Vélo Ventoux is a bike-focused guesthouse about 15 miles from the foot of the mountain, which offers accommodation and, if required, guided tours.
Early May to late October Book it: Wilderness Journeys (0131 625 6635; wildernessjourneys.com) offers a 12-night guided Malawi trip from £2,275, including kayaking, trekking, mountain biking, snorkelling, accommodation, all meals, park fees and transport.
Along with the spectacular scenery, Jade Mountain's unconventional accommodations also boast 15-foot-high ceilings and contemporary interiors crafted from tropical hardwood (some also feature private infinity pools).
Trips depart on Thursday and return on Sunday, with accommodation in mountain lodges or hotels, and return flights from Luton to Poprad.
Other highlights, such as the Skógá river and the 60-metre-high Skógafoss waterfall, are included, with accommodation in mountain huts along the way.
Tom Robbins travelled with Wilderness Journeys (+44 (0)131 625 6635; wildernessjourneys.com), which offers an eight-night Haute Route trip for £1,195, including guides, accommodation in mountain huts and in Chamonix at the start and finish, and most meals.
Mont Blanc Guides (montblancguides.com) runs six-day courses from May to September for €1,895, including half-board accommodation in mountain huts and a chalet, guiding, lift access and all local transport.
Accommodation is in mountain huts a day's trek apart.
It costs £800 and includes meals, surfing, yoga, trail running, mountain biking, outdoor fitness classes, accommodation and transfers from Faro airport; flights are not included.
Heli-hiking programs include three to six nights accommodation in a mountain lodge, meals and helicopter transportation to and from the lodge and hiking gear.
