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39 trails found
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Karakoram Highway
Gilgit
1300 km4700m gain15-20 days
Traverse Pakistan's Karakoram Highway, a 1300km high-altitude odyssey through the world's most concentrated peaks. This demanding 15-20 day route follows ancient Silk Road paths, carving through drama…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Sarek National Park Trail
Jokkmokk
105 km3000m gain7-10 days
Sarek National Park Trail: Sweden's ultimate wilderness trek. This 105km, 7-10 day route through the Arctic Circle's high alpine landscape is extremely challenging, offering a raw, untamed experience.…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Snowman Trek
Paro
340 km14500m gain25-30 days
Bhutan's Snowman Trek: a 340km, 25-30 day expedition across the Himalayas' spine. This remote wilderness route is exceptionally demanding, crossing 11 high-altitude passes, several over 5,000 metres.…
Very ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Simpson Desert Crossing
Alice Springs
400 km150m gain10-14 days
Australia's Simpson Desert Crossing is a 400km remote expedition across Munga-Thirri, the planet's largest parallel dune desert. This very challenging, isolated traverse spans South Australia, Queensl…
ModerateDesert/Remote Trek
White Rim Trail
Moab, Utah
160.9 km1219m gain2-4 days
Traverse the White Rim Trail, a 160.9 km loop around Utah's Island in the Sky mesa. This moderate, remote desert trek unveils a stark, pale sandstone bench carved by deep canyons and towering spires.…
ChallengingDesert/Remote Trek
Tassili n’Ajjer Traverse
Djanet
70 km1200m gain5-7 days
Uncover Algeria's Tassili n’Ajjer, a 70km desert expedition across a vast sandstone plateau. This demanding 5-7 day route winds through a UNESCO World Heritage site, revealing eroded pillars and arche…
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