France - Wild Bee Outdoors

A classic view of Haussmann-style buildings and tree-lined streets from a Paris balcony, a peaceful backdrop to a family stay during a Paris with kids adventure.

France | Family adventures | Train Trips

Paris with Kids: Where to Stay, Eat and Sightsee on a One Night Eurostar Stopover

Two hikers wearing hats and backpacks walk through a lush green alpine landscape with towering mountains in the background. The rugged peaks have patches of snow, and the foreground is dotted with rocks and wildflowers. The sunlight casts long shadows across the hills, highlighting the natural beauty of the remote location.

Hut to hut hiking | Family adventures | France

Multi-Day Hike in the French Alps with Kids | A Must-Do Family Adventure in France

A group of four children in ski gear posing on a snowy slope with mountains in the background.

Train Trips | France

The Eurostar Ski Train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice from London: 2025 Review

A hiker walks along a dirt path surrounded by a mix of grassy slopes and rocky terrain, with a bright blue sky overhead and alpine peaks in the distance, a scenic moment on a 3-day hiking itinerary in France.

Hut to hut hiking | France | Kid-free adventures

3 Day Hiking Itinerary in France: A Challenging Adventure from Modane to Briançon on the GR5

Four hikers, dressed in outdoor gear and carrying backpacks, walk down a narrow dirt trail near a rustic mountain hut with red-and-white shutters. The building, marked with an "Alpenverein" sign, is set against a cloudy sky and surrounded by green grass and alpine terrain. The group appears cheerful, enjoying their descent from the hut.

Hut to hut hiking | Austria | Family adventures | France | Italy | Kid-free adventures

A beginner’s guide to mountain huts: Essential tips for first-timers

Hi! I’m Bea, and I’ve worked in the travel and outdoor industry since 2006. Through this blog, I share everything I’ve learnt about planning active, independent family adventures across Europe. I particularly love hut to hut hikes and multi-day cycling tours; all tried and tested with my own kids! I cover all the practical details too: from choosing the right route to finding great places to stay, and I love using Europe’s brilliant train network to make the journey part of the adventure. Read more here!

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New to hut to hut hiking? Start here!

Don’t let language barriers, packing worries or mountain hut etiquette catch you off guard. Grab your free guide to hut to hut hiking in Austria and feel confident from the moment you hit the trails!

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I'm not a mountain guide, just a passionate hiker and cyclist. I want you to use the information I provide here, but please, always double-check your plans. Trails can change and snow can stick around even in the height of summer. Take ownership of your adventure. Do your homework, plan your routes carefully, double check the weather forecast, and never head out unprepared. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, pack essentials like maps, navigation apps, food, water, cash, a phone and a battery pack. The mountains can be unpredictable!