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• What is a certified hiking guide? • Trip rating • Physical prerequisites • What are the trails going to be like in the Alps? • What is included in the price? • What accommodation do you use? • Who leads your trips? • How can I find out about hikes and schedules? • How large are your groups? • Who are the participants? • Do I need a mountain rescue insurance? • Where do I meet to go on a hike with you? • Do itineraries change from the scheduled programm? • Do you offer group discounts? • Is it OK if I've never backpacked before? • Safety considerations • Equipment for a day trip (summer & winter) • Equipment for a hut to hut hiking • I have other questions. Who should I ask? |
» TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Certified
hiking guide If you want to get the most out of hiking in our mountains, consider hiring a professional guide. A certified hiking guide has been granted the authority by his or her government to lead hiking tours in summer and winter on non-glaciated terrain. Certified hiking guides are skilled in both summer and winter travel and have completed courses on avalanche hazard assessment, mountain rescue and first aid, the use of transceivers, weather, flora and fauna, history, physiology of exercise and many other subjects. [top] |
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Level 1:
Public hikes (summer and winter):
hiking requires a basic level of fitness. Even if you've been walking
regularly, the demands of hiking on rough terrain require more from
your cardiovascular system, your muscles and even your balance.
Although you do not need previous hiking experience, you do need to be
reasonably fit and enthusiastic. - WINTER: public hikes
with snowshoes are usually of level 1 and 2 |
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What are the trails going to be like in the Alps? For
the most part, trails are in excellent condition. Where there is
a risk of a fall or a tricky section, the trail crews have equipped
these sections with cables and ladders for the safety of the walkers.
This does not mean that each meter of trail is safe. We spend roughly 5 to 8 hours hiking. This of course takes into account stops for lunch, photographs and for taking in the incredible views. You may need to hike uphill for more than 3 hours, or roughly 1000 meters (3000 ft) of vertical gain. The same may be expected for the descent. The guide sets the itinerary and the pace so that no one falls behind. [top] |
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What is not included in the price? The
prices indicated in this website are guiding fee only. In winter,
snowshoes and poles are included in the price. Travel, lift passes, local transfers, lunches, accomodation, personal insurance or equipment (excepted snowshoes and poles) are not included. |
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What accommodation do you use? |
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How can I find out about
hikes and schedules? Shared hikes
departing Vienna are scheduled from Thursday to Sunday and on Austrian
public holidays. You can subscribe to the
newsletter (for this send an email to info@trekkingaustria.com) and get
by email
the dates of the next hiking trips. The newsletter is published
monthly. The online calendar is updated at that time. For a private hike, please send us an email to check our availability. [top] |
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The groups
for public hikes are usually between 6 and 12 people. The average
group size is 8 people. If you have a larger group, contact us to see what an appropriate trip would be. |
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Who
are the participants? They are mostly 15-65 years of age (but age is no barrier as long as you are young at heart), single, married, tourists, expats, locals... We have mainly international groups. This brings a superb cultural variety and mix of life experiences to the group and helps to make our trips so interesting and diverse. They have proven to be a great way to meet people! |
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Do I
need a mountain rescue insurance?
Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the participant. The settlement of a valid accident and health policy (with stipulations of mountain rescue coverage) covering any medical and/ or related costs (eg helicopter off the track, hospital care, etc.) is strongly recommended. In Austria, you will always be asked to pay for mountain rescue and this could be several thousand euros, especially if helicopters are involved. It is your responsibility to verify that you are covered. The guides accept no responsibility for costs incurred. |
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Where do I meet to go on
a hike with you?
In Linz, Salzburg and Zell a See, the meeting location will be given to you by the guide. |
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Can
itineraries change from the scheduled programme?
The itineraries provided on the website are sample itineraries and subject to change depending on the local weather, snow, terrain condition and the size of the group. |
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Yes,
we am
happy to give discounts to groups of more 10 persons booking a hut to
hut
hike. Please contact us for further details. [top] |
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Is it ok if I've never backpacked before?
We do not expect any prior backpacking or even hiking experience, however backpacking can be a physically demanding activity. All of the day trips are differentiated by level of difficulty. For hut to hut hikes, w recommend starting an exercise routine several weeks to several months prior to your trip date. Many of the trips are at middle altitude, demanding at least a moderate level of cardiovascular fitness. |
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Your safety is our top
priority, followed by
fun and comfort. Your hiking tour will be led by a professional guide. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us for more information. |
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Equipment for a day hike: Clothing: In
the backpack (medium size - 40 liters. max.): Optional: Equipment for a day snowshoe hike:
Warm clothing (from
december to february, we have to deal with extreme cold
weather conditions - temperatures ranging from 0°C to -20°C!) In
the backpack (medium size - 40 liters. max.): Optional: [top] |
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Equipment for a hut to hut hike: [top] |
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I
have other questions. Who should I ask?
You may email Yannick [top] |
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Austria, Vienna, Austria | Tel.: + 43 681 10
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