Top Challenging Trails to Try

The natural world is replete with awe-inspiring locations that will captivate those with a penchant for adventure. The following seven trails have been selected for their remarkable beauty and the formidable challenges they present to those who attempt them.

Tour du Mont Blanc (France, Italy, Switzerland)

•Length: 170 km (105 miles)

•Difficulty: Moderate•Highlight: The trail offers panoramic views of the Alps and traverses three countries in a single journey.

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim (USA)•Length: 39 km (24 miles)•Difficulty: High

•Highlight: The trek offers breathtaking vistas of one of the world’s most renowned canyons.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Peru) is a 42 km (26 mile) trek of intermediate difficulty. Moderate

•Highlight: The trail offers the opportunity to explore ancient ruins and breathtaking views, leading to the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Everest Base Camp Trek (Nepal)

•Length: 130 km (81 miles) round trip

•Difficulty: High

•Highlight: The trek offers visitors breathtaking views of the Himalayas and a glimpse of Mount Everest.

Torres del Paine Circuit (Chile)•Length: 130 km (81 miles)•Difficulty: High

•Highlight: Towering peaks, glaciers, and pristine landscapes in Patagonia.

The Overland Track (Australia)

•Length: 65 km (40 miles)

•Difficulty: Moderate

•Highlight: The Overland Track, located in Tasmania, is characterized by rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and dense forests.

The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is 55 kilometers (34 miles) long and moderately difficult. 

•Highlight: Volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and colorful rhyolite mountains.

Each trail offers an unforgettable experience for those willing to undertake the journey. It is recommended that those interested in these trails prepare themselves for a memorable experience.