Journal
14 May 2016
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22 March 2016
Peña Sabocos – Pyrenees
Peña Sabocos in the Pyrenees, Spain Looming over our village base of Panticosa, is Peña Sabocos, a high peak on the stunning Sierra Tendeñera mountain range. A spot height of 2757m allows for spectacular panoramic views of the Valle de Tena and the azure blue waters of the Ibon Sabocos lake below. In the high season months of July and August the... Read more
11 January 2016
Cocktails & Canapés – Chalet Angelo
When the day is done and the sun has disappeared below the mountain tops, guests can return to their ski chalet to rest their legs and enjoy the evening ahead. Before a delicious three course dinner, staff and guests can attend office hour to catch up and discuss the next day’s plans. Here at Collett’s each night offers something different, whether... Read more
13 December 2015
The Gartner Wand – Austrian Alps
The Gartner Wand walk is what I like to call a “Wow-Walk” (just take a look at the video below!). The kind of walk that no matter who you point out its lofty ridge to, it never fails to result in an “Oh, wow!” response. Its contrasting steep, unforgiving north face stands in striking contrast to the slightly gentler, grassy... Read more
30 November 2015
Our Unofficial Guide to Walking Footwear
As a walker taking care of your feet is one of the most important things you can do. If you only buy one bit of kit for your holiday, we’d recommend you get the best pair of walking boots you can afford. Nothing takes the joy out of walking more than blistered, sore and pinched feet! Outdoor stores and online sites... Read more
15 September 2015
A day on the Igels Torl – Austria
The Igels Torl, or Hedgehog Pass is a high level walk in the Mieminger range, above the village of Ehrwald, Collett’s base in Austria. It circumnavigates The Igelskopf, a striking mountain that translates as Hedgehog Head. Due to its wild landscape and sense of remoteness the Igels Torl is quickly becoming a favourite among Collett’s guests and organisers alike. These photos... Read more
14 September 2015
Zugspitze Challenge
We took on one of our toughest routes in the Austrian Alps, the ‘Zugspitze Challenge’ a few days ago – a fantastic hard & high level walk to the top of Germay’s highest mountain, The Zugspitze (2,962m). The guys completed the walk in very respectable 4.5 hours of walking time & enjoyed a well-earned beer at the top! The Zugspitze (2,962m)... Read more
07 July 2015
Baños de Panticosa
Cracking weather on the GR11 path, an up-close chamois sighting and a beer at the lakeside Refugio and an amazing waterfall on the way down. It’s only a short 10 minute drive winding up the narrow valley north of our base in Panticosa to the small spa town of Baños de Panticosa, the starting point of our walk! One of the... Read more
23 June 2015
Walking Peña Foratata
The snow is disappearing from the peaks quickly under the Spanish sunshine here in the Pyrénées, meaning we were able to scramble up to the impressive Foratata Peak for the first time on Tuesday. After a tough and somewhat steep ascent from the town of Formigal, we sat and admired the magnificent peaks ahead of us from the col at lunchtime.... Read more
13 March 2015
Eastfield Lodge
In early March we were delighted to welcome a new team of hosts to Eastfield Lodge. Our new manager is Henry Collett (Tom’s brother), who many of you will know from the Dolomites, where Henry recently spent three seasons working in each of our principle chalet hotels. Henry has been joined in Leyburn by Graham and Kirstie Turner, who chose... Read more
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