Walking
Few activities invigorate the senses like walking in the mountains. From May to October the warmer climates around our resorts unveil breathtaking landscapes of snowcapped peaks, rushing streams, meadows of wild flowers and lush green valleys leading to glistening lakes.
You will find a huge variety of walks around our lake and mountain destinations, from pleasant strolls, to longer rambles and more challenging all-day hikes. On resort pages we have included information on the walking opportunities in each destination.
Guided walks
If you enjoy the camaraderie and peace of mind offered by an organised group, guided walks are available in many of our resorts – details are shown in the walking panels on resort pages or under hotel descriptions. Guided walks include:
• Inghams guided Wanderwalks
• Hikes led by local professional guides
• Dedicated walking hotels in Austria
• Walks for mixed nationalities arranged by local tourist offices and hotels (normally free of charge).
Inghams guided Wanderwalks
Exclusively for Inghams guests, these walks are guided by English-speaking professionals and cost only a registration fee of £1 per person per walk, if confirmed at the time of booking. The programmes usually feature two or three walks of various grades. Details of each walk are shown on resort pages.
Which resorts?
Andorra
Arinsal, Ordino, Soldeu
Austria
Filzmoos, Igls, Kitzbühel, Mayrhofen, Neustift, Pertisau, St. Anton, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Seefeld, Westendorf,
Zell am See
Bulgaria
Bansko
Canada
Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Whistler
France
Talloires
Italy
Lake Bolsena, Pescasseroli
Norway
Balestrand, Loen, Ulvik, Voss
Romania
Poiana Brasov
Slovakia
High Tatras
Slovenia
Bled, Bohinj, Bovec, Kranjska Gora
Who can take part?
Most clients with an average walking ability can take part. The minimum age is 14 years, though walks graded “easy” are also suitable for children. For guidance we use the following grading:
Easy Gentle walks with some uphill sections.
Moderate Pleasant rambles, generally on well-marked paths of varied terrain. These usually cover a greater altitude than easy walks.
Slightly challenging Rewarding, more demanding hikes over varied terrain. Trails may be less well-defined in parts. You should be fit and healthy.
Inghams guided Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking exercises the entire body while strengthening the heart and lungs. Join one of
our walks in Igls or Westendorf in Austria.
Led by a professional guide, these walks are exclusive to Inghams guests and suitable for everyone.
Walking holidays
Walking Weeks in Switzerland
New for this summer, these pre-bookable walking programmes include three intermediate-level walks per week led by a local guide. These packages are available on specific weeks during the summer to guests staying in Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren.
Austrian walking tours
For a holiday dedicated to walking, try one of
our new walking tours, including our Austrian Explorer and the Eagle’s Trail – one of the most famous walks in Europe. These tours feature a week-long programme of scenic treks exploring the region.
Inghams guided cycling
Join our leisurely guided bicycle tour in Leutasch in Austria. This is led by an English-speaking guide and escorted by an Inghams representative.
Be prepared
Walking maps
A good map is indispensable when walking in the
mountains. You can purchase our walking maps
in advance from our reservations department
then collect them from our representatives in
resort. Map prices can be found in the walking
section on resort pages.
Walkers’ lift passes in Austria
To save time on holiday, pre-book a walker’s lift
pass giving access to local cable cars, chairlifts
and railways. These passes are available for
Alpbach, Ellmau, Igls, Kitzbühel, Lech(free of
charge), Neustift, Obergurgl, St. Anton, St. Johann,
Saalbach Hinterglemm, Söll, Westendorf, Zell am
See. See resort pages for details.
What to pack for walking?
- Guidebook and map (we recommend Inghams walker’s guidebook and map)
- Comfortable walking boots
- One pair of thick socks and sock liners
- Sweater and waterproof anorak
- Sunglasses, sun cream, water
- Camera, spare battery, binoculars
- A good rucksack
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