9 Top walking adventures for 2022

Take a break and transport yourself to Italy's laid-back Amalfi Coast in 2022. Feel as if you've died and gone to heaven on the spectacular 'Walk of the Gods' overlooking Capri and the Bay of Salerno; coves of turquoise water sparkle like jewels in the warm sunshine, and verdant green terraces tumble towards quaint fishing villages below. The relaxed walking pace will give you plenty of time to explore these peaceful trails and sample the delicious local wine and homemade cuisine at our family-run agriturismo accommodation.

Discover the lesser-known sierras of the Garfagnana Valley on this rural walking holiday in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Dense forest cloaks the jagged hillsides and tranquil turquoise-coloured lakes glimmer in the sunlight. Hike to the peak of Monte Prado, Tuscany's highest at over 2000 metres, and trek through lush vineyards in the countryside. Explore the nearby renaissance city of Lucca and immerse yourself in the local way of life with accommodation at a traditional agriturismo.

For a 2022 walking holiday with a difference, join our Mount Toubkal trek to the highest point in North Africa. Meander along rocky mule trails and through deserted valleys as you ascend towards the snowline above. You may feel your heart rate rise as the terrain becomes challenging in places, but the effort will be more than worthwhile for the summit views that extend over Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, the plains of Marrakech and the Sahara Desert.

Set your sights high with a challenging hike up Kilimanjaro on our ten-day walking trip. Accompanied by an expert local tour leader, we trek across grassy steppes and volcanic lava fields on the scenic Lemosho route. Rising under cover of darkness, we follow a winding trail of bright head torches leading towards the summit, and, as the sun warms the land, we clamber over the crater rim and take in magnificent views from the highest point in Africa.

Feel a world away from everyday life as you hike beyond the usual tourist trails to the unspoiled alpine valleys of Albania. Miles of uncharted walking routes lead us into the heart of this wild landscape, where we'll find emerald green lakes, rustic highland villages, and the snow-capped peaks of the 'Accursed Mountains'. Wildflowers sway in the breeze, and local shepherds tend to their herds as we wander along the deserted back roads of this moderate graded walking retreat.