Explore the spectacular mountains on foot as you hike from Austria to Italy and Slovenia
The exciting Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour will see you trekking to three countries in one amazing week! This self-guided hiking trip travels the alpine circuit from Austria to Italy, into Slovenia, and then back to Austria.
Despite being surrounded by impressive mountain ranges, the hiking on this tour is fairly easy, allowing you to enjoy the Alps without needing to be an expert. Especially since your bags are transported between hotels for you, so you can focus on your fantastic surroundings. This tour touches the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, the Carnic Mountains, the Julian Alps, and the amazing Kitzbrühel of Slovenia, just to name a few! You’ll love the diverse and spectacular scenery on this amazing alpine hiking tour.
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Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Explore Villach
Enjoy a free day to explore Villach after you’ve checked into your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Villach
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Explore Shütt Nature Reserve
You start the trip in the lively city center of Villach but a short bus ride takes you to the middle of nature in Rosstratte. You then walk to the Dobratsch, Villach’s landmark mountain beloved and treasured as a local recreational area by the city’s inhabitants. Enjoy the magnificent panorama! The Dobratsch Nature Park - covering 7250 hectares and lying in the middle of Carinthia‘s idyllic lake landscape - is made of forests, mountain pastures, rivers and the high mountains create a habitat for a vast number of plants and animals. Return to Villach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Villach
Distance: 5-6 hours, 210m of ascent, 110m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Gailtal Valley Hike
You’ll start your hike after a brief transfer to Feistritzer Untere Alm. You’ll walk the scenic path across the border into Italy where you’ll find the beautiful Gailtal Valley. Explore the magnificent alpine landscape until you begin the descent into Camporosso.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Camporosso
Distance: 4-5 hours, 380m of ascent, 1080m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Visit the Monte Lussari Sanctuary
Your trail today leads you on a circuit from Camporosso. You’ll begin walking to Monte Lussari, a sanctuary that has been a pilgrimage destination visited for centuries. Your hike will bring you to fantastic viewpoints where you’ll be treated to stunning views of the Julian Alps.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Camporosso
Distance: 4-5 hours, 960m of ascent, 960m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Hike into Slovenia
A shuttle will transfer you to the start of your walk at the base of Mangart. Your hike will take you through the woods to the glacial White Lakes. You’ll walk through meadows, plateaus, and forests on your way to the Slovenian border.
Your destination today is the ski area Kranjska Gora, where you’ll spend the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kranjska Gora
Distance: 5 hours, 300m of ascent, 230m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Rest Day or Roundtrip Hike
Feel free to take a rest day today and spend it exploring this incredible ski resort. There are endless small hikes and places for you to explore, or you can take a circular hike around the area.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kranjska Gora
Distance: Optional: 4-5 hours, 310m of ascent, 320m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Hike to Monte Forno and Return to Austria
From Kranjska Gora, a short transfer will take you to the stage starting point. You hike past the Techantinger & the Mallestiger Mittagskogel down to Faak am See. The lake is the ideal place to cool off and relax after this scenically breathtaking tour. From Faak am See you will take the train back to Villach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Villach
Distance: 6 hours, 890m of ascent, 1250m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure
This morning your tour officially ends after breakfast. Begin your travels home or to your next destination.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.
2024 Departures
The departures are available every Tuesday and Friday, from June 11th to July 30th and from August 7th to September 17th.
- Single room: from $1,195 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $950 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
Book NowAccommodation on the Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour
This tour is based in hotel and guesthouse accommodations. The hotels on this trip are rated 3-star and offer a clean and comfortable place to rest after your active day. You’ll enjoy the warmth of the local hospitality during your stays at the guesthouses.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room, the required supplement is included in the listed price.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Villach
Stroll the streets of the seventh-largest city in Austria and absorb the almost-eastern European vibes. Settle into your hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Hotel in Camporosso
Spend the night in an inviting 3-star hotel or guesthouse along your route.
Hotel in Kranjska Gora
Enjoy the night in a comfortable room at a 3-star hotel in a convenient location.
Hotel in Villach
Stroll the streets of the seventh-largest city in Austria and absorb the almost-eastern European vibes. Settle into your hotel for a good night’s sleep.
What’s Included in the Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Villach are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour as outlined in the itinerary. Airport transfers are not included. Cable car tickets and public transport used to shorten hikes are not included.
Also Included
- Pre-planned hiking route
- Detailed documents, guides and trail maps
- Videobriefing
- Emergency telephone support hotline for the duration of the tour
- Luggage transfer between hotels
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Guide services
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist hotel tax, payable each night at hotel
- Flights
- Gratuities for drivers, servers, or other staff if desired
- Visas if required
- Travel insurance
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour in Villach
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Unattended parking near starting hotel
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