Swimming
If you’re looking to walk in the warmer summer months then a route that offers opportunities for a cooling dip is ideal. ATG walks take you to some of the most idyllic swimming spots, sometimes unreachable unless on foot.
In Italy, wallow as the Romans did in volcanic crater lakes and thermal pools, or discover the sandy inlets of the Gargano Peninsula. The wide, snaking waters of the Dordogne river in France offer numerous spots for wild swimming while the wild Atlantic coast of Portugal provides impressive surf as well as beaches.
Italy
Follow ancient, stepped paths through lemon groves between seaside villages. Outstanding coastal scenery, only appreciated on foot.
• Walk the ‘Path of the Gods’, a coastal trail with superb views
• Explore La Valle delle Ferriere, a lush nature reserve
• Beautiful gardens of Villa Ruffolo & Villa Cimbrone (8-day)
• Picturesque historic towns & colourful fishing villages
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 5, 6, 8 or 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September
Price: from £1,440 per person
Italy
Walk ancient paths from Tuscany south into Lazio, crossing rolling hills, volcanic plateaux, passing through vineyards and woods.
• Walk a section of the Via Cassia, an ancient Roman road
• Take a dip in volcanic springs & Italy’s largest crater lake
• Nights in historic towns, each delightfully different
• Second stage of a three-part, continuous 225-mile route to Rome
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Price: from £1,400 per person
Italy
Discover the fascination of this UNESCO-listed area, its ancient system of coastal and high hill paths, wonderful seascapes and colourful fishing villages.
• Picturesque seaside settlements dating back to Roman times
• Daily choice of walks, with differing scenery, length and gradient
• Astounding variety of flora, from mountain to sub-tropical species
• Opportunities for swimming and boat trips
Independent
Easy to Moderate Walking
Duration: 5 or 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September, October
Price: from £1,060 per person
France
Walk beside wide rivers and dramatic cliffs crested with fortified villages and castles to visit cave systems containing remarkable evidence of 20,000-year-old human habitation.
• Outstanding Cro Magnon rock shelters & cave paintings
• Fascinating churches, medieval chateaux & landscaped gardens
• Rich cuisine of Périgord – poultry dishes, chestnuts & truffles
• Opportunities for wild swimming & canoeing
Independent
Easy to Moderate Walking
Duration: 5, 6, 8 or 9 days
Route Open:March, April, May, June, July, September, October
Price: from £1,000 per person
Italy
Walk the remote limestone massif of Italy’s ‘spur’, through ancient forest and scented scrub with panoramic views to the cliff paths of the coastline.
• Exceptional springtime flowers with rare & unique species
• Pilgrim path to ancient rock church of Monte Sant Angelo
• Picturesque, whitewashed fishing villages
• Swimming opportunities at idyllic coves & beaches
Italy
Picturesque coastal hiking along rocky headlands and sandy beaches combined with pilgrim paths across hills and through aromatic scrub.
• Explore Monte Sant’Angelo, one of Europe’s earliest shrines
• Stay on a working olive farm
• Profusion of wildflowers in spring, including rare orchids
• Time for beach stops and bathing
Independent
Moderate Walking
Duration: 8 or 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September, October, November
Price: from £1,540 per person
Italy
Walk a wild landscape, moving between seaside towns along coastal paths, then inland through scented scrub and woodland, into the heart of the Foresta Umbra.
• Explore Monte Sant’Angelo, one of Europe’s earliest shrines
• Stay in an eco forest retreat and on a working olive farm
• Rich flora & fauna of the Foresta Umbra
• Beautiful beaches and opportunities for swimming
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 8 or 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September, October, November
Price: from £1,480 per person
Spain
Join ATG as we traverse the wild and dramatic Tramuntana mountains from Pollensa to Valldemossa, hiking rugged trails with inspiring island views.
• Fine monasteries & picturesque mountain villages
• Historic links with Robert Graves, George Sands & Chopin
• Distinctive cuisine: Moorish, Catalan & Jewish influences
• Turquoise waters and beautiful beaches for swimming
Escorted
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 8 days
Trip Dates:
Price: from £4,460 per person
France
Walk from the rolling hills of Périgord to the Dordogne River and dramatic gorges of the Causses de Quercy, finishing in the cliffside pilgrimage site of Rocamadour.
• Fine monuments in Sarlat, Souillac & Unesco-listed Rocamadour
• Stay in perfectly preserved medieval towns & villages
• Ride on an electric train through caves of the Causses
• Fabulous local markets & exceptional regional cuisine
Independent
Easy to Moderate Walking
Duration: 5 or 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, September, October
Price: from £920 per person
Italy
Traverse the Bergamo Pre-Alps, walking an ancient Venetian network of trade routes and mule paths through forests and alpine meadows, with superb views.
• Remote settlements with fine houses & frescoed sanctuaries
• Magnificent art & architecture of Bergamo Alta
• Visit the famous Belle Epoque spa town of San Pellegrino
• Speciality products: black truffles, wild mushrooms and cheeses
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 5 or 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Price: from £780 per person