GERMANY, AUSTRIA & ITALY

BAVARIAN ALPS, TYROL AND DOLOMITES

Holidays in the Bavarian hills mean sunshine and shady beer gardens, dreamlike mountains and swimming in crystal clear lakes. Our magnificent walks take us through gentle rolling fields to majestic mountains, sleepy valleys, alpine streams and quaint villages with geranium-bedecked chalets.

A highlight is the walk in the Ammer Mountains, once the royal hunting reserve and today Bavaria’s largest nature conservation area. Enjoy local culinary delights in some of the most romantic settings. This region is not only rich in natural wonders but also contains some of the most important historical and cultural treasures in Europe: the castles built by one of the most famous monarchs, King Ludwig II.

Crossing the border into Austria we make our way towards Innsbruck where our path takes us into the friendly Austrian Alps. The Austrians have a reputation for being high spirited and charming. It takes a lot of willpower to walk past the inviting outdoor cafes, especially with the smell of freshly baked strudel in the air!

We travel via the Brenner Pass into northern Italy to the "King of the Alps" – the Dolomites. These jagged rocky peaks are an inspiring sight, especially at sunset when the mountains take on a breathtaking hue of pink, known as "Alpenglow". We walk through green meadows, alive with flowers and explore such famous mountains as the Stella group and the Puez Geissler N.P.

OUR HOTELS & CUISINE

We stay in one of the most beautiful hotels in the Bavarian Alps. Our extremely friendly, family-run hotel is ideally located close to Lake Forggen, in a very quiet position with glorious views towards Neuschwanstein and the Alps.

The Helmer family offers delicious traditional cuisine in their charming restaurant. The breakfast is certainly one of the best we have experienced – a great beginning for a day of walking in the Alps. On our return, the delicious homemade cakes on display will certainly tempt you.

The next 4 days we stay in the beautiful Leutasch Valley. Our hotel is ideally located in a very quiet position and with glorious views of the mountains in a homely and family atmosphère. The cosy restaurant serves the typical Tyrolian cuisine.

Our charming hotel in the famous Groedner Valley has been in the Demetz family for the last 400 years and has the atmosphere and charm to match. Naturally the hotel has been constantly renovated and today it has a reputation for its modern comfort and tastefully furnished premises retaining local traditions. Its fine dining room, serving delicious Italian cuisine, is one of the best in the region.

Tour combination

Departure dates have been arranged to allow both the "Romantic Path" and "Timeless Valleys" walks to be combined.