MAYHERHOFN – AUSTRIAN TYROL
The attractive village of MAYERHOFN lies near the head of the Zillertal valley in Austria’s beautiful Tyrol. It is a compact linear village surrounded by majestic mountains on all sides, with cable cars reaching up to the surrounding alpine pastures. It has everything an alpine resort should have - excellent restaurants, cafes, bars, shops of all kinds and all the important services such as banks and ATMs. To the south are the Zillertal Alps, rising to over 11,000 feet at the Grosse Murchner and Grosse Loffler peaks. To the west the cable takes you to the lower slopes of the 9,000 ft. Rastkogel in the Tuxer Alps, whilst to the east is the Gerlos group rising to the 10,800 ft. Reichenspitze. The four main side valleys also have cables and chair lifts to delightful easier alpine walks. The valley has excellent train (including the quaint Zillertal steam trains) and bus links to assist in getting to and from the hiking trailheads.
YOUR HOTEL
You will stay for 7 nights in Mayerhofn at the delightful family run
Hotel Jaegerhof, located in the southern end of the village in a quiet
position, well away from the noises of the village centre, yet within
15 minutes walk of the northern end. Here is the Tourist Office, main
square and church and it between is a great variety of facilities. It
is also close to both the main cable cars out of the village. The hotel
has around 50 bedrooms, all with en suite bathroom, hair dryers and
mini safe, as well as T.V. and radio. There is an attractive Stube,
a cosy bar and lounge and a restaurant with excellent food.
THE HIKING PROGRAMME
The programme is designed to offer superb hiking at Grades 3 and 4,
as described below but the actual hikes are always tailored to suit
each individual group. The cables and lifts will carry you to rolling
alpine meadow areas, for easier mountain hiking. These in turn lead
to higher, more strenuous options, for those who prefer something more
demanding.
FLIGHTS
Please note that Footloose Europe does not arrange flights to Munich.
We can however assist you by putting you iu touch with suitable Travel
Agents or Airlines.
NON-WALKING EXCURSIONS
During the holiday there will be a number of hike-free days. From Mayerhofn
there is the option of taking the steam train down the valley to Zell
am Ziller and on to Salzburg, as well as an excursion to the Gross Glockner.
TRAVEL
Within Austria will be by deluxe coach or comfortable passenger van,
from Munich Airport to and between your hotels and return. Local transport
will be by private coach / passenger van, local service bus, train,
cable car or chair lift as appropriate.
THE HIKING GRADES
The hiking programme is designed at Footloose Grades 3 & 4. With
one Leader in Mayerhofn there will be a hike on each hiking day geared
to the abilities of the group. Where you two Leaders, there will be
a choice of two hikes on each of the hiking days. With smaller groups
you will have one leader and the hikes will be tailored to the abilities
of the party.
The distances and ascents / descents may be modified to suit the needs
and abilities of the group members but will generally be :-
Grade 3 : Up to 1,500 feet of ascent / descent, on way-marked paths.
Terrain may be steeply inclined at times and rough underfoot, with possibly
some loose rock. Distances 5 - 8 miles.
Grade 4 : Up to 750 feet of ascent, on way marked paths. Terrain generally
gently undulating but with occasional slightly steeper ascents. Distances
usually between 3 - 6 miles.
PRICING
Mayerhofen
07 Nights, 10th July : £575.00
07 Nights, 24th July : £575.00
07 Nights, 23rd August : £575.00
07 Nights, 6th September : £575.00
Kirchberg
07 Nights, 17th July : £560.00
07 Nights, 31th July : £560.00
07 Nights, 30th August : £560.00
07 Nights, 13th September : £560.00
Mayerhofn & Kirchberg
14 Nights, 10th July : £835.00
14 Nights, 24th July : £835.00
14 Nights, 23rd August : £835.00
14 Nights, 6th September : £835.00
THE PRICE INCLUDES
* 7 nights accommodation in twin or double rooms, all with private bathroom
& toilet, in good quality 3 star hotel.
* 7 x 4-course evening meals with buffet breakfast each morning.
* A Zillertal card, giving travel benefits within the Ziller valley
* All the transport costs necessary to fulfil the walking programme.
* Airport transfers from/to Munich Airport to the hotel by deluxe coach
/ passenger van.
* Services of one or two Footloose Leaders. * V.A.T. and all local service
charges and taxes.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Flights to Munich ; Lunches ; insurance (we consider medical and accident
& emergency cover, including repatriation expenses is essential)
; optional extra sightseeing excursions (details will be advised by
the Footloose Leader(s) ; single room supplements ; admissions to castles,
museums etc. ; local transportation costs not part of the hiking programme
; items of a personal nature, e.g. drinks, telephone calls etc.
