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One or two home bases in Europe to hike in August

Hello all--
I would like to spend two weeks in August hiking in Europe -- not too strenuous like Mont Blanc, but scenic trails and a good workout. I prefer to stay in one or two or three hotels and vary where to go each day from that point. Good food at night, could rest for a day and get back to it next day, nothing too pre-planned except for hotels. I adored the Grindelwald area, but want to explore somewhere new like Dordogne France, Austrian alps, Italian dolomites, maybe Highlands in Scotland. Really looking forward to Cassandra Overby's new book on just this type of trip -- hiking from a homebase.

I'm overwhelmed at possibilities -- wondering what comes to your minds as I lay this out.

Thank you--appreciate your help!

Posted by
388 posts

Hi Bree88,

We stayed several days in the Dolomites - Ortesei and it was wonderful. I can provide many thumbs up for the Dolomites!

Posted by
2570 posts

The Salzburg are offers tons of fabulous options. The Dolomites are spectacular, and that area offers some challenging hikes. Slovenia would be a great choice, also. Check out the Soca River, Vintgar Gorge, Lake Bled.

Posted by
2806 posts

I totally agree with meIT. The Dolomites offer endless possibilities for fabulous hiking. Ortisei is a wonderful place to stay. We love Hotel Grones. If you stay there, select the half board plan. The food is superb.

Posted by
1450 posts

Maybe for a Future Hike, look into the Camino de Santiago. You can do as much or little of it as you like. I will be embarking on my first time doing this at the end of May. I chose to start in Valenca, Portugal to Santiago de Compostella, which is about 110km route I am taking. Meeting the 100km minimum for a certificate.

Enjoy.