Tour Code: 19650 TIROLEAN SUMMER Grade 6 and Grade 8 The perfect mountain walking holiday in Holiday Duration: 8 days HOLIDAY DATES 30th Jun 2018 - 7th Jul 2018, 4th Aug 2018 - 11th Aug 2018

A fortnight in the picturesque Stubai valley has everything you could wish from a summer holiday in the Alps.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Walking through the Schlicker Valley.

The scenic balcony walk from the Muttereralm. The high level circuit on good paths to the Starkenburger hut, especially good for flowers in early summer.

The ascent of the Peiljoch, visiting the snout of a glacier, a mountain lake and a hut. A good head for heights is required for certain walks in the programme. TIROLEAN SUMMER

A holiday in the Stubai Valley has everything you could wish from a summer holiday in the Alps. The picturesque valley villages, with their window boxes and surrounding hay meadows give way to woodland and high alpine pasture. Here cows roam, the views stretch far away down the valleys, and alpine huts dot the alms. On harder walks the rocky slopes lead to good scrambling to reach some excellent summits. The Stubai Glacier, whose highest point is 3333m, is visible on many walks.

Even with two grades we will never exhaust the almost endless selection of walks on offer. Several of the grade 6 walks take us to ridges and peaks over 2000m, and our grade 8 programme visits mountain huts and peaks around 3000m. We include the Stubai Valley Super Card in the price of the holiday, which enables us to use local cable cars and buses for free. Cable cars to the Kreuzjoch above and the Dresdner Hut at the southern end of the valley open up the magical world of the high Alps to both grades.

Our base is Fulpmes perfectly located in the Stubai Valley. It is just a short journey through the mountains from the beautiful city of which can easily be visited on a free day. Throughout the summer there are various Tirolean evening events and brass band performances to enjoy in Fulpmes. WHATS INCLUDED  Return flights from Heathrow to Innsbruck (British Airways)  Airport transfers  Half board en suite accommodation with coffee and cake  Two walks, two leaders, two grades on some dates  All local transport costs.

HOLIDAY GRADE

This is a Grade 6 moderate holiday which includes full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent with walks in some remote areas. Paths are mostly good, but there may be some steep and rough ground. Walks will last up to 6 hours and could involve as much as 750m of ascent and descent and are likely to be at the upper level of ascent, descent, walking time and distance. See the Walks & Excursions section for more information.

This is a Grade 8 challenging holiday. It will include hard mountain walking every day with long ascents and descents and scrambling. Stamina and a good head for heights is essential. Distances will probably not exceed 12 miles, but ascents and descents will normally be between 1,000 and 1,500m. Expect long and exhilarating days. See the Walks & Excursions section for more information. disapointed, the Stubai Valley provides outstanding Proposed Itinerary alpine walking.

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local Taken on their own some of the grade 8 walks might conditions can change due to weather or other be considered grade 7. However all walks at the unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that higher grade are demanding, and cumulatively over routes and timings need to be amended or the order two weeks we feel grade 8 is the best grade to of days may change, sometimes at short notice. describe these walks. On many of these walks there is an option which clearly takes the walks into grade Key to Meals: 8 terrain if it wasn't there already. B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner. In flight meals, if appropriate, will be advised in your final travel documents Grade 6 & 8 groups: Joint valley route. A pleasant walk on low level paths and tracks through Day: 1 - Fulpmes (D) Fly from London Heathrow meadows and forest to reach the beautifully located to Innsbruck Airport. On arrival we travel by road 40 Kartnallalm for lunch. We continue downhill to the minutes to the Aktivhotel Donnerhof, Fulpmes for 7 valley and follow the river to Neustift, from where nights. we take the bus back to Fulpmes. Expect a excellent valley walk with peak and glacier views. Grade 6: 9 Day: 2 to 7 - Fulpmes (B,D) Walking programme miles, 14.4km ascent 460m / descent 420m. Grade in the Stubai Valley for the following 7 days. A free 8: walk back from Neustift to Fulpmes 13½ miles, day will be offered to allow you to further explore 21km ascent / descent 775m. the area independently or take a day trip to Innsbruck. The Stubai Super Card is included in the Grade 6 & 8 groups: The Gloatsteig. This is a cost of the holiday and benefits include direct access classic, mid-level Alpine traverse, starting in the to the four cable car systems in the valley; Schlicker valley at Froneben, reaching the unlimited use of buses in the valley, travel between Pfarrachalm for lunch and returning to Fulpmes Innsbruck and the Stubai Glacier and the Stubai steeply down through forested areas. We go over Tram which runs to Innsbruck; as well as various some narrow paths, small scree areas and steep, other discounts. This card will be used to travel on constructed steps, with mild exposure. Experience local transport when it is required to get to the start super views across to the Kalkogel and over to of the walks, and you may also wish to make good Serles. Grade 6 group use the cable car to reach the use of this card on your free day. start of the walk at Froneben, 7 miles, 11.5km, ascent 45m / descent 840m. Grade 8 group walk Day: 8 - - (B) Transfer by road to Innsbruck from the hotel to Froneben 9½ miles, 15km, ascent Airport for check-in and return flight to London / descent 1050m. Heathrow.

Grade 6 group: Autenalm Circuit. A lovely, gentle, very scenic, mid-level circuit using the Elfer Walks & Excursions cable car up to the start of the walk . We wander The following proposed walks are those that we gently up to the Pinnistal Panoramaweg, around to hope to include on this holiday. Please bear in mind the main valley and then take a narrower path that It is nigh on impossible to keep to a gently downwards, to find the ancient and very predetermined itinerary in a mountain environment. hospitable Autenalm, where we can have lunch. We Factors such as weather will inevitably affect the return to the Elfer top station, on a lovely balcony order in which the walks are done. It may also be path, we take the cable car to go down to Neustift, necessary to substitute one walk for another. We where we pick up the riverside path and walk back have many years experience running holidays in the to Fulpmes. 9 miles, 14.75km. ascent / descent valley and can choose from a wealth of options. 400m. Whichever walks we include you will not be See. We walk over to a classic, beautifully situated Grade 8 group: The Rotspitzel A tough but high level lake. And descend to the valley crossing rewarding walk from the valley to the remote and meadows, streams and a waterfall on the way down. wild Rotspitzel (2379m), which gives excellent views 6½ miles, 10.5km, ascent 725m / descent1300m. across the surrounding 3000m peaks. We can visit two remote and characterful alms. Expect steep Grade 6 group: Sulzenau Hut and return to tracks and mountain paths. 7 miles, 11.5km, ascent valley. A steady climb from the base of the / descent 1375m. spectacular Grawa Falls, initially close to the Falls, to a hidden valley with a characterful alm. We continue upwards to reach the Sulzenau Hut set in Grade 6 group: Starkenburger Circuit. A wild, high level glacial surroundings. We return to stunning high level walk from the top of the the valley via the alm and a traditional path. We Schlick2000 cable car system, traversing around the take a steady climb, and return on good, well Hohe Burgstal to reach the lunch stop at the established mountain paths, which are rocky and Starkenburger Hut, perched high above the valley uneven at times. 6 miles, 9km, ascent / descent and giving outstanding all round views of many 660m. glaciers and 3000m peaks. We continue on very scenic and gently descending track to the middle station, and take the cablecar down before we Grade 8 group: Peiljoch, Sulzenau Hut and return to the hotel. We will encounter some narrow return to valley. We use the uplift system to paths, sections of scree and moderate exposure en Fernau, and climb steadily up a loose, shale path, route to the Starkenburger Hut. 8 miles, 12km, with a short section of fixed wires and moderate ascent 250m / descent 980m. exposure to reach the dramatic Peiljoch. We continue, close to a glacier snout on constantly Grade 8 group: Hohe Burgstal (2611m) Circuit. evolving landscapes, to a beautiful glacial lake We can enjoy taking the Schlick2000 cable car up beyond which sits the Sulzenau Hut. And then and down. An opportunity to traverse around the return to the valley. 6½ miles, 10.5km, ascent mountain massif, at high level, and take in up to 4 450m / descent 1175m. optional peaks. Enjoy stunning views and rocky wilderness. This is a high level narrow paths, with scree fields, and moderate to strong exposure. 7 Grade 6 group: Pinnistal Panoramaweg. We miles, 11.5km, ascent / descent 775m. optional take the Elfer cable car up, and walk up to the Elfer peak: 2 miles, 3.5km, ascent / descent 225m. Hut, from here we pick up and walk along the Panoramaweg at around 2000m, until we are deep in the valley. We drop down to the popular Karalm Grade 6 & 8 groups: Gletscher Day. A chance to for lunch and continue along the valley floor a short visit the Stubai glacier, with a sightseeing element distance, before taking a gently climbing path back in the morning. We use the new uplift system to up to the cable car. We descend on the cable car Eisgrat, onto Schaufeljoch (3158m), and walk up to and return to hotel. This walk is on good, well "The Top of Tirol" (3210m) viewing platform before established paths / tracks, some narrower, rockier walking a short distance over to Jochdole (3149m) paths. With truly awesome scenery. 7 miles, for coffee. 11.25km, ascent / descent 430m.

Grade 6 group, return by cable car to Eisgrat and onto the middle station from where there are Grade 8 group: Elfer. A high level walk (with the options to climb a small, rewarding peak, The option to reach a rocky peak) over the Elfer summit Eggessengrat (2631m). 1½ miles, 2km. 320m plateau, through dramatic rocky outcrops, to reach ascent / descent. We can then walk down the valley a Col, from which there is an initially very steep directly1½ miles, 2km, 600m of ascent or via the descent to the Autenalm for refreshments. Some Wilde Grubbe. 5 miles, 8km. ascent 100m / descent rocky, narrow paths, loose scree, moderate to 600m. strong exposure, steep descent on loose ground and fixed wires for the peak. 8½ miles, 13.25km, ascent Grade 8 group. There are one of two optional / descent 430m. peaks on offer both of which are only for those that are competent and confident on difficult high mountain terrain. The decision about which peak to Grade 6 group: Wandering through Stubaital. do will be taken by the leader on the day. Option 1. Enjoy exploring the valley on foot. From the Schauffeljochspitz (3333m). A slow, steady climb to Mutterbergalm, we follow the river gently the summit on a loose, shifting shale path, downstream. Initially the valley is steep sided with moderate exposure. Minimal distance, ascent / sparse habitation, some falls and cataracts. Later as descent 300m . There are super views to the the valley becomes more hospitable, you pass by Zuckerhutl. Option 2. Kleine Isotor (3189m). A villages and meadows. Up to 13 miles, 20km, ascent short, technical peak in two sections. Expect fixed / descent 700m. wires, steps, strong exposure, and rocks all the way. The route is wired to assist access. Minimal distance, ascent / descent 40m. During the Grade 8 group: Serles (2717m). A big day to afternoon we walk from Fernau to the Mutterberger finish the week, climbing a substantial and formidable peak. We take the cable car and walk over to Maria Waldrast to access the route up. We - Relax at the nearby Stubay Pool Complex (free climb steadily to the col (Serlesjochl 2384m), then entry). we use a ladder to climb up to the steep, stony summit path. We return to the col, and continue - Take a leisurely lunch, then take a recliner and with a steep descent over loose scree to reach chill out by the hotel pool. Wildeben. Here we can stop for refreshments, a fresh mint tea perhaps, and there follows a prolonged descent to Fulpmes and the hotel. Expect On ‘2x Walks, 2x Leaders, 2x Grades' departures, steep mountain paths, moderate to strong where we provide two tour leaders and offer a exposure, ladder. 11 miles, 17.5km, ascent 1225 / choice of easier or harder walks each day, we hope descent 1900m. to be able to accommodate your choice of walk. However safety considerations do govern the sizes of groups in each walking grade; the minimum Grade 6 group: Gleins and Eulenwiesen. A number of participants for a guided walk at a given pleasant walk, up from Schonberg, to the farming grade and the maximum group size will be as hamlet of Gleins, with outstanding views to the indicated for the walk grade. Serles Massif and beyond. We continue uphill to the idyllic, tranquil larch meadows of Eulenwiesen. And On most departures we are able to accommodate walk back down to , taking a stop off at the most clients' first choice of walk most of the time, traditional Gasthof Gleins. we walk on good wide however some flexibility and co-operation may be tracks and paths. 10 miles,16km, ascent 700m / required. In unusual circumstances where a descent 910m. disproportionately high number of clients wish to walk at one grade, for safety reasons, we may not be able to provide you with your choice of walk each Grade 8 group: Sulzenau and Nurnberger Huts. day. Although we will endeavour to accommodate as A long but extremely rewarding day, at high level. many clients' choices as possible, it may be We climb up to the Sulzenau Hut for coffee, then necessary for you to switch between higher and continue to the Green Lake and climb over a col / lower grade walks during the holiday. Any decision Niederl, with some assistance from fixed wires. We regarding group sizes and the participants in the continue at high level to reach a second hut, the day's walking programme rests with our tour Nürnberger, renowned for having the best and leader(s). biggest helpings of cake and plenty of beer. We walk back down to the valley. Expect, steep For safety reasons the minimum number of mountain paths, boulder fields, strong exposure, participants on a walk will be 4 plus the leader. fixed wires, and a prolonged distance above 2000m. 9½ miles, 15km, ascent 1125m / descent 1375m. Optional Excursions A range of local excursions and activities may be A free day will be provided during the week. There available to book in your destination through a local are lots of options for various activities available operator. We have no involvement in such activities throughout the region. You may also like to make or excursions which are not run, supervised or use of your Stubai Super Card, which gives you controlled in any way by us. Your contract will be unlimited use of the local buses in the valley with the local activity supplier and we accept no between Innsbruck and the Stubai Glacier and the responsibility for their actions or omissions. tram which runs to Innsbruck. There are also other various discounts for local attractions included. An example of some that you may like to consider can Leaders Evening Briefing include the following: Each evening, your tour leader will discuss with you the programme for the following day. If you do not wish to join the organised group programme, please -Innsbruck with its many points of interest. let the leader know.

-The Olympic Ski Jump and the Panorama Landes Museum at Bergisel. Local Transport Costs All local transport costs, in conjunction with the -Swarovski Kristal World at . advertised activity programme, are included in the holiday cost. -Nordkettenbahn and Patscherkofel cable car systems. Personal Expenditure You will need to consider drinks, any meals not -Schloss Ambras. included in the holiday price, possible non-included entrance fees, any optional excursions you may choose to participate in locally as well as any Or stay in the valley and: souvenirs or additional services such as laundry when budgeting for your holiday. - Take a local walk. Small Groups

Group Size Coming from all walks of life your fellow travelling companions will share your desire to discover great things and have a wonderful holiday. Enjoy their infectious enthusiasm, cameraderie and great dinner conversation.

These small-group guided holidays usually have a group size of 10 - 18 people.

Our maximum group size for guided walks between grade 5 and grade 8 is 18 persons. Tour Leaders Your tour leader makes the world of difference to your holiday and ours are as passionate about discovering the world on foot as you are. They're resourceful, organised and widely travelled. They will handle all the local administration and other needs that might arise to ensure that you don't have to worry about planning your days and you can enjoy your holiday. Although leading group holidays, they won't forget that every group is made up of individuals. Each tour leader has their own individual style, talents and professional backgrounds and all are trained, qualified, experienced and dedicated to making your holiday as enjoyable, interesting and inspiring as possible.

On most holidays of 7 nights and over, the tour leader will have one day's break a week, enabling you to have a 'free' day too! your holiday destination, 'no-travel' reductions are Travel Details often available. Please contact us for details. Flights London Heathrow to Innsbruck and return with British Airways. Before finalising any independent travel arrangements, please check with us first - especially if doing so 12 weeks or more before your intended Transfers between Innsbruck and Fulpmes date of travel. (approximately 40 minutes) are by road. If you do intend to join your holiday locally please For all those booking a flight or rail inclusive do tell us at least 14 weeks in advance. holiday, details of your travel arrangements and baggage allowance will be confirmed in your travel documents, sent to you approximately 10 days prior Passports and Visas to departure. Passports should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Austria. Your passport does not need any additional period of validity beyond this. Personal Details Check When confirming your booking, we provide you with a Personal Details Check form. This is to ensure that British passport holders don't need a visa to enter we have an accurate record of the information you Austria. have provided us such as your passport details (if relevant), date of birth and any other important detail necessary for us to properly manage your If you are a single parent or travelling to Austria holiday arrangements. When you receive this, with a child under 18 who is not your own you will please check the details, complete any missing or require documentary evidence of parental pertinent information and return it to us as soon as responsibility and a letter of consent. possible.

General Passport & Visa Advice Land Only It is a good idea to carry photocopies of the If you are joining and leaving at your holiday personal details pages of your passport. Should you overseas we assume, unless you advise us lose your passport, this may assist with the issue of otherwise, that you will join and leave the holiday replacement documents and your return to your from your hotel. home country.

Although airport transfers are not included for those Passport and visa requirements can change at any making their own independent travel arrangements, time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you if you wish to join the group at the overseas airport, inform yourself from a professionally qualified depending on your flight arrival time, you may be source on, and comply with, such requirements. able to be included on the group's coach transfer. Please contact us at least 5 weeks before departure General travel and destination advice for UK for more details. nationals is available from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at www.fco.gov.uk/travel and Please note that your flight must arrive within 30 at www.gov.uk/travelaware. minutes of the group flight to be able to join the group transfer. We also need your flight number, arrival time and departure point so that the group leader is able to meet up with you.

If you wish to organise your own flights from a non- UK or provincial airport or travel by rail or car to Accommodation

Aktivhotel Donnerhof Waldrasterstr. 8 A-6166 Austria

Phone: 0043 5225 627430 Web: www.donnerhof.at Email: [email protected]

We stay in the very comfortable, four-star family run Aktivhotel Donnerhof in Fulpmes. Elisabeth Villgrater and her team have made us very welcome here for many years. The hotel has a swimming pool partly inside and partly outside the hotel, table tennis and a lovely garden to relax in and is very close to a variety of small shops. Rooms are equipped with either a shower only or a bath and shower combined. A TV, hairdryer and only some of the rooms have a balcony. Wifi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge.

Buffet breakfasts are plentiful and excellent four course dinners (including a salad buffet and soup/ or a starter on alternate days) are included in the holiday charge and will be provided at the Aktivhotel Donnerhof. Lunches are not included; the hotel can provide packed lunches for €4.50 which can be ordered the previous evening. Alternatively you can buy picnic food in the local supermarket or buy food at the many mountain Alms / Huts, as you go. Coffee and cake and served on the terrace between 16:00-17:00.

Twin bedded rooms usually contain typical 'Austrian type beds' which consist of one bed frame fitted with two single mattresses and bed-packs with individual duvets. In most cases the twin rooms will also contain a double sofabed as well as the Austrian type bed, which will make a more comfortable sleeping arrangement for room sharing. Footwear Water-to-Go Lightweight waterproof walking boots with a good An alternative to bottled water from single-use moulded rubber sole (such as Vibram or similar) and sealed water bottles is filtered water from a a deep tread which provide ankle support are refillable bottle containing its own water filter such strongly recommended and may be essential for as a Water-to-go bottle available from some walks. www.watertogo.eu. Just fill up from any water Good quality waterproof walking boots with a source and save the environment from disposable moulded sole and deep tread and which provide plastic bottles. good ankle support are essential. We recommend that you either wear your walking We have negotiated an exclusive 15% discount with boots or shoes or pack them and some waterproofs our partners Water-to-Go for you as a thank you for in your hand luggage as in the unlikely event that helping the environment. Please go to their website your hold luggage is delayed, you will still be able to at www.watertogo.eu and enter the code RWH17 participate in the holiday programme. when ordering. In addition, Water-to-Go will match the discount with a donation to our charity, Heart & Kit List Sole, which will allow us to continue to make a difference in the countries you visit on our holidays. Outdoor activities are always more enjoyable if you are prepared. The following list is a basic guideline that will enhance your experience. Please don't Trekking Poles hesitate to contact us with any questions you may Many of our clients find walking poles hugely have. beneficial when walking. They can both reduce stress on the knees and aid confidence. If you use them please make sure that you have the rubber A basic kit list is likely to include: tips covering the sharp metal points. There is - Waterproof jacket (Goretex or similar) and increasing evidence that the bare metal tips are trousers damaging footpaths both in the UK and abroad. - Lightweight, quick drying trousers - Several polo shirts, T-shirts or specialist walking shirts Survival Bags - Fleece jacket On this, as on all grade 7 and above holidays, we - Comfortable walking socks strongly recommend that all group members carry a - Warm hat and gloves (if appropriate) simple orange plastic survival bag. In the event of - Sun hat, sunglasses, lip salve and high SPF sun you being injured it will keep you warm and dry block whilst waiting for the emergency services to arrive. - Swimwear (if appropriate) It is cheap and lightweight and doubles as a mat to - Day sack (25 litre capacity) to comfortably carry sit on. These are widely available online or from the kit you'll take out on your days activity outdoor equipment shops. - Strong polythene bags to keep the contents of your daypack dry - Water bottle(s) - at least 1 litre capacity Travel Document Checklist - Basic first aid kit (plasters, blister treatment, Documents and Information to take with you: antiseptic etc) - Insect repellent - Your passport (make sure it's valid and it's yours) - Waterproof bag or container and knife for your - Your travel tickets or e-ticket itinerary lunch - Any visa or electronic travel authorisation (if - Walking/trekking poles (if applicable) required) - Holiday money - Credit or debit cards (and separate details of who to call if lost) - Car parking ticket and car park directions (if prebooked) - Coach or rail travel tickets (if prebooked) - Your holiday Booking Confirmation document - Your travel insurance details - Alternative form of identification (such as a driving licence) - Photocopy of the personal details pages of your passport - A valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if relevant - Details of any medical condition or allergy your holiday leader should know about Maps, Guidebooks & Advice Maps and guidebooks relating to your holiday may be obtained before departure from:

The Map Shop (www.themapshop.co.uk)

The following maps cover our walking in the Stubaital and are easily available in the village.

Kompass 83 Stubaier Alpen 1:50,000 Freytag & Berndt WK241 Innsbruck. Stubai. Sellrain. Brenner. 1:50,000

Mayr XL EDITION Stubaital 1:25,000 – available in the local supermarket.

Apart from any books available in local libraries, the internet is now an excellent resource for information about holidays in Austria. The local tourist office website www.stubai.at has a section on walking holidays which will whet the appetite. Alternatively many pictures of the area are available on picture storage websites such as www.flickr.com. Just enter ‘Stubai summer' into the search engine.

Weather and Climate Visit the following websites for an idea of the climate in your destination:

Weather2 www.myweather2.com

BBC Weather www.bbc.co.uk/weather Currency Insurance

Travel Insurance The currency in Austria is the euro. You must be adequately insured to join our holidays. We do not insist that you insure with us but we Electricity require that you are adequately insured for the nature of your holiday. You will be unable to Electricity in Austria is supplied at 220 Volts. If you participate in our local walking and other activity wish to use electrical equipment you will need a programmes without being able to demonstrate that European two pin adaptor with round pins. More you have valid travel insurance. information can be found at www.powerplugadapter.uk. Please ensure that as a minimum your travel insurance policy covers you for medical expenses, Health mountain rescue and emergency repatriation in the No compulsory immunisations are required for visits event of illness or injury, and that your policy to Austria. provides adequate cover for the activities, included and optional, you are likely to participate in during You should be up to date with the usual your holiday. See our brochure or website for immunisations recommended in the UK. further advice regarding holiday insurance.

You may wish to consider immunisations against Whoever you insure with, please ensure that you Diphtheria, Tetanus and Tick-borne Encephalitis. take full details, and ideally the policy itself, with you on holiday and provide our tour leader with your Health requirements can change at any time. It is insurer's name, the policy number and emergency your own responsibility to ensure that you inform assistance contact numbers. yourself from a professionally qualified source on, and comply with, such requirements at least 6 to 8 Please note that it is very difficult to obtain travel weeks before departure. Advice on vaccinations is insurance once your holiday arrangements have available from your GP. started.

Further Travel Health Advice EHIC Cards For further advice please visit: Please take your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you; it will help you in the event of you - The National Travel Health Network and Centre needing medical assistance during your holiday. (NaTHNaC) travel health website at Please note the the EHIC has an expiry date, so www.travelhealthpro.org.uk please check that your card is valid for the duration - The NHS 'Fit for travel' website at of your holiday. Please note however the an EHIC www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk should not be considered a substitute for medical or - The Foreign Office Office Travel Advice Website at travel insurance. For more information please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. www.ehic.org.uk. - Or a local travel health clinic. Personal Safety You might wish to take a small bottle of antibacterial The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office provides up hand gel with you for times when you're unable to to date information on security and local laws for wash your hands. travellers, together with current passport and visa information, at www.gov.uk/travelaware. Please Language take a few minutes to look at the current advice on The language spoken in Austria is German. your planned destination. Please be aware of what's going on around you, take sensible precautions with your credit cards and Important Information passport and avoid displays of wealth such as Please note that this Holiday Information sheet may wearing expensive jewellery or watches. Do not be periodically updated and reissued. carry more cash on you than you will need for each day, and we recommend that a money belt is used. In most cases the revisions will be minor and the overall nature of the holiday will remain unchanged. Should we make a major change to your holiday Cultural Awareness arrangements between you booking your holiday and your date of travel we will notify you to Responsible Travel specifically draw your attention to any significant We're committed to ethical tourism in all our change. destinations. Our holidays are designed for you to discover the essence of the country you are visiting. You may wish to review the latest version of this Travelling in small groups not only gives you an up Holiday Information Sheet online prior to travel. close and personal experience of your destination, but minimises your impact on the immediate Please note that any advertised offers, benefits or environment. We feel that the most important initiatives may be discontinued at any time. starting point to protect the environment is to be out in it. For more details visit our website. Contact Us Ramblers Walking Holidays Heart & Sole We appreciate that we are in a fortunate position to - Tel: UK +44 (0)1707 331133 be able to use our profits to help make a difference - Email: [email protected] to people's lives. Heart & Sole is a venture managed - Web: www.ramblersholidays.co.uk by our office staff, whose aim is to reach the heart of the communities in the countries we visit. Our office is open and our Sales & Reservations Through Heart & Sole, we hope to make more of a team available to speak to you from: long term, direct impact to these communities, particularly in less developed countries where even - 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday a small amount goes a long way. See our website - 9.15am to Midday on Saturdays for more information and details of some of the - 9.15am to 3pm on Saturdays in January & projects we support. February only

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Please do keep your mobile phones switched on and readily available when travelling to the airport or if delayed in transit so that we can contact you with any last minute information relating to your travel arrangements.

As a matter of courtesy, please switch off your mobile phone during walks, or endeavour to minimise its use. Please also try to minimise the use of mobile devices during group meals.

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