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GERMANY, AUSTRIA & ITALY: Across the Alps Ten days, six valleys, three countries! Join us for an exhilarating ramble across the Alps along parts of the E5, one of Europe's most famous and challenging long-distance trails—and one of its most spectacular! Alpine meadows awash with flowers, rugged peaks, and glaciers galore fill the vistas as you hike across the Alps from Germany's picturesque Bavaria through the glaciated mountains of Austrian Tyrol and ending in the medieval city of Meran (Merano) in northern Italy. Accommodations for the traditional E5 are in dorm-style mountain huts, but we've modified the classic itinerary slightly so you can rest comfortably at night in charming chalet-style guesthouses or hotels tucked away in verdant valleys (including a four-star hotel with spa, sauna, and swimming pool!). And vehicle support means you'll only need to carry a daypack during the day. Wunderbar! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Across the AlpsDay 1 - Meet in Munich, Germany. Day 2 - Transfer to Füssen, one of Germany's best known medieval towns, and visit Neuschwanstein, a fairytale castle built by Bavarian King Ludwig II. Continue to the scenic Bavarian village of Oy-Mittelberg. Day 3 - Transfer to Oberstdorf, a famous winter resort, and hike to the Kemptner Hütte (6,055'). After lunch, hike over a ridge and down to the Lech Valley in Tyrol, Austria. Overnight in Bschlabs. Day 4 - Hike up to the Steinjöchle pass (7,211') before descending to the road for a transfer to Landeck, a medieval town with a large old castle. Enjoy the comfort of a beautiful four-star hotel with spa, sauna, and outdoor pool! Day 5 - Start with a gondola ride to gain 4,600 feet altitude, then follow a ridge that crosses several summits with stunning views. Arrive in the Pitztal Valley and overnight in the village of Wenns. Day 6 - Transfer to the end of the valley and take a glacier underground cableway to 9,318' in Austria's highest ski area. Hike across the glacier (well marked, no roping necessary) to the Braunschweiger Hütte (9,053'), majestically located in an amphitheater of glaciated mountains dominated by the Wildspitze (12,398'). Continue to the Pitztaler Jöchl (9,824'), the highest point of our hike. Descend into the famous Ötztal Valley, where the mummified remains of Ötzi, the prehistoric "Iceman," were found perfectly preserved in the glacial ice several years ago. Overnight in Zwieselstein. Day 7 - Transfer to the Timmelsjoch (8,528') and hike into Italy and down to the small village of Moos. Transfer to St. Leonhard. Day 8 - By cable car to the "Hirzer," then hike through beautiful alpine meadows to the Pfandler Alm (4,413'). Descend to the Pfandler Hof and transfer to the medieval city of Meran (Merano), a quiet town with typical Tyrolean architecture. Day 9 Return to Munich, stopping along the way to see the glacier mummy in the museum in Bozen or take a break in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany's most famous winter sports area. Day 10 Depart Munich.  Detailed Itinerary - GERMANY, AUSTRIA & ITALY: Across the Alps 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |