Collett's Blog - Mountain Views

The best place for a hiking holiday in Switzerland?

Author : Lara Ehmler 4th February 2025 There’s a Lot of Walking in the Swiss Alps – Let's explore what makes the Engadin Valley the best place to hike in Switzerland, including some of our top walks.
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How to get to Ehrwald

Author : Tony Stirland 30th January 2025 Getting to Ehrwald for your centre-based walking holiday with Collett's is quick and simple. Take a look at our blog for our easy guide.
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What is the best time of year to hike the Dolomites?

Author : Tom Collett 23rd January 2025 Always wanted to hike in the Dolomites, but unsure what the best time of year is to do so? Read our guide for a month-by-month breakdown of the best times to walk the Majestic Dolomites.
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Walks Team Q&A: Exploring the Austrian Alps with Collett’s

Author : Lara Ehmler 6th December 2024 We sat down with Collett's Walk Team members Klaas and Sharon to chat with them about what makes Collett’s walking holidays in the Austrian Alps so special.
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What are the most challenging hikes in the Dolomites?

Author : Tom Collett 6th December 2024 Walking in the Dolomites offers a diverse range of hiking routes of differing difficulty. This blog delves into the more challenging of those hikes.
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What is a Walking Holiday? A Beginner’s Guide

Author : Lara Ehmler 5th December 2024 This walking holiday guide for beginners aims to answer some frequently asked questions to help you plan your next escape to the mountains.
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Centre-Based Walking Holiday In Tuscany – A Guest Review

Author : Simon Jarratt 5th December 2024 Ever wondered what a walking holiday in Tuscany is like? Wonder no more with Collett's guest Anne Pugh sharing her thoughts on their time in the Val d’Orcia.
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A Night in a Mountain Hut (Rifugio)

Author : Lara Ehmler 3rd December 2024 Hearing all the tales from returning hut-to-hut guests, we decided to find out what all the fuss was about and stay in a hut ourselves.
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Self-guided vs. Guided Walking Holidays: Which is right for you? 

Author : Lara Ehmler 21st November 2024 Choosing a walking holiday is about finding the experience that fits your adventure style. So let’s explore which one might be best for you!
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A Guest Review of Via Ferrata holidays in the Dolomites

Author : Lara Ehmler 20th November 2024 In this interview, we catch up with Nicola, who recently joined us on one of our Via Ferrata holidays in the Italian Dolomites.
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