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Take a walk with us Few things are as invigorating as a walk through the beautiful scenery of the lakes and mountains. Whether it’s a gentle stroll along the lakeside or a more demanding hike, you can get help planning your own route, take a guided walk or even enjoy a longer, guided walking tour. We’re here to guide you When a resort is particularly suited for walkers that’s where you’ll find our walking escorts. These keen, experienced walkers can give you the low-down on the best local routes and organise walks of varying distances. Resorts with Crystal walking escorts: Italy – Lake Levico, Selva, Val di Fassa Slovenia – Bovec, Kranjska Gora Spain – Las Alpujarras Switzerland – Lake Lucerne, Wengen, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen, Saas Fee, Zermatt In these resorts our walking service includes: • Introductory walks • Ideas for the best walks • Full itineraries • Top tips • Recommended places for lunch and views.
Ideal walking bases Most of the resorts on this website will make ideal walking bases, but the ones here and those with with walking escorts are particularly suitable for hikers: Austria – Alpbach, Ellmau, Lech, Neustift, Niederau, Obergurgl, Saalbach, Scheffau, Schladming, Seefeld, St Johann Germany – Black Forest - Bad Herrenalb, Königssee Italy – Lake Levico, Selva, Val di Fassa Switzerland – Kandersteg And remember to keep it safe It’s better to be safe than sorry. So please avoid walking alone, tell people which route you’re taking and when you can be expected back.
Take a tour Keen to put a bit more effort into your walk? Then take a tour. These well planned, guided walks are suitable for anyone with good fitness levels. Walking tours are available in: Austria – Ellmau, Scheffau, St Johann Switzerland – Bernese Oberland, Eastern Switzerland tours
Walking passes We can organise walking passes for you in many of our resorts, allowing you to make use of local cable-cars, chairlifts and mountain railways. See the resorts for more details and add them when you book.
Making sure everything runs smoothly You don’t need a lot of equipment for an enjoyable walk. Our advice, take the following: • Comfortable walking shoes • Several pairs of thick socks • Clothing that can cope with varying weather conditions • Water bottle • Sunglasses and sunscreen • Binoculars for those unexpected views • Passport sized photos for lift passes • Hiking poles • Insect repellent • A small rucksack
Pre-bookable walking maps You now have the chance to order a walking map for your resort before you go. Your map will be delivered to your home ready for you to take away on your walking holiday. Please remember to quote the code from the resort page of the map that you wish to order.
Crystal cycling escorts Like our walking escort service, we offer in selected resorts the same service but on a bicycle. Our escorts will guide on gentle paths and provide suggested itineraries, ideas and places for lunch. Bicycles can be pre-booked or hired locally in these resorts. Austria –Söll Italy – Lake Levico Slovenia – Bovec Switzerland – Interlaken, Saas Fee
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