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Introducing Jonas de Jong, trail expert for Tour des Combins
We are excited to share that Jonas de Jong has joined The Hiking Club team as “Trail Expert, Tour des Combins”.
Originally from the Netherlands, Jonas moved to Switzerland in 2016 and his love for the mountains blossomed. He’s hiked and run through forests, hills, and mountains, completing multi-day tours like the Tour du Mont Blanc, Tour des Combins and Tour du Monte Rosa. Jonas has also ventured into high-altitude mountaineering, having conquered over 10 of the Alps' 4,000-meter peaks. In trail running, he’s become one of the fastest from his low-altitude homeland, participating in races like Sierre-Zinal and OCC of the famed UTMB circuit.
Jonas is training to become an International Mountain Leader and has become an expert in the Pennine Alps region. He has experience during all seasons - summer, winter and shoulder - and offers guiding services for those that are interested in tackling more technical routes or to support a private group. He has guided groups all across the alps and beyond in hiking, trail running and snowshoeing.
As the “Trail Expert, Tour des Combins”, Jonas will be the key point person on The Hiking Club team for this trail. Our planning app will not only include necessary data and information for hiking the main trail, but also the inclusion of alternative routes and highlights that provide a unique experience. He will also provide consulting services via our Expert Access and Expert Consultation packages, present workshops and webinars, answer customer support questions and lead marketing activities.
With Jonas’ expertise, we aim to bring the most comprehensive planning tool for the Tour des Combins to The Hiking Club community.
Where to park my car when hiking the Tour des Combins
If you’re planning to drive to the Tour des Combins with either your own or a rental car, parking can be an important consideration, as the trail spans both Switzerland and Italy, passing through several towns and remote areas. Here’s a breakdown of parking options for hikers embarking on the Tour des Combins, covering key starting points and access points for the trail.
When is the best time to hike the Tour des Combins
The best time to hike the Tour des Combins is typically from late June to early September, when the weather is most favorable, the trail is clear of snow, and mountain huts are open. The choice between early or late summer depends on your preferences for weather and crowds, but both options offer stunning alpine landscapes and a challenging yet rewarding experience. Read our detailed blog to learn more about when is the best time to hike the Tour des Combins.
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Introducing Nick Janzen, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer
Brendan, Susan and Nick, Co-Founders of The Hiking Club
We are excited to announce Nick Janzen, has officially joined The Hiking Club team as Co-Founder and Chief Technical Office (CTO).
Nick brings 12+ years GIS (Geographic Information System) experience from IBM, GSI, Tensing and Merkator, which is extremely valuable to mapping the complex, integrated trail networks of legendary multi-day trails. More importantly, he brings his passion of innovation to the hiking community.
Nick’s involvement with The Hiking Club began two and a half years ago when he reached out with an email subject ‘Can I Help?’. He shared our vision for how technology could improve the planning and preparation process, and knew that he had the skills to make a significant impact to the hiking community. Since then, Nick has been working nights and weekends with Brendan and Susan to build our planning app, the first purpose-built app for planning multi-day hikes.
Nick has been a fundamental part of The Hiking Club journey and our growth. We are excited that with the popularity of our planning app, we are able to bring Nick on full-time to deliver more innovation to the multi-day hiking space, accelerate our speed to launch new trails, and continue to provide a delightful customer experience.
We know that Nick is the right person for the role not only for his dedication and technical expertise, but also because he’s survived a ‘break the trail’ experience, brings his family on our crazy offsite trips, and shows resilience and enthusiasm in wild Scottish weather. We are inspired by his dedication to his work, his family and his outdoor endeavours, and can’t wait to see what we will do together on The Hiking Club.
- Brendan & Susan
Nick joining the 2022 Break The Trail hike on Tour du Mont Blanc
The Hiking Club first offsite in Switzerland
Bear crawling over Munros in strong winds along the West Highland Way
Families who hike together, stay together :)
5 Top Tips for hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc Solo
Meg completed the Tour du Mont Blanc in 2024 as a trail ambassador. This was her first solo thru hike. Read her top tips for hiking the TMB solo.
