Outdoor Adventure
Elevation, on Your Terms
The mountain sets the pace, not the itinerary
Outdoor adventure here starts from one fact: the terrain is real, and rewards preparation. That means roped glacier travel below Mont Blanc, where mountaineering began, and gentle balcony paths through alpine meadows just as often. Via ferrata bolted into rock, mountain bike descents built with the rigour of a ski piste, and hiking trails ranging from valley loops to Dolomite towers. Nine resorts, one commitment: routes marked, maintained and matched to the person walking, riding or climbing them.
Rock, Ridgeand Open Trail
Real terrain, welcoming every kind of adventurer
Nine resorts, nine relationships with the mountain: roped glacier travel above Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Courmayeur, valley loops and balcony trails above Davos Klosters and Kitzbühel, via ferrata on the Arlberg above St. Anton and Lech Zürs am Arlberg, singletrack through Crans-Montana's forests, and high trail toward Cortina's Dolomite towers. Hard rock and soft meadow, steep pitch and open path: each resort answers to the same discipline, whether that means a full day of technical climbing or a full day of easy walking, matched to the person exploring it.
Summer Terrain, Nine Ways
Hiking, biking and climbing across the range
Outdoor Adventure, Answered
From relaxed valley walks to full-day mountain routes, the choice is remarkably broad. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Courmayeur offer iconic high-mountain hiking, while Kitzbühel is ideal for exploring gentler Alpine landscapes. Across the nine destinations, marked trails allow visitors to choose an experience that matches their level.
Davos Klosters and Crans-Montana have developed extensive networks for mountain biking, while Lech Zürs am Arlberg offers beautiful routes for discovering the Arlberg on two wheels. From challenging trails to e-bike itineraries, cycling provides a different way to explore the landscapes and villages of Best of the Alps.
Not at all. Megève and Cortina d’Ampezzo show how accessible the outdoors can be, with easy walks, cycling and activities suited to different ages and abilities. Throughout Best of the Alps, outdoor adventure is as much about enjoying nature and discovering the landscape as seeking a physical challenge.
Professional guides and local experts make it easier to try climbing, via ferrata, mountain biking or more demanding hikes with confidence. St. Anton am Arlberg has a strong tradition of active mountain experiences, while qualified professionals throughout Best of the Alps help visitors discover new activities safely.
The Alps offer many ways to experience nature beyond the trails. Cortina d’Ampezzo, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and St. Anton am Arlberg, for example, offer activities ranging from climbing and via ferrata to paragliding and other guided adventures. Across Best of the Alps, there are options for both first-time explorers and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.