Trekking is a longer journey that is to be undertaken on in the areas where usually no means of transport available. Trekking is not exactly mountaineering; rather it can be seen as walking for a long time in terms of a number of days.
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Trekking in Europe means experiencing the thrilling heights, splendid scenery, and rough landscapes. Tracing every type of terrain is worthy of considerations. The following list contains the most beautiful treks in Europe.
Mountaineers have plenty to enjoy in here. The snow-clad splendor of the Alps stretches across eight countries that include France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria. This range is a home to Europe's highest mountain, the Mont Blanc (4810m), and it has many other peaks over 4000m.
The Pyrenees, that are situated on the border between France and Spain, are amongst other major ranges where great trekking opportunities are found.
Eastern Europe's Carpathian Mountains are even longer than the Alps; they a 1500 km way from the Czech Republic to Romania, and direct many a lesser-known trekking destinations in Europe.
Trekking tourism has an old history in these areas. In many regions there are boasting cable cars which bring you fast high up in the mountains, and the Alps truly allow a splendid mountain scenery of glaciers, lakes, and beautiful villages. This region is very well maintained for outdoor tourism with a beautiful walking maps and well-defined trek trails.
The Swiss Alps regions are also famously known as the Central Alps. The highest mountain is near the border with Italy, and is called the Monte Rosa, with height more than 4600 metres. This part of the Alps has been used to be an important transit region which forms the gateway between the North and South areas, formed by this mountain range.
Dolomites are declared a natural heritage site by UNESCO, and this area is extremely popular for trekking. They are situated in the north-eastern part of Italy, and are a part of the Southern Limestone Alps. These mountains have been named after a unique pale type of rock, dolomite, that was named after a French mineralogist Mr Dolomieu.
The most popular trekking routes in the area are known as Vie Ferrate, or Via Ferrata, which means 'iron road' in Italian.Another iconic and famous mountain range for a trekking holiday is the Pyrenees, that have formed a formidable natural barrier between France and Spain. Three regions are distinguished, the Western, the Central, and the Eastern Pyrenees. This European mountain range is consisting of extremely resistant bedrock, granite. Spectacular waterfalls, forests, and high mountain passes are the greatest attractions here.
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