Hiker on a self-guided hiking tour in Europe — Monkeys and Mountains
Europe’s Premier Self-Guided Hiking Tours

Epic Hiking Trips in Europe
Adventure Without the Planning Overwhelm

Plan your dream hiking trip in Europe—without the stress. Our self-guided tours in the Alps, Dolomites, Pyrenees and beyond, give you total freedom on the trail—while we take care of the details behind the scenes. You just show up and hike.

16yr
Inspiring Hikers
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Running Tours
1M+
Hikers Helped
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Tours in Europe
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Monkeys and Mountains featured in National Geographic, BBC Travel, Forbes, The Guardian, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph and BBC Earth

Not Sure Which Hiking Tour in Europe
Is Right for You?

Tell our AI-powered trail finder your fitness level, travel dates, and dream scenery — and it’ll match you with the perfect self-guided hiking trip in Europe in seconds. No overwhelm, no guesswork.

Hiking Tours in Europe – Find Your Perfect Trek

Self-Guided Hiking Tours
In Europe

From hut-to-hut Alps adventures to jaw-dropping coastal trails, our self-guided hiking trips across Europe are planned down to the last detail—so all you have to do is hike… we’ll handle everything else (yes, even the boring stuff).

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Tour du Mont Blanc self-guided hiking tour Summer
🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇨🇭 3 Countries ⭐ Most Popular

Tour du Mont Blanc (Self-Guided)

One of the world’s greatest treks — circling iconic Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland. Our TMB self-guided tour has every detail handled so you can just hike.

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Dolomites self-guided hiking tour Italy Alta Via 1 Summer
🇮🇹 Italy 🏔 Alta Via 1

Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour (Alta Via 1)

Jagged spires, wildflower meadows and cozy rifugios — our self-guided Dolomites hiking tour is one of the most jaw-dropping routes in Europe. It really is that good.

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Haute Route self-guided hiking tour Chamonix to Zermatt Alps Summer
🇫🇷 🇨🇭 Alps 🥾 Hut to Hut

The Haute Route (Self-Guided Hiking Tour)

Chamonix to Zermatt, past Mont Blanc AND the Matterhorn. Our hut-to-hut Alps hiking tour is bucket-list stuff — fully planned, stress-free, and genuinely life-changing.

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Pyrenees hiking tour self-guided Spain Spring / Fall
🇫🇷 🇪🇸 Pyrenees 🏔 Wild & Remote

Pyrenees Hiking Tour (Self-Guided)

Raw, dramatic and untouched — our Pyrenees hiking tour takes you through three diverse landscapes you’ll be talking about for years. Less crowded than the Alps. Every bit as breathtaking.

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Mountains of Catalonia self-guided hiking tour Spain Spring / Fall
🇪🇸 Spain ☀️ New Tour

Mountains of Catalonia Hiking Tour (Self-Guided)

Jagged peaks, wild forests and the extraordinary Montserrat massif — our Catalonia hiking tour is one of Spain’s most dramatic and rewarding routes.

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Sierra Nevada Granada Alpujarras hiking tour Spain Spring / Fall
🇪🇸 Andalusia 🌄 New Tour

Sierra Nevada Granada: Alpujarras Hiking Tour

White villages, wildflower valleys and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada — our Granada hiking tour through the Alpujarras opens up a side of Spain most visitors never discover.

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Croatia self-guided hiking tour Split to Dubrovnik Spring / Fall
🇭🇷 Croatia 🌊 Coastal

Croatia Hiking Tour: Split to Dubrovnik (Self-Guided)

Adriatic coastline, islands and medieval towns — our self-guided hiking Croatia trip is one of Europe’s most stunning multi-day routes. It’s impossible not to fall in love with it.

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Wicklow Way self-guided hiking tour Ireland Spring / Summer / Fall
🇮🇪 Ireland 🌿 Scenic Trail

Wicklow Way Hiking Tour, Ireland (Self-Guided)

Rolling green hills, ancient woodlands and the wild Wicklow Mountains — our Ireland hiking tour is the perfect escape for anyone who loves dramatic, crowd-free scenery.

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Lycian Way self-guided hiking tour Turkey Spring / Fall
🇹🇷 Turkey 🌊 Coastal & Mountain

Lycian Way Hiking Tour, Turkey (Self-Guided)

Turquoise bays, ancient ruins and rugged coastal cliffs — our Lycian Way tour is one of the world’s great long-distance hikes, and it’s still beautifully off the beaten path.

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Booking a Hiking Trip? Make Sure You’re Trail-Ready

Our free 6-week hiking training plan takes the guesswork out of getting fit for your hike—whether it’s the Tour du Mont Blanc or the Dolomites. Flat hometown? Creaky knees? We’ve seen it all. Good news: you can still crush your hike.

Hiking Holidays in Europe,
Adventure Without the Planning Overwhelm

We’ve walked the routes, refined every detail, and solved the problems before you ever encounter them. Every trip is planned like we’re sending a friend out on the trail — because we are. So you get a perfectly paced, seamless hiking experience with none of the planning overwhelm.

We’ve Done the Homework (So You Don’t Have To)

Every trail, every hut, every transfer — obsessively researched and tested. You just show up with your boots on and a sense of adventure. We handle the rest.

Hike on Your Own Schedule — Literally

Wake up at 7am and hit the trail before the crowds? Do it. Linger over a long leisurely lunch with a cold beer and a view? Absolutely. Stop for the hundredth photo of the same mountain? No judgement. It’s your hike.

Beds You’ll Actually Love

Mountain huts with character, guesthouses with heart, boutique hotels with views — we pick places that make you smile, not just somewhere to collapse after a long day on trail.

Support Before You Go — and If You Need It on Trail

We answer every question before your trip so you arrive completely confident. And if something unexpected happens on the trail, we’re here for you. You’re never truly out there alone.

15+ Trails. One Obsession.

Alps, Adriatic, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Turkey — our self-guided hiking trips in Europe cover the trails we hike ourselves. If we wouldn’t rave about it, it doesn’t make our list.

Where Will You Hike Next?

From hut-to-hut Alps adventures to the Camí de Ronda coastal trail — our hiking tours in Europe span the continent’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Our #1 source of new clients? Happy hikers telling their friends.
Here’s what they’re saying about us.

What Happens When You
Trust the Trail to Us

Here’s what hikers say after experiencing what a truly great self-guided hiking holiday in Europe feels like.

★★★★★

“The Tour du Mont Blanc completely changed my life. Every detail was handled perfectly — all we had to do was show up and hike. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve already booked the Dolomites for next summer.”

Sarah M., Colorado
Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Tour
★★★★★

“At 62, I wasn’t sure I could pull off a multi-day Alpine trek. Monkeys and Mountains made it completely accessible — the pacing, the huts, the route were all spot-on. I felt supported the whole way.”

Robert K., California
Haute Route Hiking Tour
★★★★★

“If you’re searching for the best hiking tour companies in Europe, look no further. Our Croatia hiking trip was absolutely magical. The whole thing just worked — every single day was better than the last.”

Jennifer T., New York
Croatia Hiking Tour: Split to Dubrovnik
Laurel Robbins, founder of Monkeys and Mountains Hiking Tours, on Kilimanjaro
BBC Travel National Geographic Forbes

Hi, I’m Laurel — and Yes, I Named My Company After Monkeys

Long story. But the short version is: I’m completely obsessed with hiking, and I’ve built my whole life around it. I’ve trekked the Tour du Mont Blanc, summited Kilimanjaro, hiked the Dolomites more times than I can count, and laced up my boots in over 60 countries.

For 8 years, my team and I have been helping hikers just like you plan unforgettable hiking holidays in Europe — stress-free, beautifully organised, and genuinely life-changing. We’ve been featured in BBC Travel, National Geographic, Forbes and The Guardian. But honestly? The thing we’re most proud of is that most of our clients come back. And they bring their friends.

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Your Perfect Hiking Trip
in Europe
Is Waiting

Whether it’s the Alps, the Adriatic coast or the wilds of Ireland — your perfect self-guided hiking trip is out there. Let our AI trail finder match you to it in minutes.