Cape Town crowned best mountain escape
- Getaway reported Monday that Cape Town topped Holafly’s 2026 mountain-escape ranking, beating Chamonix, Zakopane and Bergen on hiking, access and liveability. - Holafly gave Cape Town a 76.9 score, citing 281 hiking trails, more than 3,600 rentals and an airport 10.9 miles from the city. - The ranking lands as mountain travel rises globally, with 71% considering such trips. (esim.holafly.com)
Cape Town was named the world’s top mountain escape for 2026 in a new ranking cited by Getaway on Monday. (getaway.co.za) The ranking was compiled by eSIM provider Holafly, which placed Cape Town ahead of Chamonix in France, Zakopane in Poland and Bergen in Norway. (getaway.co.za) (esim.holafly.com) Holafly gave Cape Town a mountain-escape score of 76.9 after weighing accommodation availability, affordability, accessibility, liveability, hiking opportunities and elevation. (esim.holafly.com) The company said Cape Town stood out for 281 hiking trails, an average 4.6 AllTrails rating, more than 3,600 rentals and an air-quality index of 41. (esim.holafly.com) Accessibility was a major part of the pitch: Cape Town International Airport sits 10.9 miles from the city, closer than many classic mountain bases. (esim.holafly.com) Getaway framed the result around Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, coastal drives, wine estates and wildlife stops that can all fit into the same trip. (getaway.co.za) The ranking arrives as mountain tourism is growing. Holafly, citing Skyscanner data, said 71% of travelers are considering a mountain escape this year and mountain-view hotel bookings are up 103% year on year. (esim.holafly.com) (capetimes.co.za) For Cape Town, the result adds another tourism accolade built on the city’s mix of mountain trails, ocean views and urban infrastructure in one compact destination. (getaway.co.za)
