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Your next level 3 hiking holiday, suited to you

Level 3 provides an intermediate benchmark for travellers who already walk regularly and would like a more demanding holiday. Durations, elevation changes and difficulty vary by activity: always check the detailed trip description before booking.

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27 holidays to explore

  • Hiking in Millevaches Natural Park - France
    Our favourite

    Kungsleden: the King’s Trail in Lapland

    Guided (fr) Nordic ski touring lodge to lodge

    From €1,990

    4 · 1 review

    8 days
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    Friendly
    Next guaranteed departure Mar 14, 2027
  • Nordic ski touring with pulka sled - Vercors - France

    Wild Vercors, Short Nordic Ski Expedition

    Guided (fr) Nordic ski touring lodge to lodge

    From €510

    4,5 · 2 reviews

    4 days
    ●●●
    Rustic
    Next guaranteed departure Feb 20, 2027
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    Dolomites - Alta Via 1 - Guided Hike

    Guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €2,500

    4,8 · 8 reviews

    7 days
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    Comfort
    Next guaranteed departure Jul 4, 2027
  • Snowshoeing in Wolf Valley - Vercors - France
    Our favourite

    New Year’s Eve and Igloos on the Vercors High Plateaux

    Guided (fr) Snowshoeing multi-base

    From €545

    5 · 2 reviews

    4 days
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    Rustic
    Next guaranteed departure Dec 30, 2026
  • Alpine pasture at Alpe di Siusi - Dolomites - Italy
    Our favourite

    Dolomites Grand Traverse, from Bolzano to Cortina

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €1,180

    4,6 · 20 reviews

    10 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
    Next departure from Jun 15, 2027
  • Hiker at Pic Saint-Michel overlooking Grenoble - Vercors
    Our favourite

    Tour of the Vercors

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €990

    4,6 · 47 reviews

    7 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Next departure from May 12, 2027
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    Tour du Mont Blanc - Guided 8-Day

    Guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €3,120

    4,6 · 12 reviews

    8 days
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    Comfort
    Next guaranteed departure Jun 20, 2027
  • Hiker on a grassy ridge facing the limestone walls - Dolomites - Italy

    Dolomites of Cortina Guided

    Guided Hiking center based

    From €3,550

    4,7 · 75 reviews

    7 days
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    Comfort
    Next guaranteed departure Sep 5, 2027
  • Hikers trekking facing the Aiguille Verte - Mont Blanc - France
    Our favourite

    Tour du Mont Blanc, the classic route

    Guided (fr) Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €1,120

    4,8 · 57 reviews

    7 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
    Next guaranteed departure May 23, 2027
  • Wooden rowboats on Lake Braies - Dolomites, Italy
    Our favourite

    Dolomites Hut to Hut, from Lago di Braies to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €1,010

    4,3 · 21 reviews

    7 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
    Next departure from Jun 15, 2027
  • Liapades Corfou Nicolas Pagiatis - GrèCe
    Our favourite

    Corfu Island by Bike

    Self-guided Cycling lodge to lodge

    Currently unavailable

    4,1 · 10 reviews

    8 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
  • TMB guided - 7 days

    Tour du Mont Blanc - Guided 10-Day

    Guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €4,150

    4,8 · 57 reviews

    10 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Next guaranteed departure Jun 13, 2027
  • Lago Federa - Italy

    Dolomites Hut to Hut: Alta Via 1

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €1,080

    5 · 6 reviews

    7 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
    Next departure from Jun 15, 2027
  • Traditional houses of Santana - Madeira - Portugal
    Our favourite

    Madeira: Hiking in an Extraordinary Garden

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €640

    4,6 · 14 reviews

    8 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Departures possible right now
  • Hiker in an alpine valley with lake and village - Kaisergebirge - Tyrol - Austria

    Tour of the Emperor’s Mountains in the Kaisergebirge

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    Currently unavailable

    4,1 · 7 reviews

    7 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
  • Hilltop town of San Gimignano - Tuscany - Italy

    Tuscany by Bike: Florence, the Chianti region, Siena and Pisa

    Self-guided Cycling lodge to lodge

    From €1,230

    3,5 · 2 reviews

    8 days
    ●●●
    Superior
    Departures possible right now
  • Hiker looking over the Bavarian Alps - Bavaria - Germany
    Our favourite

    From Munich to Venice via the Krimml Waterfalls and Tre Cime di Lavaredo

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €1,690

    4,6 · 21 reviews

    12 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
    Next departure from Jun 15, 2027
  • Hikers on a meadow toward the peaks - Dolomites - Italy
    Our favourite

    Tour of the Dolomites via the Most Beautiful Mountain Huts

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €820

    4,8 · 6 reviews

    7 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
    Next departure from Jun 15, 2027
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    Tour du Mont Blanc - Guided 10-Day - Women Only Travel

    Guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €4,150

    4,8 · 57 reviews

    10 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Next guaranteed departure Jul 10, 2027
  • Panorama Sexten C Fun Active Tours - Italy

    Cross-country skiing in the heart of the Dolomites

    Self-guided Cross-country skiing lodge to lodge

    From €1,370

    8 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Next departure from Jan 9, 2027
  • Two hikers on a ridge facing the Mont Blanc massif - Alps - France

    Tour du Mont Blanc 12-Days

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    From €2,780

    4,6 · 30 reviews

    12 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Next departure from Jun 15, 2027
  • Profitis Ilias Monastery and Vathi Bay - Cyclades - Greece

    Balcony trails and villages of the Oisans

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    Currently unavailable

    4,4 · 8 reviews

    7 days
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    Comfort
  • italp1030-catinaccio
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    Carezza Lake Scenic Trails

    Self-guided Hiking center based

    From €1,065

    6 days
    ●●●
    Comfort
    Next departure from Jun 1, 2027
  • champ-de-lavande-sur-la-route-charlotte-laventureux
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    Tour of Provence Guided Cycling

    Guided (fr) Cycling multi-base

    From €4,400

    7 days
    ●●●
    Superior
    Next departure May 24, 2027
  • Jetty on the lake at dusk - Lake Annecy, Aravis - Alps, France

    Chamonix to Lake Annecy

    Self-guided Hiking multi-base

    From €1,910

    10 days
    ●●●
    Superior
    Next departure from Jun 13, 2027
  • Hikers on Tour de l Oisans - Ecrins - France

    Trek from Kufstein to the Emperor Mountains

    Guided (fr) Hiking lodge to lodge

    Currently unavailable

    6 days
    ●●●
    Friendly
  • Red granite rock formations above the sea - Calanques de Piana - Corsica, France

    Corsica, sea and mountains from Piana to Calvi

    Self-guided Hiking lodge to lodge

    Currently unavailable

    6 days
    ●●●
    Friendly

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Understanding level 3 at Grand Angle

A level 3 holiday is intended for active travellers who are accustomed to several hours of physical effort. It may involve walking, cycling or activities on snow. The terrain and benchmarks therefore differ from one trip to another.

For hiking, our general grading system indicates 3 to 5 or 6 hours of walking, with 500 to 1 000 m of ascent and 500 to 1 200 m of descent in a day. Some holidays include longer stages: the trip description remains the reference. Compare this with level 2 and level 4, then consult our What is my level? page if you are unsure.

Self-guided or with a guide

Holidays may be available in two formats:

  • Self-guided trips: you follow the itinerary without a guide, with the services and documents specified in the trip description. Explore our selection of self-guided hiking holidays.
  • Guided trips: a guide leads the group and takes the conditions encountered into account. Browse our guided trips.

Walking or cycling: different benchmarks

The number 3 does not mean exactly the same thing for walking and cycling. Use the duration and route profile given in the itinerary as your guide:

  • For a trek or hiking holiday, look at the walking hours, elevation changes and type of trail.
  • For a cycling trip, look at the length of each stage, the route profile, the surface and the type of bike specified.

Preparing without comparing yourself to others

Consistency matters more than a single strong performance. Before departure, walk or cycle on several consecutive days over terrain similar to that of your holiday. Also test the footwear, backpack or bike you will use.

Then reread each day of the itinerary. If you are unsure which of two levels to choose, contact us with details of your recent outings: we can compare the benchmarks with you.

A level 3 holiday may suit a family already accustomed to active days. Start with the youngest participant’s level and check the recommended age in the trip description. Our family trips offer further points of comparison.

653 reviews

François 6/23/26 Madeira: Hiking in an Extraordinary Garden

—  Very interesting itineraries that often take you along less-traveled trails. Transportation and hotels were impeccable. A few inconsistencies between the app and the roadbook. The map showing how to get to Portela from Porto da Cruz is missing. Overall, we’re thrilled with this trip!

Thank you very much for your feedback! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you also for your comments on the roadbook and the app—we'll look into them to improve our materials. We look forward to accompanying you on your next trip!

— Reply from Lorène (GrandAngle.Travel)

Lorrae 7/12/26 Tour du Mont Blanc - Classic 8-Day

—  Scenery was out of this world. The ascents were hard but it meant you could stop and take it all in, take your time and appreciate just what you are achieving.

Leigh Ann 7/18/26 Tour du Mont Blanc - Guided 10-Day

—  This was one of the best trips of my life!! Physically, the hiking was challenging, but doable, which was what my party was looking for. Every minute of the day, the views were SPECTACULAR!!! Literally breathtaking. Our guide took great care of us and we LOVED our 3 course meals every night in the different, fascinating cities. We also met so many fun and friendly people on the Tour. Loved it all❤️

Suzanne 6/29/26 Dolomites Grand Traverse, from Bolzano to Cortina

—  Be prepared for some demanding hikes with some long, steep climbs over passes (with some parts on unstable scree and a few places where you have a cabled handrail to assist). I was worried about how I would handle some of the more exposed places but found it less scary than I expected. The reward for all your effort are the stunning views and the satisfaction of reaching lovely refugios for lunches and overnight stays. Celebrating each hike with Aperol and Hugo spritzes was a daily highlight! The organization by Grand Angle was excellent and the app is a fantastic resource and guide. It ended up being fun following the instructions and figuring out the connecting bus rides. One other point - we highly recommend booking luggage transfer but be aware that due to how that works, you are carrying two days worth of gear practically every day of the trip and just topping up from your luggage when you do see it. Get your training in for this one and you will be ready for the succession of hard hikes over 10 days.

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