A Hiking Adventure Across Four Countries
Bergamo to Innsbruck
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After a brief orientation, we set off for a walking tour of this gorgeous town, once the ancient site of Bergomum and later an important Roman hub. We'll explore the “città alta” (upper city), the medieval town of artisans and historic monuments encircled by 17th century defensive walls. The shops and restaurants here sport vintage signage, lending a delightful Old World flavor. We'll also see the Piazza Vecchia, said by the architect Le Corbusier to be one of the most classic squares in the world, as well as the Duomo and Il Campanile, which we can climb up into for a breathtaking view. In the evening we gather for a Welcome Dinner. 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After a short walk to the beautiful 11th century pieve, or monastery, of San Siro, a perfect example of Romanesque architecture, we head to our jewel of a hotel, the Hotel Bagni Vecchi, perched in a stunning mountainside location overlooking the green Valtellina valley. With its ancient Roman baths, natural thermal spring, and panoramic open-air pool, the hotel's spectacularly set outdoor spa is the perfect place for you to experience this age-old tradition of rejuvenation.\r\nHiking Details: 3 miles, 1.5 hours, 400 feet ascent\/descent\r\nDriving Time: 3.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Bormio","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Starting right from our hotel, we follow a trail that leads down to the beautiful town of Bormio, renowned for its natural hot springs that fuel the spa baths of our hotel. In ancient times, the Roman aristocracy traveled here to enjoy the therapeutic benefit of its thermal waters, and it was also a stop on the trade route from Venice to Switzerland. Our explorations include the medieval town center, the historic Piazza Cavour, dating back to the Iron Age (550-1200 BC), and the civic museum.\r\n\r\nThe Valtellina is a land of traditional flavors—typical dishes include pizzoccheri (a rustic noodle made of buckwheat flour), sciatt (a beignet filled with cheese), polenta taragna, alpine cheeses like casera, bitto, and scimudin, and bisciola (a cake made with raisins, figs, and nuts). We can try to sample some of these local delights at lunch, and, of course, we'll enjoy the wonderful wines of the Valtellina made from Nebbiolo grape, perhaps the noblest Italian red grape. Braulio, the renowned liqueur of Bormio, is also a local specialty. \r\n\r\nAfter our lunch, we return to the hotel with the afternoon free to explore on your own (you might want to try out the thermal baths). Later, we head to the Bagni Nuovi (sister hotel to the Bagni Vecchi), in operation since 1836 and a fine example of Belle Epoque design. 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For our lunch, we sample cured meats and cheeses, along with specialty polenta and pasta dishes at a local farm stay—even seeing for ourselves the cheese-making process. After lunch, we'll walk across the grassy meadows and arrive at the entrance of the beautiful alpine village of Livigno, set in an enchanting valley surrounded by mountains and offering a wonderful “end of the road” ambiance. Dinner and overnight at hotel.\r\nHiking Details: 6 miles, 3 hours, 1,200 feet ascent, 800 feet descent\r\nDriving Time: 1.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"Livigno","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"A cable car brings us to a mountain ridge for a hike offering breathtaking views of the Alps. In summer, a profusion of alpine flora paints the hillsides in stunning colors. Our spectacular hike begins with a long descent to a welcoming agriturismo where the farm-to-table local specialties include homemade pastas, sciatt (cheese-filled beignets) and cured meats. For an extra indulgence, try a homemade tart with seasonal fruit! We return to our hotel in Livigno for overnight. Dinner is on your own this evening to sample the culinary delights of Livigno's many restaurants. Your Trip Leader will be happy to make recommendations.\r\nHiking Details: 7 miles, 4 hours, 1,350 feet ascent, 3,000 feet descent","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":6,"Headline":"Livigno \/ Engadine Valley, Switzerland \/ Davos","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Today we'll journey across the Italian border into Switzerland. Skirting Lake Lavigno, created by a tributary of the Danube, our van brings us right in front of the road tunnel to the Switzerland. We'll hike into a canyon, with a quick descent to bring us down to the river, and we follow a narrow trail close to its banks before ascending to a pass. We drive into the picturesque Engadine village of Zernez, set at the foot of Switzerland's Parc Naziunal Svizzera (Swiss National Park). The park is the oldest in the Alps, having celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. We'll visit its intriguing museum to learn about the natural history of the area and the park's pioneering role in conservation. After lunch in Zernez, we head toward Lavin and catch a train to Klosters, then travel to our hotel in Davos, which we reach by funicular. Dinner and overnight at the wonderful Hotel Schatzalp, set on a mountainside above Davos. Built more than a hundred years ago as a sanatorium, the Hotel Schatzalp was the inspiration for Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain (his wife was a patient here). The hotel also has a botanical garden with more than 1,300 species of plants.\r\nHiking Details: 4 miles, 2 hours, 400 feet ascent, 1,000 feet descent\r\nDriving Time: 1 hour; Train Time: 30 minutes","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":7,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Davos \/ Weissfluh Hike","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><body>Our hike starts right from our hotel, and brings us to a funicular and then a cable car that takes us to the summit of the Weissfluh (9,330'). We enjoy our lunch on a sunny terrace of the restaurant on the saddle below the summit with views across a marvelous panorama of Swiss alpine scenery. After lunch, a steep descent leads us down the trail back to our hotel, with the option to take the cable car back down for those who don't want to make the steep descent. Overnight at the Hotel Schatzalp.\nHiking Details: 8 miles, 5 hours, 1,700 feet ascent, 2,800 feet descent<\/body>","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Davos \/ Maienfeld \/ Vaduz, Liechtenstein","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"An hour's drive brings us from Davos close to the border with Liechtenstein. We hike from Malans to Maienfeld through vineyards and villages, which are the settings for Johanna Spyri's classic book, Heidi. After lunch at Schloss Maienfeld, we cross the border on foot, arriving in Balzers. After crossing the border, we stop at the neo-Romanesque Church of Saint Nicholas, set on the edge of vineyards. Most of the vineyards have a southwest exposure, making them ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. A short ride brings us to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, with its own atmospheric castle perched high on a hill above town. A walking tour of the town reveals its many medieval, gothic, and baroque structures. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight at the Residence Hotel in Vaduz, close to the car-free center of town.\r\nHiking Details: 6 miles, 3.5 hours, 500 feet ascent\/descent\r\nDriving Time: 1.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":9,"DayTo":9,"Headline":"Vaduz \/ Malbun","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Today's hike transports us to the heart of Liechtenstein, with extensive views of the Rhine Valley. We head to the quiet haven of Malbun (5,250'), a mountain resort area, then hike down toward the picturesque hamlet of Steg (4,270') following the Valunerbach mountain stream. We continue toward Gänglesee lake, then start climbing and join the Via Alpina. Passing the cheesery at Sücha, we head to Kulm, then down to the village of Masescha (4,051') for lunch. We return to Vaduz for dinner and overnight. Dinner this evening is at Restaurant Torkel in the Hofkellerei (wine cellar) of the Prince of Liechtenstein, who makes his home in Vaduz. Overnight at hotel.\r\nHiking Details: 4.5 miles, 3 hours, 980 feet descent, 800 feet ascent, 1,000 feet descent\r\nDriving Time: 1 hour","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":10,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Vaduz \/ Feldkirch, Austria \/ Innsbruck","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Today we hike into Austria, following the Eschnerberg Trail, a footpath through peaceful forests that passes several sites of historical and archaeological interest, including the remains of prehistoric settlements. Along the way we stop in Schellenberg, where we enjoy great views of the Rhine Valley—and even see the oldest house in Liechtenstein, dating from the 1500s. Our hike ends in Feldkirch, Austria, a medieval town with many well-preserved buildings, including an interesting Marktgasse, or market alley. After lunch we drive to Innsbruck and our hotel, the Penz, a stylish hotel in the city center offering grand views from its top floor. Dinner is on your own this evening.\r\nHiking Details: 8 miles, 3.5 hours\r\nDriving Time: 2.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":11,"DayTo":11,"Headline":"Innsbruck","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Innsbruck was the imperial capital of the Habsburg Empire in the 1490s. Nowadays it is a lively haven for summer hikers and winter sports enthusiasts and was host to the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games. The historic Maria Theresiastrasse, the main street of the old town, has beautiful porticoed medieval buildings and Baroque structures, including the Goldenes Dachl (House of the Golden Roof), with its 2,600 gilded copper tiles. Joined by a local expert, we explore the old town of Innsbruck, then catch the Nordkettenbahn funicular all the way up to 7,400 feet where we stretch our legs on a short hike and take in a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountains. We return to town where the rest of the afternoon is on your own to explore before we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Penz Hotel.\r\nHiking Details: 3 miles, 3 hours, 150 feet ascent\/descent","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":12,"DayTo":12,"Headline":"Depart","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"After breakfast, your Trip Leaders can assist you with information on transferring to the Innsbruck railway station or Innsbruck airport.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Bergamo, Italy \/ Valcamonica \/ Bormio","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"After exploring medieval Bergamo in the foothills of the Italian Alps, we head into the green Valtellina Valley to see the World Heritage-listed petroglyphs at Valcamonica. 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The Prince of Liechtenstein resides in the castle, and we'll savor dinner and a tasting at his winery.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":10,"DayTo":12,"Headline":"Innsbruck, Austria","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Hiking into Austria, we follow the Eschnerberg Trail to the enchanting medieval town of Feldkirch, right on the border between Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. In marvelous Innsbruck, a funicular carries us up a mountain for our last hike. 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Wherever I'm guiding, I try to make a journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people.” James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends. "},{"GuideID":850549,"First_Name":"Annie","Last_Name":"Hawkins","BioShort":"Annie Hawkins, born and raised in a small village in Burgundy, is a passionate world traveler and one of our most enchanting Trip Leaders. After studying art history in Provence, Annie moved to California, where she led adventure tours in the American Southwest and realized that leading adventure trips was her vocation—nothing would keep her inside an office again! She has led exclusively for Wilderness Travel since 1995 and has led journeys for us in France, Spain, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Niger, Oman, and more! 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And in the Sahara, I have a passion for the wind-created landscape I call \u2018the yellow circle' and the ingenuity of the people who live in this place of extremes. I'm also fascinated by the friendships that people forge while traveling together day after day. I remember how six guests become lifetime friends after our trip in Niger—this warms my heart!” While scouting our trip in southern Spain in 1999, Annie bought a 300-year-old house in a village clinging on the flanks of the highest mountains in Spain. It took her three years to transform it into the home she calls La Casa del Milagro. She divides her time between Europe and San Francisco, where she lives with her husband."},{"GuideID":851071,"First_Name":"Vicky","Last_Name":"Sotriffer","BioShort":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski.","BioLong":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski."},{"GuideID":850536,"First_Name":"Leila","Last_Name":"Thompson","BioShort":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball.","BioLong":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball."},{"GuideID":850678,"First_Name":"Gianluca","Last_Name":"Canalicchio","BioShort":"Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, and loves dancing, singing opera, and cooking. Gianluca is a devoted follower of the Italian food channel, Gambero Rosso, and friend to many noted chefs. \"My cooking teacher is my mother, whose love for cooking always amazed me. I opened a pizza restaurant in Rome and a restaurant in San Francisco, but the problem is I prefer to be a client, not a chef!\" Gianluca also loves sports and has competed in triathlon races for many years. 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Irene's father is a member of the Italian congregation of St. James, which is responsible for the upkeep of the pilgrim's trails from Italy into Spain and Jerusalem, and she has also worked as a \"hospitalera\" (pilgrims' albergue host) for the pilgrim's trail in Italy.","BioLong":"Originally from Rome, Irene began traveling at the age of 17, and has lived in various countries including the UK, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, and Finland. Her love of different cultures and languages (she knows seven!), paired with her love for pilgrimages (she walked the Camino de Santiago...twice) makes her a wonderful travel companion on the pilgrim's trail. Irene's father is a member of the Italian congregation of St. James, which is responsible for the upkeep of the pilgrim's trails from Italy into Spain and Jerusalem, and she has also worked as a “hospitalera” (pilgrims' albergue host) for the pilgrim's trail in Italy. 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After studying art history in Provence, Annie moved to California, where she led adventure tours in the American Southwest and realized that leading adventure trips was her vocation—nothing would keep her inside an office again! She has led exclusively for Wilderness Travel since 1995 and has led journeys for us in France, Spain, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Niger, Oman, and more! “As a Trip Leader, I see myself as the personal ambassador to a place. In France, I love introducing the products of the \u2018terroir' such as wine or cheese, or in southern Spain, taking the group to my home to share a paella with them. And in the Sahara, I have a passion for the wind-created landscape I call \u2018the yellow circle' and the ingenuity of the people who live in this place of extremes. I'm also fascinated by the friendships that people forge while traveling together day after day. I remember how six guests become lifetime friends after our trip in Niger—this warms my heart!” While scouting our trip in southern Spain in 1999, Annie bought a 300-year-old house in a village clinging on the flanks of the highest mountains in Spain. It took her three years to transform it into the home she calls La Casa del Milagro. She divides her time between Europe and San Francisco, where she lives with her husband."},{"GuideID":851071,"First_Name":"Vicky","Last_Name":"Sotriffer","BioShort":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. 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I gained weight despite the exercise."},{"GuestNames":"Lynda B.","GuestLocation":"Villa Ridge, MO","GuestReview":"I've traveled all over the world with many outfitters\/trip operators and find that my first experience with Wilderness Travel to be one of high caliber."},{"GuestNames":"Mike D.","GuestLocation":"Aurora, OH","GuestReview":"Just a great Itinerary! We really enjoyed all of the locations."},{"GuestNames":"Nancy F.","GuestLocation":"Sarasota, FL","GuestReview":"We had a great time hiking the Italian Alps and especially loved the variety of the hikes and the four different countries and cultures we experienced. Liechtenstein was an unexpected jewel and the hikes there, the winery, and the dinner were fabulous! Once again, Wilderness Travel has exceeded our expectations and has shown why they continue to rack up awards as the best travel company for hiking experiences! Thanks to the entire company for never failing to delight us!"},{"GuestNames":"Sandy M.","GuestLocation":"Prescott, AZ","GuestReview":"Would do this trip all over again. It went by too fast."},{"GuestNames":"Sharon T.","GuestLocation":"Abingdon, VA","GuestReview":"Lovely hikes. wonderful guides, great food and drink—what could be better?!"}],"Extensions":[{}],"SimilarTrips":[{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10310,"Trip_Code":"SLOVENIA","Trip_Name":"Hiking in Slovenia"},{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10464,"Trip_Code":"TRIESTE","Trip_Name":"Hiking the Alpe Adria: Salzburg to Trieste"},{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10307,"Trip_Code":"HRTSWISS","Trip_Name":"Hiking the Heart of Switzerland"},{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10411,"Trip_Code":"TUSCCINQ","Trip_Name":"Tuscany and the Cinque Terre"}],"Specialists":[{}],"TripSegments":[{"VendorID":71819,"ProductID":84584,"SelectType":"Optional","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Extra Hotel Night","Vendor":"Gombit Hotel","Address1":"","Address2":"","City":"Bergamo","State":"","Postal":"","Product":"Pre-Trip Extra Services: Gombit Hotel (DATES, 1 night)","Day":0,"Sequence":20,"Duration":1,"PropertyDescription":"<p>This ultra-modern 13-room hotel is set within a restored medieval tower in a fantastic location right in the heart of the “Citta Alta,” just steps from the central square. 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Overview
Join our four-nation odyssey of superb day hikes in the Alps—and in true WT style, we'll cross all international borders on foot! We hike through the vineyards of northern Italy's Valtellina region, famed for viticulture since Roman times, and into Switzerland's sunny Engadine Valley, with its ice-blue skies. Crossing into tiny Liechtenstein, a land of mountain panoramas and turreted castles, we make our way into the Alps of Austria as we hike the ridgetop Eschnerberg Trail, enjoying views into the Rhine Valley. As we move from country to country, we'll enjoy Romanesque architecture, ancient spa towns, and culinary delights, with a special wine tasting at the renowned cellars of the Prince of Liechtenstein.
Arrive: Bergamo, Italy
Depart: Innsbruck, Austria
Highlights
- Unique hiking journey through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria, crossing borders on foot
- 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
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After exploring medieval Bergamo in the foothills of the Italian Alps, we head into the green Valtellina Valley to see the World Heritage-listed petroglyphs at Valcamonica. Our first mountain hike brings us to the alpine town of Bormio, a hot springs spa since Roman times.
Our hike in the Valle di Fraele leads to a wonderful “alm,” a mountain chalet where cattle graze, and past sparkling lakes to the village of Livigno, close to the Swiss border. Hiking into the pristine wilderness of Swiss National Park, we head by train to Davos, take a funicular ride to our hotel, then set out on a breathtaking ridge hike up to the summit of Weissfluhjoch (8,835').
We cross the Liechtenstein border on foot, then walk to the 12th century Gutenberg Castle in Balzers for sweeping views. Peaceful trails link Liechtenstein's villages, farms, and forests, and we explore Vaduz, the capital, with its atmospheric castle perched on a hill. The Prince of Liechtenstein resides in the castle, and we'll savor dinner and a tasting at his winery.
Hiking into Austria, we follow the Eschnerberg Trail to the enchanting medieval town of Feldkirch, right on the border between Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. In marvelous Innsbruck, a funicular carries us up a mountain for our last hike. Depart on Day 12.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of at least two Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders
- Accommodations in hotels
- All meals included except 3 dinners as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- A glass of wine or beer with dinner
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Gombit Hotel
Day 1 (1 night)
This ultra-modern 13-room hotel is set within a restored medieval tower in a fantastic location right in the heart of the “Citta Alta,” just steps from the central square. Guest rooms are clean and spacious with chic decor, comfy beds, and well appointed bathrooms. The staff is kind and efficient, and the buffet breakfast features homemade jams to go with the wonderful croissants and breads. A caveat: the cathedral is just a block away and the bells start ringing at 7:30 am! (You weren't planning on sleeping in, anyway, were you?)
Hotel Bagni Vecchi
Days 2-3 (2 nights)
Perfectly situated in a breathtaking mountain setting, this lovely 36-room hotel is full of character and an amazing place to stay and relax, boasting one of the finest natural hot springs/spas in the world. The resort is the oldest thermal complex in the area; the soothing waters were known to the Romans. With about 30 spa venues and services, including Jacuzzis, waterfall pools, saunas, steam rooms, thermal pools (the view from the outdoor pool is stunning)—you'd be remiss not to treat yourself while here (the waterfall massage on achy shoulders is a favorite). Guest rooms are individually decorated—no two are alike, and the restaurant serves up tasty meals.
Hotel Spol
Days 4-5 (2 nights)
In the heart of the charming village of Livigno, the alpine-style Hotel Spol offers comfortable guest rooms and a great location. There is a lovely garden facing the Alps, a wellness center, and a traditional restaurant.
Alternate Hotel: Hotel Crosal
Schatzalp Snow & Mountain Resort
Days 6-7 (2 nights)
This mountain “aerie” sits on a sunny shelf high above the resort town of Davos, and is reached by a short funicular ride up the mountainside. Its picture-postcard alpine views and pure mountain air are complemented by the staff's warm and friendly Swiss hospitality. Guest rooms evoke the charm and feel of turn-of-the-century Davos, with the added pleasure of modern comforts (but no TV). Be sure to sit on the terrace with a drink and catch the wonderful afternoon light.
Residence Hotel
Days 8-9 (2 nights)
Set right beneath the castle in the heart of Vaduz, this charming 29-room hotel offers all the amenities, including Wi-Fi. Guestrooms are spacious, some with views of the mountains, and there are gym facilities if you still need a workout after your daily hike! The staff couldn't be more kind and friendly.
Penz Hotel
Days 10-11 (2 nights)
A nice change from the Tyrolean theme in many Bavarian hotels is the sleek, contemporary decor of the Penz, located on a quiet “platz” (square) a five-minute walk from the old town. The 5th floor rooftop restaurant terrace is a highlight, with fantastic 360-degree panoramas of the town and the Austrian Alps. In the morning, an amazing breakfast buffet (famous all around Innsbruck) is served on this terrace.
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Trip Leaders
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Irene De Benedictis
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James Fuss
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View ProfileWhat the Trip is Like
This trip is rated a Level 3+ (Moderate to Strenuous). You will need to be comfortable hiking 8 miles a day, being on your feet for 3-5 hours a day, and hiking on uneven surfaces including downhill over loose scree. Trail conditions, weather, and the group's level of fitness can affect hiking times and pacing.
Average Hiking Day
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Average Hiking Day
- 5-6 miles
- 3-4 hours
- 500-1,000 feet gain/loss
- Altitudes up to 8,800 feet
- Day 7: 8 miles, 5 hours, 1,700 feet gain, and 2,500 feet loss
While not technically difficult and staying in moderate to low altitudes, this trip is aimed at those who have at least some experience mountain hiking. We will hike on variable hill and mountain trails, with occasional steep, uneven sections with loose scree, so participants must have good balance and be confident on their feet. Hiking poles are highly recommended.
As with all mountain environments, the weather can be unpredictable. Summer temperatures can range from the low 70s°F to 80s°F, with nighttime temperatures in the mid-40s°F. Rain showers are a possibility at any time.
We spend our nights in picturesque inns, full of charm and character. All hotels are chosen for their local history and central locations. Since they are often in historic buildings, the rooms are not always of uniform or international size. Our leaders do their best to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole. Single rooms can be requested but are not always available, due to the limited space in the hotels. If you prefer a single room, please make your request as early as possible.
Each day, we'll sample the culinary delights that these countries have to offer. The meals included in the trip itinerary will be taken at our hotels, at rural agriturismos, and at restaurants in the towns, with the occasional packed lunch to enjoy in a scenic spot on our hike. For lunches and dinners “on your own,” the Trip Leader will be happy to recommend options for local restaurants. Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often the evening meal will be at 7:30 pm.
Our van will transport the group's luggage, so you only need to carry a daypack for items you need for the day (rain gear, sweater, camera, water bottle, etc.). Trip members are always free to skip a day's hike and travel to the next destination in the support vehicle (or remain at the hotel if we are not transferring that day).
Client Testimonials
"Another memorable trip with Wilderness Travel! We took the entire family and they loved it."
David R.
Kenosha, WI
"Of my 22 WT trips the food on this was the best!"
John L.
Highland Park, IL
"Fun trip, nice group of people, and the food was exceptional. I gained weight despite the exercise."
John S.
Monona, WI
"I've traveled all over the world with many outfitters/trip operators and find that my first experience with Wilderness Travel to be one of high caliber."
Lynda B.
Villa Ridge, MO
"Just a great Itinerary! We really enjoyed all of the locations."
Mike D.
Aurora, OH
"We had a great time hiking the Italian Alps and especially loved the variety of the hikes and the four different countries and cultures we experienced. Liechtenstein was an unexpected jewel and the hikes there, the winery, and the dinner were fabulous! Once again, Wilderness Travel has exceeded our expectations and has shown why they continue to rack up awards as the best travel company for hiking experiences! Thanks to the entire company for never failing to delight us!"
Nancy F.
Sarasota, FL
"Would do this trip all over again. It went by too fast."
Sandy M.
Prescott, AZ
"Lovely hikes. wonderful guides, great food and drink—what could be better?!"
Sharon T.
Abingdon, VA
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With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
- Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
- Argentina: Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
- Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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Our hike ends in Feldkirch, Austria, a medieval town with many well-preserved buildings, including an interesting Marktgasse, or market alley. After lunch we drive to Innsbruck and our hotel, the Penz, a stylish hotel in the city center offering grand views from its top floor. Dinner is on your own this evening.\r\nHiking Details: 8 miles, 3.5 hours\r\nDriving Time: 2.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":11,"DayTo":11,"Headline":"Innsbruck","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Innsbruck was the imperial capital of the Habsburg Empire in the 1490s. Nowadays it is a lively haven for summer hikers and winter sports enthusiasts and was host to the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games. The historic Maria Theresiastrasse, the main street of the old town, has beautiful porticoed medieval buildings and Baroque structures, including the Goldenes Dachl (House of the Golden Roof), with its 2,600 gilded copper tiles. Joined by a local expert, we explore the old town of Innsbruck, then catch the Nordkettenbahn funicular all the way up to 7,400 feet where we stretch our legs on a short hike and take in a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountains. We return to town where the rest of the afternoon is on your own to explore before we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. 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When not writing or leading our hiking adventures, he enjoys sailing and cycling.","BioLong":"Tim Burford's goal to explore the world led him to write nine hiking guidebooks for destinations from Latin America to central Europe, including the definitive Travel Guide to Georgia (the former Soviet Union). With hiking poles in hand, he has been leading Wilderness Travel trips all across Europe for over 20 years. Tim studied French language and literature at Oxford University, lives in Cambridge, England, and when not writing or leading our hiking adventures, enjoys sailing and cycling."},{"GuideID":850678,"First_Name":"Gianluca","Last_Name":"Canalicchio","BioShort":"Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, and loves dancing, singing opera, and cooking. Gianluca is a devoted follower of the Italian food channel, Gambero Rosso, and friend to many noted chefs. \"My cooking teacher is my mother, whose love for cooking always amazed me. I opened a pizza restaurant in Rome and a restaurant in San Francisco, but the problem is I prefer to be a client, not a chef!\" Gianluca also loves sports and has competed in triathlon races for many years. Another passion of his is history, which he says “is essential for our times: not understanding the past makes us see the present in a distorted way.” When guiding, Gianluca loves taking people to his favorite off-the-beaten-path places and introducing them to local people.","BioLong":"Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, and loves dancing, singing opera, and cooking. Gianluca is a devoted follower of the Italian food channel, Gambero Rosso, and friend to many noted chefs. \"My cooking teacher is my mother, whose love for cooking always amazed me. I opened a pizza restaurant in Rome and a restaurant in San Francisco, but the problem is I prefer to be a client, not a chef!\" Gianluca also loves sports and has competed in triathlon races for many years. Another passion of his is history, which he says “is essential for our times: not understanding the past makes us see the present in a distorted way.” When guiding, Gianluca loves taking people to his favorite off-the-beaten-path places and introducing them to local people."},{"GuideID":851149,"First_Name":"Irene","Last_Name":"De Benedictis","BioShort":"Originally from Rome, Irene began traveling at the age of 17, and has lived in various countries including the UK, Germany, Belgium, Brazil and Finland. Her love of different cultures and languages (she knows seven!), paired with her love for pilgrimages (she walked the Camino de Santiago...twice) makes her a wonderful travel companion on the pilgrim's trail. Irene's father is a member of the Italian congregation of St. James, which is responsible for the upkeep of the pilgrim's trails from Italy into Spain and Jerusalem, and she has also worked as a \"hospitalera\" (pilgrims' albergue host) for the pilgrim's trail in Italy.","BioLong":"Originally from Rome, Irene began traveling at the age of 17, and has lived in various countries including the UK, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, and Finland. Her love of different cultures and languages (she knows seven!), paired with her love for pilgrimages (she walked the Camino de Santiago...twice) makes her a wonderful travel companion on the pilgrim's trail. Irene's father is a member of the Italian congregation of St. James, which is responsible for the upkeep of the pilgrim's trails from Italy into Spain and Jerusalem, and she has also worked as a “hospitalera” (pilgrims' albergue host) for the pilgrim's trail in Italy. Fun fact: Irene wrote a book called Spaghetti and Sauna about the cultural differences between Italy, her home country, and Finland, where she lived for four years."},{"GuideID":850548,"First_Name":"James","Last_Name":"Fuss","BioShort":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. As a young chef in Europe, he undertook many explorations from the wilds of the British Isles and the Alps to the Himalayas, and later returned to Australia to become a guide in the legendary Outback. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure. James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends.","BioLong":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. His love of the culinary arts is deep-rooted as well, and as a young chef, he headed off to Europe to expand his repertoire. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure, from the mountains of Europe to the shores of Tasmania. “It's a joy to guide in such divergent places. I love the gastronomic diversity of Europe, especially France. And I'm always happy to help trip members discover the pristine wilderness, unique wildlife, bountiful seafood, and superb wines of Tasmania. Wherever I'm guiding, I try to make a journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people.” James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends. "},{"GuideID":850549,"First_Name":"Annie","Last_Name":"Hawkins","BioShort":"Annie Hawkins, born and raised in a small village in Burgundy, is a passionate world traveler and one of our most enchanting Trip Leaders. After studying art history in Provence, Annie moved to California, where she led adventure tours in the American Southwest and realized that leading adventure trips was her vocation—nothing would keep her inside an office again! She has led exclusively for Wilderness Travel since 1995 and has led journeys for us in France, Spain, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Niger, Oman, and more! She divides her time between Europe and San Francisco, where she lives with her husband.","BioLong":"Annie Hawkins, born and raised in a small village in Burgundy, is a passionate world traveler and one of our most enchanting Trip Leaders. After studying art history in Provence, Annie moved to California, where she led adventure tours in the American Southwest and realized that leading adventure trips was her vocation—nothing would keep her inside an office again! She has led exclusively for Wilderness Travel since 1995 and has led journeys for us in France, Spain, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Niger, Oman, and more! “As a Trip Leader, I see myself as the personal ambassador to a place. In France, I love introducing the products of the \u2018terroir' such as wine or cheese, or in southern Spain, taking the group to my home to share a paella with them. And in the Sahara, I have a passion for the wind-created landscape I call \u2018the yellow circle' and the ingenuity of the people who live in this place of extremes. I'm also fascinated by the friendships that people forge while traveling together day after day. I remember how six guests become lifetime friends after our trip in Niger—this warms my heart!” While scouting our trip in southern Spain in 1999, Annie bought a 300-year-old house in a village clinging on the flanks of the highest mountains in Spain. It took her three years to transform it into the home she calls La Casa del Milagro. She divides her time between Europe and San Francisco, where she lives with her husband."},{"GuideID":851071,"First_Name":"Vicky","Last_Name":"Sotriffer","BioShort":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski.","BioLong":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski."},{"GuideID":850536,"First_Name":"Leila","Last_Name":"Thompson","BioShort":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball.","BioLong":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball."},{"GuideID":850678,"First_Name":"Gianluca","Last_Name":"Canalicchio","BioShort":"Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, and loves dancing, singing opera, and cooking. Gianluca is a devoted follower of the Italian food channel, Gambero Rosso, and friend to many noted chefs. \"My cooking teacher is my mother, whose love for cooking always amazed me. I opened a pizza restaurant in Rome and a restaurant in San Francisco, but the problem is I prefer to be a client, not a chef!\" Gianluca also loves sports and has competed in triathlon races for many years. Another passion of his is history, which he says “is essential for our times: not understanding the past makes us see the present in a distorted way.” When guiding, Gianluca loves taking people to his favorite off-the-beaten-path places and introducing them to local people.","BioLong":"Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, and loves dancing, singing opera, and cooking. Gianluca is a devoted follower of the Italian food channel, Gambero Rosso, and friend to many noted chefs. \"My cooking teacher is my mother, whose love for cooking always amazed me. I opened a pizza restaurant in Rome and a restaurant in San Francisco, but the problem is I prefer to be a client, not a chef!\" Gianluca also loves sports and has competed in triathlon races for many years. Another passion of his is history, which he says “is essential for our times: not understanding the past makes us see the present in a distorted way.” When guiding, Gianluca loves taking people to his favorite off-the-beaten-path places and introducing them to local people."},{"GuideID":851149,"First_Name":"Irene","Last_Name":"De Benedictis","BioShort":"Originally from Rome, Irene began traveling at the age of 17, and has lived in various countries including the UK, Germany, Belgium, Brazil and Finland. Her love of different cultures and languages (she knows seven!), paired with her love for pilgrimages (she walked the Camino de Santiago...twice) makes her a wonderful travel companion on the pilgrim's trail. Irene's father is a member of the Italian congregation of St. James, which is responsible for the upkeep of the pilgrim's trails from Italy into Spain and Jerusalem, and she has also worked as a \"hospitalera\" (pilgrims' albergue host) for the pilgrim's trail in Italy.","BioLong":"Originally from Rome, Irene began traveling at the age of 17, and has lived in various countries including the UK, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, and Finland. Her love of different cultures and languages (she knows seven!), paired with her love for pilgrimages (she walked the Camino de Santiago...twice) makes her a wonderful travel companion on the pilgrim's trail. Irene's father is a member of the Italian congregation of St. James, which is responsible for the upkeep of the pilgrim's trails from Italy into Spain and Jerusalem, and she has also worked as a “hospitalera” (pilgrims' albergue host) for the pilgrim's trail in Italy. Fun fact: Irene wrote a book called Spaghetti and Sauna about the cultural differences between Italy, her home country, and Finland, where she lived for four years."},{"GuideID":850548,"First_Name":"James","Last_Name":"Fuss","BioShort":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. As a young chef in Europe, he undertook many explorations from the wilds of the British Isles and the Alps to the Himalayas, and later returned to Australia to become a guide in the legendary Outback. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure. James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends.","BioLong":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. His love of the culinary arts is deep-rooted as well, and as a young chef, he headed off to Europe to expand his repertoire. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure, from the mountains of Europe to the shores of Tasmania. “It's a joy to guide in such divergent places. I love the gastronomic diversity of Europe, especially France. And I'm always happy to help trip members discover the pristine wilderness, unique wildlife, bountiful seafood, and superb wines of Tasmania. Wherever I'm guiding, I try to make a journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people.” James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends. 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After studying art history in Provence, Annie moved to California, where she led adventure tours in the American Southwest and realized that leading adventure trips was her vocation—nothing would keep her inside an office again! She has led exclusively for Wilderness Travel since 1995 and has led journeys for us in France, Spain, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Niger, Oman, and more! “As a Trip Leader, I see myself as the personal ambassador to a place. In France, I love introducing the products of the \u2018terroir' such as wine or cheese, or in southern Spain, taking the group to my home to share a paella with them. And in the Sahara, I have a passion for the wind-created landscape I call \u2018the yellow circle' and the ingenuity of the people who live in this place of extremes. I'm also fascinated by the friendships that people forge while traveling together day after day. I remember how six guests become lifetime friends after our trip in Niger—this warms my heart!” While scouting our trip in southern Spain in 1999, Annie bought a 300-year-old house in a village clinging on the flanks of the highest mountains in Spain. It took her three years to transform it into the home she calls La Casa del Milagro. She divides her time between Europe and San Francisco, where she lives with her husband."},{"GuideID":851071,"First_Name":"Vicky","Last_Name":"Sotriffer","BioShort":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski.","BioLong":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski."},{"GuideID":850536,"First_Name":"Leila","Last_Name":"Thompson","BioShort":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball.","BioLong":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball."}],"guestreviews":[{"GuestNames":"David R.","GuestLocation":"Kenosha, WI","GuestReview":"Another memorable trip with Wilderness Travel! We took the entire family and they loved it."},{"GuestNames":"John L.","GuestLocation":"Highland Park, IL","GuestReview":"Of my 22 WT trips the food on this was the best!"},{"GuestNames":"John S.","GuestLocation":"Monona, WI","GuestReview":"Fun trip, nice group of people, and the food was exceptional. I gained weight despite the exercise."},{"GuestNames":"Lynda B.","GuestLocation":"Villa Ridge, MO","GuestReview":"I've traveled all over the world with many outfitters\/trip operators and find that my first experience with Wilderness Travel to be one of high caliber."},{"GuestNames":"Mike D.","GuestLocation":"Aurora, OH","GuestReview":"Just a great Itinerary! We really enjoyed all of the locations."},{"GuestNames":"Nancy F.","GuestLocation":"Sarasota, FL","GuestReview":"We had a great time hiking the Italian Alps and especially loved the variety of the hikes and the four different countries and cultures we experienced. Liechtenstein was an unexpected jewel and the hikes there, the winery, and the dinner were fabulous! Once again, Wilderness Travel has exceeded our expectations and has shown why they continue to rack up awards as the best travel company for hiking experiences! Thanks to the entire company for never failing to delight us!"},{"GuestNames":"Sandy M.","GuestLocation":"Prescott, AZ","GuestReview":"Would do this trip all over again. It went by too fast."},{"GuestNames":"Sharon T.","GuestLocation":"Abingdon, VA","GuestReview":"Lovely hikes. wonderful guides, great food and drink—what could be better?!"}],"Extensions":[{}],"SimilarTrips":[{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10310,"Trip_Code":"SLOVENIA","Trip_Name":"Hiking in Slovenia"},{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10464,"Trip_Code":"TRIESTE","Trip_Name":"Hiking the Alpe Adria: Salzburg to Trieste"},{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10307,"Trip_Code":"HRTSWISS","Trip_Name":"Hiking the Heart of Switzerland"},{"TripID":10394,"SimilarTripID":10411,"Trip_Code":"TUSCCINQ","Trip_Name":"Tuscany and the Cinque Terre"}],"Specialists":[{}],"TripSegments":[{"VendorID":71819,"ProductID":84584,"SelectType":"Optional","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Extra Hotel Night","Vendor":"Gombit Hotel","Address1":"","Address2":"","City":"Bergamo","State":"","Postal":"","Product":"Pre-Trip Extra Services: Gombit Hotel (DATES, 1 night)","Day":0,"Sequence":20,"Duration":1,"PropertyDescription":"<p>This ultra-modern 13-room hotel is set within a restored medieval tower in a fantastic location right in the heart of the “Citta Alta,” just steps from the central square. 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