CASA RURAL LAS CHIMENEAS
LA ALPUJARRA, SPAIN
The British couple who run this rustic-chic guesthouse in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada are a mine of information on walks in the area, supplying guests with detailed route notes, maps and if needed a packed lunch. Walks go straight from the house but transport and baggage transfers can be arranged for guests wishing to tackle longer walks such as the GR7 long-distance footpath, which passes the hotel. Doubles from £60. i-escape.com/casa-rural-las-chimeneas/overview
UMA PARO
BHUTAN
The emphasis is on exploring the great outdoors at this understated but stylish mountain lodge in the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Don't miss the opportunity to take the two-hour hike up to the Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, which is perched on a cliff 900m above the Paro Valley. Doubles from £204. uma.paro.como.bz
HOTEL AMERICANO
NEW YORK
Recently completed, New York's High Line project has transformed a disused elevated railway into a landscaped 'green corridor' through Manhattan's West Side — perfect for exploring the urban jungle on foot. The brand-new Hotel Americano in West Chelsea, opening this summer, overlooks the High Line and is the perfect base for hip hikers. Doubles from £200. hotel-americano.com
HOTELDORF GRUNER BAUM
BAD GASTEIN, AUSTRIA
With its picture-postcard Alpine scenery and opportunities to spot wildlife such as ibex and golden eagle, the Hohe Tauern National Park is a paradise for walkers. Located between the park perimeter and the spa town of Bad Gastein, the welcoming Hoteldorf Grüner Baum can arrange gourmet picnics, guided hikes and Nordic walking. Unwind in the hotel's thermal pools at the end of a tough day's trekking. hoteldorf.com A two-night stay with British Airways costs from £379 per person departing September, including return flights from London Gatwick to Salzburg and accommodation with breakfast. For reservations, visit ba.com/salzburg or call +44 (0)844 493 0758.
HOTEL SALTO CHICO
PATAGONIA, CHILE
Part of the Explora portfolio of wilderness lodges, this hotel is at the heart of the wild and rugged Torres del Paine National Park. Daily excursions are included in the price with some 20 half-day and full-day treks to choose from. From £1,050 per person for a four-night package including full-board accommodation, daily activities and airport transfers. explora.com
