15 Peaks Challenge
There are 15 peaks in the Welsh mountains over 3000ft high.This is a quite beautiful mountain route passing through some remote areas, mostly on fairly vague tracks. We aim to complete this challenge in three days!
3 Day 3 Peaks Challenge
The Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon) are the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. The Challenge is to climb these three peaks, one each day.
3 Day Alpes Maritimes
The Alpes Maritimes run down the south east coast of France alongside the Mediterranean Sea. If you enjoy sun, mountain views and moderately difficult walking, then this trip is for you!
3 Peaks - Your Challenge Starts here...
The Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon) are the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. The Challenge is to climb each of these three peaks - one after the other!
3 Peaks of Ireland
Experience the beautiful mountain scenery of County Kerry in South West Ireland, the rugged Wicklow Mountains in Leinster, and climb the highest peak in Ireland's 3 biggest mountain ranges, all in one weekend.
5 Day 3 Peaks Challenge
The Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon) are the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. Climb these peaks -taking in the magnificent scenery.
Alpine 4000ers
Switzerland is home to some of Europe's and the world's finest mountains. Within this huge range it is possible to reach the summit of several 4000m peaks. If you want to spend some time in the mountains and 'bag' some summits, then this is the one for you...
Alpine Introduction
Would like to see if the alpine mountains are for you? Climb a big peak in the Alps? All of this under the instruction and supervision of an experienced and qualified guide? If you say yes to these questions then this course may well be for you.
Alpine Skills Weekend
If you are interested in finding out what it is like travelling in the high mountains, want a 'refresher' or just a great long week end away, then look no further. The scenery is awesome and you will be suitably motivated to get into the hills afterwards.
Annapurna Base Camp
The Himalaya - the greatest mountain range on earth. Annapurna Base Camp is within the Annapurna Sanctuary. A great opportunity to see some of the highest mountains in the world, without experiencing some of the problems brought on by extreme altitude.
Ben Nevis - Summer
Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain stands at 1344m high and is located in the Western Highlands of Scotland. This is a magnificent mountain with 360 degrees of stunning scenery.
Ben Nevis - Winter
Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain stands at 1344m high and is located in the Western Highlands of Scotland. This is a magnificent mountain with 360 degrees of stunning scenery, with snow, ice and whatever the British climate has in store!
Ben Nevis North Face Climber
Ben Nevis is the highest peak in the UK and its North face provides a number of challenges to the Climber. This trip offers a variety of routes to tackle, dependent on your experience.
Bernese Oberland Ski Traverse
The Bernese Oberland is a superb region for high altitude ski touring through the Swiss Jungfrau reguion. It offers some of the finest ski touring and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Alps.
Bespoke Trips
Can't see what you are looking for? At Maximum Adventure we are always happy to help you plan your own bespoke trip. Whether its for a group or an individual, we are sure we can help. Click on the link below for more details on how to contact us.
Best of the Tour de Mont Blanc
The Tour de Mont Blanc is possibly the most famous alpine walking route. It usually takes ten to twelve days to complete, but on this trip, we offer you the chance to take in the most northerly part of the route in only 5 days of walking.
Chamonix Backcountry Adventure Ski Week
Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Massif offer high altitude, reliable snow and stunning mountain scenery for a breat backcountry adventure. The week covers ski touring as well as legendary off piste runs.
Chamonix Off Piste Weekend
This is a long weekend of adventure on skis around Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Massif. It offers high altitude, reliable snow and stunning mountain scenery. It includes some Ski Touring as well as legendary Off Piste runs.
China Great Wall Trek
One of the great monuments of the world, the Great Wall of China stretches for more than 8000 km across northern China. This itinerary takes in all the major sections of the wall that are open and accessible from Beijing.
Coast to Coast Cycle
The Coast to Coast route is the classic cycle route in the north of England, on a par with (but not along!) Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast walk. The cycle route runs from the Irish Sea at Whitehaven to the North Sea at Sunderland.
Cycle India: Darjeeling and Sikkim
Experience the stunning mountain scenery and relatively mild climate on a cycle challenge through West Bengal in the North-East corner of India. This challenge takes you from the plains of Bengal to the mountains of Darjeeling.
Cycle Kenya
This tour brings you face to face with the sights, sounds, and wonders of the so-called Kenya is known as the "Jewel of East Africa." You'll feel the wind in your hair as you travel in one of the most exciting countries on earth.
Cycle London to Paris
This trip takes you between two most iconic capital cities in the world, and between two of the most famous points: Tower Bridge in London, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Davos Klosters Ski Weekend
Davos and Klosters are absolutely superb ski resorts, besides being world class destinations. The resorts are 8km apart, and are within the the Rega Pass Ski Area, comprising 320 km of piste.
Eiger Mittellegi Ridge
The Eiger is one of the world's most famous mountains. Certainly the most famous north face! We climb this mountain via its beautiful Mittellegi Ridge.
Elbrus Climb
Elbrus, located in the Caucasus, is Europe's highest mountain and offers a fascinating mixture of European and Asian cultures.
Everest Base Camp
Mount Everest at 8848m is the highest mountain on earth. Why do you want to go? Because of the mystique surrounding the mountain, the idea of seeing the highest place on earth, or maybe setting your sights even higher than base camp...
Expert Multi-Pitch Climbing & Leading
For those who really want to push the boundaries of their climbing, with the intention of tackling more difficult routes around the world.
Hadrian's Wall
This trip is a walking holiday in comfort! On many of our trips, physical endeavour is the major part of the trip. With this one, the emphasis is on walks through beautiful countryside and nice accommodation. If you are after a holiday and not just a walk, then read on ...
Hadrian's Wall Cycle-Walk-Cycle
This event covers the whole length of Hadrian's Wall in three days. You cycle the first part, walk the central and more mountainous part, and cycle the last part. The walk part covers the finest and best preserved section of the wall.
Hadrian's Wall Highlights
This is a guided, fully supported walk taking in the highlights of Hadrian's Wall. The route passes through some of Northern England's most beautiful scenery and enjoys some of the finest and best preserved sections of the wall.
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! If you enjoy a historic challenge, in a great environment, then read on ...
Haute Route Ski Tour
The "Haute Route" is one of the most beautiful ski traverses in the Alps. This classical ski tour commences in the alpine centre of Chamonix and traverses the highest mountain range of France and Switzerland to finish in the stunning resort of Zermatt.
Helvellyn Ascent
There are only 4 fells in The Lake District which exceed the 3000ft contour, Helvellyn is one of the chosen few. Not content with one summit, we actually traverse two more en-route to our lofty goal of Helvellyn.
Helvellyn via Striding Edge
There are few fells which exceed the 3000ft contour in The Lake District, Helvellyn is one of the few. By following the Striding Edge arête, a real sense of mountaineering is added to this outing, this is a mountain not a hill!
Intro to Lead Climbing
The purpose of this course is to teach you the techniques necessary to lead safely and allow you to progress in pursuit of harder climbs.
Introduction to Climbing
This course is designed for a broad spectrum of individuals, from those who have never climbed before, through to those who have only ever climbed indoors.
Introduction to Winter Climbing - Cairngorm
A great introduction to winter climbing. This is designed to give novice or intermediate winter climbers the chance to learn some new skills or brush up on old ones, enabling you to travel safely in the beautiful Cairngorm Mountains.
Introduction to Winter Climbing - Lochaber
This course is designed to give novice or intermediate winter climbers the chance to learn some new skills or brush up on old ones, enabling you to travel safely and enjoy your time in the mountains.
Island Peak & Everest Base Camp
Island Peak, or Imja Tse as it is known locally, stands at 6189m and is given its name due to the sea of glaciers that surround it near the head of the Chukkung Valley in Nepal.
Jurassic Coast Weekend
Secluded coves, wild flowers, a visually stunning castline with chalk cliffs and a fine natural sea arches: you do not need to be a palaeontologist to appreciate the Jurrassic Coast.
Kilimanjaro Machame route
Standing at 5,895m, Mt Kilimanjaro is, of course, the highest mountain in Africa. The locals know its highest peak as Uhuru that translates as 'freedom' in Swahili, which perfectly represents the feeling you will have when standing on its summit looking down on to the surrounding plains.
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Standing at 5,895m, Mt Kilimanjaro is, of course, the highest mountain in Africa. From its summit there are dramatic views of the surrounding plains.
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Standing at 5,895m, Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. The uppermost point of the world's highest free-standing mountain is Uhuru peak. This is an attempt to climb this high peak via the Rongai Route.
Kitzbühel Ski Weekend
Three days in Austria, skiing in one of the most famous resorts, with a wonderful medieval centre and great skiing for beginners and intermediates, and to top it off, the most famous World Cup downhill course of them all: the Hahnenkamm.
Lake District 3000ers
The English peaks offer some of the finest mountain scenery in the UK and this is a great way to enjoy them. Made famous by Wainwright, amongst others, it has hundreds of fells which create a vast terrain of rugged mountains.
Lakeland Scrambling Weekend
This trip offers a great introduction to the sport of scrambling and is equally suitable for those with no previous scrambling experience and seasoned scramblers.
Land's End to John o' Groats
This is the ultimate UK cycle ride, from one end to the other. Our route is a very tough challenge, but extraordinarily scenic. This is a true once-in-a-lifetime achievement and the sternest test of the cyclist that the country has to offer.
London to Brighton Cycle Challenge
The L2B, as it’s called by those in the know, is the classic bike ride between London and Brighton.
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Machu Picchu - the lost Inca city in the clouds. The place that even the Spanish conquistadors couldn't reach. Now you can go there, with Maximum Adventure.
Matterhorn ‘Long’ Course
The Matterhorn is one of the world's most famous peaks and at the top of the list for many a mountaineer! This course offers preparation for the ascent as well as the challenge of the ascent itself!
Matterhorn Ascent
The Matterhorn is one of the world's most famous peaks. It is at the top of the tick list for many a mountaineer and is also where much of mountaineering's history has been written.
Mont Blanc Ascent
So you're interested in climbing Mont Blanc? At 4810m, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps. It's a tough objective and an awesome peak. The highest peak in the Alps is a wonderful summit with great views all the way across to the Matterhorn on a clear day!
Monte Rosa Spaghetti Ski Tour
A beautiful introduction to high Alpine Ski Touring. The trip follows the crest of the Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy. You can feast your eyes on the finest Alpine Peaks, and feast your body on pasta and fine espresso.
Mount Olympus and Meteora
The two most famous and impressive mountain landscapes of Greece in a single trek.
Mount Toubkal Climb
Toubkal is the highest in northern Africa, and provides a breathtaking 360º view of the Atlas Mountains, with Marrakesh and the High Atlas to the North, and the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara in the south.
Mount Toubkal Winter Climb
Toubkal is the highest in northern Africa, and provides a breathtaking 360º view of the Atlas Mountains, with Marrakesh and the High Atlas to the North, and the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara in the south.
Multi Pitch Climber
This course is for those with some climbing experience who may be looking to discover longer mountain routes, in majestic settings.
Scafell Pike - Summer
Scafell Pike, with its rock towers and vast summit plateau, should be on everyone's tick list. Not because its the highest piece of earth in the Lake District (and England), more because of its rugged, untamed beauty.
Ski Cortina Long Weekend
In the most magnificent mountain setting in the Alps, among the granite spires of the Dolomites, Cortina is a unique skiing and winter sports destination.
Ski the Vallée Blanche
The Vallée Blanche is the one route that an aspiring off-piste skier should do at least once in their lifetime. It leads from the top of the Aiguille du Midi right down to Chamonix. The route puts you in the midst of awesome rock faces, glaciers, seracs, and crevasses in an unbroken run down into the valley.
Ski Val D’Isère
Val d’Isère has it all: deep reliable snow, the most up-to-date lift system, the most extensive pistes, off piste activities galore, all sited around a resort that retains a traditional French mountain village atmosphere.
Ski Week at Chamonix
Chamonix is one of the finest and most challenging ski resorts anywhere. The resort offers all sorts of winter sports activities including snowshoeing, snowboarding, off piste, and cross country.
Ski Week at Davos-Klosters
Davos and Klosters are absolutely superb ski resorts, besides being world class destinations. The resorts are 8km apart, and are within the the Rega Pass Ski Area, comprising 320 km of piste.
Ski Week at Kitzbühel
Seven days in Austria, skiing in one of the most famous resorts, with a wonderful medieval centre and great skiing for beginners and intermediates, and to top it off, the most famous World Cup downhill course of them all: the Hahnenkamm.
Ski Week-Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina is a unique destination. The resort has hosted World Cup downhill skiing for years, and is known as an uppercrust resort.
Snowdon - Summer
1953 saw a British team attempt Mt Everest, the mightiest of all mountains. Where did they train and practice their skills? Snowdon! This trip offers variety, history, spectacular scenery, and quaint villages.
Snowdon Horseshoe
This trip offers spectacular scenery and knife edge arêtes, so you'll need a steady nerve and a head for heights. A great trip for seasoned hill-walkers who want an extra challenge.
Snowdonia Scrambles
With an ascent of Tryfan, arguably the finest of all the mountains, the Glyder plateau via the sharp arête of Bristly ridge and the knife edge arête of Crib Goch - this trip offers everything so what are you waiting for?
The Complete Climber
This intensive course will provide participants with the skills to move from single pitch climbing to advanced multi-pitch climbing in a short space of time.
The Old Man of Coniston
The legendary Donald Campbell set a world speed record in the shadow of ‘The Old Man'. Today you can even enjoy a pint of ‘Old man' beer from the brewery. Come and see for yourself what it is that makes this mountain so awe-inspiring.
The Old Man of Hoy
The Old Man of Hoy needs little introduction; its iconic standing makes it the reason that climbers go to the Orkney. It provides a serious 5 pitch climb for experienced climbers.
Tour de France Stage Recreation
This cycle ride takes in a single stage of the Tour de France, between Modane and Alpe d'Huez. It includes three famous summits: the Col du Télégraphe, the Col du Galibier, and Alpe d'Huez.
Val d'Isère Ski Weekend
Val d’Isère has it all: deep reliable snow, the most up-to-date lift system, the most extensive pistes, off piste activities galore, and the resort retains a traditional French mountain village atmosphere.
Wainwright Coast to Coast
The Coast to Coast is one of the most magnificent walks you could find anywhere. It covers 190 miles, from St. Bees on the point of Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire.
Wild West Oberland Ski Tour
The Wild West Oberland tour offers a truly remote and high mountain feel. The route takes the spine of the Oberland range: it provides superb panoramas and magnificent skiing.
Winter Skills Beginners
Travel in the mountains in winter conditions requires different skills than during the summer. This is designed for people who want to take it 'one step further' and learn some of the skills for winter travel. You don't need previous winter skills experience to take part.
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
To complete this route is to undertake one of the great outdoor challenges of the UK. It will be a tough day, but worth it for that feeling of satifaction upon completion.
Yorkshire 3 Peaks in 3 days
To complete this route is to undertake one of the great outdoor challenges of the UK. The scenery is dramatic and ever changing, wildlife abounds as do carpets of flowers encouraged by the rich soils of the Limestone pavement.
