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The Mountains Are Calling Us Out of Lockdown

Across Europe the ‘lockdown’ measures taken to combat the coronavirus are being eased. We hope you’ve been finding ways to enjoy nature in your backyard, and stay active. In Chamonix, in the French Alps, which is the starting point for many of our trips, the majority of restrictions on outdoor activity have been lifted and the locals now have some freedom to get out and explore the mountains again. But that doesn’t mean the Tracks and Trails team will be hitting the trails in the same way as before, at least not quite yet.

It's still important to maintain social distancing as well as not take any risks that could put pressure on our rescue systems orhealth care. That means we'll still be staying relatively close to home and no overnight hut trips for a little while.

Here are our top tips on staying motivated and fit during this transition period, as lockdown eases.

Tracks and Trails will continue to work towards preparing the company for the re-opening of international travel as soon as this is safe to do so.

We looking forward to seeing you again soon in the mountains!

How to Keep 'Mountain' Fit During Lockdown

Strength & Flexibilty Session our Alpine Trail Running Camp

For anyone who loves the freedom and solitude of trail running in the mountains, lockdown may have been a frustrating time, especially in countries where restrictions on our daily movement have been very limited. So what can we do to keep ourselves fit and ready for the day that our mountains re-open and we can run free again? It’s time to focus your time and make the most of the lockdown experience.

Check out our latest blog on How to Stay Mountain Fit in Lockdown for top tips on staying motivated and fit during this transition period as lockdown eases.

Summer 2020: Tracks & Trails Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 TRIP SUSPENSION: Countries worldwide are now considering how and when to progressively lift restrictions on travel and business, aimed to curb the coronavirus epidemic. The situation will become clearer in the coming weeks but we do not expect a return to travel in the immediate future. Tracks and Trails is therefore postponing all scheduled trips up to and including the 11 July 2020.

If you are booked to travel after this date 2020: Please wait until 8 weeks before you are booked to travel before deciding to postpone or cancel your trip. If you decide to cancel your trip prior to this time then our usual cancellation Terms and Conditions will apply. If you need time to decide on your best course of action, we are happy to take a more casual approach to balance due dates. Tracks and Trails will continue to work towards preparing the company for the re-opening of international travel as soon as this is safe to do so. Read our full: Covid Policy.

2021 Trips - No Deposit to Pay until September!

To help keep your dreams of mountains and travel alive we’ve made your future adventures even easier to plan. Book next year's holiday NOW without commitment to pay a deposit until 30th September 2020. Full refunds guaranteed if your trip doesn't run due to Covid 19. We anticipate that many people are postponing their holiday plans until 2021 so by expressing your interest with us now will be enable us to confidently prebook accommodation on your behalf to ensure availablity.

To take advantage of this offer, simply book your preferred trip in the usual way and in the payment section select to pay by ‘Bank Transfer’. Choosing this option means your Booking Form will be submitted without any payment needed.

Mountain Hut Life

Arriving at the Bonatti Hut in Italy on the Tour of Mont Blanc

If you're finding it hard to imagine life outside the four walls of your house right now, check out our blog Mountain Hut Life and what to expect from our trips that include mountain hut or 'refuge' nights. Take a moment to transport yourself to another world and dream about your next trip! Read FULL BLOG.

Staying in a mountain hut in a remote and beautiful location is to be savoured. It is a wonderful experience and something which everyone who loves the outdoors should try at least once in their lives. Nothing could be more relevant today as we remain in 'lockdown' in our homes. For now we can but dream of those 'mountain nights'.

Autumn Highlights for 2020

Summer holidays might be looking uncertain but we're hopeful about 2020 and beyond. September and October is our favourite time of the year. It's when the mountains are at their most beautiful and peaceful after the summer, as the light turns golden and nature gets rest for the winter.

Check out our highlighted trips for Autumn 2020, including the new 'West Highland Way' in the Scottish Highlands and new 6 day 'Dolomites Trail Run'.

Read article: Autumn Highlights for 2020.

Scroll down for our top picks for this autumn season. Many of the hotels we would usually use are now staying open later into October so we've been able to add dates to some of our favourite trips so that you can still enjoy them. 

Full refunds guaranteed if your trip doesn't run due to Covid 19.

A Time Of Renewal For Nature

While the world’s humans have been staying at home, our planet's flora and fauna has been enjoying a much needed time of renewal. In the French Alps, there has even been a sighting of a wolf in the high mountains close to the Aiguille de Midi cable car station. Red kites have been spotted hovering over the chalets in Chamonix Valley, and one of our team, Lindsay Cannon, when out for her ‘allowed’ exercise session near her home in Chamonix, nearly stepped on a rarely seen - and potentially deadly - black asp on a local forest trail. A bear has even been spotted in the Ecrins National Park!

A wolf has been spotted high in the Mont Blanc Massif

As lockdown eases over the next few weeks, we're really excited to get back into the mountains and see the benefits of this period of calm for our planet. We're really looking forward to being part of an important local survey, organised by the Centre de Recherches sur les Ecoststemes d'Altitude (CREA), Wild Mont Blanc, which helps us keep track of animal life in the Mont Blanc range in the French Alps.

In addition we'd like say a huge thank you to our guests from this winter, who chose to contribute to Carbon Offsetting their travel with us, by planting trees through our friends at Carbon Footprint. 

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