To celebrate 35 years of delivering luxury ski and adventure holidays in Japan, specialist operator Powder Byrne has put together five unique itineraries, spanning Hokkaido’s legendary powder fields, the temples of Kyoto, the Japanese Alps and Kyushu’s volcanic south, each designed to showcase the very best the country has to offer.
To truly experience the Dolomites, a five-day self-guided trekking tour, the Curona de Gherdëina, is one of the most spectacular trekking routes in North Italy crossing five Dolomite massifs, from the Odle peaks to the Puez plateau, and on to the Sella massif, the Sassolungo and the Alpe di Siusi.
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Growing interest in alternatives to flying is fuelling demand for holidays by train this summer, says award-winning French Alps specialist, Peak Retreats. The company’s summer holidays are on sale now and include travel to a choice of resorts and accommodation that are all easily reachable by rail.
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Spring, summer and autumn turn the Alps into a playground for cyclists, with world-famous road cycling climbs and hundreds of mountain biking tracks. Now OVO Network has a dedicated range of Cycling Friendly, high-end chalets, all hand-picked for their bike-friendly locations, style and facilities.
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Indrabati Lahiri takes a look at how volcanic ski regions are embracing the current tourism boom and increasingly attracting visitors during the summer.
Volcanic tourism has grown significantly in the last few years. This is mainly because of more thrill and adventure seekers, increased traditional and social media attention and better accessibility to volcanic areas.
From powder to power modes: Katy Dartford takes a look at why skiers should be paying attention to e-MTB on a trip to Les Gets this summer.
There’s a moment halfway down a steep, loose fire road after the Roc d’Enfer Envers lift where I start to wonder if I’ve made a terrible mistake.
This summer season, Val Gardena will introduce “mountain rangers” to the valley.
Four Dolomites Rangers, who are tasked with protecting Val Gardena’s unique nature, will take turns to work across the valley’s locations to raise awareness on how to behave, give safety tips to hikers and cyclists, provide information about the paths, weather, and other relevant topics as well as monitoring illegal camping practices. Rangers can also perform first aid in the case of an emergency.