Travelbase Trails

Travelbase Trails

The Belgium travel organisation Travelbase has just launched Travelbase Trails, the part of the travel agency that let outdoor enthousiast experience the most beautiful long-distance trails. Most of the trails are organised group travels. Travelbase Trails provides 11 multi-day hiking experiences from the desert till the cold north with amazing travel experience for hikers.

We start in the north on the Lapland Trail, which takes hikers through the wilderness of Finnish Lapland where you’ll not only hike but also take part in other winter activities. The very well known thru-hike Jordan Trail is more suitable if you like a warmer climate and exploring the desert routes leading to the iconic Petra, while the Madeira Trail offers a traverse across the green subtropical landscapes of Madeira island, known for its beauty and a famous destination among hikers worldwide.

More into the mountains?  The Mont Blanc Trail is a famous trek accross France, Italy, and Switzerland, covering a segment of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc. The Iceland Trail leads you over the Laugavegur Trail with the dramatic scenery in the land of fire and ice, including glaciers and volcanic plains, while the Norway Trail offers a journey across the country’s fjords and high plateaus on Hardangervidda. The Scotland Trail leads hikers through the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, with the majestic mountain views on the old man of storr. The Atlas Trail in Morocco provides a cultural trek alongside Berber guides in the Atlas Mountains, and the Balkan Trail leads you over the Peaks of the Balkans trail on the most beautiful paths of Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Last but not least is the Dolomiti Trail, in the beautiful Dolomites along the popular Tre Cime and Lago di Braies. You can even opt for a trail in winter on the Kungsleden, also known as the King’s Trail.

If you’re looking for an long-distance trail with a group travel organistion, you might like these trails! Find some more information in the chart beneath.

About Travelbase

At Travelbase Trails, they believe that hiking is the best way to truly experience a destination. You are surrounded by nature, away from the crowds and tourist hotspots, while enjoying breathtaking views and unique landscapes. It’s not always easy to plan hikes independently. The trails are well-balanced, with stages that are not too long or too short, allowing you to see the most beautiful highlights in a relatively short period. They provide complete logistical organization (local transport, mobile application, accommodations in nature, rental of food packs & camping equipment) as well as support from our experienced guides and rangers. All of this at an affordable price.

Top 5 long-distance hiking trails

Here are some of the most iconic long-distance hiking trails in Europe:

• Mont Blanc Trail

Experience the grandeur of the Alps on the Mont Blanc Trail, circling around the highest peak of the Alps, the Mont Blanc. This iconic trail goes through France, Italy, and Switzerland, with the most dramatic glacier views, alpine scenery and small mountain villages. A classic for hikers and perhaps the most popular trail in Europe.

• Dolomiti Trail

The Dolomiti Trail takes you deep into the heart of northern Italy’s UNESCO-listed Dolomites, with the beste views on the sharp limestone peaks. The rich cultural history is everywhere in South-Tyrol with her welcoming rifugios, this trail gives you a great introduction in the variaty of the region on the mountain trails over panoramic passes surrounded by the unique geological formations.

• Balkan Trail

Traverse the beauty of the Balkans on a trail that links diverse landscapes across Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, known as the Peaks of the Balkans. This remote route takes hikers through a totally different mountain range than the Alps, forests and high pastures to enjoy the local culture in the mountains of the Balkan.

• Scotland Trail

The trails in the Scottish Highlands on the Skye Trail are maybe one of the most rugged in Europe. Hiking along the glens, lochs, and sharp peaks, this route is wild. Expect moody skies, ancient ruins and a rich Scottisch culture and folklore along the way.

• Jordan Trail

Discover the Middle East on his best along the Jordan Trail, a diverse thru-hike through the historic sites Petra, deserts and beautiful sandy landscapes all along the way. The local culture makes this trail extra special.