Discover the best long walking holidays in Europe for 2025 with Inntravel. Explore stunning trails, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences.
There are so many reasons why hikers love longer walking holidays – from all the opportunities to discover more of your destination to that feeling of accomplishment you get on finishing those few final steps.
A few of these might resonate with you…
1. There’s more opportunity to immerse yourself in your destination
The longer you stay, the more opportunities you have to learn about your destination’s culture, taste regional dishes, and meet local people.
2. You see more of your destination
As you cover more ground, you’ll get glimpses of your destination you would have otherwise missed – such as remote, enchanting landscapes, or off-the-beaten-track mountain villages.
3. A sense of personal achievement
Spending seven days or more on the trails is something to be proud of! It’s satisfying to watch those miles stack up, and look back at how far you’ve come.
4. More established routes
Following an established hiking trail offers a sense of camaraderie and achievement – and you’re usually guaranteed paths in decent condition too.
5. A sense of elation at the end of your walk
Wherever your final destination, the feeling of completeness once you take those final steps is hard to beat! That post-walk slice of cake, glass of beer, or hot coffee never tasted so good!
Tour du Mont Blanc
8-11 days of walking
Embrace the challenging ascents and Alpine terrain of one of Europe’s best walking holidays, and you’ll be rewarded with mesmerising views over the Mont Blanc Massif. From dramatic mountain passes to colourful meadow valleys dotted with dairy farms, this classic three-country route takes in the finest scenery the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps can offer.
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Portuguese Camino de Santiago, The Old Way
8-9 days of walking
There’s something magical about following in the footsteps of hundreds of years of pilgrims on the famous route to Santiago de Compostela. Our itinerary follows the lesser-known (but no less beautiful) ‘Old Way’, starting in Northern Portugal. En-route, you’ll pass through several idyllic riverside villages and enjoy the beauty of the Rías Baixas region.
The Via degli Dei: From Bologna to Florence
6 days of walking
Combine Italy’s fascinating cultural heritage with some of its most enchanting scenery on this route between two great historical cities, following mule tracks and ancient drovers’ roads and stopping off at traditional wayside inns. The Via degli Deli (‘Way of the Gods’) offers incredible views over Tuscany’s famously idyllic landscape, with inspirational vistas from rugged hill ridges.
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Hadrian’s Wall Path
7 days of walking
Step back a shade under two millennia on this classic British hiking path from Newcastle to Bowness. As you follow the route of the UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall – for the Romans, the edge of the known world – you’ll enjoy the spectacular scenery of Northumberland and Cumbria, and have the opportunity to enjoy one of the UK’s prime stargazing spots.
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Soča Valley, Lake Bled & Julian Alps
10 days of walking
Nestled in the north west corner of Slovenia, the Julian Alps are widely regarded as the most scenic part of Europe’s mightiest mountain range. Your route begins in the Soča Valley towards the unforgettable blue-turquoise waters of Lakes Bohinj and Bled. As you walk, you’ll discover dense forests, deep cut gorges and the startlingly emerald waters of the River Soča.
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