Pygmy Elephant

10/21/2026

Trek the Bernese Oberland with us!

10/14/2026

Still want to hike Patagonia this season? We have a pre-booked trip ready for you!

The O-Trek
Jan. 27th-Feb. 5th
2 Hikers

Check out the trip at the link below!

https://hubs.ly/Q04xzwKw0

Want to book this trip?

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10/07/2026

New Pygmy Trek! Hike the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland!

Bernese Oberland: In Comfort is now live.

This Self-Guided Adventure takes you across the heart of the Swiss Alps in 7 hiking stages over 8 days, with six dramatic alpine passes, turquoise lakes, and big views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. I

This is a trek for travelers who want real challenge without giving up a warm bed at the end of the day.

You’ll hike iconic trails, stay in a mix of mountain huts and boutique hotels, and travel with baggage transfers plus 24/7 support while on the journey.

If you want an alpine journey that balances challenge, comfort, and meaningful connection to place, this one earns its spot.

Explore the trek: https://hubs.ly/Q04xtJQ10

09/23/2026

Discover Hotel Lago di Braies, the iconic starting hub for the Alta Via 1 trek in the Italian Dolomites. Sitting directly on the emerald shores of Lake Braies at an altitude of 1,496 meters, this historic property has been run by the same family for five generations since 1856.

Whether grabbing a quick snack at The Chalet, enjoying a South Tyrolean lunch at Emma’s Bistro, or taking in lakeside views at The Panorama Restaurant, it offers the ultimate regional dining experience and a comfortable stay before hitting the trail.

Check out all the details about Hotel Lago di Braies at the link below!

https://hubs.ly/Q04tLkJd0

Hotel Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies / Lake Braies

09/16/2026

A quick heads-up if a Scotland trek is anywhere on your radar: May is the best month to hike both the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way.

Here's why May works so well — the infamous Highland midges haven't really shown up yet, the weather tends to be milder and drier, and you get long daylight hours without the peak-season crowds that show up later in the summer.

We generally recommend booking about six months ahead for the best accommodation availability, and for May specifically, even earlier than that if you can swing it.

Ready to talk dates? Start Here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04t0XPz0

09/09/2026

"Which Scottish trail should I hike?" Let's lay it out side by side.

The West Highland Way is Scotland's original long-distance trail — 95.5 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, taking you through pastoral farmland, along the wild shores of Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor, and into the drama of Glencoe before Ben Nevis comes into view. It's the more physically demanding of the two, with real elevation change and rugged paths.

The Great Glen Way takes a gentler approach — 79 miles from Fort William to Inverness, following the Caledonian Canal and the shores of Loch Ness. The terrain stays mostly flat, the crowds thin out, and it's a trail we often point first-time long-distance trekkers toward.

Neither one is the "better" trail — they're just different trips. Want the iconic, physically demanding classic? Go West Highland Way. Want a scenic, more approachable trek? Go Great Glen.

Read the full comparison here: https://hubs.ly/Q04wXb6V0

09/02/2026

If you've been eyeing the Camino de Santiago and wondering when to go, September might be the answer you haven't considered yet.

Most people picture the Camino Francés in the heat of summer, and it's easy to see why — July and August are the most popular months, and for good reason. But they're also the hottest, driest, and most crowded.

September tells a different story. The temperatures ease off, the crowds thin out, and you still get relatively low rainfall — it's one of our two favorite months to send trekkers out on the Camino, right alongside April.

If a Camino trip has been on your someday list, September is worth moving to the top.

Check out our Camino itineraries here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04t0Xj70

08/26/2026

Many of our trips include a welcome briefing before you head out — and if you've ever sat through one, you know it's easy to nod along and only really absorb half of it.

There's a lot of information coming at you at once, and most of it doesn't feel urgent until you're actually on the trail wishing you'd written it down.

We put together a full guide on how to get the most out of that conversation: the questions worth asking before you go (not after), how to prep with the info already provided, and the small details — that catch people off guard on day two.

If you've got a trip coming up, or you're just curious what goes into the prep, give it a read:

https://hubs.ly/Q04tnprX0

08/19/2026

"Which Patagonia trek should I do?"

Here's how our three routes actually compare:

The W-Trek is the classic for a reason: 4 days through Torres del Paine's most iconic scenery, including Valle del Francés and sunrise at the base of the towers. It's the most accessible of the three, which makes it a great fit if you're newer to multi-day hiking or working with limited time.

The O-Trek is the W's longer, wilder sibling — 8 days on a full loop around the back of the Paine massif, crossing the demanding John Gardner Pass along the way. You'll see far fewer people and a lot more remote terrain.

The M-Trek is exclusive to Pygmy Elephant and the one people forget to ask about. 5 days and through El Chaltén's valleys, with Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre as your backdrop the whole way. Similar difficulty to the W-Trek, but a completely different landscape and a lot fewer crowds.

Short on time or new to trekking? Start with the W. Want the full wilderness experience and don't mind the extra days? Go O. Chasing those Fitz Roy postcard views without the lines? The M-Trek is calling.

Check out our latest blog to help you compare the three.

https://hubs.ly/Q04q00qX0

Still not sure which is right for you? Send us a message — we plan these every day and are happy to help you pick.

08/14/2026