Tyrolean Alps: Garmisch to Sterzing

Trip Style:

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

Activity:

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

Grade & Terrain

We have graded this tour as challenging, with some days being easier and others more demanding. This trip is suitable for experienced mountain hikers. The routes are not technically difficult, but some paths follow narrow alpine paths, and it is important for your enjoyment of the tour to have a good head for heights, be sure-footed and not suffer from vertigo as some of the days will involve walking along narrow paths with steep drop offs.

Navigation

All of the walks are way-marked, and we 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.

Experience & Fitness

This is an alpine trip and therefore to get the most from this tour you should be in good physical shape, be sure-footed and have a head for heights as some sections can be steep and exposed.

• 6 nights in 3 - 4 * hotels
• Breakfast
• 1 night in a dormitory with shared bathroom in a mountain hut
• 1 Dinner
• Transfer from Mittenwald to the Hinterautal
• Detailed information pack , route notes, maps and access to our navigation app
• Luggage transport between the accommodations (except day 3)

• Arrival / Departure Travel
• Lunch, dinner (except on Day 3: dinner is included)
• Public transport (including cable cars) (additional costs approx. € 50)
• Drinks and snacks
• Travel insurance (required)
• Personal equipment
• Tourist tax (when necessary)

• Additional nights during the holiday

When To Go

You can embark on this adventure from mid-June to September and you can start your trip any day of the week (except Tuesday). Any time during this period is ideal for walking, mid-July to mid- August is high season and the towns along the way will be busy with local holiday makers and therefore if you are looking to travel during this time period to book early. June and July is the ideal time to catch the Alpine wildflowers in full bloom.

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).

Weather and Climate

The weather in the Alps can change very quickly. You should be prepared for all weather conditions and pack accordingly. Please bear 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), especially at the beginning of the season at the end of June / beginning of July you may still have to cross melting snowfields.

Getting to the Start

By Train: Garmisch-Partenkirchen has excellent train connections with the Deutsche Bahn network. From most larger cities there are connections via Munich to the Garmisch. You can find more information on the Deutsche Bahn website.

By Car: You can travel by car via the A95 from Munich to Garmisch. There are various parking options in Garmisch-Partenkirchen to park your car for the duration of your trip. Further information can be found in your travel documents. The local tourist information office can also provide information about the options on site.

By Plane: The nearest airports are Munich or Innsbruck. We are happy to organize a private airport transfer for you at an additional cost.

Getting from the End

By Train: From Sterzing there are good connections to Innsbruck and from Innsbruck, simply take the train back to Munich airport (approx. 1 hour 45 mins, direct) or depart from Innsbruck airport, which is just a 10 minute taxi ride from the centre of Innsbruck. Train times and more info can be found in English at www.bahn.de/en

By Plane: From Innsbruck airport there are direct connection to Frankfurt or Amsterdam and other European cities.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person. Please note that there is no bag transfer to the Pfeishütte (day 3) due to its remote location. On this day, you will carry a few overnight necessities in your day pack, and you will be reunited with your luggage the following day at the next accommodation (day 4).

General Information

Public transport

On certain days you need to catch a bus to get to the start of your days hike, and they can also be used to shorten or skip a stage (more details are provided in your information pack).

Mountain Railways

On days 2, 4 and 5, the use of mountain railways / chair lifts is required. The mountain railway will need to be paid for locally and the additional costs for mountain railways are roughly € 40.

Tourist and local taxes

In some places there may be local tourist taxes. Where possible, we will cover these costs for you in advance. It is unfortunately not always possible to pay them in advance and therefore you have to pay them directly at your accommodation. The amount varies, depending on the location it is usually between €1 and €3 per person per night.

Equipment

You will need good walking shoes/boots (ideally waterproof), comfortable walking clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers a day pack and hats/gloves etc. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack. A detailed kit list is included in your information pack.

You need a sleeping bag for the night at the Pfeishütte.