Cycling Through Trentino’s Vineyards
26.04.2024Trentino, the northern Italian region, is a cycling paradise with numerous routes that challenge even the most hardcore of cyclists....
20th February 2024
Inghams Walking Launch New Guided Walks Across 13 European Resorts
Switzerland: Kandersteg
💚 Why we love Kandersteg? Discover the remote valley of Gasterntal
A trip to the Gasterntal is like entering another world – one of vast mountain panoramas and nature. The road into the valley is chiselled into the rock, and is so narrow it’s only passable one direction at a time. After a bit of twisting, turning and a few rock tunnels the trail emerges into the valley with incredible views. This walk starts from the Waldhaus Hut, and follows the valley to Selden and Gasthaus Heimritz, winding past waterfalls, suspension bridges and spectacular views.
- Grade: easy – moderate (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 9km
- Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
- Ascent/descent: 300m
- Terrain: mainly gravel road, footpath or forest trail
SAVE £215PP: 7 nights half board at Hotel Bernerhof, Kandersteg. Flying 18th May 2024 from London Gatwick, London Luton or Manchester, from £1,164 per person. Based on 2 adults sharing. Flights, transfers and two guided walks included.
Italy: Garda & Bardolino, Stresa & Baveno, Montecatini, Lake Iseo and Canazei
💚 Why we love Lake Iseo? Torbiere Nature Reservee
Starting at the Monastero San Pietro in Lamosa, this relaxed walk goes through the incredible ‘Torbiere del Sebino’ Nature Reserve. The reserve is the biggest expanse of wetland in the province of Brescia (360 hectares) and has a huge variety of plants, birds and animals, making this a fantastic walking spot for nature lovers.
- Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 12km
- Duration: approx. 3 hours 15 mins
- Ascent/Descent: 35m
- Terrain: Forest tracks, natural trails
7 nights bed and breakfast at Hotel Ambra, Lake Iseo. Flying 8th May 2024 from London Gatwick from £829 per person. Based on 2 adults sharing. Flights, transfers and two guided walks included.
Austria: Zell am See, Neustift and Kitzbühel
💚 Why we love Kitzbühel? Explore the famous Kitzbühler Horn
First, the Hornbahn lift does the brunt of the uphill leg-work, with spectacular views right from the start. This path follows the scenic Gams Trail to the Lämmerbichlalm, where there’s chance for a tea break before a beautiful climb up towards the Hochetzkogel for a panoramic view. The Bichlalm Hut offers lunch in the dreamiest setting, before descending to Sonnbergstube.
- Grade: moderate – challenging (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 11.5km
- Walking time: approx. 5 hours
- Ascent/Descent: 380m ascent and 880m descent
- Terrain: Forest tracks, natural trails
SAVE £220PP: 7 nights half board at Q Hotel Maria Theresia, Kitzbühel. Flying 20th July 2024 from Birmingham from £1,019 per person. Based on 2 adults sharing. Flights, transfers and two guided walks included.
Plus, for those customers looking to book early and secure the best destinations and accommodation, Inghams Walking are currently offering some great savings on early booking offers.
In many Inghams Walking resorts, customers can join a small group of fellow travellers on up to two exclusive guided day walks, led by a professional guide which is included in the price of their holiday. Each week, one easy-to-moderate and one more challenging walk are offered, giving customers the opportunity to take in the incredible scenery, hidden trails and expert knowledge on the areas nature and landscape.
Laura Mason, Head of Walking Product at Inghams Walking said:
“With our holidays, customers have the freedom to do what they choose, with no fixed itineraries to follow. Guests unpack once and enjoy exploring the local area and getting out in the great outdoors. We have now handpicked picture-perfect trails for every ability in six of our European destinations: Austria, France, Italy, Madeira, Slovenia and Switzerland – and there’s more to come!”
“We had excellent feedback from our Guests last year who went on guided walks with our exclusive Inghams experts, and they rated them very highly. We wanted to build on our offering this year with an extra 14 guided walks for 2024, to give our customers further choice and opportunity to explore the great outdoors”
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