Cross-Country Skiing in Austria with Distant Journeys
Tyrol, Leutasch, Austria
Situated
just northwest of Innsbruck on the German-Bavarian border, the
beautiful Austrian village of Obern in the Leutasch valley will be our
base for this 8-day trip. The Leutasch valley, surrounded by the
beautiful Wetterstein and Karwendal Mountains and dominated by Hohe
Munde of the Mieminger range is one of the premier cross-country ski
areas in all of Europe. Host to cross country ski events for both the
'56 and '76 Winter Olympic Games, the valley now embraces 262 kilometers
of groomed and tracked ski trails for both skating and classic. There
are also 143 kilometers of walking trails which are groomed and
maintained for winter use, making this a fantastic area for non-skiers
or walkers as well.
This
tranquil winter setting of classic Tyrolean farmhouses, rich forests and
beautiful alpine scenery blanketed with snow, is an idyllic location
for a cross-country ski vacation. Beginners will be very content with
the long open stretches of flat terrain, intermediates will enjoy the
nearby gentle hills, and experts will find plenty of challenge including
the nearby 25-kilometer Olympic Loop. Whether we ski down through the
fairytale-like woods and meadows of the Gaistal Valley, along the broad
and pastoral Leutascher Ache, or through the Hochmoos hills to the
Olympic resort town of Seefeld, you will be stunned by the mountain
scenery and the endless skiing opportunities. Located all along the
trails are cafes and restaurants where you can relax, watch the others
skiers go by, have a strudel and an excellent cup of coffee, or a cup of
gluewein, a warm spiced wine popular with the Austrians!
Dates: February 19 – 26, 2012
Cost: $2,895
For more information call 888-845-5781 or email journeys@distantjourneys.com.
We hope you can join us!
Pam Twaddel |