Austria/Italy

Alpine Hiking in Austria and Italy

Program No. 3331RJ
Traverse scenic paths through the magnificent Alps, discovering rich history, traditional villages and stunning alpine flora and fauna in some of Europe’s most pristine natural beauty.

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At a Glance

Explore the unparalleled beauty of two regions on opposite sides of the Alps: the Tyrol in Austria and the South Tyrol in Italy. Unearth similarities and contrasts in their culture, history, environment and architecture as you immerse yourself in the splendid beauty of the Dolomite mountain valley and gain appreciation for these two varied and unique cultures.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Hiking 4-10 miles daily on varied terrain; mountains, small trails that are mainly gravel and dirt, fields and meadows that have small stones. Sturdy walking/hiking shoes are required. Elevations up to 7,286 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore the magnificent Tyrol regions of Austria and Italy to discover their cultural similarities and differences.
  • Discover the Europa's oldest known natural human mummy, "Otzi," (the Iceman).
  • Go on walking lectures that highlight the botany of the Dolomites -- including herbs and their healing powers.
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Meals
33 Meals
12 Breakfasts
11 Lunches
10 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024
  • Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024
  • May 21, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Jun 04, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Jun 11, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Jun 18, 2024 - Jul 01, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 23, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Sep 17, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • May 27, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Jun 03, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 23, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Sep 09, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
  • Sep 23, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025 (Seefeld to Innsbruck)
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.
5 nights
Seefeld
The four-star Hotel Seelos is situated amidst the majestic Wetterstein mountains and Stubaier Alpine mountain range. Designed in the traditional Tyrolean style, the hotel has retained its old charm while still keeping up with modern innovations. In authentic Austrian fashion, live music can be enjoyed during Sunday dinner and many evenings at the hotel are filled with dancing.
6 nights
Ortisei
This family run hotel is located in the middle of Ladin Val Gardena. Its position puts guests within minutes of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi and the village center.
1 night
Innsbruck
The Hotel Grauer Bär enjoys an excellent downtown location directly behind the Landestheater and in the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and the Imperial Hofburg.





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