Our experts are always out and about travelling the globe. We've gathered their combined knowledge and put together an essential annual hotlist for the best trekking destinations and holidays month by month. Time to get inspired for your best year of adventure yet!

January - The Canary Islands

A temperate climate, fantastic trails, delicious food and winter sunshine means the Canary Islands are a number 1 destination for a walking holiday in January. Go off the the beaten track and enjoy a week of walking on the emerald isle of La Gomera. Laurel forests, mountain trails and quiet beaches is why this lush gem is fondly known as the "Walker's Canary Island."

>> La Gomera – Jewel of the Canaries

February - Morocco

Hop onto a budget flight and in just four hours you’ll arrive into the exotic and mesmerising Marrakech. This former imperial city is the gateway to the Atlas Mountains, Sahara desert and Atlantic coast. Our top tip: Test your crampon skills and summit the highest peak in North Africa (4167m) on our Mount Toubkal in Winter, 8 day holiday.

>> Mount Toubkal in Winter

March - Nepal

It's all about Nepal. The monsoon is over and the rhododendrons start to bloom flooding the landscape with their magnanimous colour and beauty. March signals the beginning of the Spring trekking season (the other season being the busier Autumn months). We recommend soaking in the beauty of the Himalayas and admire the flora and fauna on a two week trek in the Annapurna Sanctuary .

>> Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek

April - Peru

We suggest travelling to Cusco and the Andes in Peru. It's at the beginning of the dry season and you can take advantage of long, bright sunny days and enjoy trekking through the countryside which will be lush and green at that time of year. Tick off that bucket list destination and trek the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

>> Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

May - Bhutan

Bhutan is blooming in springtime. The warm climate is pleasant for walking and you can combine a cultural trekking tour to the ‘Tiger’s Nest’ monastery with the Paro Festival – Bhutan’s largest festival where masked dancers perform ritualized re-enactments of mythical struggles between good and evil.

>> The Druk Path Trek Bhutan

June - Balkans

The west and the east Balkans comprise of many countries which you have heard of, but perhaps never contemplated visiting. Their magic is being rediscovered by travellers lured off the beaten track in search of new thrills. Why not peak bag in the Balkans this year. Summit the highest peaks of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Macedonia in just 8 days.

>> High Peaks of the Balkans

July - France

In the summer months, France comes alive. The beautiful and diverse landscape teems with wildlife and the meadows are filled with wildflowers and the charming sounds of distance cow bells. The French Alps hold some of the most exquisite alpine scenery you will ever encounter and the dramatic valleys of Mont Blanc are a trekkers playground. Try a 12 day complete high-level version of Europe’s Tour du Mont Blanc trek.

>> Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc

August - Kenya

Reach a fantastic high in Africa. In just 7 days, you can trek to 4985m - the 'trekkers summit' at Point Lenana on Mount Kenya. This trek is so much more than just up and down Mount Kenya, on route you will pass through a forest area home to elephand and buggalo, sleep at idyllic camps at Lake Ellis and Michaelson and after enjoying the stunning Point Lenana sunrise, you'll descent via the beautiful Sirimon Route. North of Niarobi and almost straddling the equator, the triple summited Mount Kenya provides the setting for one of the best treks in Africa.

>> Mount Kenya Ascent

September - Macedonia

Macedonia is one of Europe's last frontiers and its incredible landscape offers a genuine off the beaten track experience. With dramatic mountains, vibrant forests, spectacular cliffs and thundering waterfalls, Macedonia's wild scenery is also home to lynx and eagles. The country has a rich cultural heritage with beautiful Orthodox monasteries, stunning churches, fantastic food and breathtaking scenery.

>> Walking Macedonia – off the beaten track

October - Jordan

Although generally very warm throughout the year, this fascinating country is best visited in the autumn months when trekking conditions have cooled down since the hot summer. You can expect little rainfall in early or mid-October. Most tourists will quite rightly flock to Petra, the ‘Rose City’ most famous for the Al Khazneh temple carved into the red rock. For those seeking more adventure, there is a fantastic trekking route which will take you through the Dana Nature Reserve, along the edge of the Great Rift valley, through wadis and red moonscapes before you arrive into Petra.

>> Jordan’s Dana to Petra Trek

November - Patagonia

Springtime in Patagonia falls in November. The trees turn reddish and the skies get bluer, the days get longer and the average daily temperature increases. It is one of the best times you can hike the world famous 'W' trek in the UNESCO Torres del Paine National Park, a land of huge glaciers, cascading waterfalls, awe-inspiring granite peaks, breathtaking lakes and exciting wildlife.

>> Patagonia Spires and Ice

December - New Zealand

Head south, way past the equator, deep into the Southern Hemisphere and on to New Zealand to experience the hiking highlights of the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’. Travel the distance of the entire country on a well planned itinerary including many highlights like trekking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing - New Zealand’s best 1 day walk. Enjoy a cruise on the Milford Sound, walk parts of the famous Abel Tasman and Routeburn Tracks and hike on Mount Cook - New Zealand's highest peak.

>> New Zealand North to South

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