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We specialise in WW2 Freedom Trails and other historical treks that often cross borders, celebrating bravery and resilience. We love to explore! Get in touch!

We also love to climb mountains around the world Our historical escape treks trace in the footsteps of people fleeing for a better life and offer a real insight into peoples lives during poignant moments in history. We provide walking and trekking breaks, such as the famous Chemin de la Liberté (The Freedom Trail) and in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia in Jordan. Also check out our specialist

trail running holidays, snowshoeing, climbing and yoga breaks. If you want something more challenging the expeditions section can take you on challenges around the world - to locations where we have been involved in ground breaking climbing expeditions over the last 15 years. We also love helping people raise money for charity with our large tour operator partners. Anne Arran, Director

29/07/2026

The Port de Gireta, about 2,593 metres, was a genuine Second World War escape route linking the French Couserans in Ariège with Montgarri and the upper Noguera Pallaresa valley in Catalonia. It is particularly associated with groups of young Jewish refugees crossing during 1944.

Who would like to join out fixed departures in September 26 or bring a group in 27?

25/05/2026

Now is the last chance to reserve a spot on our July Freedom Trails. We have a couple of places left on the following dates:
2-7 July 26 Classic Chemin de la Liberté following Paul Broué's route
https://freedomtrailtreks.com/trip/classic-chemin-de-la-liberte/
2-7 July 26 Andorra Freedom Trail to Spain following in the footsteps of the escape & evasion route of Sgt Bakalarski (PAF), Sgt Raginis (PAF), Sgt Philo (RAF) and attempted by Driver Frederick Williamson (RNZASC).
https://freedomtrailtreks.com/trip/andorra-freedom-trail-ww2-france-to-andorra-to-spain/
23-28 July 26 Classic Chemin de la Liberté- Paul Broué route

Both routes take 6 days total from arrival to departure and we can't wait to get back on the trail! Email me on [email protected] if you would like to join or enquire or even send a WhatsApp +447951058053 to find out more about the routes, how the conditions are or what to carry. We also offer this trip self-guided and have space for a group in September 26.

- Are you tough enough?
- Would you like to imagin how escapees felt arriving tired and hunted?
- Would you like to be part of commemorating the local resistance as well as fleeing allied aviators and Jewish people?

11/05/2026

The season for following in the footsteps of female passeurs or SOE agents in WW2 begins.

First up is Lisa Fittko, who, after having escaped from Gurs internment camp, found her way to Banyuls sur la Mer in 1940. She didn't carry a gun and only had a hand drawn map. Conditions changed quickly during her time and close relations with the developing local resistance and later Varian Fry was critical.

Navigating up through vignards, blending in with early morning workers she smuggled artists and intellectuals across over the Alberes mountains to Portbou, Spain. Expect real mountain scenarios to negotiate.

Join us here: Alberes Mountains and Lisa Fittko - Walter Benjamin Freedom Trail

12-17 June 26 from £1025
10- 15 August 26 from £1025
2-7 October 26 - Bespoke family and friends trip in the footsteps of a family member who joined the RAF when he was 19 and escaped here to Spain.

Please enquire if you would like to walk with us on this slightly different route or hear about our long weekends for leaders navigating complexity and change.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day Celebrated with a run and cave explore! Find the black heart at the end ...tho no black hearts here today 💫

Here's to all the strong, funny, and resilient women I know who don't give up x

Women's Day

03/03/2026

Beautiful Pyrenees winter! Up close with peak Trois Signeurs. An incredible day on perfect spring snow high up in a quest to embrace skiing! Loved it!!!

It is just incredible to think there were so many ww2 escapes in wintertime. Many suffered frost bite in weather less good than today. We crossed Fontargente in the footsteps of Sgt Raganis earlier in the season - and you could too.

24/02/2026

Trek the Legend: ☀️Sahara Caravan Expedition🌘

Follow the ancient 52-day route to Timbuktu on a deep dive into Saharan History. Desert, stars and stories...

Highlights:

☆Erg Chigaga: orange dunes & under a sea of stars
☆Jebel Bani Rock Art: See neolithic carvings of a
" Green Sahara"
☆Walks across rolling dunes with Bedouin style rhythm
☆Ait Benhaddou: Explore the UNESCO gateway to the desert
☆Draa Valley, lake Iriki dried oasis and fossil beds

2026 DATES: 24-31 March 26, 10-17 November 26
Bespoke 2026 December trip on request.

Secure your spot at freedomtrailtreks.com ( link in Bio) Travel Caravan Chigaga

11/01/2026

WINTER PIONEER FREEDOM TRAIL CRUX DAY
The team it
Trail breaking
Problem solving and overcoming uncertainty
Keeping spirits high in adversity

Highlights were:
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💫Sneaking around the corner to reach the frozen lake (only possible due to the strong team or a divert would have been needed...)
👌💥Crossing the frozen lake was incredibly beautiful
🫶 Reaching the Border of Andorra and descending excellent quality snow to reach the valley floor
🐆Following in the footsteps of pioneers using this escape route
Feeling the power of the mountains, which let us pass ⛰️

09/01/2026

PIONEER WINTER FREEDOM TRAIL EXPEDITION
🎡🎠❄️☃️
Excited to embark on a WW2 Freedom Trail with a group of strong Welsh trekkers / Rugby players who came together to support Rugby for Heros assisting veterans transitioning to civilian life

STATUS

- Snowline far lower than initially forecast
- Started walking at -6 degrees, snowshoes came out early
- Full leg in snow submersion at times
- After around 7hrs of tough walking and +900m of ascent we finally made the winter room, legs burning, slighty cold but buzzing.

It was tough carrying a big, heavy bag in these conditions!! This is why winter isn't easy - get legs stronger note to self.

Morale is high - more to come tomorrow - strong team

Support Neil Griffiths' challenge

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