Exodus expands European walking range as demand grows

Exodus Adventure Travels has expanded its walking and hiking programme in Europe to cater to continuing growth in demand.

The small‑group adventure tour operator has three new itineraries: Walks and Food of the Italian Riviera; Walking in Andorra; and Hike Corsica’s Mountains & Coast.

The operator also highlighted the on-going popularity of some of its best-selling tours, such as Walking the Amalfi Coast; Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights; and Hiking Spain’s Picos de Europa.

Brendan Phelan, Exodus sales director, said: “Europe’s diverse landscape and scenery offer a wealth of choice for walking enthusiasts, whether hiking along cliff-tops and mountainsides, or more relaxed coastal paths.

“It is this diversity that also offers agents a wealth of opportunity to showcase trips that cater to a wide range of customers and likewise appeal to a wide range of preferences, whether that be fitness level or interests, for example.

“Across our portfolio we have seen continuing growth in demand for walking holidays on the continent in the last year, hence the addition of new tours to our portfolio.

“May and September are the most popular months given the more temperate weather conditions, particularly across the more in-demand destinations which include Italy, Spain, France, Greece and Portugal.

“We look forward to working with agents to share more details of our walking tour programme and supporting this growing market segment for this summer season and into the future.”

Walks and Food of the Italian Riviera costs from £2,399 for seven days. Clients will be based in the city of Chiavari, between Genoa and the Cinque Terre villages, with activities such as coastal and hillside walks and pesto‑making in Genoa’s historic palaces.

Walking in Andorra is priced from £1,899 for eight days and includes the Lagos de Tristaina circuit and the Second World War trail in the Valle de Incles.  

Hike Corsica’s Mountains & Coast, from £2,499, features sections of the GR20 hiking trail.

Prices do not include flights.