Greg Pashley’s European Walks

About

Greg Pashley’s European Walks have been developed, planned and will be led by Greg Pashley. The concept has grown out of the passion that Greg and his wife, Rose, have for walking in the mountains of Europe. Greg is an experienced walker who has led many groups in Australia, New Zealand, PNG and Europe. He has taken two groups over the Kokoda Trail, two on the Routeburn Track and six groups on the Milford Track. Closer to home he had led walkers on Tasmania’s Overland Track and on treks in the Budawangs and the Blue Mountains to name but a few. Greg has an extensive knowledge of Europe’s alpine areas. He can take you to villages, towns and walks well off the beaten track.

Ron Richards also has extensive walking experience in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Ron, who is in charge of logistics, is invaluable with his driving skills, the ability to fix anything and his endless supply of jokes and stories. Rose Pashley, apart from being a very experienced trek leader in her own right (Overland Track, Six Foot Track, Tongariro Crossing NZ, Haleakala HAWAII, Ben Nevis SCOTLAND, Snowdon WALES etc), is heavily involved in the walk planning. She smooths the way with pensions and hotels, organises museum / gallery visits and is a top navigator.

Kate Pashley, an award winning photographer, acts as an assistant leader of some of the tours. As well as taking photographs, her bubbly personality keeps everybody happy.

The Walks

The focus of the each tour will be a series of outstanding guided day walks that will take you into the mountains and hills of Europe. By day, experience the adventure and challenge of the Alps but spend the night in your comfortable hotel or gasthof. The itineraries will take you off the tourist track to tiny villages and towns where you can meet the locals and learn about the culture. On the other hand you will not miss out on the opportunity to spend time in some of Europe’s great cities – Venice, Florence, Rome, Paris, Vienna and Budapest.

Walk Gradings

Gentle: Almost completely flat; less than 2 hours; under 5km; often urban and certainly not remote; well graded track; ascent / descent 1000m