Welcome!
Welcome to our website, a source of inspiration for multiday hut-to-hut hikes. Treks that are suitable if you’re new to mountain hiking and not sure where to start. We also share easy, family-friendly hikes that make it simple to enjoy the mountains with kids.
When we started planning our very first hut-to-hut hike, we quickly realised that finding a beginner-friendly route isn’t as easy as it sounds. We just couldn’t find examples of hikes that would fit our family – two inexperienced young mountain goats and two somewhat rusty old goats.
What counts as too scary, too steep or too tiring? How do you book a night in a mountain hut? What does it cost? And what should you wear and pack? We had so many questions. That’s why we decided to share all our tips and firsthand hiking experiences here – to make planning a little less overwhelming. And to help you find a trek that matches your skills and comfort level.
Don’t let doubt hold you back. If we can do this, you can do this! We are definitely not the most athletic or well-trained people. On the contrary, we may well be the most unsuitable mountaineers in the world. At least one of us suffers from vertigo, and the organizer of our trips dislikes sports in general and drags herself up the mountain with chronic back problems. We just think that with the right frame of mind and a good deal of preparation you can handle a lot more than you think.
So here we are, handing you information about multi-day hut hikes, most of them high up in the Alps. Free of charge, but with a very important disclaimer. We are just ordinary hikers, we are definitely no mountain guides. Always check, check and recheck all the information before you head into the mountains. Paths change, rocks fall, snow and rain are unpredictable, and mountains shift. Always keep in mind that even in the middle of summer there may be too much snow on the trail. And in spring, when the snow disappears, certain trails may be impassable or under repair.
Be responsible for your own actions. Always – let’s put in in capitals: ALWAYS – get your preparations in order before you start hiking. Recheck the routes yourself, and use appropriate hiking websites. Don’t rely solely on paper maps, either.
Don’t just go on a whim. We’ve seen so many unprepared people high up in the mountains. No water, slippers or open sandals on their feet, no clue about weather situation, which the path they are on or the hiking times. Be prepared people! Always take food, water, cash, proper – waterproof – shoes and gear, and a telephone. And always check the hiking levels and weather forecast. You don’t mess around with the mountains!
Content note: The pages with treks that include a lot of pictures we have hiked ourselves. We checked and hiked them, but it might be a few years ago. The other hikes are plans that we have for future hikes. Please recheck the route if you plan to do one of these hikes.
