2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Bergamo to Innsbruck A HIKING ADVENTURE ACROSS FOUR COUNTRIES

HIGHLIGHTS • Unique hiking journey through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria • Wine tasting, delicious meals at agriturismos and family farms • Terraced vineyards, tiny alpine villages, the snowy peaks of the Alps • Medieval Bergamo, Innsbruck’s architectural gems, the spa town of Bormio, renowned for its hot springs • Superb 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.)

Our hiking odyssey brings us across borders on foot and into the alpine world of Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria. PHOTO: G. PIDELLO

From medieval Bergamo, nestled in the Italian Alps, we head out on a four-country odyssey of superb day hikes—crossing all the international borders on foot. Our unique route (a WT original) traces a path through the terraced vineyards of Lombardia’s Valtellina region, into Switzerland’s sunny Engadine Valley, across Liechtenstein, with its turreted castles, and into the grand Alps of Austria past prehistoric sites on the Eschnerberg Trail. Along the way we’ll see Romanesque architecture, ancient spa towns, and fascinating archaeological sites, enjoying farm-to-table meals, seasonal delicacies, and wines en route, including a special wine tasting at the renowned cellars of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Days 1-3 Bergamo, Italy / Bormio A walking tour unlocks the medieval world of Bergamo, and we hike trails in the green Valtellina Valley, see the World Heritage-listed rock art at Capo di Ponte, and enjoy lunch in a family-run agriturismo for a chance to sample wine, cheese, and other regional specialties. The central piazza dates from the Iron Age, and our hotel, perched over the Valtellina Valley, has natural hot springs and a spa.

DATES Jun 30-Jul 11, 2020 Jul 21-Aug 1 Aug 11-22 Sep 1-12

TRIP COST $6595 (12-15 members) $6995 (9-11 members) $7395 (5-8 members) Single supplement: $1050

STEVE HATHAWAY

Days 4-7 Livigno, Valle di Fraele / Engadine, Switzerland / Davos We hike past sparkling lakes to the alpine village of Livigno, with its “end of the road” ambiance. A narrow trail brings us across the Italian-Swiss border into the pristine wilderness of Swiss National Park, 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 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 and a tasting at his winery one evening. Days 10-12 Innsbruck, Austria A historic alpine trail brings us from Liechtenstein into the medieval Austrian town of Feldkirche on foot. 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.

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 + 4 5 6

9 hiking days on moderate to steep trails, 3-6 hours a day, altitudes up to 8,800 feet, van support

JAN-PETER WESTERMANN

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