In high Austria, not far from the beautiful city of Salzburg, the Salzkammergut mountain range comprises 76 limpid lakes in the heart of genuine and pure nature UNESCO world heritage, at an average altitude of 2000m. The landscape of Sazkammergut is unique and makes this ancient region of one the most beautiful of Central Europe. This area is rich in cultural heritage and the typical villages, like Bad Ischl and Gmundenstill, frequently hold traditional celebrations.
Cross-country skiing doesn't require any specific technical skill on this particular itinerary. It is something you can pick up easily in half a day. Obviously, cross-country skiing at a challenging level is a technical discipline, but we designed this trip in order for you to choose, each day, an Easy, Easy+ or Moderate circuit. The trip is half centre-based with 3 different locations, so you can get a true glimpse of the area, but in comfort!
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 Day 1 - Arrival in Bad Ischl
Welcome to the charming resort of Bad Ischl. After your train ride, take your time to stroll around and settle down in your comfortable hotel.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite |
Day 2 - Bad Ischl, the Wolfgangsee Region
The cross-country ski area of Bad Ischl offers a beautiful landscape on the Rettenbachalm piste of 6 km. After this first day of skiing, you can enjoy the spa facilities of the Kaiserthermes of Bad Ischl.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite |
Day 3 - Postalm
Transfer to Postalm (€8 approx), the 2nd biggest plateau in Austria! Today we can ski between 1200m and 1900m of altitude with good quality snow guaranteed. You can choose between pistes of different length and difficulty and/or combine them: Lienbachloipe (5km), Labenbergloipe (10km), Wieslerhornloipe (15km), Schnitzhofloipe (3.8km). At the end of the day, transfer back to Bad Ischl and transfer to Bad Goisern (included) for the night.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite |
Day 4 - Bad Goisern
Today, enjoy the sunny pistes of Bad Goisern and of the famous valley in altitude "Panorama nova", with views of the glaciers of Dachstein and the lake of Hallstatter. Kriemoosrunde (7.5km), Rossmoosrunde (5.5km), Murenschleife (2.5km) and 15km optional in the valley.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite |
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Day 5 - Bad Aussee
Transfer (included) to Bad Aussee, circled by small summits and lakes. Today is an easier day, allowing yout to stroll or just to relax in a salted bath... The ski programme is light enough: Sonnen loipe (2.7km), Panorama loipe (8km).
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite |
Day 6 - Bad Mitterndorf
Train to Bad Mitterndorf (every hour, €4 approx.). You have a vast variety of pistes to choose from: Rodshistzer (8.5km), Neuhofner (5.5km), Heilbrunner (8.5km), Krungl (5.6km), Kulm (6.4km). Our favourite is called "Odenseeloipe" (22km) that you can make up by combining some of the above, if you fancy a bit of a challenge! Night in Bad Aussee.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite |
Day 7 - The Altaussee lake
From Bad Aussee to Altaussee following the shore of the stunning lake to the nested hamlet of Ramsau and the ascent to Blaa Alm. A welcome break with coffee and cake is included and then, we come back to Bad Aussee by the piste. Choice of pistes: Blaa Alm (6.5km), Losermaut (3.5km), Orst (2.5km), Anschluss (3km) and the challenging Grundlsee (18.7km).
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel - room en suite 3* hotel - room en suite |
Day 8 - Departure from Bad Aussee
Farewell after breakfast.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants |
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