Hotel Alpina

Run by the Zangerl family, the Alpina offers Tirolean hospitality, excellent cuisine and a convenient location close to the summer lifts, making this hotel a great base for walking and exploring the breathtaking mountain surroundings.

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• 3 minutes' walk to resort centre • 5 minutes' walk to gondola • Sauna • Steam room • Solarium (local charge) • Bar • Lounge • Wine cellar • TV room • Buffet breakfast • 3-course evening meals • All bedrooms with private shower, WC, safe and internet link • Lift to all floors

Walking Weeks - 5th July 08 and 6th September 08
FREE for all Crystal customers staying at the Hotel Alpina!
This fantastic programme of walks has been exclusively organised for Crystal and includes a Silvretta Card and the services of a local walking guide! All walks take place in and around the villages of Ischgl, Galtür, See and Kappl and are a superb way to explore this beautiful area.

Monday
Ischgl - Smugglers Walk to Switzerland (medium)
This walk follows the old smuggler trail over the border to Switzerland. After taking the Silvrettabahn and chairlift to Flimjoch at 2,757m, you can admire a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains of the Samnaun valley, Silvretta and over towards the the mighty Ötztaler Alps. From Flimjoch, a leisurely hike will take you along the old smuggler’s path on the Alp Trida Sattl, over the Salaaser and down into the duty-free Swiss village of Samnaun. Return by cable car and back along the smuggler’s path to Ischgl. 
Duration of walk approx. 4-4.5hours.

Tuesday
Galtür – Mountain walk from Zeinisjoch to Verbella Alpe and the Fluspitz (medium)
From the Zeinisjoch Inn the walk takes you to the Verbella Alpe and then on to the Fluhspitze where you can admire stunning views of the Silvretta mountain range.
Duration of walk approx. 5-5.5 hours.

Wednesday - day off

Thursday
See – mountain walk to Furgler (difficult)
The 6 person gondola up to Medrigalm provides an easy start to this rewarding mountain hike. From Medrigalm, the trail takes you up to the Ascherhütte. Trail 702 takes you from the mountain hut up to the Furglerjoch and then on to the Furgler peak at 3,004m. From here, there’s a breathtaking panoramic view in all directions to reward your efforts after the climb up. The return walk, retraces the trail back to See.
Duration of walk 6.5-7 hours. Local charge for taxi (approx. €5-7pp).

Friday 
Kappl-Schmalzgrubenscharte (medium-difficult)
After taking the Diasbahn to Diasalpe, this walk takes you over the Almwiesen to the Schmalzgrubenscharte (2,697m). Here you'll find a fantastic view over the Lechtaler and the Otztaler Alps. This is also where the Rifflerweg trail begins, up to the Hohen Riffler at 3,168m.
Duration of walk – 4.5-5hours.

Please note: Programme is subject to change; Local charge for lunch/refreshments; The Silvretta Card is included in the price of your holiday and covers use of summer lifts and the local buses; Local charge for any taxis used (See-Furgler walk, approx. €5-7pp).

What to bring:
Good walking boots with ankle support, day rucksack, clothing to suit varying mountain weather incl. breathable waterproofs, sun cream and sun hat, camera, sufficient drink, money for lunch, snack, refreshments, taxi