Set your dad the ultimate outdoors test this Father's Day with a Challenge Walking break from leading walking and activity holiday provider, HF Holidays.

Dads can be notoriously hard to buy for, so why not spend some quality time together instead and experience an adventure you will never forget. With something to suit all tastes and budget, tackle gruelling routes in Selva, the chalky hills of the South Downs, the mountain range of the Brecon Beacons and the Alpine resort of Mayrhofen.

Highlights of HF Holidays' Challenge Walking breaks are below, with more information available at: www.hfholidays.co.uk

NEW for 2018 - High Routes and Hutting at Selva

Set your father the test of conquering the imposing, stunning peaks of Selva in Italy, a European paradise for walkers. With breathtaking scenery around every corner, this walking holiday offers rough scrambles, scree sections and steep descents through the region's world-renowned Piz Boe, Sasso Platto and Piz Duleda peaks. There is even the chance to stay in an authentic mountain hut, adding to the adventure of this once-in-a-lifetime break.  

Price: 7 nights departing 18th August 2018 from £1,349pp. Price includes half board accommodation, return British Airways flights from London Gatwick and the services of experienced HF Holidays leaders. To book, visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 8558.

NEW for 2018 - Beacons Challenge

More commonly known as 'The Fan Dance', this rigorous challenge has been part of the SAS selection for decades and is sure to separate the men from the boys. With a route that mirrors the classic challenge along the Woodhouse route, stamina and determination are sure to be put to the test. Completing three different loops up and around the summit of Pen y Fan, the sense of satisfaction upon completing this challenge is unparalleled and well worth the tired legs.

Price: 3 nights departing 17th August 2018 from £334pp. Price includes full board accommodation and the services of experienced HF Holidays leaders. To book, visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 8558.

NEW for 2018 - South Downs Challenge

The South Downs is the ideal location for a Challenge Walking break that combines tough walks with outstanding natural beauty in equal measure. Follow the crest of the Downs, with panoramic views of the English Channel to enjoy as you stride along the rolling hills and seemingly never-ending, luscious countryside. Covering over 38 miles in two days, this is a stern test for walkers, taking in both the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and the Monarchs Way in one spectacular weekend.

Price: 3 nights departing 15th June 2018 from £334pp. Price includes full board accommodation and the services of experienced HF Holidays leaders. To book, visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 8558.

High Routes at Mayrhofen

With rough, steep paths that are usually 'off-limit' on Guided Walking holidays, this challenge to the stunning Austrian region of Mayrhofen offers an amazing chance to reach high summits that offer spectacular views of the mountainous region. There are opportunities to bag peaks at 10,000ft and the commanding walks up Ahorn Spitz and Mayrhofen create memories to savour and a huge sense of accomplishment.

Price: 7 nights departing 18th August 2018 from £1,179pp. Price includes return Lufthansa flights from London Heathrow and the services of experienced HF Holidays leaders. To book, visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 8558.                                    

Places are limited on these holidays so book now to avoid disappointment. For more information on HF Holidays, please visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 7558.

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