Austrian Alps, Walking Holiday - 2nd to 9th September 2026 - With Alan and Maria

Holiday Wednesday 2nd to Wednesday 9th September 2026 - A Guided Walking and Hiking holiday in the Austrian Alps of beautiful Salzburgerland.

Experience beautiful valley and hill walks, and mountain hikes with stunning views, in the Austrian Alps of Salzburgerland, along with its many traditions and customs.

Join us for this small-group, weeklong holiday in Salzburgerland, which includes an overnight stay in the UNESCO World heritage city of Salzburg, with a day of sightseeing, followed by 6 nights and 5 days of guided walks in Salzburg's Lungau region, one of the sunniest regions in all of Austria. In 2012 it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its extraordinary nature, quality of life, as well as its rich cultural traditions.

The Lungau area is a walker’s paradise with a wide network of well signed paths that include a great choice of gentle, moderate and challenging walks. Walks through enchanting forests, beautiful flower filled fields, visiting gushing waterfalls and mountain lakes, and hiking up (or take the easier route of a chair lift or mountain cable car ride) to the mountain top, where you can enjoy stunning views of the mountain ranges that make up the Salzburg Alps. Along almost every route you will find a traditional mountain tavern. 

(even at 2000 m high) where you can sit and enjoy something to eat and drink.

You will be met Salzburg airport, by your hosts for the week, Maria and Alan Gove, who will guide and look after you throughout your visit.

Arrival afternoon includes a visit to Hellbrun palace and its magic fountains, transfer to your hotel, followed by an evening meal in Salzburg centre. The next morning will include a visit to Mirabell palace and the Hohen fortress providing amazing views of the whole city, followed by time to explore more of Salzburg, its cathedral, shops and museums, before departing late afternoon for the pretty village of Lessach, an hour and a half’s drive away, where you will stay with Maria and Alan in their beautiful, traditional converted farmhouse ‘Chalet Gove’, which offers a comfortable home-from-home experience in a setting of unrivalled beauty.

Each day Maria and / or Alan will lead you on your day out walking in the Lungau region. Walks will be a mix of valley and hill walks, and the daily plan will be discussed the afternoon prior to ensure it is suitable for everyone in the group. Walks will be for around 4 hours each day (2 in the morning/2 in the afternoon).

As part of the Itinerary there will be the opportunity to visit some of the Castles and museums in the area as well as taking an easy ride to the top of the mountain by gondola and experiencing the many customs and traditions of the area.

Back at the Chalet, you can relax in the spacious but cosy lounge, where tea, coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruit are available at all times or simply sit in the sunny garden and enjoy the views.

Included in your holiday price:

1. Transport from and to Salzburg airport and all transport throughout your stay, provided by your hosts, Alan and Maria, in their minibus.
2. Hotel Salzburg (1 night) – En-suite double room with breakfast.
3. Chalet Gove (6 nights) – Ensuite double/twin room with breakfast each day, homemade afternoon cake and a three-course evening meal with wine on 5 evenings (1 evening eating out) and unlimited tea and coffee.
4. Daily guided walks/hikes with Alan and/or Maria.
5. A ‘Lungau card’ providing free entry to almost all the tourist attractions whilst staying at Chalet Gove.
6. Chair lift ride and Mountain cable car ride - to walks up high without the effort, providing stunning views.

Not included in the price:
Flight to Salzburg.
Lunchtime food and drinks and evening meal and drinks on 2 evenings.
Museum, palace and other tourist visits in Salzburg.

Holiday requirements
Travel Insurance and GHIC card

Group size – minimum: 4, maximum: 7

Holiday price
£ 1383 for a double room, single occupancy.
£ 1103 per person for a twin room (2 single beds) with two sharing (note: Hotel room in Salzburg will be a double room, single occupancy).
£ 1023 per person for a double room with 2 sharing a double bed.
Non-refundable deposit of £200 (unless the holiday cannot take place)

To book your place or ask any questions please Email:
Maria This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dee This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 07976 069922