For latest trip availability visit keadventure. comSwitzerland/ Italy 19 Gran Paradiso Summits An excellent trek and easy 4000 metre peak climb
Ascent of Gran Paradiso
Trek via high passes and two 3300 metre summits
Welcoming mountain refuges T he only 4000 metre peak entirely within Italy, Gran Paradiso ( 4061m) dominates the impressive mountain massif of the same name. After a night in Chamonix, we drive across the border to beautiful Valgrisenche, to begin our 6 days of high- level trekking and easy climbing. This wonderful mountain area was Italy's first national park and comprises high snow- capped mountain peaks, deep valleys, glacial lakes, wide Alpine flowering meadows and forests of larch and fir. In addition, it is a tranquil area, largely free of tourist development and home to wildlife such as ibex, chamois and marmot. Each night we stay in a different mountain refuge and enjoy good food and Italian hospitality. Acclimatisation and fitness is built up during the first few days of the trip, as we cross 3000 metre passes and trek to 2 straightforward viewpoint summits, Becca della Traversiere ( 3334m) and Punta Basei ( 3388m). Finally, from the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele, we make the classic, easy snow face and rocky ridge ascent to the summit of Gran Paradiso ( 4061m), where the views extend northwards to prominent Mont Blanc. A perfect trip for anyone looking to make a first Alpine ascent! Konkordia and the Aletsch Glacier A high- level traverse of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland
Cross Europe's biggest glacial system
Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
Ascent of Abeni Flue C lose to the picturesque Swiss ski town of Grindelwald, the Bernese Oberland is one of the most impressive mountain groups in the Alps. This adventurous trek makes a high- level traverse of the range, amongst a collection of dramatic peaks which includes the famous trilogy of Eiger ( 3970m), Monch ( 4099m) and Jungfrau ( 4158m). En route, we negotiate high and rugged terrain including the Aletsch glacial system which has its heart at the junction of glaciers known as Konkordia. Crossing several airy mountain passes and overnighting in spectacularly situated refuges, we also make an ascent to the snow- capped summit of Abeni Flue ( 3962m). From this high vantage point, the panorama includes the Matterhorn, distant Mont Blanc and the stunning pyramidal peak of the Finsteraarhorn ( 4274m), the highest summit in the Oberland. This is an excellent introduction to glacier travel and easy Alpine peaks. 8 NIGHTS HOTELS AND REFUGES, 7 DAYS DEMANDING TREKKING AND EASY CLIMBING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 3962M. ALL MEALS EXCEPT LUNCHES INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 4- 12) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Grindelwald) £ 1195 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 100 KAG. 1Sat 26 Jun - Sun 4 Jul KAG. 2Sat 24 Jul - Sun 1 Aug KAG. 3Sat 7 Aug - Sun 15 Aug CLIMB - 9 DAYS CLIMB - 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS HOTELS AND REFUGES, 6 DAYS DEMANDING TREKKING AND EASY CLIMBING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 4061M. ALL MEALS EXCEPT LUNCHES INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 4- 10) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Chamonix) £ 1095 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 100 GPA. 1Sat 10 Jul - Sat 17 Jul GPA. 2Sat 31 Jul - Sat 7 Aug GPA. 3Sat 4 Sep - Sat 11 Sep At the Konkordia Hutte - Kathy Murphy Hiking in to Gran Paradiso - Kathy Murphy

20 Switzerland/ Italy For latest flight prices call017687 73966 S ituated at the head of the beautiful Val d'Hérens in the Swiss Pennine Alps, Arolla is the perfect starting point for an Alpine introductory week. To make best use of the prevailing conditions, our itinerary will be flexible and will include overnight stays in several Alpine huts - the Cabane des Dix, the Vignettes Hut, the Rifugio Col Collon ( Italy) and the Cabane de Bertol. The views from these outrageously located refuges are amongst the best in the Alps! Staying at high level throughout the week, we will explore lots of glaciated terrain and also climb a number of straightforward peaks, such as La Luette ( 3548m), the Pigne d'Arolla ( 3796m) and the Tete Blanche ( 3724m). With a mix of open snow slopes, crevassed sections of glacier and easy rock scrambling, there will be plenty of opportunity to practice crampon, ice axe and rope work during the course of this excellent trip. CLIMB - 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS HOTELS AND REFUGES, 6 DAYS DEMANDING TREKKING AND EASY CLIMBING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 3796M. ALL MEALS EXCEPT LUNCHES INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 4- 12) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Arolla) £ 995 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 100 ARO. 1Sat 3 Jul - Sat 10 Jul ARO. 2Sat 17 Jul - Sat 24 Jul ARO. 3Sat 14 Aug - Sat 21 Aug Arolla Alpine Adventure Glacier trekking and easy summits in the Pennine Alps
Panoramic views from the Pigne d'Arolla
Overnight at the amazing Cabane de Bertol
An opportunity to improve Alpine skills NEW Dolomites Via Ferrata Scrambling in northern Italy
Explore the Cristallo, Tre Cime and Sorapis groups
The best Dolomites views
All via ferrata equipment provided D ating back to the First World War, when they were used to access mountain- top military positions, the via ferrata or ' iron ways' of the Dolomites cross some of the region's steepest and most impressive limestone cliffs and towers. Re- equipped and upgraded with staples, chains, ladders, cables and bridges, they provide the keen scrambler with an exciting, but safe passage through precipitous terrain which would otherwise be the domain of the rock climber. Starting out at the Auronzo Refuge, close to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, this professionally- guided via ferrata adventure includes 6 days of exploration on classic routes, many of which lead to airy summits with exceptional views. A head for heights is pre- requisite, as we travel between refuges, tackling routes such as the Via Scalette on the Torre Toblin ( 2617m), the Via Berti beneath the Punta Sorapis and the Via Ivano Dibona on Monte Cristallo - with its airy bridge that featured in the film ' Cliffhanger'. Excitement guaranteed! TREK - 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS REFUGES, 6 DAYS DEMANDING TREKKING AND SCRAMBLING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 2746M. ALL MEALS EXCEPT LUNCHES INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 5- 16) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Venice) £ 995 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 100 VIA. 1Sun 25 Jul - Sat 31 Jul VIA. 2Sun 29 Aug - Sat 4 Sep NEW Glacier hiking beneath the Matterhorn - Kathy Murphy Via ferrata fun - Kathy Murphy