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At a Glance
We offer three types of centre-based holidays :
Whichever holiday you choose, you will stay in a handpicked hotel in a beautiful mountain destination. On a Classic Collett’s Summer or a Spring & Autumn holiday, you can choose day to day whether to self-guide or join an accompanied walk of your chosen grade, whilst our Special Packages are comprised of a fixed programme of walks, based on a specific interest (e.g. alpine flora), a celebrated path (e.g. the GR11) or an itinerary that suits a defined level of fitness and ability.
The Classic Collett’s Summer Walking Holiday
Italian Dolomites • Austrian Tyrol & Bavarian Alps • Swiss Alps
Collett’s was built on this uniquely flexible walking holiday formula
Arrive and depart on whatever days suit you. Stay for as long as you wish. Most guests opt for 7 to 14 nights.
Choose day to day whether to join an easier moderate walk or a higher harder trek – these accompanied walks are free of charge, optional and breath-taking.
If you opt to self-guide – everyday or just now and again – we have everything you need for 40 local walks, from the idyllic and easy, to the hard and dramatic.
In the Dolomites only, optional flower walks (early season) & World War Walks (August) are at your disposal, free of charge.
Accommodation – you choose where to stay
Our destinations are beautiful mountain villages, superb springboards for beautiful walks of all grades.
Your accommodation options range from luxury spa hotels to attractive self-catering apartments.
Planning your days at Office Hour
Wherever you stay, it’s an easy stroll to Office Hour, a popular and optional Collett’s institution taking place over maps and a sociable pre-dinner drink.
Chat with our Walks Team and sign up for any accompanied walks that take your fancy or glean proposals for self-guiding.
Browse our Ideas & Info files, which feature all our walks, plus details of locally-supplied activities – mountain biking, High Ropes, paragliding etc.
Lazy days are fine and it is easy to relax in these idyllic mountain retreats or visit a local place of interest if you fancy a day off walking.
Travel to us independently
Fly-drive, self-drive or use public transport. You can book Collett’s airport transfers from our nearest airports.
In the Swiss Alps, you can arrive in St. Moritz on a UNESCO World Heritage train journey from Zurich.
Our Spring & Autumn Walking Breaks
Andalucia • Tuscany
Off-season bliss for walkers in sub-tropical Europe
These are 7 night holidays, starting on a Saturday with a midweek rest day on a Wednesday.
You choose day to day whether to join an easier moderate walk or a longer/harder hike – these accompanied walks are free, optional and, frankly, enchanting.
Andalucia
We are one hour from Malaga in the Sierra Tejeda in the village of Canillas d’Albaida, only recently discovered by British walkers.
Charming accommodation and excellent food is provided at Posada La Plaza, comprised of a converted convent and a nearby villa with pool.
The Sierra Tejeda is genuinely mountainous and provides magnificent moderate walks and also some gems for the fitter walker.
Office Hour takes place over a sociable pre-dinner drink in the village square; chat with our Walks Team and sign up to the walks that take your fancy.
Wednesday is a midweek rest day – one popular pre-bookable option is a visit to the Alhambra.
Guests travel to us via Malaga Airport, where they meet a Collett’s airport transfer.
Tuscany
We are 1 hour from Siena and 2 hours from Pisa in the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure offering the best hillwalking in Tuscany.
Gorgeous accommodation and amazing food is provided at a rural Agriturismo comprised of 2 beautifully converted farmhouses.
Office Hour takes place under the vines over a sociable pre-dinner drink; chat with our Walks Team and sign up to the walks that take your fancy.
Self-guiding is available and local places of interest include historic medieval centres and world-famous wine producing villages.
Guests travel to us via Pisa Airport and either fly-drive or book a Collett’s transfer. Transfers are also available from Siena train station.
Our Special Packages
Flower Holidays • Classic Moderate Walks • Peaks & Passes • Hike the GR11
These 7 night, centre-based holidays are themed around a special interest, a renowned trail or a defined grade of walking.
Reservations are taken on a ‘first come first served’ basis up to a maximum group size, which varies according to the package.
For each package, we publish a fixed starting date, which is likely to be a Saturday.
One accompanied or guided walk is provided daily, except Wednesday, a midweek rest day.
Delightful hotel accommodation is provided on a half-board basis. Airport transfers and local transport to trailheads are included.
Self-guiding with Collett’s
Hut to Hut • Village to Village • Point to Point in the UK
Collett’s is a haven for a heady mix of self-guided walking holidays in both the UK and Europe.
We do all the hard work, so you don’t have to. Simply book the holiday, then relax and look forward to it.
On every Collett’s self-guided walking holiday, our comprehensive route notes and maps keep you nicely on the move.
With the exception of Hut to Hut holidays, your baggage is transported daily to carefully-selected accommodation, where rest and relaxation await.
A good night’s sleep, a generous breakfast and a packed lunch set you up for another magical day in the great outdoors.
Hut to Hut
Italian Dolomites • Austrian Tyrol & Bavarian Alps • High Tyrol, Austria • French Pyrenees
We offer a range of amazing Hut to Hut experiences from easy moderate to hard.
These routes have been carefully-researched and created by Collett’s people in mountain ranges we know and love.
The word ‘Hut’ is perhaps misleading – they are really mountain lodges, some more comfortable than others; all are in unforgettable locations.
The huts are welcoming and camaraderie amongst walkers is warm. Dinner is included and the food is generally excellent.
Sleeping arrangements vary from hut to hut, but expect anything from a dormitory to a shared room with 4-6 beds.
Private rooms can be requested at the time of booking and, if available, are subject to a supplement.
Baggage is not moved on for you, so savvy packing of the rucksack is important. Our pre-holiday pack includes packing suggestions.
Village to Village
Camino de Santiago • Kitzbuhel to Cortina • Corsica • Basque Spain
These routes make for sensational self-guided walking holidays and the only problem will be choosing which one to do!
Varying in grade, they have been carefully-selected and researched with intermediate and experienced walkers in mind.
Each day ends in an attractive village, where your baggage will be waiting. Rest and relax before a good dinner and a comfy night.
UK Walking
The Lakes • The Peaks • The Dales • Northumberland • Exmoor • Shropshire • Cotswolds
Similar to our Village to Village holidays in Europe, we are pleased to introduce these routes make for sensational self-guided walking holidays and the only problem will be choosing which one to do!
Varying in grade, they have been carefully-selected and researched with intermediate and experienced walkers in mind.
Each day ends in an attractive village, where your baggage will be waiting. Rest and relax before a good dinner and a comfy night.
Carole Murray
A wonderful week In Tuscany
February 24, 2021
A wonderful week In Tuscany
We had a tremendous walking week in Tuscany. The team, the accommodation the food, all were exquisite.
We will be back.
Martin and Sue Banfield
November 24, 2019
Andalucia 2019
This was our belated summer holiday. We enjoyed a lovely week with Mick, Helen and Millie, and our group of 26 clients. The walks were excellent, though shorter than at some other venues - that gave us plenty of down time for some to enjoy the pool and hot tub at the villa, before making our way to gorge ourselves on delicious dinners(Read more...)
Jennifer Bower (with H&G walking group)
November 15, 2019
Canillas de Albaida 19 to 26 October
I came with the H&G walking group but want to add my personal thanks to your leaders. I love walking but am a bit slow on hills of which there are plenty in Andalusia. I found the going quite challenging but if I showed any sign of lagging one of your leaders was always there to walk with me and I was absolutely delighted to complet(Read more...)
Patricia Sinclair
November 13, 2019
Delightful adventures in Spain
What a stunning location for walking & relaxing in the sun in October. Mick has the local knowledge and coordinates the week with precision. We stayed in the Villa with the beautiful views down the valley and made good use of the swimming pool & terrace. Gustavo the hotel proprietor of the hotel where we ate had character and serve(Read more...)
Alan Ford
November 12, 2019
Yet again... wonderful
Wonderful week walking in Tuscany. First the accommodation. Having been to Andalucia last May, this was heaven! Unbelievably thoughtful hosts in a delightful simple, quiet house, with exceptional food, not flashy or haute cuisine, but local and always interesting.
Walking was gentle but always interesting, and the other walkers we(Read more...)
Linda Taylor
November 12, 2019
Andalusia 2019
We had a great week, superbly organised by Mick, Helen, Millie and Gustavo at the hotel. We loved staying in the villa and used the pool most days. The terrain made the walks challenging at times but they were always accurately described for us and the group allowed time for the slower members.
Graham & Liz
November 11, 2019
Wonderful Tuscany
We have returned from a week in Tuscany staying at Il Rigo, what a fantastic place for walking, eating and drinking! The food was fantastic and with special dietary requirements nothing was too much trouble. Collett's staff, Charlie, Ben, Claire and Caroline were fantastic guilds and full of fun. All that you need for another fantas(Read more...)
Ian Francis
November 8, 2019
September in the French Pyrenees
First time I’d used this type of holiday and was not disappointed. Everything ran on rails from start to finish. The walking was spectacular and the views amazing, even in the snow! Accommodation was spot on with great food and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
The maps and route guides made things very easy and still gave you en(Read more...)
Bruce Forsyth
November 5, 2019
Tuscany 12 to 19 October - Tuscany
Another brilliant holiday with Collett's - our 5th. It’s a great formula, please don’t change. Our thanks to Ben, Caroline, Claire and Charlie - nothing was too much trouble for them and thanks as well to all at Il Rigo. Can’t decide which location is best. We might have to do them all again!!
Indira Phukan
October 25, 2019
Wine, tapas and walking along the coast
My dad and I recently finished the Camino tour with Collett's. This is my second tour with Collett's (previously did a wonderful Dolomites tour).
The tour was excellent, from start to finish. The logistics, from arrival transport, luggage transport, and taxi pick-up, was efficient and well-organized. Javier, the on-the-ground guid(Read more...)
Nigel Slater
October 9, 2019
Familiarity. Used Collett's for many years.
Great formula, keep it going and don't sell out! Bavarian Alps and Lakes would interest me, although we have been to Ehrwald.
I think we've been to all of Collett's Walking Holiday locations except Andalucia and Tuscany although we have been to both of these locations independently.
Tom Low
October 9, 2019
Excellent
I think your formula is ideal for the older, more experienced walker. Part of the trick is that your guys take the pace from the participants, rather than Alpine guides who lead from the front!
Keep it up!
I have probably had enough of end-to-end trekking at the age of 71. Your formula allows for the odd day off as well as a mix of (Read more...)
Graham Bushell
October 9, 2019
Outstanding Pyrenees
My third walking holiday, been ski ing with the family with colletts out of Arraba many times, the formula is just right, going to Corvara for christmas, we know what to expect and as important don’t have to organise athing
John Micklem
October 7, 2019
A Happy Return to Haus Valentin
The fact that I keep coming back to Haus Valentin shows how much I enjoy my holidays there.
Because it is a relatively small family run guesthouse there is a feeling of intimacy and friendliness that would not be possible in a hotel. The food is excellent and necessarily plentiful for hungry walkers.
Above all it is the enthusi(Read more...)
Nicky
October 6, 2019
Colletts Austria
Hi
We had a great 6 days with some interesting walks and weather. Beautiful scenery and memorable moments.
Tom Decker
October 1, 2019
Excellent
Combination of guided and self-guided walks. Self-contained stay in central location. Great staff members for our trip. Knew the routes, suggested good alternatives based on weather, our skills and the like, plus they made all activities fun.
David Gilbert and Diane Newman
September 30, 2019
September in Ehrwald
Once again you delivered a superb mountain holiday for us in Austria, Location in Zugspitz Arena was delightful, hotel Sonnenspitze was well up to standard and your efficient and dedicated staff once again excelled in helping to make this a memorable week in the Tyrol. Thanks again Collett's!
Peter Lunn
September 30, 2019
Excellent
The staff were great and all worked hard to ensure the customers had a great time. Max, John and Becky all stood out as people I’d happily recommend.
Jonathan Heierman
September 30, 2019
Excellent Walking Holiday
Excellent - we had a great time and so appreciated the care and attention of the staff and the great information for our hiking. Collett's have a variety of options for hiking daily and knowledge of the area!
We stayed in both a hosted chalet in Badia before our hut to hut and in a hotel following in Corvara - the above rating apply (Read more...)
Marion Chambers
September 30, 2019
Outstanding
Booked with you before and always had a good time previously. I don't know where you manage to get your staff from but they are the friendliest, funniest, most helpful and relaxed group of people we've ever walked with. Thank you Ollie, Jo, Sandy and Flee for an amazing holiday.
Livia MacDonald
September 30, 2019
An excellent holiday!
We had a wonderful week of Moderate Walks in the Picos de Europa. Our fellow walkers were all very friendly and the Collett’s staff of George, Rachel and Ross took excellent care of us and they had boundless good humour, energy and enthusiasm. The walks were very scenic, taken at a steady pace with time to admire views and stop whe(Read more...)
Elke Schoen
September 29, 2019
Excellent
The laminates for my solo trek were well-done. The descriptions were easy to follow. I was concerned only 1 day, when the clouds hung in the mountains, and I doubted that I would be able to find the trail. Fortunately, a local couple took me with them to the next hut. I might have otherwise hiked back down to the valley and hoped to r(Read more...)
Edward Gildea
September 29, 2019
Haus Valentin
Thank you for a great holiday. The transfer from the airport was friendly and efficient, enabling four strangers to bond immediately and form a friendship grouping that lasted the whole week. A great welcome at the bar - such friendly staff and a much appreciated complimentary beer. The walks were all very well organised and led, wit(Read more...)
Grace McDonald
September 28, 2019
One of the best holidays I've ever had!
I was very impressed with how any queries I had were answered. Also, I had to change my departure date and was shocked to be given a refund - thank you! It was a lovely touch to have someone there to say hello and get me settled in! The sandwiches made by the team for lunch were a nice touch - and delicious. It was good to be offered (Read more...)
Peter Hoult
September 28, 2019
Good walking at a decent price
A week with Collett's in the Dolomites staying at Haus Valentin. Well organised, friendly and well priced. What’s not to like. 3rd time with Collett's and absolutely no reason we won’t use them again.
Peter lunn
September 28, 2019
2nd visit
This is my second visit to Collett’s in Italy. First time with the missis, second with my mate, both times I’ve had a great time. The staff are always helpful, there is a joint interest with all the customers so there’s very much a family type atmosphere, the food and accommodation has been great and the office hour is great for hints(Read more...)
Alison Johnson
September 27, 2019
Excellent
I had heard of Collett's Mountain Holidays and wanted to try it out... I enjoyed the holiday and found staff very helpful. I liked the personal approach of the office hours! I did two walks on my own and staff were very helpful in providing information and details for local travel. The hotel is very good and the staff very helpful... (Read more...)
Andy Taylor
September 27, 2019
Hike the GR11 - outstanding
Many things make this trip outstanding. The tricky but enjoyable central sections of the GR11, the mountains, the lakes, the marmots, the accommodation, food & wine. The group size of eight clients and four Collett's staff (I understand this is normally three) was also perfect. However the biggest single factor that made this trip out(Read more...)
Ian CROSS
September 26, 2019
Outstanding
I thought the team, Anna, Andy, Ben and Kate, seemed to work very well together - all very professional.
I did an Inntravel holiday in the Appennines, near Porretta Terme - thought it might be a good Colletts destination, though not mid-July-August. Have you thought of North-west Italy - Val d-Aosta or similar? Or Ireland
Andrew Pritchard
September 26, 2019
Another wonderful stay
This was our second year at Pension Angelo and once again we throughly enjoyed ourselves. It is stunning area with plenty of varied routes. This year we didn't do Colletts-arranged scheduled walks but organised the days ourselves. Nevertheless the team were very helpful in advising us and helping us sort out our days. We can't praise (Read more...)