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22 November 2021
Snowshoeing in Badia
The tranquil snow meadows of the Alta Badia We wake up, with a keen sense of intrigue and excitement. After arriving late last night we are keen to throw back the curtains and see what the day has in store for us, setting the scene for our adventure ahead. Time to head downstairs for some breakfast, a bowl of Museli, a... Read more
10 February 2021
UK Walking Holidays
UK Walking Holidays We have searched the length and breadth of the country to find the very best in UK walking. After 23 years of providing the best walking holidays in Europe we thought it was time to showcase what our own shores have to offer. Our new UK locations have all been tried and tested and we are happy to... Read more
11 November 2020
Coronavirus Information
Update – Tuesday 26th January – Winter Holidays with Collett’s This year has started with a concerted effort to vaccinate people, providing us all with a ‘ray of hope’ during this current lockdown. For this reason, we remain optimistic about resuming holidays this year, although a little later than previously anticipated.With regards to the current winter season: The latest plan in the Dolomites... Read more
07 January 2020
The Mountain Pass for Switzerland’s Engadine
Musings on the Mountain Pass & walking in Switzerland’s gorgeous Engadine One of the best things about nature and the outdoors is the freedom to forget about the struggles of life and unwind in open spaces. If you choose the right places to go, Mother Nature still dominates and this affords us the endless and priceless possibilities to experience what this planet... Read more
19 November 2019
Brexit Advice for Travellers
The Brexit extension to 31 January 2020 has provided absolute certainty that all current arrangements for travel will remain as they are today. Brexit: advice for travellers You will still have access to state medical care in any EU country as long as you have an up to date European Health Insurance Card. ABTA always advises that travellers should also take out... Read more
12 November 2019
Walking for the Health Benefits
In Summer 2018 I decided to go on a walking holiday. I had recently turned 50 and a recent visit to the doctor had revealed I had high cholesterol. I had heard much about the health benefits of a good walk and so a walking holiday in the mountains was to replace my usual beer and beach extravaganza. My goodness,... Read more
21 October 2019
Via Ferrata in the Dolomites and Beyond
With the promise of excitement and escapism, via ferrata is suitable for any walker with a sense of adventure. And there’s no better place to try it than the Dolomites – home to stunning alpine scenery, exhilarating mountain trails and the largest collection of via ferrata anywhere on the planet. Join us in the Dolomites! Click here for more information. ... Read more
21 October 2019
Skiing the Sella Ronda
The Sellaronda is probably the most well-known ski route in the Italian Alps and for good reason. Set in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site this ski tour takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe and allows you to ski right underneath the iconic limestone cliff faces that the Dolomites are renowned for. ... Read more
21 October 2019
Collett’s Mountain Holidays Brochure
The new Collett’s brochure is hot off the press and full of glorious photography, reflecting the sheer beauty of our destinations and the special walking holidays we offer in them. It is always exciting when we include a new destination, especially when it is such a stunner. The Hohe Tauern National Park in the heartland of Austria is a walking... Read more
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