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Appalachian Trail
A long-distance route from Georgia to Maine with dense shelter infrastructure and frequent town access.
- Distance
- 3540 km
- Elevation gain
- 141000 m
- Time
- 165 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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John Muir Trail
A classic Sierra Nevada traverse from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney through high passes, granite basins, and iconic alpine terrain.
- Distance
- 340 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 21 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Laugavegur Trail (Iceland)
Iceland's most celebrated highland traverse between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk, crossing geothermal valleys, obsidian plains, and colourful rhyolite mountains in four compact but vivid days.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Elevation gain
- 1700 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 80 160 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Milford Track (New Zealand)
A classic Fiordland valley traverse with polished Great Walk logistics, big mountain walls, and frequent rain-driven drama.
- Distance
- 54 km
- Elevation gain
- 1400 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 95 185 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Pacific Crest Trail
A classic long-distance route from the US-Mexico border to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington.
- Distance
- 4265 km
- Elevation gain
- 149000 m
- Time
- 150 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Routeburn Track (New Zealand)
A compact South Island traverse between Fiordland and Mount Aspiring with major alpine scenery, strong track infrastructure, and high booking demand.
- Distance
- 33 km
- Elevation gain
- 1700 m
- Time
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 135 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Tour du Mont Blanc
A classic circuit through France, Italy, and Switzerland with steep daily climbing and dense mountain infrastructure.
- Distance
- 170 km
- Elevation gain
- 10000 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Abel Tasman Coast Track (New Zealand)
A coastal Great Walk with tidal timing, warm-season swimming beaches, and straightforward hut-and-campsite logistics.
- Distance
- 60 km
- Elevation gain
- 2100 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 150 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Annapurna Circuit
A high-altitude route in Nepal with major elevation change, teahouse infrastructure, and a high pass crossing.
- Distance
- 160 km
- Elevation gain
- 7800 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Camino Frances
The most popular Camino de Santiago route across northern Spain, linking Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela.
- Distance
- 780 km
- Elevation gain
- 13000 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kilimanjaro Summit Route
A high-altitude summit itinerary on Mount Kilimanjaro, focused on acclimatization pacing, weather windows, and safe ascent strategy.
- Distance
- 70 km
- Elevation gain
- 4100 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Laugavegur
Iceland's most famous hut-and-camping trail, crossing rhyolite hills, black deserts, and geothermal landscapes in a short but striking traverse.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Elevation gain
- 1900 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 80 150 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Overland Track
A managed Tasmanian alpine route between Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair with hut infrastructure and booking limits.
- Distance
- 65 km
- Elevation gain
- 2500 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Salkantay High Route (Peru)
A high-altitude alternative to the Inca Trail with glacier views, long passes above 4,500 m, and a compact but serious Andean thru-hike profile.
- Distance
- 82 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 95 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Te Araroa
A full-length New Zealand route linking beaches, forests, alpine sections, and urban connectors from north to south.
- Distance
- 3030 km
- Elevation gain
- 78000 m
- Time
- 160 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Torres del Paine O Circuit
A full-circuit Patagonian route around the Paine massif with exposed passes and managed campsite infrastructure.
- Distance
- 136 km
- Elevation gain
- 5300 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Wainwright's Coast to Coast
A 309 km crossing of northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, threading the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors — now an official National Trail as of 2025.
- Distance
- 309 km
- Elevation gain
- 6400 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Wonderland Trail Washington
A full Mount Rainier circuit with glacier-fed rivers and sustained climbing, typically completed in 10 to 12 days with permit-based camps.
- Distance
- 150 km
- Elevation gain
- 7600 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 120 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Alta Via 1 (Dolomites)
A classic hut-to-hut traverse through the Dolomites, linking limestone towers, high passes, and some of the most dramatic mountain architecture in Europe.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 6700 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Arctic Circle Trail Greenland
Greenland's classic long traverse between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut across tundra plateaus, lakes, and remote Arctic valleys with minimal infrastructure.
- Distance
- 165 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 180 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Arizona Trail
A state-length route from Mexico to Utah crossing desert, canyon, and forest zones with major temperature swings.
- Distance
- 1287 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 60 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Bibbulmun Track
A long southwest Australia route with purpose-built shelters and consistent waymarking between Perth Hills and Albany.
- Distance
- 1000 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 55 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Camino del Norte
A long coastal Camino across northern Spain from the Basque coast to Galicia, blending Atlantic scenery, historic towns, and strong pilgrim infrastructure.
- Distance
- 825 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 34 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Camino Portugues Coastal Way
A coastal pilgrimage route from Porto northward through Atlantic towns, boardwalks, estuary crossings, and historic Camino infrastructure.
- Distance
- 280 km
- Elevation gain
- 3600 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Colorado Trail
A high-altitude route from Denver to Durango with sustained elevation and long alpine exposure.
- Distance
- 780 km
- Elevation gain
- 27000 m
- Time
- 40 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Continental Divide Trail
A rugged long-distance route along the Rocky Mountain spine from Mexico to Canada, known for remote stretches and variable conditions.
- Distance
- 4989 km
- Elevation gain
- 130000 m
- Time
- 180 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit
A high-altitude Peru circuit with repeated 4,500-5,000 m passes and sustained remote camping.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 7000 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Fish River Canyon Trail
A canyon-floor route in southern Namibia with hot, dry conditions and long days between support points.
- Distance
- 85 km
- Elevation gain
- 1800 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR20 Corsica
A technical mountain route across Corsica known for steep terrain, rocky sections, and hut-based staging.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR65 Via Podiensis France
A long pilgrimage traverse from Le Puy-en-Velay across southern-central France to the Pyrenees foothills, combining cultural depth with steady multi-week walking.
- Distance
- 750 km
- Elevation gain
- 12500 m
- Time
- 35 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Great Glen Way Scotland
A Highland point-to-point route from Fort William to Inverness following lochs, forest tracks, and ridge alternatives through the Great Glen.
- Distance
- 127 km
- Elevation gain
- 2900 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Hadrian's Wall Path
A coast-to-coast National Trail following the Roman frontier corridor across northern England, blending archaeology, rolling hills, and historic villages.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation gain
- 2500 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Haute Route (Chamonix to Zermatt)
The Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt — 180 km through the heart of the western Alps, crossing the Swiss and Franco-Swiss ranges on a two-week traverse that ends beneath the Matterhorn.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 180 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Heaphy Track (New Zealand)
A coastal-to-forest traverse in Kahurangi National Park with broad weather windows, hut infrastructure, and a clear point-to-point rhythm.
- Distance
- 78 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Karhunkierros
Finland's best-known long trail, threading forest, rivers, suspension bridges, and easy backcountry infrastructure in Oulanka National Park.
- Distance
- 82 km
- Elevation gain
- 1500 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 25 55 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kepler Track (New Zealand)
A purpose-built alpine loop near Te Anau with ridge travel, beech forest transitions, and straightforward self-guided logistics.
- Distance
- 60 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 125 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Shikoku 88 Temple Trail
A pilgrimage route around Shikoku linking 88 temples via road, mountain paths, and town corridors.
- Distance
- 1200 km
- Elevation gain
- 15000 m
- Time
- 50 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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South West Coast Path
England's longest National Trail traces 1,014 km of dramatic South West coastline from Minehead to Poole Harbour, accumulating more elevation than four Everest ascents from sea level.
- Distance
- 1014 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 43 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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West Coast Trail
A rugged Pacific coastal traverse in British Columbia with ladders, tide timing, beach travel, and technical mud-and-root sections.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 2100 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 150 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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West Highland Way
Scotland's most-walked long-distance route follows the Highland edge from Glasgow's suburbs to Fort William through Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glencoe.
- Distance
- 154 km
- Elevation gain
- 4600 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Wicklow Way
Ireland's first long-distance walking route, descending from the Dublin mountains through Wicklow's bog and heather moorland to the Barrow Valley — a 127-km trail that opened in 1980 and introduced Ireland to the idea of long-distance walking.
- Distance
- 127 km
- Elevation gain
- 4300 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Adlerweg (Eagle Walk)
A flagship Tyrolean long-distance route that threads through the Northern Alps, linking mountain huts, high traverses, and sustained day-after-day ascent.
- Distance
- 413 km
- Elevation gain
- 31000 m
- Time
- 24 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Alpine Pass Route
Switzerland's iconic hut-to-hut traverse crossing 16 alpine passes from Sargans to Montreux — a two-week journey through the heartland of the Alps at consistently high altitude.
- Distance
- 350 km
- Elevation gain
- 17000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 80 160 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Alta Via 2 (Dolomites)
A tougher sibling to Alta Via 1, featuring more exposed ground, steeper passes, and a sustained high-mountain traverse through the Dolomites.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 11500 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 145 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Cami de Cavalls Menorca Spain
A full-island coastal circuit around Menorca with cliff paths, coves, beaches, and steady Mediterranean stage logistics.
- Distance
- 185 km
- Elevation gain
- 3800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Camino Ingles Spain
A compact Camino route from Ferrol to Santiago combining coastal Galicia approaches, rural lanes, and pilgrimage infrastructure in under a week.
- Distance
- 118 km
- Elevation gain
- 2300 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Camino Primitivo
A historic and hillier Camino route from Oviedo to Santiago, known for its rugged profile, quieter villages, and strong cultural atmosphere.
- Distance
- 320 km
- Elevation gain
- 7400 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Cape to Cape Track
A coastal route in Western Australia linking Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin via beaches, cliffs, and heathland.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation gain
- 3000 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Carros de Foc
A high Pyrenees hut circuit in Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici with steep passes, granite basins, and concentrated alpine effort over a short itinerary.
- Distance
- 65 km
- Elevation gain
- 9200 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 135 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Chilkoot Trail
A 53 km transboundary Gold Rush route from Dyea, Alaska to Lake Bennett, British Columbia, crossing the Chilkoot Pass over rugged alpine terrain laden with 1890s stampeder artifacts.
- Distance
- 53 km
- Elevation gain
- 1100 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cleveland Way
A varied National Trail linking North York Moors uplands with dramatic North Sea coastal walking from Helmsley to Filey.
- Distance
- 177 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Collegiate Loop Colorado
A high-elevation Colorado loop combining the Collegiate East and West corridors, with regular access points and strong two-week pacing.
- Distance
- 258 km
- Elevation gain
- 10900 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cotswold Way
A classic National Trail along the Cotswold escarpment linking rolling hills, stone villages, and historic market-town stages.
- Distance
- 164 km
- Elevation gain
- 4300 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Cumbria Way England
A north-south Lake District traverse from Ulverston to Carlisle linking valleys, passes, lakeshore tracks, and classic Cumbrian mountain scenery.
- Distance
- 112 km
- Elevation gain
- 3500 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Drakensberg Grand Traverse
A high-elevation traverse along the escarpment between Sentinel Car Park and Bushman's Nek in South Africa and Lesotho.
- Distance
- 230 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Fagaras Ridge Trail
A 120-km traverse of the Fagaras Mountains along Romania's highest ridgeline at 2,000–2,544 m, passing glacial lakes and the summit of Moldoveanu — the highest peak in Romania and the entire Carpathian arc outside the Tatras.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Glowny Szlak Beskidzki
Poland's classic long mountain trail across the Beskids, with sustained ridge walking, forest, and frequent village access.
- Distance
- 500 km
- Elevation gain
- 21000 m
- Time
- 24 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 25 55 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR10 Pyrenees
The classic low route across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, linking gîtes and villages through the heart of the range.
- Distance
- 866 km
- Elevation gain
- 48000 m
- Time
- 55 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR11 Pyrenees
A full Spanish Pyrenean traverse from Atlantic to Mediterranean, with sustained mountain effort, high passes, and long wilderness sections.
- Distance
- 840 km
- Elevation gain
- 41000 m
- Time
- 50 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR221 Dry Stone Route Mallorca
A Serra de Tramuntana crossing on signed GR trails with hut and town options, ideal for efficient 10-day leave planning.
- Distance
- 154 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR34 Sentier des Douaniers
A long coastal walk around Brittany with constant sea views, fishing ports, tidal headlands, and a more accommodation-driven rhythm than France's high mountain trails.
- Distance
- 2000 km
- Elevation gain
- 26000 m
- Time
- 110 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR5 French Alps
A long alpine traverse through the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, crossing some of the highest and most scenic terrain in Western Europe.
- Distance
- 680 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 42 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR5 North Sea to Mediterranean
A long classic GR traverse from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, blending low-country stages, Vosges and Jura sections, and a major Alpine finish.
- Distance
- 2600 km
- Elevation gain
- 65000 m
- Time
- 120 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Hetta-Pallas Fjell Route
A 55-km traverse across the fell chain of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from the Sami village of Hetta to the Pallastunturi visitor centre, crossing open Arctic tundra with unobstructed views across Finnish Lapland.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 65 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Israel National Trail
A north-south route from Dan to Eilat crossing Mediterranean hills, desert plateaus, and mixed urban-rural sections.
- Distance
- 1020 km
- Elevation gain
- 18000 m
- Time
- 55 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Jordan Trail
A country-length route from Um Qais to Aqaba crossing villages, desert plateaus, and canyon systems.
- Distance
- 675 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 40 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Jotunheimen Traverse
A multi-day traverse through Norway's premier high mountain region, linking huts, alpine valleys, and broad glaciated landscapes.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kerry Way
Ireland's flagship long-distance trail around the Iveragh Peninsula, combining mountains, Atlantic views, farmland, and village hospitality.
- Distance
- 215 km
- Elevation gain
- 5600 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kungsleden
A long Swedish route across Lapland with mountain huts, boggy valleys, and major seasonal daylight shifts.
- Distance
- 440 km
- Elevation gain
- 6500 m
- Time
- 28 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Larapinta Trail
A rugged traverse of the West MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia with expansive ridge walking and remote camps.
- Distance
- 223 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Long Trail (Vermont)
A north-south route across Vermont combining humid forest conditions, steep grades, and shelter-based travel.
- Distance
- 438 km
- Elevation gain
- 18000 m
- Time
- 25 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Lycian Way West Turkey
A coastal mountain traverse from Fethiye toward Kas with regular resupply, marked footpaths, and steady 12-day pacing.
- Distance
- 196 km
- Elevation gain
- 6900 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Malerweg
A loop through the sculptural sandstone towers and river gorges of Saxon Switzerland, the landscape that inspired German Romantic painters and still rewards modern hikers with drama on every bend.
- Distance
- 112 km
- Elevation gain
- 4400 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Mount Kenya Circuit Trail
A multi-day circuit around Mount Kenya linking alpine valleys, high passes, and hut/camp zones.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Mullerthal Trail
A circuit through Luxembourg's "Little Switzerland" — carved sandstone gorges, ancient rock formations, beech forest, and waterfall ravines stitched together in one of Europe's most distinctive small-country long-distance routes.
- Distance
- 112 km
- Elevation gain
- 3200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Nakasendo Trail Japan
A village-to-village traverse between preserved post towns, offering an 8-day self-guided cultural thru-hike with simple logistics.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 170 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Paparoa Track (New Zealand)
A modern west-coast Great Walk with limestone scenery, elevated boardwalk ridges, and compact but weather-sensitive stages.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Elevation gain
- 2400 m
- Time
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Peaks of the Balkans (Albania-Focused Route)
A high-mountain circuit through the Accursed Mountains, with a route plan that emphasizes Albanian valleys, shepherd tracks, and remote borderland passes.
- Distance
- 195 km
- Elevation gain
- 11000 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
A 299 km circuit of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park encircling some of Britain's finest cliff scenery, sea stacks, and wild Atlantic coastline — with more ascent per kilometre than most Highland routes.
- Distance
- 299 km
- Elevation gain
- 10600 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Pennine Way
Britain's oldest National Trail runs 429 km from the Peak District to the Scottish Borders along the Pennine spine — notorious for boggy peat crossings, determined navigation, and a genuine northern character that has tested hikers since 1965.
- Distance
- 429 km
- Elevation gain
- 11800 m
- Time
- 22 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Petropolis-Teresopolis Traverse
A serrated mountain traverse in Rio de Janeiro state with steep ascents, ladders, and exposed ridge travel.
- Distance
- 30 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Rennsteig
Germany's oldest documented trail — a 168-km crest walk along the Thuringian Forest ridge that has served as a boundary, a trade route, and a pilgrimage for hikers since the 13th century.
- Distance
- 168 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Rota Vicentina Fishermen's Trail
A coastal long-distance route on Portugal's southwest Atlantic edge, with sandy cliff paths, fishing villages, and sea-led daily stage planning.
- Distance
- 230 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Skye Trail Scotland
An unofficial high-drama island traverse through the Cuillin and Trotternish with rough terrain, route-finding, and strong wild-camp character.
- Distance
- 128 km
- Elevation gain
- 5600 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Stubai High Trail
A demanding hut-to-hut circuit in the Stubai Alps with sustained elevation, glacial scenery, and frequent high passes above 2,500 m.
- Distance
- 102 km
- Elevation gain
- 7600 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 145 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Superior Hiking Trail
A rugged Lake Superior route across northeastern Minnesota with sustained climbs, boreal forest tread, and frequent designated campsites.
- Distance
- 500 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 28 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Tahoe Rim Trail
A high-elevation loop around Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada with sustained climbing, dry stretches, and straightforward section logistics.
- Distance
- 275 km
- Elevation gain
- 7600 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Tahoe Yosemite Trail California
A classic Sierra point-to-point linking Tahoe's granite north to Yosemite's high country in a sustained 2-week mountain traverse on established trail corridors.
- Distance
- 275 km
- Elevation gain
- 9000 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 105 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Thames Path
A long riverside trail from the Thames source to London, mixing rural valley walking, historic towns, and urban riverfront finish.
- Distance
- 296 km
- Elevation gain
- 1800 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Tongariro Northern Circuit (New Zealand)
A volcanic plateau loop around Tongariro and Ngauruhoe with hut infrastructure, weather-exposed sections, and distinct high-country terrain.
- Distance
- 43 km
- Elevation gain
- 1800 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Triglav Circuit
A 100-km loop around Slovenia's highest mountain through the glacial valleys, hanging lakes, and karst plateaux of Triglav National Park — covering the Seven Lakes Valley, Vrata cirque, and Soča headwaters.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Elevation gain
- 7200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Via degli Dei
A classic Apennine traverse from Bologna to Florence combining ridgelines, forest tracks, Roman roads, and strong cultural end points.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 5100 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Wind River High Route Wyoming
A mostly unmarked high-country traverse through Wyoming's Wind River Range with sustained alpine navigation, long talus travel, and exceptional glacier-basin scenery.
- Distance
- 190 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Ausangate Ananta Traverse
A high Andean traverse around Ausangate with linked Ananta valleys, big passes, and reliable camp-to-camp pacing.
- Distance
- 146 km
- Elevation gain
- 7800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 85 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Bieszczady Loop
A 120-km circuit through Poland's wildest and least-visited mountain range — the Bieszczady in the far southeast — over open bieszczady pastures (polany) with Europe's oldest forest, free-roaming bison, and bear on the Carpathian border with Ukraine and Slovakia.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Bohemian Switzerland Circuit
A sandstone labyrinth of towers, forested canyons, and viewpoint ridges in northern Czechia, ideal for a short scenic hut-to-town walk.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 3200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 75 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
-
Bohusleden
A 260-km coastal and forest traverse through Bohuslän on Sweden's west coast, winding between sea inlets, smooth granite skerries, ancient rock carvings, and beech forest from Gothenburg north to the Norwegian border.
- Distance
- 260 km
- Elevation gain
- 4800 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Bruce Trail
Canada's longest marked footpath, following the Niagara Escarpment through forests, cliffs, farmland corridors, and small-town access points across Ontario.
- Distance
- 900 km
- Elevation gain
- 16000 m
- Time
- 45 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Bucegi Plateau Circuit
A compact Carpathian circuit across wind-exposed plateaus, steep valley trails, and dramatic limestone viewpoints above Prahova Valley.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 3800 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Caminho da Fe Brazil
A pilgrimage-style long walk across Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais with frequent town services, well suited to a 12 to 14 day annual-leave effort.
- Distance
- 318 km
- Elevation gain
- 7200 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 85 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Canada Sunshine Coast Trail
A hut-supported coastal mountain route on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, linking forests, ridgelines, and ocean viewpoints.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 6000 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Cape Wrath Trail Scotland
A remote and often pathless northbound crossing of the Scottish Highlands, best tackled over 19 days with weather and river contingency built in.
- Distance
- 370 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 19 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Coronallacs Trail (Andorra)
A premium hut-to-hut circuit around Andorra's high country, linking four mountain refuges across lakes, ridges, and panoramic cols.
- Distance
- 92 km
- Elevation gain
- 6700 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Dales Way England
A gentle-to-moderate long walk from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere, crossing the Yorkshire Dales into the Lake District.
- Distance
- 127 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Dientes de Navarino Circuit
A remote circuit on Navarino Island with boggy terrain, strong wind, and limited waymarked infrastructure.
- Distance
- 53 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
East Coast Trail (Newfoundland)
A coastal long-distance route on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, blending sea-cliff walking, fishing villages, capes, and highly flexible section logistics.
- Distance
- 336 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 20 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Gillespie Pass and Cascade Saddle High Route (New Zealand)
A short but technical-feeling Southern Alps traverse linking remote valleys, high saddles, and classic New Zealand alpine hut terrain.
- Distance
- 88 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 80 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
GR R2 Reunion Island
A volcanic island spine route crossing cirques and cloud forest, with hut-and-gite logistics that suit a focused 10-day thru-hike.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 145 Per Day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
GR131 Canary Islands Spain
An island-to-island volcanic traverse across the Canaries with dramatic caldera terrain and mild winter hiking conditions.
- Distance
- 560 km
- Elevation gain
- 22000 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Eur 45 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR52 Mercantour Traverse France
A southern Alps traverse through Mercantour National Park, linking high alpine passes to Mediterranean-influenced valleys.
- Distance
- 210 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR70 Stevenson Trail
A moderate long walk through the Velay, Gevaudan, and Cevennes, combining volcanic uplands, chestnut country, and one of France's clearest literary trail identities.
- Distance
- 272 km
- Elevation gain
- 7000 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Great Divide Trail (Canada)
A remote Canadian Rockies route with alternate options, long wilderness sections, and complex access planning.
- Distance
- 1130 km
- Elevation gain
- 50000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Haute Route Pyrenees (HRP)
A demanding high route between the Atlantic and Mediterranean with frequent off-trail navigation and alpine exposure.
- Distance
- 800 km
- Elevation gain
- 40000 m
- Time
- 52 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
HexaTrek
A national-scale traverse of France linking the Vosges, Jura, Alps, Vercors, southern massifs, and Pyrenees on a demanding mostly self-supported line.
- Distance
- 3034 km
- Elevation gain
- 136000 m
- Time
- 180 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Heysen Trail
A South Australian long trail from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis with mixed climate zones and road-linked stages.
- Distance
- 1200 km
- Elevation gain
- 18000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Huemul Circuit
A short but serious Patagonian circuit near El Chalten, featuring glacier views, high wind exposure, and river crossings.
- Distance
- 65 km
- Elevation gain
- 3200 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 25 45 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Kumano Kodo Grand Traverse
A pilgrimage-style mountain traverse linking the Nakahechi and Kohechi corridors, with frequent shrine towns and steady forest climbing.
- Distance
- 175 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kumano Kodo Grand Traverse
A pilgrimage-style mountain traverse linking the Nakahechi and Kohechi corridors, with frequent shrine towns and steady forest climbing.
- Distance
- 175 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk (New Zealand)
A forest-and-lake traverse through Te Urewera with steady hut logistics, long ridgeline sections, and quieter traffic than headline South Island routes.
- Distance
- 46 km
- Elevation gain
- 1700 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Lechweg
A well-developed alpine river trail following the Lech through Austria and Germany, with bridges, meadows, and village-friendly staging.
- Distance
- 125 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Lofoten Long Crossing
A dramatic island traverse across the Lofoten archipelago, mixing coastal exposure, steep mountains, and variable trail quality.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 135 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Madeira Island Crossing Portugal
A steep Atlantic island traverse linking Madeira's levadas, ridgelines, and mountain villages with strong winter-season hiking viability.
- Distance
- 115 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Eur 50 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Offa's Dyke Path
A borderland National Trail tracing the Wales-England frontier over moorland ridges, river valleys, and historic market towns.
- Distance
- 285 km
- Elevation gain
- 7600 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Oregon Coast Trail
A coastal thru-hike along the Oregon shoreline blending beach travel, headland trails, and road connectors with simple town logistics.
- Distance
- 610 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Ouachita Trail Arkansas and Oklahoma
A ridge-heavy traverse across the Ouachita Mountains with long forested horizons, shelter-supported camps, and one of the best cool-season hiking windows in the southern U.S.
- Distance
- 357 km
- Elevation gain
- 9000 m
- Time
- 17 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 65 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Pacific Northwest Trail
A trans-northern US route from Glacier National Park to the Pacific coast with remote mountain sections, cross-state variety, and complex logistics.
- Distance
- 1930 km
- Elevation gain
- 65000 m
- Time
- 95 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 100 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Pinhoti Trail Alabama and Georgia
A long Appalachian foothills traverse linking ridge walking, hardwood forest, and frequent creek corridors from central Alabama into northwest Georgia.
- Distance
- 540 km
- Elevation gain
- 19000 m
- Time
- 28 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 75 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Rila Peaks Circuit
A 100-km circuit of Bulgaria's Rila Mountains — a compact cluster of granite peaks, glacial lakes, and alpine meadows south of Sofia that reaches 2,925 m (Musala, Bulgaria's highest point) with the Rila Monastery as the route's cultural anchor.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Elevation gain
- 7200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Rothaarsteig
A long, forested ridge walk through the Sauerland following the watershed between the Rhine and Weser river basins — quiet beech forests, highland peat bogs, and sensory nature stations on a trail that rewards the unhurried.
- Distance
- 154 km
- Elevation gain
- 5500 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Sierra High Route California
A high-Sierra traverse linking long off-trail alpine sections, major pass chains, and extended talus travel across California's core granite range.
- Distance
- 315 km
- Elevation gain
- 14500 m
- Time
- 24 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 120 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Slovenian Mountain Trail
A 250-km traverse of Slovenia's entire northern mountain chain from the Julian Alps through the Kamnik-Savinja Alps to the Karawanks, crossing alpine meadows, limestone karst, and some of the most undervisited hills in Central Europe.
- Distance
- 250 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Snowman Trek Bhutan
A high-altitude Bhutan traverse over multiple Himalayan passes, known for long remote stages, weather volatility, and expedition-level mountain logistics.
- Distance
- 347 km
- Elevation gain
- 19000 m
- Time
- 24 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 180 400 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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St Cuthbert's Way Scotland England
A cross-border pilgrimage-style walk from Melrose to Holy Island blending rolling hills, abbey history, and estuary approach terrain.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Elevation gain
- 2400 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Tour des Combins
A high alpine circuit around the Grand Combin massif with sustained climbing, glacier-facing terrain, and a refuge-driven pacing model.
- Distance
- 105 km
- Elevation gain
- 7800 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 95 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Tour du Beaufortain France
A scenic alpine loop through the Beaufortain with grassy ridges, high lakes, and refuge-rich stages ideal for a week-long mountain traverse.
- Distance
- 110 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Tour du Canigou
A compact eastern Pyrenees circuit around the Canigou massif combining Mediterranean climate influence, steep mountain stages, and refuge-linked logistics.
- Distance
- 85 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Uinta Highline Trail
A high-altitude traverse across Utah's Uinta Mountains with long alpine stretches, daily pass crossings, and weather-sensitive pacing.
- Distance
- 165 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 85 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Via Alpina
A multi-country Alpine long-distance route network crossing France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.
- Distance
- 5000 km
- Elevation gain
- 145000 m
- Time
- 300 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Via de la Plata Camino Spain
A long northbound Camino route from Andalusia toward Galicia and Asturias, combining Roman-road heritage, open plains, and multi-week village logistics.
- Distance
- 1000 km
- Elevation gain
- 11500 m
- Time
- 45 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Via Transilvanica
A 1,400-km grand traverse of Romania from the Moldavian monastery heartland in the northeast to the Danube in the southwest, crossing Transylvania, the Carpathians, and Saxon fortified-village country on one of Europe's newest epic trails.
- Distance
- 1400 km
- Elevation gain
- 30000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 60 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Wales Coast Path
A full-country coastline traverse around Wales linking cliffs, estuaries, beaches, and historic coastal towns over a long-distance format.
- Distance
- 1400 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 80 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Western Way
A 188-km traverse through Connemara and the mountains of Mayo, crossing the wildest bogland and quartzite ridges of the west of Ireland before finishing beneath Croagh Patrick on Clew Bay.
- Distance
- 188 km
- Elevation gain
- 4800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Yubeng-Meili Snow Mountain Traverse (China)
A high-mountain traverse around the Meili Snow Mountain region with steep Tibetan-border valleys, sacred peak viewpoints, and short but demanding altitude days.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 5600 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Ak-Suu Arashan Traverse Kyrgyzstan
A compact Tian Shan traverse with high passes, glacier-fed valleys, and easy marshrutka access from Karakol, ideal for a 10-day leave window.
- Distance
- 132 km
- Elevation gain
- 5400 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 80 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Anglesey Coast Path Wales
A full-island coastal circuit around Ynys Mon featuring sea cliffs, beaches, headlands, and steady village-linked logistics.
- Distance
- 209 km
- Elevation gain
- 4800 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Benton MacKaye Trail
A southern Appalachian route from Georgia to Tennessee offering quieter ridge travel, deep forest camps, and lower traffic than nearby flagship trails.
- Distance
- 480 km
- Elevation gain
- 17000 m
- Time
- 30 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cambrian Way Wales
A rugged mountain-led traverse from Cardiff to Conwy crossing the Brecon Beacons, Cambrian Mountains, and Eryri with sustained upland exposure.
- Distance
- 479 km
- Elevation gain
- 14500 m
- Time
- 24 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Canadian Rockies High Route
A long, mountain-first traverse across the Canadian Rockies with sustained alpine terrain, route-finding demands, and repeated high-pass travel.
- Distance
- 900 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 50 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 160 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cordillera Real Traverse Bolivia
A high-altitude traverse linking classic Cordillera Real valleys with mostly camp-based stages and straightforward La Paz logistics.
- Distance
- 167 km
- Elevation gain
- 8600 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 85 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Curonian Spit Coastal Trek
A dune-backed coastal walk along the Curonian Spit, mixing pine forest, beaches, and small settlements on a distinctive Baltic peninsula.
- Distance
- 98 km
- Elevation gain
- 350 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 65 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Fann Mountains Lakes Traverse Tajikistan
A high-pass chain linking alpine lakes and villages in the Fann Mountains, delivering serious mountain travel in a 9-day leave window.
- Distance
- 118 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR367 Sentier Cathare France
A long traverse from the Pyrenees foothills toward the Mediterranean, linking ridge trails, fortified hilltop villages, and Cathar castle corridors.
- Distance
- 250 km
- Elevation gain
- 7800 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR56 Tour de l'Ubaye
A high-alpine loop through the remote Ubaye valley in the southern Alps, crossing a succession of passes above 2,500 metres.
- Distance
- 185 km
- Elevation gain
- 13000 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR738 Haute Traversee de Belledonne France
A demanding alpine traverse across the Belledonne range with long ridge days, high lakes, and sustained climb-descent effort between valley towns.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 10500 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR93 Traversee du Vercors France
A long limestone massif traverse through Vercors plateaus, canyons, and high meadows with a strong mix of wild-feeling and village-linked stages.
- Distance
- 190 km
- Elevation gain
- 7300 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 115 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA)
A long hut-and-village traverse across the Italian Alps with high passes, quiet valleys, and a stronger cultural rhythm than busier flagship alpine circuits.
- Distance
- 1000 km
- Elevation gain
- 55000 m
- Time
- 60 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Grande Traversee du Jura
A long Jura crossing of forests, limestone ridges, lakes, and pasture, offering a cooler, lower-key alternative to the Alps with dependable village logistics.
- Distance
- 400 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 18 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Great Himalaya Trail (Nepal Sections)
A high route across Nepal linking remote valleys, passes, and mountain communities over a multi-month schedule.
- Distance
- 1700 km
- Elevation gain
- 65000 m
- Time
- 120 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Greater Patagonian Trail
A long route network through Chilean and Argentine Patagonia with variable tracks, weather volatility, and remote logistics.
- Distance
- 3000 km
- Elevation gain
- 75000 m
- Time
- 160 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Haerevejen Ancient Royal Road
A 270-km walk along Denmark's historic Hærevejsruten (Ancient Royal Road) from Skagen (Denmark's northern tip) to Padborg (the German border) — an easy, flat trail following ancient medieval pilgrimage and merchant routes through Danish countryside, forests, and villages.
- Distance
- 270 km
- Elevation gain
- 800 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
-
Hardangervidda Traverse
A broad plateau crossing through Norway's largest mountain plain, with hut links, weather-sensitive navigation, and long open tundra stages.
- Distance
- 160 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Herriot Way England
A circular Yorkshire Dales route from Aysgarth over high moorland, dale-side tracks, and ridge viewpoints in a compact multi-day format.
- Distance
- 84 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Japan Alps Grand Traverse
A long mountain traverse across the Japanese Alps linking high ridgelines, alpine hut corridors, and valley resupply towns in a 2 to 3 month format.
- Distance
- 980 km
- Elevation gain
- 45000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 150 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Kamnika High Route
A steep and scenic route through Slovenia's Kamnik-Savinja Alps, mixing alpine ridges, hut access, and compact but demanding terrain.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek (Nepal)
A remote eastern Nepal high-mountain circuit linking North and South Base Camp valleys, with long approach days, sparse infrastructure, and sustained altitude exposure.
- Distance
- 220 km
- Elevation gain
- 11500 m
- Time
- 18 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Lowest to Highest Route
A desert-to-alpine crossing in California from Badwater Basin to Mount Whitney, linking extreme heat terrain to high Sierra exposure.
- Distance
- 215 km
- Elevation gain
- 6500 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
M'Goun Traverse Morocco
A High Atlas traverse over M'Goun and linked valleys with straightforward village logistics and camp-to-gite flexibility.
- Distance
- 142 km
- Elevation gain
- 7400 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 75 Per Day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Mulanje Massif Traverse
A granite massif traverse in Malawi with steep climbs, open plateau walking, and hut-supported stages.
- Distance
- 70 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Nahuel Huapi Traverse
A long Patagonian traverse built around Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi National Park, combining refuges, forest trails, and prolonged lake-and-ridge travel.
- Distance
- 145 km
- Elevation gain
- 6800 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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North Country Trail
A very long cross-region route from North Dakota to Vermont that combines remote forests, Great Lakes shoreline, and frequent road-linked connectors.
- Distance
- 7700 km
- Elevation gain
- 75000 m
- Time
- 280 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 90 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Oandu Ikla Hiking Route Estonia
A long forest-and-coast traverse across Estonia linking northern trailhead infrastructure to southern Baltic lowland landscapes on a straightforward linear itinerary.
- Distance
- 370 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 17 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Eur 25 75 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Ozark Trail Missouri
A rugged Ozark Highlands traverse of ridge forests, clear creek valleys, and long remote sections that can fit a focused 2-week backpacking window.
- Distance
- 320 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 70 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Padjelanta Trail
A remote traverse through Padjelanta National Park — Sweden's largest — above the Arctic Circle in the Laponia World Heritage Area, connecting vast lake systems and open mountain plateau on a trail that feels genuinely wild.
- Distance
- 150 km
- Elevation gain
- 4000 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Pfiffner Traverse Colorado
A high-alpine Colorado traverse across the Front Range linking long ridgeline travel, talus-heavy passes, and sustained above-treeline route-finding.
- Distance
- 210 km
- Elevation gain
- 11500 m
- Time
- 17 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 115 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Pirin Mountains High Ridge
A 95-km traverse of Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains along the main ridge and connecting passes from north to south — 52 peaks over 2,000 m between the Rila Mountains and the Rhodope massif, with a distinctive karstic landscape and the highest concentration of glacial lakes in Bulgaria.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 6800 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 75 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Premuzic Trail
A meticulously hand-built ridge trail through Northern Velebit National Park, engineered by forester Ante Premuzic in the 1930s and still Croatia's most beautiful short thru-hike.
- Distance
- 57 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 25 55 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Resurrection Pass Trail (Alaska)
A wilderness point-to-point across Alaska's Kenai Peninsula from Hope to Cooper Landing through boreal forest, open tundra passes, and glacier-fed river valleys, with a well-maintained USFS cabin system providing reliable shelter.
- Distance
- 72 km
- Elevation gain
- 1900 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 70 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Rohace Circuit
A 75-km wilderness circuit of the Western Tatras (Rohace) above the Orava valley in northwestern Slovakia — wilder, quieter, and geologically distinct from the main High Tatras with a concentration of glacial tarns and shark-tooth granite ridges.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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San Diego Trans County Trail
A Pacific-to-desert route crossing San Diego County from beaches to Anza-Borrego with urban connectors and dry backcountry sections.
- Distance
- 260 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 90 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Sawtooth Traverse Idaho
A compact Idaho alpine traverse linking Sawtooth basins, high passes, and mixed trail/off-trail movement through one of the most scenic mountain ranges in the U.S. interior West.
- Distance
- 140 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 90 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Sheltowee Trace Trail Kentucky and Tennessee
A long forest-and-river corridor route through Kentucky into Tennessee with mixed trail surfaces, sandstone features, and practical town access for staged resupply.
- Distance
- 550 km
- Elevation gain
- 13000 m
- Time
- 28 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 75 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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South Funen Archipelago Trail
A 72-km island-hopping walk across Denmark's South Funen archipelago, linking low cliffs, ferry crossings, sea meadows, and harbor villages with a calm maritime pace.
- Distance
- 72 km
- Elevation gain
- 500 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Southern Upland Way Scotland
Scotland's coast-to-coast southern long trail crossing moorland ridges, forest tracks, and remote hill country from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath.
- Distance
- 341 km
- Elevation gain
- 9600 m
- Time
- 18 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Tour du Mont Thabor France
A high-alpine loop on the French-Italian border region with dramatic cols, military-era paths, and compact refuge-linked stage planning.
- Distance
- 85 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Transcaucasian Trail Armenia Georgia Traverse
A long mountain traverse across Armenia and Georgia with high ridgelines, deep valley transitions, and village-linked logistics suited to a 2 to 3 month timeline.
- Distance
- 900 km
- Elevation gain
- 33000 m
- Time
- 60 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Via Algarviana
An inland Algarve traverse through cork forests, ridge villages, and dry southern landscapes, offering a quieter counterpoint to Portugal's coastal routes.
- Distance
- 300 km
- Elevation gain
- 6400 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Via Dinarica White Trail
A Balkan mountain route linking high ridges and villages across multiple countries with variable infrastructure.
- Distance
- 1260 km
- Elevation gain
- 32000 m
- Time
- 75 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Yorkshire Wolds Way England
A rolling chalk-ridge National Trail from Hessle to Filey, combining dry valley landscapes, big skies, and quiet northern farmland stages.
- Distance
- 127 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Ala-Kul Jeti-Oguz Traverse Kyrgyzstan
A high-alpine Kyrgyzstan traverse connecting the Ala-Kul basin to Jeti-Oguz valleys through steep pass terrain, glacial scenery, and demanding day-to-day elevation profiles.
- Distance
- 96 km
- Elevation gain
- 4700 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Australian Alps Walking Track Australia
A high-country traverse through southeastern Australia's alpine parks, best completed in the southern hemisphere summer window.
- Distance
- 655 km
- Elevation gain
- 21000 m
- Time
- 35 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Aud 55 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Baltic Forest Hiking Trail Latvia Estonia
A long, waymarked Baltic traverse through forests, bog edges, national parks, and small villages across Latvia and Estonia on the Forest Trail corridor.
- Distance
- 1060 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 52 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Beacons Way Wales
A mountain-oriented east-west traverse across Bannau Brycheiniog and surrounding Welsh uplands with sustained ridge and moorland days.
- Distance
- 161 km
- Elevation gain
- 5900 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Bigfoot Trail
A northern California and southern Oregon route through the Klamath Mountains known for biodiversity, steep terrain, and low trail traffic.
- Distance
- 580 km
- Elevation gain
- 19000 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Camino de Madrid Spain
A quieter Camino route from Madrid north to Sahagun, linking urban departure stages with Castilian plains and a practical connection to the Camino Frances.
- Distance
- 320 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Chornohora Carpathian Traverse
A rugged highland traverse over the highest ridgeline in the Ukrainian Carpathians, with broad views, exposed weather, and a strong remote feel.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 20 45 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Dusky Track (Fiordland, New Zealand)
A remote Fiordland traverse with deep mud, frequent river constraints, and sustained decision-heavy travel over 8-10 days.
- Distance
- 84 km
- Elevation gain
- 4300 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Glyndwr's Way Wales
A mid-Wales National Trail loop-like traverse through rolling uplands, moorland ridges, and quiet market towns with low crowd pressure.
- Distance
- 217 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR400 Tour des Volcans du Cantal France
A volcanic massif loop in the Massif Central combining broad ridges, high pasture, and repeated summit-style stages around Cantal's central peaks.
- Distance
- 140 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR653 Chemin d'Arles France
A long pilgrimage route from Arles toward the Pyrenees foothills through Provence, Languedoc, and Gascony landscapes with strong cultural continuity.
- Distance
- 820 km
- Elevation gain
- 11000 m
- Time
- 38 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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GR7 Andalucia Traverse Spain
A long-distance traverse through Andalusia crossing sierras, white villages, and interior mountain corridors over a multi-week format.
- Distance
- 730 km
- Elevation gain
- 21000 m
- Time
- 35 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Great Himalaya Trail Western Himalaya Sections India
A long mountain traverse through India's Western Himalaya linking high valleys, major passes, and remote settlements in a demanding 2 to 3 month format.
- Distance
- 1500 km
- Elevation gain
- 62000 m
- Time
- 85 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Hayduke Trail
A demanding desert route across Utah and Arizona canyon country with minimal tread, technical terrain, and complex water logistics.
- Distance
- 1300 km
- Elevation gain
- 30000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 110 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Jbel Saghro Traverse Morocco
A dry mountain traverse between Atlas gateways with broad volcanic plateaus and dramatic sandstone formations, practical in an 8-day leave window.
- Distance
- 140 km
- Elevation gain
- 4600 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 75 Per Day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kintyre Way Scotland
A scenic peninsula traverse from Tarbert to Machrihanish across coastal hills, forestry tracks, and sea-view ridgelines in western Scotland.
- Distance
- 161 km
- Elevation gain
- 4100 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kjolur Route
An austere inland crossing through Iceland's highland interior, with geothermal areas, open desert-like plains, and a deep sense of isolation.
- Distance
- 185 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kokoda Track Papua New Guinea
A jungle mountain crossing between Owers Corner and Kokoda with sustained humidity, steep ridges, remote villages, and expedition-style effort over roughly 10-12 days.
- Distance
- 96 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 220 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kolsai Kaindy Charyn Traverse Kazakhstan
A southeast Kazakhstan mountain-and-canyon traverse linking high lake basins and steppe-edge desert terrain in a demanding point-to-point expedition profile.
- Distance
- 185 km
- Elevation gain
- 6800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Lebanon Mountain Trail Lebanon
A long mountain crossing through Lebanon's cedar highlands, villages, and mixed terrain with strong cultural depth and sustained daily climbing.
- Distance
- 470 km
- Elevation gain
- 21000 m
- Time
- 27 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Liechtenstein Trail
A compact national trail across Liechtenstein, linking villages, cultural sites, and mountain terrain in a short but varied route.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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MASSIV
A major hut-linked traverse across southern Norway's mountain plateaus, combining remote tundra, glacial country, and long high-country continuity.
- Distance
- 350 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 21 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Nordkalottruta (Norway Stages)
A far-north arctic traverse through Norway's mountain and tundra zones, with long remote stages, hut links, and highly weather-dependent pacing.
- Distance
- 300 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 19 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Northwest Circuit (Stewart Island, New Zealand)
A long Stewart Island coastal-and-forest circuit with tidal constraints, deep mud, and true 7-10+ day backcountry pacing.
- Distance
- 125 km
- Elevation gain
- 3900 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Prenj Mountains Circuit
A 75-km circuit through Bosnia's second-highest mountain range, Prenj (2,694 m), featuring dramatic limestone karst terrain, alpine lakes, and Neretva River valley descents — a technical alpine experience in a remote Balkan wilderness.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 2100 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 50 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Refugis del Torb (Andorra Variant)
A storm-exposed hut circuit through the eastern Pyrenees, using Andorra as a key anchor for high cols, refuge logistics, and compact alpine mileage.
- Distance
- 73 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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SalzAlpenSteig (Austria Stages)
A long-distance alpine and foothill route through Austria's salt-country landscapes, combining mountain tracks, villages, lakes, and historic trade-country atmosphere.
- Distance
- 230 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Sinai Trail Egypt
A long desert and mountain traverse in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that is most suitable in cooler winter months.
- Distance
- 550 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 38 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Snowdonia Slate Trail Wales
A circular trail around Eryri's slate landscape linking mountain valleys, quarry heritage sites, and village-based stage logistics.
- Distance
- 134 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Stara Planina High Trail
A 110-km high-country traverse along Serbia's Stara Planina frontier range, featuring long ridgelines, waterfalls, shepherd hamlets, and remote Balkan grasslands near the Bulgarian border.
- Distance
- 110 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 55 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Tour des Bauges France
A quieter pre-Alps loop through the Bauges massif, combining limestone ridges, forested cols, and village-based logistics.
- Distance
- 140 km
- Elevation gain
- 6000 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 115 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Vancouver Island Trail
A long coastal-and-forest traverse from south to north Vancouver Island, linking remote sections, logging connectors, beach terrain, and mountain viewpoints.
- Distance
- 800 km
- Elevation gain
- 22000 m
- Time
- 45 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Via Adriatica
A demanding traverse along Croatia's Adriatic mountain spine, linking karst ridges, island views, inland passes, and long dry stretches above the coast.
- Distance
- 1100 km
- Elevation gain
- 42000 m
- Time
- 60 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 80 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Waitukubuli National Trail Dominica
A rainforest-to-volcanic long trail across Dominica with strong dry-season suitability centered on the DJF period.
- Distance
- 185 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 120 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Condor Trail
A rugged Southern California route crossing chaparral, desert-edge ranges, and remote mountain terrain from the Los Angeles area toward Ventura backcountry.
- Distance
- 640 km
- Elevation gain
- 17000 m
- Time
- 34 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Congo Nile Trail Rwanda
A Lake Kivu-side traverse through tea country, ridge villages, and rolling mountain profiles that can be completed on foot in about 10-12 days.
- Distance
- 227 km
- Elevation gain
- 5900 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- TBC
-
El Camino de Costa Rica
A coast-to-coast traverse through rural Costa Rica linking mountain, valley, and agricultural communities over a practical 14-18 day hiking window.
- Distance
- 280 km
- Elevation gain
- 6500 m
- Time
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 110 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Gorgany Wilderness Route
A rough, less-developed Carpathian route through the Gorgany region, known for remoteness, dense forest, and boulder-strewn ridges.
- Distance
- 140 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 20 40 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
GR14 Senda del Duero Spain
A long river-corridor traverse following the Duero through interior Spain with varied stage character from high plateau edges to vineyard and valley landscapes.
- Distance
- 750 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 34 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Grand Enchantment Trail
A remote desert and mountain route linking Arizona and New Mexico with long water carries and sustained navigation demands.
- Distance
- 1250 km
- Elevation gain
- 24000 m
- Time
- 65 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 105 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
High Scardus Trail (Albania Stages)
A demanding traverse through the Sharr and Korab border mountains, emphasizing remote Albanian shepherd country, high passes, and long, quiet ridge days.
- Distance
- 165 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 60 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Idaho Centennial Trail
A rugged Idaho spine route from Nevada to Canada with long remote stretches, repeated mountain climbs, and minimal infrastructure.
- Distance
- 1450 km
- Elevation gain
- 42000 m
- Time
- 75 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Khövsgöl Lake Circuit (Mongolia)
A remote loop around one of Asia's oldest and largest freshwater lakes through Mongolian taiga, open mountain pasture, and reindeer-herder territory rarely visited by international walkers.
- Distance
- 150 km
- Elevation gain
- 4800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 20 55 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
North Wales Pilgrim's Way Wales
A cultural long walk across North Wales linking historic churches, upland tracks, and coastal finish stages to Bardsey-facing country.
- Distance
- 214 km
- Elevation gain
- 5100 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
-
Ruta de la Lana Spain
A long inland Camino route from the Valencia region toward Burgos, combining historic trade-path heritage with low-crowd Castilian progression.
- Distance
- 700 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Transcaucasian Trail Svaneti Georgia
A high mountain traverse through Svaneti's villages and passes, blending alpine stage hiking and deep-valley transitions over a realistic 10-14 day itinerary.
- Distance
- 190 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Kluane Donjek Route
A 120 km expert-level wilderness traverse through Kluane National Park in the Yukon, tracking alongside the Donjek Glacier through roadless tundra with no marked trail, mandatory river crossings, and complete self-sufficiency required.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 3000 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Alta Via 3 (Dolomites)
The most remote of the classic Dolomites high routes, threading deep valleys and wild ridges between Villabassa and Longarone through landscapes rarely seen on the better-known AV1 and AV2.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 8800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Alta Via 4 Dolomites Italy
A steep and technical Dolomites crossing with exposed ferrata sections, narrow ledges, and hut-to-hut logistics suited to experienced alpine hikers.
- Distance
- 91 km
- Elevation gain
- 7300 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Anillo de Picos de Europa (Spain)
A rugged multi-day circuit through Spain's Picos de Europa, linking limestone massifs, dramatic passes, and classic refugios in one of Iberia's most compact high-mountain areas.
- Distance
- 110 km
- Elevation gain
- 7500 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Berner Höhenweg (Bernese Oberland, Switzerland)
A high-level traverse of the Bernese Oberland linking Meiringen to Kandersteg along the northern flank of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massif — one of Switzerland's most rewarding sustained ridge routes.
- Distance
- 105 km
- Elevation gain
- 7100 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 120 200 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Cavalls del Vent (Cadi-Moixero, Spain)
A classic Catalan hut-to-hut loop through Cadi-Moixero Natural Park, combining high meadows, jagged limestone ridges, and well-linked refugios in the eastern Pyrenean foothills.
- Distance
- 85 km
- Elevation gain
- 5600 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Cordillera Blanca Alpamayo Circuit Peru
A classic Cordillera Blanca circuit around Alpamayo with high passes, glaciated amphitheaters, and sustained altitude that stays realistic for strong hikers in an 11-day block.
- Distance
- 143 km
- Elevation gain
- 7900 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Ecrins Haute Route France
A high mountain crossing of the Ecrins massif with glacier-adjacent terrain, steep cols, and a strong hut-to-hut or mixed camp strategy.
- Distance
- 143 km
- Elevation gain
- 8900 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Everest Three Passes Trek Nepal
A high-altitude Khumbu circuit over Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La with glacier crossings, major elevation exposure, and dense lodge logistics.
- Distance
- 166 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 17 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Glocknerrunde (Austria)
A demanding circuit around Großglockner — Austria's highest peak at 3,798 m — crossing glacier margins, high cols, and remote valleys in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 8300 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 80 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR240 Sulayr (Sierra Nevada, Spain)
A big high-mountain loop around the Sierra Nevada massif in Andalusia, linking white villages, long ridge traverses, and dry alpine terrain below Mulhacen and Veleta.
- Distance
- 300 km
- Elevation gain
- 13000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Kackar Mountains Traverse Turkey
A steep eastern Black Sea traverse across the Kackar range with remote yayla villages, high passes, unstable weather, and enough routefinding to push strong hikers into expert territory.
- Distance
- 129 km
- Elevation gain
- 8200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Kashmir Great Lakes Alpine Traverse India
A compact Himalayan alpine traverse linking high meadows, glacial lakes, and passes above 4,000 m with camp-based logistics.
- Distance
- 84 km
- Elevation gain
- 4600 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Manaslu Circuit Nepal
A remote Himalayan circuit around Manaslu with long high-valley stages, Larke Pass exposure, and tea-house logistics that still require expedition-level pacing.
- Distance
- 177 km
- Elevation gain
- 8600 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Tour de la Vanoise (France)
A classic loop through France's first national park, circling glaciated massifs and alpine meadows above the ski resorts of the Tarentaise on a hut-to-hut route that feels surprisingly remote for its accessibility.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation gain
- 8200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Tusheti Khevsureti Traverse Georgia
A remote Greater Caucasus traverse over high shepherd passes linking Omalo, Shatili, and Roshka with sustained exposure and limited bailout options.
- Distance
- 172 km
- Elevation gain
- 9200 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Zanskar Lamayuru Padum Trek India
A high-altitude Ladakh traverse linking Lamayuru to Padum across multiple 4,800 m to 5,100 m passes, with dry-climate logistics and long village gaps.
- Distance
- 192 km
- Elevation gain
- 7300 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- TBC
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- TBC