Multi-Week Trek
TrekMedium$$$21 days8,000m gain2,600m summitSpring, Summer, AutumnBe the first
What it takes
The multi-week trek is the signature adventure for the 50+ adventurer. The Camino de Santiago draws 450,000 pilgrims per year with an average age of 45-55. Tour du Mont Blanc (11 days through France, Italy, and Switzerland), Milford Track, Routeburn, Kungsleden, Laugavegur, and Patagonia W Trek offer guided or independent options with hut or camp accommodation. These treks demand sustained daily walking over 2-4 weeks — fitness built through consistency, not intensity.
Injury Prevention for This Adventure
These are the most common injuries for trek athletes over 50. A few minutes of targeted prehab each week can keep you on track.