Switzerland Valais
Sex des Granges – a scenic alpine hike in the Valais
Starting with a spectacular ascent up the Gorges du Dailley, the loop ascends to the Sex des Granges (2,082m) peak before returning to the town of Salvan.
France
Gorges du Fier (Annecy) – a spectacular canyon walk
A footbridge suspended over the Fier River through the Gorges du Fier provides a spectacular journey through a narrow and deep gorge. The path finishes at La Mer des Rochers (Sea of Rocks), where the river has carved deep channels through the limestone rocks.
France
A guided walk through the Grottes du Cerdon in the French Jura
A guided walk through the Grottes du Cerdon (Cerdon Caves), inhabited and used for food storage since prehistoric times.
UK England South West
Cheddar Gorge Walk – the largest gorge in England
The Cheddar Gorge Walk traverses the northern and southern sides of Cheddar Gorge, with spectacular views of weathered crags and pinnacles, and the surrounding region.
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland
Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island – one of the best Queensland hikes
Well deserving of its reputation as a world-renowned bushwalking trail, the 32km Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island combines lush rainforest, picturesque beaches and idyllic tropical waterholes.
USA Nevada
Stunning views from Charleston Peak (via South Loop)
Charleston Peak (3,632m / 11,916 feet) is highest peak in Nevada, and offers great views over southern Nevada. The South Loop is one of a number of routes to the Mount Charleston summit.
USA California
A gruelling day hike to the Mount Whitney summit
The highest mountain in the “contiguous 48 states”, Mount Whitney is a tough overnight hike – or an even more gruelling and long day walk to the 4,420m (14,500 feet) summit.
Korea
A popular hike up Manisan Mountain on Ganghwa Island
Manisan Mountain (469m) is one of three sacred mountains in Korea, with two hiking paths that lead to an altar and temple on the summit.Â
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Ruined Castle – one of the best views in the Blue Mountains
Ruined Castle is one of the more popular half-day Blue Mountains bushwalks: it offers classic Blue Mountains vistas, pleasant walking through rainforest and 360 degree views from the rocky peak.
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North
Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra – a popular section of the Great North Walk
Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra along the Berowra Track is a pleasant bushwalk that follows Cowan Creek for most of the way, with views on the descent from Mt Ku-ring-gai and the remains of a metal boat hull at Waratah Bay.