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The 7 Leave No Trace Principles: How to Hike Responsibly

The 7 Leave No Trace Principles: How to Hike Responsibly

06/05/2026

The 7 Leave No Trace Principles offer a clear framework to help hikers make better decisions before, during, and after their journey.

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Share your Hike Planner Itineraries with friends and on Social Media

Share your Hike Planner Itineraries with friends and on Social Media

01/05/2026

The Hike Planner now lets you share a live link to your itinerary and generate social media images — here's how both features work

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Ruta de los Volcanes, La Palma

Ruta de los Vulcanes, La Palma: Our guide to the best day hike on the island

15/04/2026

We hiked the Ruta de los Vulcanes as part of our hike around La Palma. Here's everything you need to know about the trail, logistics, and the landscape.

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Where to start the Alta Via 1 (and why we did in reverse)

Where to start the Alta Via 1 (and why we did in reverse)

02/04/2026

Most hikers start Alta Via 1 at Lago di Braies. We did it in reverse from Belluno and found quieter trails, no crowds, and a much better finish.

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Ordesa y Monte Perdido Valley

We added AI to the Hike Planner - A Trail Assistant and Guidebook descriptions for your itineraries

19/03/2026

The Take a Hike Planner now builds a guidebook from your itinerary and answers questions about your route. Here's what the two new AI features actually do.

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How much does the Tour du Mont Blanc actually cost? (Real 2026 numbers)

How much does the Tour du Mont Blanc actually cost? (Real 2026 numbers)

08/03/2026

We've done the TMB and tracked every euro: huts, campsites, food, transport. Here's exactly what it costs and how to do it cheaper.

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Pyrenees Chamois

Discover the weather, wildlife, and plants along your route with Hike Planner

23/02/2026

Check weather forecasts across key points of your route and explore the wildlife and plants you might encounter along the way. Two new map modes to help you arrive prepared, curious, and ready for the mountains.

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Ücia dles Muntagnoles, Alta Via 1

Booking Alta Via 1 Rifugios: Tips & What to Expect

15/02/2026

Everything you need to know about the rifugios in Alta Via 1: the best huts, what to expect, and practical tips on how to secure beds.

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Hike Planner update: Accommodations Real-Time Availability is here

Hike Planner update: Accommodations Real-Time Availability is here

01/02/2026

The Hike Planner now shows real-time mountain hut availability for Alta Via 1, Tour du Mont Blanc, Haute Route and Picos de Europa.

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We built a Hike Planner we wish we'd had

We built a Hike Planner we wish we'd had

30/01/2026

Introducing the Hike Planner. An interactive tool for planning long-distance hikes. Official routes, accommodations, variants and more, all in one place.

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How to use Offline Maps and GPX Files for Hiking Navigation

How to use Offline Maps and GPX Files for Hiking Navigation

16/01/2026

Learn how to use offline maps and GPX files for hiking navigation, with an introduction to Organic Maps, our favorite choice.

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Refuge du Col de Balme

Tour du Mont Blanc Accommodation: What to do when everything is booked

03/12/2025

TMB huts fill up months in advance. We share the alternatives, backup strategies and lesser-known options that still get you a bed on the trail.

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Crossing Brazil's first National Park from high mountains to Atlantic forest

Crossing Brazil's first National Park from high mountains to Atlantic forest

09/08/2025

A two-day hike through Itatiaia National Park on the Rancho Caído route. A hike through the layers of Brazil’s natural beauty...

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Aiguablava beach

Exploring the best of the Catalan coast on the Camí de Ronda trail

06/06/2025

Discover a scenic 2-day hike along the Camí de Ronda, from Palamós to Sa Punta. Coastal views, hidden coves, and charming villages make this Costa Brava route perfect for a weekend escape.

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River crossing along Laugavegur Trail

We hiked in Iceland’s harsh weather and here’s what we learned

14/05/2025

Wind, rain, and river crossings - here’s what we learned hiking the Laugavegur Trail and how you can be ready for Iceland’s unpredictable weather.

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