Hannibal Challenge

The Hannibal Challenge is an attempt to retrace the footsteps of Hannibal and his band of 40 not so merry elephants as they crossed the Alps for their attack on Rome.

Hannibal had to move his army over the Pyrenees Mountains, and then over the Alps before striking at the Romans. He lost about three-quarters of his army in the process. It would be a challenge even for a modern army today.

This trek takes you some of the best scenery in Europe crossing two high alpine passes and experiencing three distinct cultures. If you enjoy a historic challenge, in a great environment, then read on...

• 2 days guiding by experienced mountain leaders.
  
• We'll pick you up and drop you off at Geneva Airport.
  
• Luggage transfers between accommodations.
  
• We run this trip between late June and mid September.
  
• Set open dates or bespoke courses for individuals to larger groups - just ask if the date you want is not listed.
  
• Many years experience in providing these courses.
  
• You need to be pretty fit and have a bit of a head for heights.

History and awesome scenery - something for everyone!

We normally run this trip over a weekend, Friday to Monday, however if you would like to do this at any other time then please contact us.

You will meet your guide who will be a qualified mountain leader when you arrive at your accommodation. At this time they will go through the planned route and carry out an equipment check to ensure you have everything you need to enable you to enjoy the following days.

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary.

To do this trip you will need to be physically fit, with a bit of a head for heights. It is physically hard work, reaching a maximum altitude of 2537m (8321ft), crossing over 20 miles and including 1622m (5321ft) of ascent. It is not easy, but it is not impossible either.

This is a walking event and involves walking times on day one of 8-10 hrs and day two of 4-6 hrs. You do not need any previous technical climbing or mountaineering experience.

We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your challenge, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking.

Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime.

Weather conditions permit us to run this course anytime from late June to mid September.

2012 Dates

This trip is available for individuals and groups, however we can be very flexible and arrange dates around you.

Click to create your own date!

All requested dates are unconfirmed until minimum numbers have been booked.

If you have a group of 6 or more people we will be happy to run an exclusive trip for yourselves.

• Professional event organisation.
• Qualified mountain leaders.
• Arrival and departure transport from Geneva Airport.
• 2 nights accommodation bed and breakfast in comfortable hotels. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
• 1 nights hut accommodation half board.
• Ground transfers between walking start and end points.
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders.

Inclusive price - £599

Below is a list detailing the approximate costs of what to budget for within the week: