Has anyone done hut to hut or Inn to Inn hiking in Europe?

[Anonymous]

We are looking for a trip for a teenager and DH. He is a big hiker/backpacker and she is very fit. They want to carry their packs so nothing fancy. I'll be on the trip with another kid and we'll go off and do our own thing while they are hiking. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous]

Yes! I've done them several times both hiking and back country skiing. I was very impressed by the food and wine in Switzerland. Definitely do it if you get a chance.

[Anonymous]

The Haute Walkers/Hiking route in France/Switzerland is quite challenging and is hut to hut/hotel. You can find companies online that will guide and make all the reservations for your group.

[Anonymous]

I love these types of vacations. I’m not super picky though about hotels or restaurants, and I think that’s important. Not at all sure I’d want to have half a group doing something else tbh.

[Anonymous]

Look into the Stevenson trail in France (named after Robert Louis Stevenson and Modestine the donkey). You hike from village to village and there are hikers' hostels, as well as services that carry your luggage from place to place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look into the Stevenson trail in France (named after Robert Louis Stevenson and Modestine the donkey). You hike from village to village and there are hikers' hostels, as well as services that carry your luggage from place to place.

Here's one account of the walk

https://ilovewalkinginfrance.com/chemin-de-stevenson/

[Anonymous]

I was planning on doing a portion of the Tour du Mt Blanc next summer but backed out. You really need to book early, like in October of the year prior. The Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites is also a good one.

Ultimately, I decided I didn't want to share a dorm room with a bunch of strangers and have a community bathroom down the hall. Sticking to day hiking.

[Anonymous]

Friends did this in the Pyrenees and loved it. My family did it in New Zealand and it was amazing.

[Anonymous]

Switzerland is good for this.

[Anonymous]

I did the tour du Mont Blanc and really enjoyed it! If you have time, go to Annecy too; I didn't but it looks great. Also we paraglided and that was amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did the tour du Mont Blanc and really enjoyed it! If you have time, go to Annecy too; I didn't but it looks great. Also we paraglided and that was amazing.

We are looking at an abbreviated, 7 day version of this. Someone mentioned the dorms and I’m worried about my teen daughter. Do they separate by gender? Some companies have an 18 year old age minimum so we will have to see. They are both experienced and DH is even insisting that he wants to carry his own pack.

I’m not going to hike buy paragliding sounds amazing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was planning on doing a portion of the Tour du Mt Blanc next summer but backed out. You really need to book early, like in October of the year prior. The Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites is also a good one.

Ultimately, I decided I didn't want to share a dorm room with a bunch of strangers and have a community bathroom down the hall. Sticking to day hiking.

DH wants to do the Alta Via but I don’t want to back to Italy again.we’ve both been at least 6 times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did the tour du Mont Blanc and really enjoyed it! If you have time, go to Annecy too; I didn't but it looks great. Also we paraglided and that was amazing.

We are looking at an abbreviated, 7 day version of this. Someone mentioned the dorms and I’m worried about my teen daughter. Do they separate by gender? Some companies have an 18 year old age minimum so we will have to see. They are both experienced and DH is even insisting that he wants to carry his own pack.

I’m not going to hike buy paragliding sounds amazing!

Here's an abbreviated version for families. https://tourdumontblanchike.com/family-friendly-tour-du-mont-blanc-6-day-itinerary/

[Anonymous]

I did the southern part of Offa’s Dyke. Beautiful countryside.

[Anonymous]

I did a short version in China -- it was amazing Highly recommend (Tiger Leaping Gorge hike)