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On Foot

“Which long walks are worth the effort?”

Granite towers catching first light above a glacial lake

Multi-day routes, hut systems and the day walks that hold their own against them. Permits, seasons, fitness and what the weather actually does — the logistics that decide whether a trek happens at all.

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Trekkers crossing a suspension bridge above a grey glacial river in Torres del Paine

Adventure

Chile · South America

The W Trek in Torres del Paine: A Complete Planning Guide

Everything you need to plan the W: when bookings open, which direction to walk, what the refugios provide and how to prepare for the wind.

January 8, 202610 min read

A stone alpine hut on a rocky shoulder with walkers arriving in afternoon light

Mountains

Switzerland · Europe

Walking Hut to Hut in the Swiss Alps

Staffed mountain huts turn multi-day alpine walking into something you can do with a day pack. Here is how to book, what to bring and what to expect.

May 28, 20265 min read

A glacial lake scattered with small icebergs beneath a sharp granite spire

Mountains

Argentina · South America

El Chaltén: Four Day Hikes Straight From the Village

Argentina's trekking capital puts world-class mountain walking within stepping distance of your accommodation. Here are the four routes worth the days.

March 1, 20265 min read