Tyrol: The Complete Otztal Trail

Trip Style:

Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent active holiday.

Activity:

Inn to Inn Walking | A classic point to point walking trip, staying in a different location each night

Grade & Terrain

The Ötztaler Urweg is a beautiful, well-signposted long-distance hike, on which you will discover a fascinating mountain scenery.

This tour is rated strenuous with the last two days being the most strenous,  The trails are mainly on well-developed and marked paths, as well as on non-technical mountain trails.

On your final two days, you will need alpine hiking experience and a head for heights as there are exposed sections with ropes to ensure safe crossings. The trails are mainly on well-developed and marked paths, as well as on non-technical mountain trails. You should have a good level of fitness to manage daily distances and ascents/descents.

Navigation

All of the walks are way-marked and we also provide you with turn-by-turn instructions for each walk, maps and access to our GPS smartphone navigation app, so you will have no problem finding your way.

• 7 Nights Accommodation in 3* Hotels
• 1 night in a mountain hut
• 8 Breakfasts
• Dinner in the Ramolhut
• Detailed Information Pack and Maps
• Access to our App
• 24/7 Telephone support from our office

• Travel insurance (required)
• Travel to the start and end of the trip
• Lunches & Dinners
• Drinks and snacks
• Personal equipment

• Additional nights before, during or after the walk
• Solo walker supplement
• Single room supplement

When To Go

This walking tour is available to start from the beginning of July to the end of September. Please keep in mind that the weather can be changeable at high altitudes, and cold fronts can occur even in the summer (snowfall in the Alps at the height of summer is not unheard of).

On the 29th of August 2021, the Otztal Cycle Marathon takes places which involves road closures, limited public transport and in-demand accommodation. For this reason, we are unable to confirm any bookings starting between the 23rd till the 29th August. 

Weather and Climate

The Alps have generally warm and sunny summers and cold and snowy winters. However, the weather in the Alps can change very quickly, particularly at altitude. You should be prepared for all weather eventualities as even snow can fall in the summer in the mountains, regardless of the time of year

Getting to the Start

 You can fly into Innsbruck or Munich Airport. From there you can travel by train, bus or shuttle to the Ötztal. We can arrange an airport shuttle if needed (40 min or 2.5h)

You can travel directly to Ötztal Bahnhof by train. From there, buses run frequently to Oetz. For more information visit the Deutsche Bahn and vvt.at website. 

Getting from the End

With the local bus you can travel from Vent to the Ötztal train station (1.5 h) and from there continue on one of the long-distance trains to Innsbruck (1h), Munich (2.5h) or Zurich(3h)

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary. Your baggage can not be delivered to the Ramolhaus Hut due to its remote location, your baggage will be moved directly to your next hotel. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.

General Information

The distances and ascents/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all the necessary items, for example, proper rain gear, sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has detailed advice and a kit list on what to take. This includes good waterproof gear, walking shoes/boots, and lots of other useful bits and bobs.

Equipment

In your information pack you will find a detailed packing list which includes walking boots, walking poles and waterproof clothes amongst other things.