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Our exclusive hiking journey begins in
enchanting Bergamo, Italy, a city brimming
with exquisite architecture,
and leads all the way to
Innsbruck, Austria. Our
route (we cross all
borders on foot!) brings
us through Italy’s
traditional Valtellina
region, into Switzerland’s
sunny Engadine Valley,
across the vineyards of
Liechtenstein, and into
Austria on the historic Eschnerberg Trail.
Along the way, we savor delicious farm-to-
table meals and local delights including sciatt,
a beignet filled with tangy cheese, and
aromatic wines, with a special wine tasting at
the cellars of the Prince of Liechtenstein.
Days 1-3 Bergamo, Italy / Bormio From
Bergamo, we hike among the ancient stone
carvings at Capo di Ponte, a World Heritage
Site, and follow trails in the serene Valtellina
Valley to medieval Bormio, once a Roman spa
town. Our lunch in a family-run agriturismo
in Valtellina introduces us to regional special-
ties and we’ll sip some Braulio, the local herbal
liqueur, at a nearby cellar.
Days 4-7 Livigno, Valle di Fraele / Engadine,
Switzerland / Davos In the Valle di Fraele,
we hike past sparkling lakes to the alpine village
of Livigno, surrounded by mountains and
offering a wonderful “end of the road”
ambiance. A narrow trail brings us across
the border into the pristine wilderness of
Switzerland’s Parc Naziunal Svizzer, and from
Davos, we take the funicular up Weissfluhjoch
(8,835') for a breathtaking hike.
Days 8-9 Liechtenstein / Vaduz Our
Liechtenstein hikes bring us across a network of
trails into vineyards, mountains, and charming
towns including Vaduz, the capital, with its
atmospheric castle perched high on a hill. The
Prince of Liechtenstein lives here and we’ll have
dinner at his winery one evening.
Days 10-12 Innsbruck, Austria A historic
alpine trail brings us on foot from Liechtenstein
into the medieval Austrian town of Feldkirche. In
the dramatic setting of Innsbruck, we explore its
cobbled streets and Baroque architecture, then
catch the funicular up to 7,400 feet for a final
hike with panoramic views. Depart on Day 12.
Castles and towns nestled in the Alps, the cultural delights of four intriguing countries—it’s all here on this wonderful hiking adventure!
PHOTO: VIT KOVALCIK
A HIKING ADVENTURE ACROSS FOUR COUNTRIES
“I’ve traveled all
over the world with
many outfitters
and find my first
experience with
Wilderness Travel
to be one of the
highest caliber.”
Lynda B.
Villa Ridge MO
THOMAS STANKIEWICZ
HIGHLIGHTS
• Exclusive hiking journey through four
countries, crossing all borders on foot
• Wine tasting, delicious meals in
agriturismos and at family farms
• Serene mountain valleys, tiny alpine
villages, the snowy peaks of the Alps
• Exquisite Bergamo Alto, encircled by
16th century walls, beautiful Bormio,
renowned for its natural hot springs,
medieval Innsbruck, cradled by mountains
• Wonderful accommodations, from an
atmospheric spa hotel to a mountain-top
aerie we reach by funicular
DETAILS
• 12-day trip begins in Bergamo, Italy, and
ends in Innsbruck, Austria
• 11 nights hotels
• All meals included except 2 dinners
• All transport during the trip included
(funiculars, cable cars, etc.)
DATES
Jul 10-21, 2018
Aug 7-18
Aug 28-Sep 8
TRIP COST
$5895 (11-15 members)
$6495 (5-10 members)
Single supplement: $790
TRIP LEVEL
1 2 3+ 4 5 6 7
9 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
3-6 hours a day, van support