Category: Hiking & mountain tours

Val d'Isère and Tignes together form the high-alpine ski area Espace Killy, with summer glacier skiing on the Grande Motte. Highlights: Espace Killy ski area…

Les Trois Vallées link Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens and others into one of the largest connected ski areas in the world. Highlights: one of the largest ski areas in the world, Val…

The Stubai Glacier at the head of the Stubai valley is the largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, only about 45 minutes from Innsbruck. The Top of Tyrol platform at 3,210 m offers a wide view over the Stubai Alps. Highlights: largest glacier ski area in Tyrol, Top of Tyrol viewing platform (3,210…

The Achensee, at around 6.8 km long, is the largest lake in Tyrol and, for its clear turquoise water, is called the Tyrolean Sea. Framed by the Karwendel and Rofan ranges, it is a popular sailing, hiking and winter-sports area. Highlights: largest…

The Krimml Waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park are, at around 380 m total height, the highest waterfalls in Austria. A well-made path leads up past three cascades. Highlights: highest waterfalls…

The Arlberg is regarded as the cradle of alpine skiing; the exclusive resorts of Lech and Zürs are part of Austria's largest connected ski area. Highlights: cradle of alpine skiing, part of the largest connected…