The trip

LEVEL ** to ***

Elevation : +/- 700 m on average per day.
Walking time: 4 to 6 hours on average per day.
Itinerary: mountain path. Some more steep passages that are secured. More alpine variants are optional.

The route in general is well indicated, and the Roadbook provided sufficiently complete to allow you to hike in complete safety. However, it is essential to be able to read an 1:25,000 map and to be sufficiently autonomous in the mountains to be able to tackle the itinerary with confidence, whatever the weather (fog, snow, etc.). Guiding is not included in the self-guided package. snow and névés will be present on the paths until end of june at least. You may walk on long snowy sections that can make the tour a bit more challenging. High mountain boots, gaiters and walking poles are mandatory. Be prepared! You will be crossing areas with no telephone network. For your own safety, you may wish to bring along a radio or the latest generation telephone with satellite connection.

You will need a good fitness level and must have a good health for this trek. A physical preparation will help you to enjoy your stay: please regularly practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, biking, swimming.

Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

ACCOMODATION

Classic option: 4 nights in a 4 to 9 person dormitory, 2 nights in a hotel in a 2 to 4 person room.
Comfort option: 6 nights in a room, based on 2/3 people (depending on the size of the group).
Single room in option, depending on availability.

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are served in the accommodation, except the last night, free dinner in the city. For lunch, picnics are not taken and can be booked the day before in the accommodation.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

CARTOGRAPHY

Map 1/25000 Venedigergruppe n°36
Map 1/25000 Granatspitzgruppe n°39

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Start of the walk in the village of Matrei in Osttirol, around 3 hours' drive from Innsbrück.

BY TRAINThe most environmentally friendly: approximately 8.5 hours by train, about €100 per journey
Train from Paris >> Innsbruck
Depart Paris gare de l'Est at 6.54am >> arrive Innsbruck at 3.18pm
Car hire in Innsbruck, to be requested on registration (from €260 per week for a saloon car).
Return: 10:40 Innsbruck >> 18:05 Paris
Timetables and fares to be checked on https://www.oui.sncf/

BY PLANE
Lufthansa offers flights from Paris CDG >> Innsbruck with stopover in Frankfurt.

BY CAR
Paris - Matrei in Osttirol, 1040km and 10-hour ride to Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Munich and Kitzbuhel.

End of your trip in Kals am Grossglockner.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER STAY

Consult the websites of the Matrei-in-Osttirol or Innsbruck Tourist Office.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

+33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Down jacket
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches (0.40L to 0.50L)
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.