Tyrol and Oetztal
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Price
From 1255.00 €
About hiking in the Oetztal valley
We’re off to Austria for a week in the heart of nature.
The Oetztal, nicknamed the “Valley of the Millionaires”, combines all the advantages of a rich and varied hiking holiday.
Faced with an array of magnificent landscapes, you can contemplate the finest the Alps have to offer.
Accommodation in traditional family-run inns adds an authentic touch to your stay.
You will leave with :
Emilie
Trekking Guide
“Every hike is an opportunity to bring a smile and unforgettable memories to walkers.”
Oetztal Valley hiking photo gallery
Tyrol and Oetztal hiking trails
Upcoming departures
What's included in the formula
- Accommodation in a comfortable hostel with wellness area, on a half-board basis
- Picnic lunches and food for the hike
- Supervision by a state-qualified French mountain leader
- Transfers to and from the hikes in carpools
What's not included in the package
- Transportation to and from the resort
- Soft drinks in general
- Personal hiking and travel equipment (boots, poles, personal first-aid kit, etc.)
- Supplements for a single room in the accommodation: €70 per person
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out on registration.
Day 1: Meeting in Niederthai
Night in a family inn
We meet in the small village of Niederthai. Your tour leader will meet you in the evening for a first meeting and briefing on the trip ahead.
Day 2: Narrengogl summit
5 hours’ walk – Picnic – Overnight in a family inn – D+: 820 m / D-: 820 m
Departure from Niederthai on foot towards Narrengogl (2310 m). This is our first warm-up, starting on a trail with magnificent views.
Depending on the shape of the group, you can continue on to Hühnerkogl and loop back to Niederthai to make the most of the Austrian landscape.
Day 3: Wäckelwarte assault
15 minutes drive – 6 hours walk – Picnic – Overnight in a family inn – D+: 1000 m / D-: 1000 m
From the plain, climb to the Wäckelwarte lookout (2097 m) above Längenfeld.
Then the beautiful forest trail takes you to a unique lookout point. A loop back to Wäckelwarte brings the day to a close.
Day 4: To Lake Soomsee
40 minutes’ drive – 6 hours’ walk – Picnic – Overnight in a family-run inn – D+: 800 m / D-: 800 m
You’ll take the road to the Obergurgl resort, from where you’ll take the beautiful path up to the Soomsee lake (2580 m), facing the snow-capped peaks of the Tyrol. The view is breathtaking!
The chamois, inhabitants of these wild places, watch you from afar. Keep your eyes peeled! To return to Obergurgl, take the green path.
Day 5: To Finstertalalm
20 minutes’ drive – 6 hours’ walk – Picnic – Overnight in a family-run inn – D+: 700 m / D-: 700 m
Today you’ll discover the end of the Horlach valley. From Niederthai, you’ll follow the river before climbing towards Finstertalalm (2142 m).
Depending on the shape of the group, you can take this joy a step further and complete a loop back to the starting point.
Day 6: Ascent to 3000m: Wildes Mannle
40 minutes’ drive – 7 hours’ walk – Picnic – Overnight in a family inn – D+: 1000 m / D-: 1000 m
From the small resort of Vent, you’ll climb towards the Wildes Mannle (3019 m), a characteristic peak of this beautiful valley, very close to the glaciers.
Incidentally, it was in this area that Ötzi, a mummy remarkably preserved in the ice, was discovered.
Return to the starting point along the same magnificent trail.
Day 7: Return to France
Highlights of the trip
General information
SAFETY
You can find the Quai d’Orsay’s position on these countries on the official website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: diplomatie.gouv.fr in the “Conseils aux voyageurs” section.
The information contained on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is subject to change and is given for guidance only. Please note that no region of the world or country can be considered safe from the risk of terrorism.
REGISTRATION
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- by phone: 06 65 93 29 29
- or e-mail: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration with a copy of your passport, your postal address, telephone number and e-mail address, together with a deposit of 35% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multirisk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult our insurance contracts on our website.
By internet:
Book your holiday directly on our website: directly on the holiday page, choosing your dates and insurance options.
ATTENTION: air fares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you book during this period.
ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY
We strongly advise you to take out assistance insurance for the duration of your trip.
We offer two different types of insurance: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multirisk, to be taken out when you register for your trip.
Details of this insurance are available on request or can be viewed by by clicking here.
Other offers include Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or Club Alpin Français. Check that your trekking activity is covered.
Make sure your insurance covers all medical expenses in the event of an accident.
You must make sure that you are covered for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information before you set off on your trek:
- a certificate from the insurance company covering mountain rescue costs.
- the contract number and telephone number of the assistance center
Beware of restrictive clauses in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to Visa Premier, Gold or other cards), such as mountain insurance limited to snow activities, or altitude sickness not recognized as an illness requiring repatriation, which will be refused.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and take the necessary steps if necessary.
Health & climate
JET LAG
No time difference.
CLIMATE
The climate is much the same as in the French Alps: summer days are hot and temperatures drop considerably at night.
HEALTH AND VACCINES
No vaccinations required.
We recommend that you have a check-up with your dentist before you leave.
IFREMMONT
No specific indications.
Transport and conditions
Overland travel is by private vehicle and carpooling.
Joint transport from France to the meeting point can be arranged on request and at extra cost.
AIR
No specific indications.
LUGGAGE
Your luggage is returned to the hotel each evening.
The stay
MEALS
Meals are taken in the morning and evening at our inn. Picnics are prepared by the accommodation.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies when you register.
ACCOMMODATION
We’ll be staying in a comfortable family-run inn in the small village of Niederthai. A wellness area is available. Accommodation is included in a double room.
For those wishing to stay in a single room, a single supplement of €70 will be charged.
TRAINING
Supervision by a state-qualified French mountain leader.
Practical info
ELECTRICITY
You can recharge your electronic devices every day at the hotel.
FORMALITIES AND VISA
No visa required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.
As these formalities may change, please check with the country’s consular authorities. All travelers are responsible for complying with entry requirements in the countries they visit. Watse cannot be held responsible for changes in formalities.
BUDGET, CHANGE AND TIPS
The currency in Austria is the Euro. Prices are about the same as in France.
Watse added value
A UNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE
ITINERARY
This trip has been lovingly designed by the Watse team in a valley little used by other guides.
A FRENCH GUIDE
FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP
A Watse guide who knows these mountains inside out will take care of you throughout this unique experience.
A CHOICE OF QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
High-quality accommodation in a traditional house with a varied and extraordinary menu featuring local specialties.