Welcome!
Welcome to our website, filled with inspiration for manageable multiday hikes. Treks suitable for enthusiastic mountain hikers who want to go on hut hikes in Europe, but are not sure where to start. Or for families who want to go on easy hut hikes with their kids.
During the planning of our own first hut hike, we quickly learned that finding a suitable hut hike for beginners isn’t as simple as it seems. 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’s too scary, too steep or too tiring? How to arrange an night in a mountain hut? What does it cost and what do you take with you? We had so many questions. That’s why we’re sharing all our planning tips and firsthand hiking experiences here – to make it a bit easier for you, and help you choose a trek that matches your skill 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 a bad back. 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 and rain fall, mountains shift. Also keep in mind that even in the middle of summer there may be too much snow on the trail. And winter, when the snow is gone, 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. Recreate the routes yourself, and check several 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 on of these hikes.
