps, but the Aiguilette des Posettes is a great half day walk. This is a definite must do, picking a nice sunny day will add to the experience and is a big favourite with Pinnacle Walking Holiday guests. This little mountain has great 360 views. Aiguilette des Posettes

Climbing Mont Blanc to the Summit

Every summer when running our walking holidays in the Alps most guests ask us “would you like to climb Mont Blanc?” At 4,810m it’s not your average hill walk, we have been told by friends who have climbed it that’s it not technically challenging, and anyone who is a competent winter walker with good rope

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