subject: Award-winning Walking Holidays In Europe [print this page] Guests stay in charming, traditional upland villages, surrounded by locals (not tourists) and wonderful mountains, where they are free to explore completely independently, and walk as much or as little as they wish. Some of the better known tourist routes offered elsewhere cannot beat what can be discovered on an Upland Escapes holiday, helped by a team that are passionate about walking in beautiful landscapes. There is a plethora of wild scenery to relish in each Upland Escapes location. In the Majella, Italy, the agriculture is traditionally pastoral with hillsides grazed by local flocks that are managed by shepherds to this day. Other regions are carefully protected, such as the Julian Alps, Slovenia, with its spring flowers that bloom in carpets, boar, chamois and even brown bears. The Highlands in Gran Canaria boasts a wealth of indigenous plant species which makes this location a botanists paradise. Other destinations include the Carinthian Alps in Austria, the Mercantour in France and the fabulous Rhinogs in North Wales. Get back to nature with a truly memorable holiday from Upland Escapes and experience lush pastures, majestic beech woods and ancient pilgrim paths. There are limpid streams and turquoise rivers to paddle in to cool off warm toes after a days hike, and for the little more adventurous, there is even white-water rafting, mountain biking, horse-back riding and canyoning.
Winner of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award 2009 (Best in a Mountain Environment), Upland Escapes encourage travel by train to all destinations (Gran Canaria excepted!) and adopts a strong policy on sustainable tourism. All guests help contribute to the local economy in the 6 European destinations offered, as each traveller stays in traditional villages to help sustain the local economy and experience the local culture that helps age-old traditions remain for many years to come. A dedicated Upland Manager is available at each destination to introduce guests to the region and offer help and advice if needed. They can also accompany guests on optional organised walks and provide delicious packed lunches that are made from locally-produced, seasonal ingredients. There are locally-produced fresh mountain cheeses, home-baked pastries and home-cured hams to sample, plus a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables at each Upland destination. There is complete freedom to walk as much or as little as you like, whatever your fitness level and whatever the weather. Upland Escapes holidays are open to everyone; from groups of friends, to honeymooners and families.
Upland Escapes - walking to make ther soul sing
by: Upland Escapes Ltd
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