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Cape St Vincent, AlgarveWelcoming and comfortable, our chosen hotels make great bases for exploring. With the freedom a hire car brings (in Mallorca, Austria and Switzerland you can use the excellent network of public transport), you can spend your days walking or sightseeing as the mood takes you – we provide full route notes for several walks in the surrounding area, along with suggestions for cultural visits to give you a fascinating insight into the region.

• Italy • Spain • Portugal • Morocco • Switzerland • Austria

Italy

Tranquil Coast, Temples & Islands (grade 2) Experience for yourself the unique character of western Sicily with a combination of walking and sightseeing. Based in picturesque Scopello, which perches above a secluded cove, you can discover Greek and Roman monuments, medieval towns and tempting trails.

Cogne & the Gran Paradiso (grade 2-3) The Gran Paradiso National Park, in the heart of the Italian Alps, is a mountainous area of outstanding beauty. Discover magnificent scenery and breathtaking viewpoints from your base, the Michelin-starred Hotel Bellevue in Cogne.

Mountains & Riviera (grade 2-3) A two-centre holiday which explores the wild and rugged Apennines, Italy's secret mountains, and the Ligurian Riviera. Both regions offer some superb walking, and greatly contrasting scenery.

Italy's Lakes & Mountains (grades 2 & 2-3) Lakes and mountains are two common themes in northern Italy, and this holiday combines both to dramatic effect, featuring a hotel near Lake Iseo, a secret jewel, and a second hotel amid the splendid mountains of the Südtirol.

AndaluciaSpain

Citrus Groves & Dramatic Coast (grades 1 & 2) Within easy reach of the capital, Palma, the wonderful Ca's Curial in Sóller makes a great base for exploring Mallorca's magnificent mountain range and the villages which nestle on its slopes.

The Grazalema Sierra An exceptional village in a wonderful location, Grazalema is one of Andalucia's prettiest 'white towns' and a perfect choice for a week of walking and discovery. The variety of routes we provide is matched only by the astonishing array of flora and fauna. We offer special flower walks in April and May.

In the Footsteps of Pilgrims (grades 1 & 2) In the far north-west corner of Spain you find a vivid green landscape fringed by deep rías (fjords) and broad, sandy beaches. The walks from our two hotels reveal mysterious stone settlements, dolmens and an insight into Galicia's Celtic culture.

The Costa Verde (grades 1, 2 & 3) Spend a week or two on Spain's north coast and you will understand why it is known as the Costa Verde ('Green Coast'). A string of timeless fishing villages runs along the Atlantic shoreline, perfect for short strolls, while inland, green hills and rugged mountains invite more adventurous walks.

AzoresPortugal

The Azores (grade 2) Choose a one-week holiday exploring magnificent São Miguel, the largest of these fascinating islands, or a fortnight-long holiday featuring neighbouring São Jorge, Faial and Pico too. We suggest some memorable and contrasting walks on all four islands.

Algarve's Coast & Hills This wild and beautiful side of Algarve reveals itself to be a land of orange tree groves and fascinating history. The delightful Quinta das Achadas is well positioned for exploring both westwards along the unspoiled coastline and into the little-known interior. We offer special flower walks in March and April.

High Atlas, MoroccoMorocco

Through the Foothills (grade 1-2) The holiday begins with three nights in colourful and vibrant Marrakesh, after which you head into the foothills of the High Atlas, where you enjoy three walks amid surprisingly lush landscapes led by your own Berber guide.

Beneath Djebel Toubkal (grade 3) You start with three nights in bustling Marrakesh, then spend the rest of your holiday in the High Atlas, at the truly authentic Douar Samra, from where you head out on three thrilling walks amid the high mountains led by your own Berber guide.

In the Footsteps of Sultans (grade 2-3) Discover Fez, the grandest of Morocco's imperial cities, and then the Middle Atlas, where your guide leads you through cool cedar forests, past spectacular rock formations and through scenery reminiscent of the French Alps.

Lake Oeschinensee, Bernese OberlandSwitzerland

Lake Oeschinensee & Beyond (grade 2-3) Emerald Oeschinensee is one of the jewels of the Bernese Oberland, set in an amphitheatre of mountains. In the valley below nestles Kandersteg and the charming Hotel Victoria, your base, whose inspirational views will tempt you onto the many waymarked paths.

Austria

Lake Achensee & its Mountains (grade 2) The Tyrol is a paradise for walkers, and the area around Lake Achensee is no exception. With paths both close to the water and in the mountains above, you can gain different perspectives of this Tyrolean jewel during your week at the 4-star Hotel Wiesenhof.

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