Exploratory Journeys

A taste of our trekking journeys in two distinctly different mountain landscapes of Europe…

For full details of these trips or to register interest, please e-mail Darren.

A Hebridean Odyssey: The Small Isles of Rùm & Eigg, Scotland

Western Bays panorama & Beinn Bhuidhe.
Western Bays of Eigg panorama & Beinn Bhuidhe.
  • A week camping on these majestic Hebridean islands.
  • Spectacular, deserted beaches with outstanding views of surrounding islands and west coast of Scotland.
  • Explore unique interactions between the natural environment and community.
  • Rùm has a distinctly wild and rugged feel with high mountains and an interesting story of human occupation.
  • Eigg has embraced sustainable development through the 1997 community land buy-out, forming the unique Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust.
  • Travel via the West Highland Line then onward via CalMac ferry to Eigg.

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Recent Change and the Alpine Environment: Tour of Mont-Blanc (TMB), France

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Typical alpine scenery on the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) at the Chalets du Balme, Val Montjoie.
  • Exploring the mountains of Europe on foot – the ultimate geographical journey.
  • The TMB tours the periphery of the glaciated Mont-Blanc massif crossing France, Italy and Switzerland via a series of high cols with spectacular views of the glaciated summits.
  • A challenging 165 km circuit with 10 000 m of ascent on well defined mountain trails through pine forest, alpine meadow and scree/rock architecture.
  • No prior experience necessary but a strong team ethic and appetite for physical challenge essential.
  • Nine days continuous of trekking with half-board accommodation in mountain refuges and traditional valley gîtes d’étape.