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23/01/2025

Is Norway on your 2025 bucket list? Concerned about the cost? 🇳🇴 Here are some top tips from our authors to get you started:

1. Choose your destination carefully: areas, such as Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke, offer a wider range of DNT huts which can be self-service or unserviced.
2. Join the DNT for access to huts and discounted rates.
3. Save on accommodation by wild camping or bivvying instead
4. Opt for the slowest form of public transport - this is often the cheapest
5. Get your guidebook this month for 15% off with the code VALUE15 at checkout.

For more details, visit: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/explore-premium-hiking-spots-for-less

22/01/2025

Portugal's Rota Vicentina is a stunning yet remarkably little-visited 220km route down the southwestern Atlantic coast through the Alentejo and Algarve districts. A combination of the Fisherman's Trail and Historical Way, the route takes in dramatic cliffs and 15th-century Age of Discovery sites.

The route, which is suitable for all fit walkers and is not technically difficult, is described in our guidebook across 12 stages, making it perfect for a 2-week holiday. ☀

Find out more:

Hiking Rota Vicentina -Our massive online guide to one of Portugal's best treks. All you need to know to plan your adventure!

20/01/2025

Hike in the mountains of Romania with the help of a Cicerone guidebook! 🇷🇴

With affordable accommodation, transport, and free access to many trails, the Carpathians and Apuseni provide fantastic options for budget-conscious adventurers. Plus, the guidebook contains:

• 37 day walks and short treks of 2 - 6 days.
• Walks range from 11 to 24km and can be enjoyed in 5–8 hours, while the multi-day treks range from 13km to 98km.
• Routes covering the mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains around Brasov, the Fagaras Mountains and more.
• Notes on access, accommodation and water sources for each day’s walking

Sound like something you want to learn more about? 🤔 Visit our website and get 15% off this guidebook at checkout with the code VALUE15: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/an-intro-to-the-mountains-of-romania

17/01/2025

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Have you entered our giveaway yet?! 5 lucky winners will receive a navigation bundle including the Silva Expedition 4 compass and Navigation by Pete Hawkins. 🧭

TO ENTER:
- Head to our Instagram account and follow the instructions in the caption of the post, which looks a little bit like this one!

Giveaway ends 23:59 GMT on 19th January. Open to UK residents aged 18+. For full terms and conditions, see the entry post. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.

Good luck 🙌

15/01/2025

Nestled in southern Switzerland's Valais region, Arolla lies in the Val d'Hérens, while Zinal is high in the Val d'Anniviers. With traditional villages, challenging hikes, and welcoming huts nestled amongst towering 4000m peaks, the valleys offer rugged charm, unspoilt landscapes and adventurous walking in a Swiss alpine wonderland.

For confident mountain walkers looking for walking and hut-to-hut adventures somewhere quieter and cosier than the big centres and resorts, with a lower cost and friendlier feel, Arolla and Zinal is the perfect destination.

Find out more at https://www.justapack.com/hiking-in-switzerland-guide-to-arolla-and-zinal/

- Just a Pack Travel

Hiking in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide to Arolla and Zinal - our guide to Swiss hiking at its very best.

11/01/2025

Destinations such as Norway and Austria are considered more expensive to travel to and can require a large budget once you're there. However, that doesn't have to be the case. We've put together a selection of top tips to suit each destination to help you make your money go further!

First, take a look at our website to learn more: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/explore-premium-hiking-spots-for-less, then use code VALUE15 to get 15% off these guidebooks to get your budget off to a great start. 🙌

09/01/2025

Fancy some hut-to-hut trekking in Austria's Stubai Alps? 🏔

Our guidebook contains:
• the Stubai Rucksack Route (79km), the Stubai Glacier Tour (60km), and the Gschnitztal Rundetour (67km).
• Summaries of the challenges you may face each day and any potential hazards
• Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping
• Elevation profiles for each trek and a comprehensive hut directory

Plus, with some savvy planning, you can experience the beauty of this premium destination for less. Start now: buy the latest edition of Austria's Stubai Alps for 15% off with the code VALUE15 at checkout. 🙌

Learn more: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/trekking-in-austrias-stubai-alps

07/01/2025

Hiking holidays don't have to be expensive! In January, we're talking about how to hike on a budget and the best destinations to visit without spending big. These trails are perfect for affordable adventures while retaining the beauty and escapism you're looking for! ⛰

- The Great Glen Way (Fort William to Inverness)
- Camino dos Faros (Malpica to Fisterra)
- Mountains of Romania
- Mountains of Montenegro

For more details on how to travel to these destinations on a budget, visit: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/discover-the-best-budget-friendly-trails

03/01/2025

It's the start of the new year, and that means one thing...it's time to start planning your hiking trips for 2025. Whether heading abroad or adventuring in the UK, Cicerone guidebooks can help along the way.

Where will 2025 take you? 🌎

01/01/2025

Want to stay up to date with Cicerone in 2025? Why not subscribe to our newsletter? You'll receive bi-monthly updates and information about the latest releases. Planning your next adventure has never been easier...

Subscribe: https://tr.ee/newsletter_2025 🥂🎉

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30/12/2024

The festive season is drawing to a close, but, unfortunately, winter is here to stay. Want to escape to the sunshine? Here are some great destinations to choose from... ☀

Have an outdoor adventure in Spain's Costa Blanca, with 60 route suggestions covering ridge scrambles, via ferrata, canyoning, sport climbing, trad climbing, hiking, trail running and mountain biking. Or, visit Malta, Gozo and Comino to explore beautiful coastlines and three UNESCO heritage sites.

With milder weather but (hopefully!) some sunshine, these are the perfect winter destinations. Find out more: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/the-best-winter-sunshine-destinations

27/12/2024

It can be difficult to get outdoors in the wintertime, as the nights are darker and the weather colder, but the adventure doesn't need to stop. ❄

Whether you're scaling winter climbs or going on a long-distance trail, there are plenty of options to help you get outside throughout the season. Why not explore some of Scotland's smaller mountains or keep to the low-level trails of the Dales Way? Our guidebooks can help you plan and prepare for your hike this winter.

Always remember to be prepared for changeable conditions in winter and take extra safety precautions when heading out. ☃

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Cicerone! 🎄🎅

Our offices are now closed for the festive season and will reopen on 2nd January for a whole new year of adventure! During this time, we will be monitoring emails, but less often than usual, so we ask for your patience as we get back to you as soon as possible. Our telephones will not be monitored.

20/12/2024

Did you know that Cicerone guidebooks are also stocked by high street retailers, as well as other outdoor stores and independent bookshops? Pop into your local bookshop to purchase the Short Walks series - the perfect stocking filler this Christmas 🎄

Our short walks series covers a wide range of destinations across the UK with the most recent instalment covering the south of Dartmoor National Park. To see the full range, visit our website: https://www.cicerone.co.uk/short-walks

18/12/2024

Today is the final day to enter the prize draw with Follow the Camino x Cicerone. If you haven’t entered already, what are you waiting for?! 🙌

The lucky winner will receive a walking holiday for two on the Coastal Camino. This includes hand-picked bed and breakfast accommodation, a holiday information pack with 24/7 support from Follow the Camino AND the winner, and five lucky runners up will also get their hands on Cicerone’s guidebook to the Camino Portugues! 🤩

Head to the link in our bio before midnight (GMT) tonight to enter! ⏳

Entrants must be 18+. Open internationally. For full terms and conditions, visit our websites. This prize draw is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

16/12/2024

Still haven't found the perfect Christmas present? Here are some gift ideas for a variety of different hikers... 🎄

If you know someone trying to bag all the Wainwrights, climb all the Munro, or someone who needs an inspirational guide on their coffee table, these are the perfect gifts for them. Plus, you can get 15% off these guidebooks and more on the Cicerone website with the code XMAS15!

Give your loved one the gift of adventure this festive season. Place your order before 18th December for the best chance of UK delivery before Christmas! 🎁

13/12/2024

Time is running out to enter our prize draw to win an eight-day walking holiday for two along the Coastal Camino. ⏳

The lucky winner and five runners-up will receive a copy of Cicerone's guidebook to The Camino Portugues. The guidebook covers the entirety of the route from Lisbon and Porto to Santiago de Compostela on the Central, Spiritual and Coastal routes. Detailed route guidance and maps are accompanied by fascinating information about historic and religious sites passed along the way. ⛪

Entrants must be 18+. Open Internationally. For full terms and conditions, visit the link in our bios. This prize draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram/Facebook.

09/12/2024

Looking for a Christmas gift for an outdoor lover? Not sure what to put on your Christmas List? Don't worry; Cicerone has got you covered! 🎁

Whether they love being out in the Scottish wilderness or alongside the water in the Lake District, we have the perfect gift for them. Hikers, share this with your loved ones as a not-so-subtle hint 😉 Don't forget to let them know they'll get 15% off with the code XMAS15 to really sweeten the deal.

These guidebooks will provide knowledge and inspiration ready for a new adventure🙌