Men's hiking and trek shorts

The hiking shorts and cropped trousers for men by Cimalp are specially designed to deliver comfort and performance during your mountain adventures in the summer season.

Find out how to choose the ideal shorts for your outdoor outings and how to maximise your comfort and efficiency on a hike.

Choose men's hiking shorts for the summer season

At Cimalp, our shorts and cropped trousers are designed to maximise comfort thanks to stretch fabrics that guarantee a excellent mobility. Lightweight and comfortable, they suit all body types and come in modern styles with a varied range of attractive colours.

Equipped with multiple practical pockets — zipped, flap or Italian-style — positioned at the front, back or sides, our clothing lets you carry your essentials with ease.

Our selection includes convertible trousers, cropped trousers, bermudas, roll-up shorts and simple hiking shorts, giving you a variety of options to meet your specific needs.

For family hikes, check out our collection of women's hiking shorts and skirts.

How to choose men's hiking shorts?

For your treks in warm climates, go for our models specially designed for these conditions, featuring plenty of pockets, a UV protection superior, and a mosquito repellent treatmentodour-free. This treatment is an insecticide*, proven effective against most mosquito species. (Aedes including Aedes albopictus known as the "tiger mosquito", Culex and Anopheles). 

For shorter or less demanding hikes, go for our stretch and stretchy models that deliver optimal comfort throughout the effort. For more demanding terrain, consider a shorts with Kevlar reinforcements, offering increased abrasion and wear resistance.

How to choose the right size for hiking shorts or cropped trousers?

To choose the right size for your hiking shorts or cropped trousers, consult our size guide available on the product pages. Take your measurements — particularly your waist and hip circumference — to ensure a perfect fit. The length will depend on your personal preferences and hiking conditions.

A correct fit is crucial to ensure freedom of movement and comfort throughout your activities. If you have any doubts about size or length, don't hesitate to get in touch with our customer service team by email.

When should you wear hiking shorts?

The hiking shorts is ideal for warm days, offering great freedom of movement, increased ventilation and welcome lightness. However, it's important to consider the reduced protection against natural elements such as insects and sun.

Apply sunscreen to protect the exposed areas of your body. For rougher terrain or less favourable weather conditions, hiking trousers may be more appropriate.

If you're facing changeable weather, go for a 2-in-1 hiking trousers/shorts.

Walk in comfort with Cimalp hiking gear

Gear up for your next mountain adventures with our range of technical clothing. Explore our selection of men's hiking shoes, men's technical fleece jackets for cold weather, or our men's hiking trousers, designed to deliver the best possible mountain experience. Visit our site to find out more about our products and find the perfect gear for your hiking needs.

Cimalp is dedicated to providing high-quality clothing that combines innovation and performance for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to buy a hiking shorts or gear up for more demanding adventures, you'll find the right kit for every season and every activity at Cimalp.

* The mosquito repellent treatment is a biocidal product containing permethrin as the active substance. It may cause a risk of skin sensitisation.