Are you bitten by the High Mountain bug and don’t know where to start? We propose 6 TOP experiences to get you started in the world of high mountain trekking… If you already know all the hiking routes in your city, this is the next step to conquer your first peaks.
The best treks to start in the high mountains
The ideal is to start a trekking trip with long walks, but in areas with low altitude, to get used to walking through the mountains daily, without demands. To do this, we recommend several perfect destinations for this type of routes, where landscapes, history and legends play a fundamental role.
Trekking in Scotland
Trekking in the Scottish Highlands is considered one of the most exotic walking tours in the world. The Trossachs National Park has lakes, mountains and rivers that compete with castles, palaces and towns. Its easy accessibility, due to its proximity to the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, makes it an ideal route to start mountain trekking thanks to its easy technical level.
Although it is not high mountain, this 5-day trekking route is ideal for getting started in this type of experience with daily walks of between 9-12km that are very affordable for everyone.
Trekking in Iceland
The Landmannalaugar trek in Iceland offers you a totally different experience from conventional tourism. It invites you to discover the interior of the island, to discover one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. This route, of an easy technical level, passes through a variety of unusual landscapes: it crosses lava fields, volcanoes, fumaroles, glaciers and natural hot springs.
The Landmannalaugar route is not high mountain, but we do begin to reach slopes of 1,200 m and routes of up to 27 km, lasting between 6-10 hours. With its technically easy level, it helps you pick up the pace to start high mountain trekking experiences.
Trekking in Italy
The Dolomites trek runs through the most emblematic peaks of the Alps. From the Croda Rossa d’ Ampezzo and the Croda del Becco to the three Cimas di Lavaredo. The latter, famous for their geological formations with vertical walls, are a magnet for climbers and mountaineers. Although it also hypnotizes anyone who passes in front of them.
This trekking in the Dolomites already reaches higher levels, reaching over 2,400 m. Likewise, the route continues to be of an easy technical level, with walks of between 4 and 5 hours daily.
With this adventure we are gradually leveling up!
Trekking in Kyrgyzstan
There couldn’t be a better destination to start high mountain trekking. Thanks to its nomadic, wild character and far from Western tourism, Kyrgyzstan is on the list of the most recommended new countries to visit. And it is in this country where we begin to reach 3,500 m altitude. But don’t let this scare you, we are still at a technically easy level, with short walks of between 3-4 hours and with a gradient that does not exceed 500 meters.
Trekking in Georgia
The Svaneti trek passes through one of the most imposing natural borders in the world: The Caucasus mountain range. During the route, you can enjoy panoramic views of mountains that reach 5,000 meters in altitude. Although the proposal on this occasion does not exceed 2,700 meters, we do start with journeys of a somewhat higher level. Technically they are moderate routes and of great beauty. Without a doubt, if you trek in the Svaneti area you will want to continue discovering and crossing the mountains of the world.
Trekking in Morocco
Morocco will be where you finally exceed 4,000, with this trekking to Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. It is located in the Atlas mountain range, and passes through valleys, dreamlike landscapes and towns where we will discover the culture and customs of the region.
The climb is technically easy, but given the altitude, it will be necessary to be in good physical condition and be used to long walks.
What did you think of these six destinations to start high mountain trekking? Without a doubt, they are some of the most authentic and beautiful corners of the world, which will hook you into living this type of experiences.
At Manaslu Adventures we can help you choose the right trekking for you and your level. Do not hesitate to write or call us for more information.
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