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Hiking EuropeWhile hiking in Europe we leave the tourist crowds behind as we seek out the hidden landscapes, secluded beaches, and fascinating history that are the Europe's best-kept secrets. Our hiking tours of Europe will take you on a combination of hiking trails, forest paths, along with the occasional paved country road through the tiny villages, ancient forests, and great cities of Europe. Our goal is to give you an authentic experience of country you're touring.What to expect while hiking in Europe Our tours are designed for people who enjoy active vacations. We hesitate to assign ratings to our trips because we've watched "beginners" charge up hills, and triathletes enjoy slowing down to smell the roses! Our support van makes it possible for an energetic beginner to enjoy virtually any of our cycling or walking tours. While the terrain is sometimes hilly, none of the routes are extreme, with daily options ranging from five to twelve miles, which ensures there is always enough to challenge even the most experienced hikers. Our hiking guides We
consider our international team of European, Canadian, and American
tour guides to be Easy Rider Tours' biggest asset! Their expertise,
enthusiasm, flexibility, and humor ensure that each tour moves smoothly,
both on and off the road. On each of our hiking tours through Europe,
we team an American tour guide with a bilingual Irish, Portuguese,
or Spanish guide, whose insight into local culture and customs adds
an invaluable dimension to your vacation experience. All of our guides
are trained in first aid for both people and bicycles, and average
six years of experience as Easy Rider leaders.In the evening, we'll kick off our hiking boots and relax over a feast of local specialties: Andalusian paella, a platter of tapas, or an Azorean cozido stew cooked in the heat of a volcanic steam vent. Our accommodations, whether in a mountain lodge perched high in the Alpujarras or an oceanfront resort overlooking the crashing Atlantic, are sure to inspire dreams of the adventures that await on the trail. |
Hiking tours: SpainThe south of Spain is a hiker's paradise, and our route celebrates its amazing diversity and natural beauty. We'll warm up with a day of hiking along the cliffs and dunes along some of Europe's most stunning Mediterranean coastline. We'll then head inland to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Spain's highest mountain range, to begin our Alpujarran adventure. Our hiking tours traverse valleys that are among the most fertile in Spain, thanks to the irrigation systems introduced by the Moors. Even today the region is a Garden of Eden, with groves of cherries, pears, almonds, figs, quince, and pomegranates. Smells of wild rosemary, thyme, and lavender permeate the fresh mountain air, and stunning views of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada lie around every bend in the trail. Terraced white villages seem to spill down the mountainsides.Hiking tours: Portugal "Walking
the Border Country" follows the historic "Camino Portugues" pilgrimage
route through Portugal's wine country to Santiago de Compostela in
northern Spain. Our newest tour, "Walking the Hidden Algarve," explores
the best-kept secrets of Portugal's southernmost coast. For the ultimate
off-the-beaten-path walking vacation, exotic São Miguel Island, located
in the Atlantic 700 miles west of the Continent, is an Easy Rider
exclusive. |
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