29th June to 8th July 2012

9 nights, 10 days fully guided, full board £740 (excludes flights).

We visited Morocco two years ago and learning from that trip have put an exciting 10 day holiday together that combines the best of experiencing the cultural aspects of Berber life in the High Atlas mountains along with the opportunity to climb mountains including Mt Toubkal which at 4167m is the highest mountain in North Africa.  This is not a “technical” trip for the hardened mountaineer but rather a trip for the keen hill walker.

The holiday includes accommodation in village rooms, local hotels and a Riad in Marrakesh, all food whilst on the trek and transport to and from the airport.

Itinerary for this holiday

Day 1: Arrival, pick from airport and drive to the city, where you can spend the afternoon visiting Marrakech.

Day 2: Marrakech – Ourika Valley – Setti Fdma – Agadir N’Ait Boulmane – Ishouarne – Timishi. Drive through the beautiful Ourika valley, with it’s many waterfalls passing through hamlets, terraced fields with fruit ans walnut trees.

Day 3: Timishi – Iaabassene – Tachddirt.
Following well defined mule trails with stunning mountain scenery, to the high village of Techddirt where you can watch farmers tend the fields and the animals coming home for the night.

Day 4: Tachddirt – Imenane Valley – Tamguist – Ikkis – Agersioual – Imlil.
Over a mountain pass through forest and then drop to the river bed surrounded by mountain peaks to the trekers village of Imlil; this day has it all.

Day 5: Imlil – Tizi M’zzik 2450m – Aazib Tamsoult.
An ascent into the higher mountains, through an ancient juniper forest, and stunning views of Toubkal.

Day 6: Aazib Tamsoult – Lipiney Refuge.
The first highlight of the day is a stunning waterfall, before ascending towards the high plateau on which the Lipiney refuge stands.  Time to explore the alpine environment before supper.

Day 7: Lipiney refuge -Tizi Aguelzim – Toubkal Refuge.
A challenging mountain day, with the possibility of taking in 4000m peaks, great preparation for the Toubkal ascent.

Day 8: Toubkal Refuge – Summit Jbel Toubkal- Toubkal Refuge.
An early start for the ascent of Mt Toubkal 4167m highest peak in North Africa and Toubkal West 4030m.

Day 9: Toubkal Refuge – Sidi shamharouch – Aremd – Imlil.
Return to the valley and Transfer to Marrakech.

Day 10: Transfer to the airport.

This holiday needs 6 people; if you are part of a group and would like alternative dates, do contact us to discuss your requirements.

Cost £850 full board, at Hotel Sol, Lanjaron.

Snowshoeing is a great way for walkers to enjoy the snowy mountains that would otherwise be impossible without ski’s.  The Sierra Nevada has a good track record for snow and has Europe’s most southerly ski resort “Sol Nieve” which translates to ‘sun and snow’.  Our holiday however stays well clear of the pistes and concentrates on genuine back country snowshoeing away from the crowds discovering areas rarely visited in winter.

Hotel based, we travel out daily to a new area for our adventures. This weeks holiday is “full board” and includes six days of guided Snowshoeing (though you can of course take a day off!). Our guides are fully qualified International Mountain Leaders so you can be sure that you are in safe hands whilst out.

Mountain House Holidays can provide you with snowshoes and poles free of charge so your daily equipment need only consist of your normal winter walking kit. We will supply all people with a full kit list.

A sample itinerary for this holiday:

Day 1 – meet at Malaga airport, drive to Lanjaron.  There should be time to explore this historic spa town and it’s castle.

Day 2 – drive to Capileira, have an introduction to snowshoeing in the forest above the village, walking a circuit to 2200m.

Day 3 – circular route in forest and mountains above Puente Palo in the Sopotujar area.

Day 4 – excursion to nordic ski resort of Puerto de la Ragua, ascending through forest to the Sierra Nevada ridge with possible ascent of peaks up to 2,700m depending on conditions.

Day 5 – driving above Capileira we ascend to Hoya de Portillo and through the forest to a viewpoint overlooking the Trevelez valley.  We may even catch a glimpse of Africa.

Day 6 – snowshoeing in upper Rio Lanjaron with varied terrain including open slopes, tracks and forest.

Day 7 – walk the western flank of Caballo, mainland Spain’s most westerly 3000m peak – a grand day out!

Day 7 – return to Malaga airport

Dates: 1st to 8th September

Cost: £850

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A week of guided walking staying in mountain huts.  A more challenging itinerary offering the opportunity to experience the high mountain scenery of the Triglav National Park.

Day 1 Pick up from Lubljana airport and drive the scenic route along Lake Bohinj to Pension Starre

Day 2 Drive to Bohinj Bistrica, and set off through alpine meadows to join the ridge below Crna Prst (1844m) Night spent in the Alpine hut of Dom Zorka Jelincica (1835m)

Day 3 We follow the ridge with great views of lake Bohij below, towards the higher Peaks of the Triglav National Park. Night spent in the Alpine hut of Dom na Komni (1520m)

Day 4 Walking from the Konma plateua, through the Tiglav Lakes valley, made famous by the legend of Zlotarog. A final ascent brings us to Koca na Dolicu (2151m), surrounded by rock on the western flanks of Triglav with great views of the Trenta valley below.

Day 5 A day of varied walking and wonderful mountain scenery, involving a traverse around the southern slopes of Triglav, descending to a high alpine plateau, then follows a trail with special geological interest to the alpine meadowof Lipanica and Blejska Koca.

Day 6 From Blejska Koca we take a gradual descent through traditional alpine meadows to our pick up point.

Day 7 An easy walk through the village of Stara Fuzina, to the waterfall of Slap Mostniski and an optional boat trip across lake Bohinj.

Day 8 Return to Lubljana airport.  Depart for home

We reserve the right to change this itinerary depending on the weather, snow conditions and needs of the group.

You can see some photographs of the area on our news update. Contact us for further information or complete our booking form to reserve your place.

Highlights:

Dates: 8th to 15th September

Cost: £850 full board, at Pension Starre.

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A week of guided walking offering varied walking including the ridges north and south of Lake Bohinj.  This itinerary is hotel based, with varied walks including some which are a little challenging.  It offers a real opportunity to enjoy the high mountain scenery, without too much commitment, yet appreciate the Slovenian people, mountains and culture.

Day 1 Pick up from Lubljana airport and drive the scenic route along Lake Bohinj to Pension Starre

Day 2 Triglav Lakes adventure; described as one of the best trips from the Bohinj valley

Day 3 A cable car journey takes the strain, and enables us to walk the ridge south of Lake Bohinj including an ascent of Crna Prst (1844)

Day 4 Walking the ridge of Presivec, with frequent views of Lake Bohinj below

Day 5 We explore the traditional alpine pastures around the plateau of Rudnica, including a visit to our favourite mountain hut of Blejska Koca, above which are stunning views of Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia.

Day 6 Exploring the alpine meadows north of lake Bohinj, with varied scenery, lakes and flowers.

Day 7 A cable car ascent to the ski village above Ukanc then an interesting walk towards the higher mountains in the west, with wonderful views from the summit of Vogel.

Day 8 Return to Lubljana airport.  Depart for home

We reserve the right to change this itinerary depending on the weather, snow conditions and needs of the group.

You can see some photographs of the area on our news update. Contact us for further information or complete our booking form to reserve your place.

Dates: • 2nd to 9th June    • 9th to 16th June

Cost: £850 full board, at Pension Starre.

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A week of guided walking which is designed to make the most of the early summer flowers for which the Bohinj area of Slovenia is justly famous.  This itinerary is hotel based, with varied walks including some which are a little challenging.  It offers a real opportunity to sample the delights of the Slovenian people, mountains and culture.

Day 1 Pick up from Lubljana airport.  Arrive and settle in

Day 2 Exploring the alpine meadows north of lake Bohinj, with varied scenery, lakes and flowers and the possibility of sightings of Marmuts.

Day 3 An ascent of Crna Prst (1844), with it’s unique alpine flora.

Day 4 Triglav Lakes adventure; described as one of the best trips from the Bohinj valley

Day 5 An easy walk through the village of Stara Fuzina, to the waterfall of Slap Mostniski and an optional boat trip across the lake.

Day 6 We explore the alpine pastures around the plateau of Rudnica, including a visit to our favourite mountain hut of Blejska Koca, above which are stunning views of Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia.

Day 7 Walking the ridge of Presivec, with frequent views of Lake Bohinj below

Day 8 Return to Lubljana airport.  Depart for home

We reserve the right to change this itinerary depending on the weather, snow conditions and needs of the group.

You can see some photographs of the area on our news update. Contact us for further information or complete our booking form to reserve your place.

We discovered mountains of Slovenia earlier this year, when we visited the Bohinj area, and were determined to add it to our holiday destinations.  Slovenia is a beautiful mountainous country, the people are particularly helpful and the walking is varied.  All the ingredients you could wish for in a walking holiday.  We are particularly pleased to find a great hotel, close to lake Bohinj which has pleasant rooms, good food and best of all an accommodating owner who speaks good English.  So come and join us!

We have trips during the early summer when the flowers are at their finest, and September when the trees are starting to turn.  A must for 2012.  We offer 3 options; spring explorations of alpine pastures, a week which explores some of the higher alpine meadows and ridges and a week in the highest mountains, with 4 nights in Alpine refuges.

7 nights with 6 days of guided walking based in Bohinj area of the Triglav National Park, with daily walking in the surrounding Mountains.

• 2nd to 9th June              – Spring Flowers; 7 nights hotel based
• 9th to 16th June             – Spring Flowers; 7 nights hotel based
• 1st to 8th September     – 3 nights hotel based; 4 nights in mountain huts.
• 8th to 15th September  – Autumn colours; 7 nights hotel based

The price for the holiday is based on full board acommodation at the Pension Starre,  but other options are available nearby – contact us for details and prices.

More details will be available soon. Contact us to ask for more details.

This holiday is only available for groups of more than 4 people.  Contact us for details and prices.

Have you ever tried an adventure activity holiday? We believe that people with a learning disability have so much to gain from the outdoor experience. Many of the people who have joined us for a holiday or activity session have gained confidence, self reliance and a sense of achievement, as well as having lots of fun.

During this holiday you will have the chance to try out walking, rock climbing, caving and cycling.

If you think this is for you, or the person you support, contact us to find out more.

For this holiday, if you need personal care, you will need to bring someone who can help you. We can provide support with less personal needs.  For this holiday you do need to be able to walk.  If in doubt, contact us to ask about your particular needs.

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7 days guided backpacking holiday for £595
• 15th to 22nd July

The Sierra Nevada is the third highest mountain range in Europe and boasts not only mainland Spain’s highest mountain, but over 20 peaks above 3,000 metres. Although mountain walking is becoming more popular in Spain, you can still climb many of the Sierra Nevada’s mountains and see no other people; many parts of this trip through the mountains retain that true wilderness quality.

This holiday involves 6 days of backpacking; 3 nights spent ‘wild’ camping and 3 nights in refuges. Although not technically difficult, the trip does involve some hard and committing days, but the effort is richly rewarded by dramatic views, and a real appreciation of the mountain environment.

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3000 metre peaks Itinerary

Day 1
We meet you at Malaga Airport and transport you to Lanjaron, gateway to the Alpujarra and Sierra Nevada. We spend our first night in the Hotel Lanjaron and set about preparations for our expedition.

Day 2
We depart from Lanjaron by car for Trevelez where we begin our walk. Trevelez is the highest village in Spain at 1480m. Our walk takes us up the Rio Trevelez to our first nights camp near the Lagunillo del Puerto at 2740m.

Day 3
We ascend to the main Sierra Nevada ridge at Puerto Trevelez (2790m) and follow this via Puntal de Juntillas (3139m), Puntal de los Cuartos (3158m), Pico de la Justica o Atalaya (3135m) and Pico del Cuervo (3144m) before descending to the Laguna de Vacares (2790m) for our nights camp. If time and conditions permit it may be possible to bag 3 additional peaks, Picon de Jerez (3139m), Cereo Pelao (3181m) and Cerro del Mojon Alto (3167m) this will be decided by the guide on the day.

Day 4
Starts with a short steep ascent back up to the ridge at 2980. We then continue our traverse over Puntal de Vacares (3136m), Puntal de las Calderetas (3066m), Puntal de El Goteron and Alcazaba (3371m), before descending to Siete Lagunas to make camp.

Day 5
Today we ascend Mulhacen (3482m) the highest peak in mainland Spain. We descend down Mulhacen’s west ridge to the Caldera bivi Refuge (3040m) and descend the rio Mulhacen to the fully catered Poqueira refuge, where we will spend the night.

Day 6
From the refuge we follow the Rio Seco to the old Sierra Nevada Road, which leads to the Carihuela bivy refuge, where we will spend the night. From here, an easy ascent of Veleta (3394m), mainland Spain’s 2nd highest mountain is possible.

Day 7
For our final day, there is the possibility of an easy scramble along the Tajos de la Virgin or alternatively descending to the Lagunillies de la Virgin and picking up the Verea Corta which is a really nice path. Both ways bring us to the old Elorrieta Refuge (3060m). From The Elorrieta we follow the Verea Corta to the Caballo Refuge and an ascent of Cerro del Caballo (3005m) which is Europe’s most westerly 3000m peak.

All that remains is the 2 hour descent to the road head at Ventura 2100m where transport awaits to take us down a series of dirt tracks back to the hotel Lanjaron for a hotel bed and a beer!

Day 8
We return you back to Malaga airport.

We reserve the right to change this itinerary depending on the weather, snow conditions and needs of the group.

Have you ever tried an adventure activity holiday? We believe that people with a learning disability have so much to gain from the outdoor experience. Many of the people who have joined us for a holiday or activity session have gained confidence, self reliance and a sense of achievement, as well as having lots of fun. If you think this is for you, or the person you support, contact us to find out more.

For this holiday, if you need personal care, you will need to bring someone who can help you. We can provide support with less personal needs.  For this holiday you do need to be able to walk.  If in doubt, contact us to ask about your particular needs.

Our plan for this holiday:

Day 1 – We pick you up from the airport, then drive to the hotel and look round the town.

Day 2 – Drive into the mountains, for a lovely walk with great views.

Day 3 – We will learn to rock climb and abseil. We might try a bit canyoning. This means abseiling through a small river, and playing in water slides and pools.

Day 4 – A walk through a deep gorge, with lots of fun things to do on the way.

Day 5 – Visit to the beach and the chance to swim in the sea.

Day 6 – A walk through woods to a little shrine high on the hillside and time for shopping for presents to take home.

Day 7 – Your choice of walking, climbing or visiting the city of Granada.

We spend the evenings in Lanjaron which has lots of things to do in the evening.

Our aim is to provide you with a holiday to remember whatever your age or ability. We are always ready to tailor make the programme to individual preferences or to design one specifically for your group.

You can watch a DVD about our activity holidays here

7 nights with 6 days of guided walking based in Catalonia Pyrenees, with daily walking in the Mountains above in the Nuria Sanctuary.

The itinerary includes ascents of: Pic Fossa del Gegant (2808m), Pic de Fontnegra (2728m), Pic de Finestrelles (2828m) and Puigmal (2911m). This is wonderful walking, and the area is famous for its plants, birds and animals.

Queralbs, our base for the week is a picturesque mountain hamlet 1200m above sea level. The rack railway from Queralbs to Nuria is a stunning 20 minute ride bringing us to 1960m the starting point for most of our walks. The price for the holiday is based on full board acommodation at the Hostal Las Roquetes, but other options are available in the village  – contact us for details and prices.

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Itinerary for the Pyrenees Mountains holiday

Day 1  We meet you late morning at Girona Airport and transport you through the mountains to the lovely village of Queralbs, with plenty of time to explore before nightfall.
Day 2 Take the rack railway through it’s spectacular route to the Nuria Sancturay, from which we follow the ‘Camino de los Enginyers’; a wonderful mountain path to Refugi Coma de Vaca and then back to Queralbs.
Day 3 Follow GR11 from Nuria to Coll de Noufonts (2651m). Walk along the ridge with it’s wonderful mountain views, ascending Pic Fossa del Gegant (2808m) and Pic de Fontnegra (2728m).  The descent offers a panorama of the  Nuria valley from where we take the rack railway back to Queralbs.
Day 4 An easier day. Drive to Fontalba (2070m) and follow a trail back to Queralbs (possibly via Refugi Corral Blanc) walking through flower filled meadows and lots of opportunity to see mountain birds and animals.
Day 5 Rack railway to Nuria. From here we have an ascent to the frontier ridge which provides great walking and views across into the French side of the mountains; one of the classic routes of the area.  Descend back to Nuria. Rack railway back to Queralbs.
Day 6  Walk up the stunning gorge path from Queralbs to Nuria and spend an hour exploring Nuria.  After lunch, follow the trail to Fontalba (2070m) and take car back to Queralbs.
Day 7 An ascent of Puigmal (2911m), the highest summit in the area; a great finali to the week.
Day 8  Return to Girona airport in time for late morning flights home.

We reserve the right to change this itinerary depending on the weather, snow conditions and needs of the group.

The price of this holiday includes pick-up from Girona airport, acommodation in a shared room, breakfast and evening meal at the Hostal, packed lunch during walks.  Not included is the cost of the railway (around €85). There is a single room supplement of £45.