Collett's Blog - Mountain Views

What is a Walking Holiday? A Beginner’s Guide

Author : Lara Ehmler 5th December 2024 This walking holiday guide for beginners aims to answer some frequently asked questions to help you plan your next escape to the mountains.
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Centre-Based Walking Holiday In Tuscany – A Guest Review

Author : Simon Jarratt 5th December 2024 Ever wondered what a walking holiday in Tuscany is like? Wonder no more with Collett's guest Anne Pugh sharing her thoughts on their time in the Val d’Orcia.
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A Night in a Mountain Hut (Rifugio)

Author : Lara Ehmler 3rd December 2024 Hearing all the tales from returning hut-to-hut guests, we decided to find out what all the fuss was about and stay in a hut ourselves.
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Self-guided vs. Guided Walking Holidays: Which is right for you? 

Author : Lara Ehmler 21st November 2024 Choosing a walking holiday is about finding the experience that fits your adventure style. So let’s explore which one might be best for you!
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A Guest Review of Via Ferrata holidays in the Dolomites

Author : Lara Ehmler 20th November 2024 In this interview, we catch up with Nicola, who recently joined us on one of our Via Ferrata holidays in the Italian Dolomites.
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Walks Team Q&A: Spending the Summer Walking in the Dolomites 

Author : Lara Ehmler 30th October 2024 We sat down with our Dolomites Walk Team to chat about their favourite walks, local recommendations and most memorable guest moments whilst working in the Dolomites.
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Walk Team Q&A: Exploring Switzerland’s Quiet Corner  

Author : Lara Ehmler 22nd October 2024 As the summer walking season in the Engadin Valley comes to a close, we sat down with our Switzerland Walk Team, Bela and Taea, to discuss their highlights and unique experiences from this season.
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A Guide to Skiing in the Dolomites

Author : Tom Collett 16th October 2024 Want to learn more about the Dolomites as a skiing location? Read Tom's guide to one of the best ski netweorks in the world
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Walking for Beginners in the Dolomites

Author : Tom Collett 18th September 2024 The Dolomites offers a huge range of walks for all abilities. In this piece we focs on the walks for beginners, with 5 of our favourite easy walks.
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Novice Skier – Learning to Ski in the Dolomites (Part 1)

Author : Lara Ehmler 12th September 2024 Join Collett's guest Kelly as she navigates the Dolomiti Superski as a beginner.
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