The Douro Valley & Vineyards
Get off the beaten track in Northern Portugal and explore the sheer charm and beauty of a UNESCO world heritage jewel.Village-to-Village
Self-Guided
Portugal
Moderate
After a wonderful walk, end each inspirational day in a different village, where your luggage is waiting for you.
If you crave a walking experience a little less intrepid than our hut-to-hut walking holidays , take a look at our village-to-village walking holidays, on which we combine a sense of adventure with comfortable accommodation in charming, traditional villages. These point-to-point holidays are a discovery of glorious landscapes and characterful villages, all punctuated by absorbing natural and/or man-made features. When you arrive at your authentic, handpicked hotel, your luggage will be waiting for you, along with some welcome comforts and cuisine.
These trips are crafted with all the care and expertise that defines Collett’s’ reputation, coming with seamless logistical support throughout. You’ll be provided with a comprehensive Walk Pack containing everything you need for easy self-guiding. Also, most routes are now accompanied by optional, user-friendly smartphone navigation.
If you would prefer not to pack your bags each day and move on, take a look at our centre-based walking holidays, all of which include the support of a dedicated Walks Team and much more besides. At the other end of the scale, check out our hut-to-hut walking holidays in the Dolomites, where mindboggling high trails link you with mountain lodges, where you get a comfortable night’s sleep, hearty cuisine, and the engaging camaraderie of other hikers.
Moderate graded village-to-village holidays
Our moderate village-to-village trips offer challenges across different countries and regions featuring the best walking in Europe. These trips offer a variety of terrain, and options on walking each day. Walking each day can be between around 10km to 15km.
Collioure to Cadaqués
A self-guided coastal walking holiday - explore where the Pyrenees meet the MedVillage-to-Village
Self-Guided
Spain
France
Moderate
Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains
Climb the giant of Rila, Mount Musala, the highest peak in Bulgaria and on the Balkan Peninsula. Trace dramatic ridges and visit remote glacial lakes.Village-to-Village
Guided
Romania
Moderate
Highlights of Northern Portugal
Experience three very different parts of Northern Portugal – namely the Douro Valley, Peneda-Gerês National Park and the coastal Minho area.Village-to-Village
Self-Guided
Portugal
Moderate
Discover the Pyrenees
Get off the beaten track in the Pyrenees on this village-to-village route where your luggage is moved for you each day.Village-to-Village
Self-Guided
Spain
Moderate
The Via Engiadina
A classic mountain trail abundant with crystal clear streams and traditional Engadin villagesVillage-to-Village
Self-Guided
Switzerland
Moderate
The Atlantic Coast of Portugal
Leisurely coastal walking on the Costa Verde Discover traditional villages, fishing communities and delightful sandy beachesVillage-to-Village
Self-Guided
Portugal
Easy
Moderate
More challenging village-to-village holidays
For more experienced walkers, these village-to-village trips feature more challenging terrain, and longer days. These walking holidays traverse towns and villages in some of the best walking spots in Europe, each day you’ll take on a route between 10km-20km per day. Compared to our easy/moderate village-to-village, these holidays feature a mix of longer average days, higher ascent/descents and more challenging terrain.
The Via Alpina
A village-to-village classic amidst the alpine superstars of Switzerland - the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.Village-to-Village
Self-Guided
Switzerland
Challenging
The Camino de Santiago
Discover the breath-taking Costa Verde with vast beaches stretching out between quaint fishing ports. Then head inland to historic Guernika.Village-to-Village
Self-Guided
Spain
Moderate
The Aletsch Glacier
A popular trail with mindboggling views of the Jungfrau Aletsch Glacier in the ValaisVillage-to-Village
Self-Guided
Switzerland
Challenging
Moderate
Corsica - Mountains & Mediterranean
This sensational week of point to point trekking will blow your socks off! A cultural treasure of stunning inland and coastal scenery.Village-to-Village
Self-Guided
France
Moderate
Why Book With Collett's?
Unforgettable Walks
We've walked the walks and only bring you the best. Self-guide at your own pace, supported by clear and detailed route notes.
With You Every Step
Outstanding personal service throughout - from our friendly UK enquiries team to our trusted local partners.
Hand-Picked Hotels With Warm Hospitality
Relax in authentic family-run hotels with fabulous local cuisine. All perfect springboards to the best walks in the area.
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An independent family-run business with over 25 years of creating memorable holidays. Book with Confidence - ABTA Protected
Frequently Asked Questions
A village-to-village walking holiday is where you walk from one village to the next each day, staying overnight in handpicked hotels. Your luggage is transferred whilst you walk, so it is waiting for you when you arrive at your next hotel. This format allows you to explore a wider area, visit different towns and villages, stay in different hotels, all whilst just carrying a day sack. It creates a sense of adventure which you can enjoy safe in the knowledge that it is a tried and tested route, using reccomended hotels, and help is only ever a phone call away.
Each day you walk a pre-planned route between villages, arriving at a new hotel each afternoon. Your hotel is pre-booked, routes are carefully designed, and your luggage is transported for you, allowing you to walk with just a daypack.
Village-to-village holidays offer more home comforts than hut-to-hut holidays. Instead of staying in mountain rifugios and carrying all your belongings, you stay in comfortable hotels and have your luggage transferred each day, making the experience more relaxed.
All accommodation is in authentic, hand-picked hotels that reflect the character of each village. These are chosen for their atmosphere, location and quality, rather than generic or chain-style accommodation.
The board basis varies from holiday to holiday. Each hotel is either included on a bed and breakfast or half-board basis, depending on the itinerary. Details are clearly shown in the “At a Glance” section on each individual holiday page. Packed lunches are often available to purchase to eat during your walks, too.
No. One of the key benefits of village-to-village walking holidays is that your luggage is transported from one hotel to the next. This means you only need to carry what you need for the day’s walk.
Most of our village-to-village walking holidays are self-guided, giving you the freedom to walk at your own pace and enjoy each day independently. Exceptions to this are the GR11 and Transylvania’s Carpathian Mountains village-to-village walking holidays which are guided.
Yes. we offer a range of village-to-village walking holidays from easy through to challenging. These are noted on the pages of each village-to-village walking holiday. Our Discover the Dolomites and Atlantic Coast of Portugal are most sutable for those with limited experience, but do still require good fitness levels.
Looking for something a little different?
Looking for something with even more adventure? Our hut-to-hut walking holidays also feature point-to-point walking, but here you’ll be walking high up in the Dolomite mountains of Italy, and staying in traditional mountain rifigios, which feature stunning views and fantastic traditional food.
