Europe travel experts recommend autumn for active adventures

Travel experts at EF Adventures suggest that autumn, specifically September and October, is an ideal time for active travel in Europe. During these months, temperatures decrease in southern regions, autumn colors appear in mountain ranges, and the heavy crowds of the summer season subside.

Recommended destinations for fall adventures include:

• The Alps: September offers clearer skies and quieter mountain huts (rifugios). Suggested routes span Switzerland, Italy, and France, including areas near Lake Geneva, the Matterhorn, the Aosta Valley, and the Tour du Mont Blanc near Chamonix.

• The Camino de Santiago: Visiting in early fall allows travelers to experience the pilgrimage route through the Basque coastline, the Picos de Europa, and the hills of Galicia without peak-season crowds.