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Winter Walking in the Austrian Tyrol
8 Days Starting and ending in Achenkirch
Visiting: Achenkirch, Karwendel, Hochunnutz, Pertisau, Gramaialm, Achen Lake
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CAC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
5 - 14
Age range:
16 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
We have hand-picked the picturesque village of Achenkirch, located right by northern banks of the biggest lake in Tyrol, for this week of winter walking. We stay in the lovely Hotel Fischerwirt, where the Family Kirchberger will offer a warm welcome and some deliciously hearty Tyrolean food.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Achenkirch.
Location: Achenkirch
Meals Included: Dinner
The trip starts at our hotel in Achenkirch.
Day 2 : Walk the Karwendal mountains along the Gerntal valley.
Location: Karwendel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We catch the bus South around the lake to Pertisau. The walk takes place in
the Karwendal mountains along the Gerntal valley between the mountains of
Seeburgspitze and Feilkopf. Stopping for coffee at the Gernalm before
walking up to Feilalm for lunch overlooking the Achensee lake and heading
back to Pertisau.
Day 3 : Journey around the Unnutz mountains.
Location: Hochunnutz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walk starts after a bus journey north and east around the Unnutz
mountains to the pretty village of Steinberg. Great views of the Guffert
mountain along the way back through forest tracks to Achenkirch, stopping
for lunch at a family run authentic Italian restaurant.
Day 4 : Walk a scenic wildlife trail that overlooks Barenkopf
Location: Pertisau
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Starting from Pertisau we catch the Karwendal cable car up to 1500m and take
the circular scenic wildlife trail overlooking the lake and Barenkopf.
Lunch is taken at the Alpengasthaus Karwendal before descending down the
mountain sharing the routes with tobogganers to the Rodulhutte for hot drinks
and Strudel on the way back to Pertisau.
Day 5 : Free Day
Location: Pertisau
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A free day to relax or enjoy optional activities.
Day 6 : Summit to the Gramaialm
Location: Gramaialm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we walk up the Fulzthurnal valley stopping off at the lovely 200 year
old Faltzhurn hutte for a hot drink before heading up for the Gramaialm
between the Sonnjoch and Dristenkopf mountains to the head of the valley.
Lunch is taken at the Germaialm before heading back to Pertisau, perhaps for
cake.
Day 7 : Walking the Achensee lake
Location: Achen Lake
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walk starts around the eastern side of the Achensee lake taking in the
views before stopping for coffee at Maurach, then heading up the Rofan to the
Buchauer Alm for lunch. The descent down a toboggan track takes in the views
of the lakes before a circular walk to finish around the pretty village of
Eben.
Day 8 : End Achenkirch
Location: Achenkirch
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our trip finishes after breakfast in Achenkirch.
What's Included
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5 days of guided winter walking
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Airport transfers (for group flights only)
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7 nights half board at Hotel Fischerwirt
What's Not Included
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Local taxes (see Trip Notes)
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation - (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation
Food
All breakfasts and 7 dinners included. The hotel serves continental breakfasts with plenty of choice. The dinners are usually made of 4 courses, with a choice of 2 or 3 different mains. The cuisine is very much Tyrolean with dishes such as knoedle or spaetzle on offer during the week. Lunches are usually taken in huts or cafes.Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Airport transfers (for group flights only).
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What is the maximum group size?
14
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 star
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 16 years age children can go on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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