If you are in good shape and like to climb, the Dolomites offer unique landscapes classified UNESCO world heritage. The number of passes (passo in Italian) is almost limitless with an incredible amount of possibilities. Passo dello Stelvio, the highest road pass in the Italian Alps with an ...
Moving away from the coastline, the Sognefjellet is a road that cuts through the heart of the Bøverdalen valley. Expect constantly changing scenery as this route climbs up to a high point of 1432m (4705ft), making it northern Europe’s highest mountain pass. Given this, part of the ro...
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Detour:The summit of Ben Lomond (974m/3031ft) is a popular climb. Follow the well-maintained path for a 7-mile (11.25km) round-trip on the popularTourist Route; allow around 5 hours. Edinburgh serves up history, culture and dramatic landscapes in equal measure. Andrew Merry/Getty Images ...
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Built by the Incas in the mid-15th century, Machu Picchu encompasses well-preserved agricultural, residential and religious structures. While the four-day hike along the Inca Trail is challenging (you'll climb to an elevation of roughly 8,000 feet), arriving at the site during sunrise is ...
Or in the actual city of Grenoble itself, you can climb up the front of the Bastille: the ancient fortress that overlooks the city. While most tourists take the cable car or drive, you can feel smug topping out after 220m of ascent, monkey bridges and climbing the actual fort walls. ...
The best season for climbing in the area are spring and fall. In the summer, if the humidity is not too high, it is possible climb in the shade. During the winter months, due to the increasing number of rainy days and high potential for seepage from tufas, it's hard to find dry ...
In the old days, Americans use to take a couple of years to make the Grand Tour of Europe. They had the right idea. You need lots of time to fully experience all that Europe has to offer. Since most of us today have only a few weeks holiday each year, we