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Always wanted to go to Europe but in a different way than traditional sightseeing?  Do we have the trip for you!  Our 28 day Southern Europe Multi-Sport adventure begins with a visit to the Parthenon and the Coliseum in Rome and kayaking around the Elba islands.  You will then backpack through the rolling hills of Tuscany to classic Italy, Cinque Terre.  From there, incredible whitewater rafting adventures in the Alps lead you to the highest peak in Europe, Mont Blonc.  Our  Southern Europe adventure will definitely leave your thirst for thrill-seeking and adrenaline quenched!

Read why the Southern Europe Multi-Sport Adventure is 28 days you will never forget!  Here is a blog from last year’s program, highlighting the end of their incredible journey, the stunning sights explored, and the wonderful friendships created.

A Strong Tour Finish!
A trip log from Southern Europe, 2009

After 8 days on trail our group has emerged and settled into Bourg Saint Maurice. We arrived during the same day as the 16th Stage of the Tour de France! The group gathered about 1km from the finish line of the stage and cheered on the competitors, especially Lance Armstrong. It was a great (and unexpected) finish to the Tour de Mont Blanc: During our 8 days the students had some reflective time to themselves where they had these thoughts (in no particular order):

Mike: “The backpacking through the Alps was one of the best experiences of my life. It is so something we will remember forever and every mountain we climbed was worth the view.”

Samantha: “The TMB was so neat walking through the villages in the valleys so secluded from the rest of the world. Each hotel was a great treat after a great day of hiking. The second to last and third to last days were the hardest but each step you knew you were getting closer to the top of the mountain, and once you were up there the views would make it so worth it!”

Chris: “We had so much fun being with each other and doing some awesome group activities. I had such a great time and I can’t believe it’s over. I’m really going to miss the mountains. I loved being in the Alps.”

Sarah: “This 8 day hike was one of the most amazing things I have ever done in my life. We had some long days and some points were challenging but together we made it through as a team. Nothing could stop us! The sights were amazing from the tops of mountains to the waterfalls coming off them to the valleys that never end. The refugios we stayed in were really unique, they all had different vibes to them. I love this trip and don’t want it to end.”

–Southern Europe 2009

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