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Short walking breaks

Short walking breaks
+44 (0)1653 617001
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• 3- and 4-day self-guided walking holidays in Europe • Self-guided with expert route notes • Luggage transfers and hand-picked accommodation

A self-guided short walking holiday in Europe is a relaxing way to spend a few days away. Equipped with maps and our carefully compiled route notes, you walk at your own pace while your luggage is transported. Take your pick of destinations ranging from the Swiss Alps to Tuscany, with a variety of breaks in the UK to choose from too.

It’s about taking time along the way to drink in the views, appreciate the wildlife or visit a castle. There’s no luggage to weigh you down, and, with no group, it’s you who sets the pace and decides when to pause. You can trust us to hand-pick welcoming hotels of character and to provide reliable route notes to guide you, so relax and enjoy a walking holiday that’s worth it.
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Where to enjoy a short walking break in Europe

Our short walking breaks are 3 and 4-night versions of some of our most popular week-long European walking holidays. Destinations range from Andalucia to the Tyrol, via the Scottish Borders and Swiss Alps – we offer short walking breaks in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and the UK.

How our short walking breaks are graded

Inntravel’s short walking breaks cater for all levels. So, whether you are looking for easy walking, mountain hikes, or something in between, you’ll find a break to suit. Before you start looking through our collection, we suggest that you familiarise yourself with our grading system.
  • These gentle strolls range typically between 5-10km per day and involve few ascents or descents. Go at your own pace, pause at every opportunity, and take it all in.



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  • You don't have to be a seasoned hiker to enjoy these walks, but someone who's happy to take on around 5-15km each day – with the occasional hill thrown in.


    View all easy to moderate walking holidays
  • Expect to cover approximately 10-15km a day, across varied terrain with regular ascents and descents. You'll be challenged in places – but enjoy superb views.


    View all moderate walking holidays
  • Where rugged terrain goes hand in hand with the satisfaction of reaching a peak or high pass. Typically, days range between 7-20km and involve significant ascent and descent.


    View all moderate-to-challenging walking holidays
  • Our most thrilling walks involve full days on the trails, more challenging terrain, and testing ascents and descents, but there's still time to appreciate your surroundings.


    View all challenging walking holidays
  • Our flexible walking holidays give you a choice of routes each day, some of which are easier than others, so you can select the one that’s right for you on the day. This flexibility also makes these holidays perfect for anyone who is unsure of their level, or for groups of friends or family who want to enjoy a walking holiday together, but who may not all be at the same fitness level.

Why Inntravel?

There are three pillars that we consider essential to an enjoyable and relaxing short walking holiday (and, in fact, all Inntravel holidays): timeless scenery, carefully selected accommodation where you’ll find a warm welcome, and delicious cuisine showcasing local flavours. Here's what else you can expect from us as a Which? recommended provider and certified B Corp.

Short walking break FAQs

  • Our short walking holidays run over the course of four or more nights, compared to our other trips lasting around a week to two weeks. The shorter duration makes them ideal for getting a taste of a destination or a walking holiday itself, if you're new to it.
  • It's the same routes, perfectly picked hotels, and culinary delights condensed into fewer nights. Our grading system remains the same ‒ no need to worry about walking further each day to cover distances you might otherwise travel in a week or longer.
  • Whether you're new to walking trips, new to Inntravel or just want to be sure you're maximising a shorter time window, we recommend following these steps.

    Start by picking a difficulty grade, ranging from easy to challenging, to suit your fitness. Then pick your style of walking: hotel to hotel to explore more locations, or a single centre to settle into. Finally, think about your preferences in terms of country, climate, scenery and standard of accommodation.

    Our online holiday search has lots of handy filters to narrow down your options. If you'd prefer to speak to an expert, tell our friendly team what you're looking for and they'll happily help you plan.

    Learn more about booking your holiday with us.
  • Absolutely ‒ you're free to add extra nights at hotels along your journey when booking. Alternatively, we make specific suggestions for conveniently extending our holidays on their individual pages.

    For example, you can round off our Scottish Highlands and Cairngorms break in historic Edinburgh, see Seville around our Aracena Sierra trip, or refuel in foodie Bologna after four nights in the Apennine Mountains.
  • You can do more than walking with Inntravel. Our short cycling breaks let you travel diverse regions from France's Alsace Wine Route to the Danish Riviera on high-quality bikes, powered by the same quality route guidance. Or you can travel by rail, with bookings taken care of for you on shorter breaks across Andalucía, Slovenia, and much more.
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