The Ultimate Alps Guide
Everything you need to explore the Alps on foot, in one interactive guide. My 30 favourite hikes across Austria, Germany and Switzerland, plus the best lakes, ridges, glaciers and mountain towns, all dropped as map pins you can open on the trail. Three ready-to-follow itineraries for 3, 7 and 14 days, built around the best places to base yourself. And all the practical stuff I wish I'd known earlier: when to go, how to get around, what to pack, what it costs, and how to stay safe in the mountains. Whether you've got a long weekend or two full weeks, this is the guide I'd hand a friend before their first Alps trip.
Good to Know
The practical details that smooth the whole trip.
Packing List
Built for summer alpine hiking, where the weather turns in an hour.
Camping in the Alps
Vanlife, tents, and the rules that keep it legal.
Accommodations & Where to Stay
Pick one or two good bases, not a new bed every night.
Getting Around the Alps
Why a car wins, and what you need to drive here legally.
What a Trip Costs
Roughly what to budget, and where it adds up.
Before You Go — Read This
Five habits that keep a mountain day safe.
First Time in the Alps? Start Here
Choose the right hike, not the prettiest photo.
How Many Days Do You Need
And how to use the itineraries in this guide.
Best Time to Visit (and When Not To)
The window that makes an Alps hiking trip work.
What to Do in the Alps
Eight ways to spend your time, straight from the guide.