DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay.

DAY 2:
To Saalbach, Austria, for a six-night stay. B,D

DAY 3: Walk 1: Romantic Valley Approx. 5km (included)
We meet our guide and start at the small hamlet of Lengau. We travel along forest paths and through pastures, seeing traditional farmers' mountain huts. B,D

DAY 4: Walk 2: Kleberkopf Mountain Approx. 9km (included)
We start with a spectacular gondola ride on the Red Kohlmaiskopf lift. This whisks us up to an altitude of 1794m in about 10 minutes. From here, we continue on the Saalachtaler high mountain path to the Spielbergtörl, and then onto the summit of the Kleberkopf. B,D

DAY 5: Salzburg and Lake Mondsee (included)
One of the most beautiful cities in Austria, Salzburg offers lovely, tranquil squares and medieval lanes, gothic churches and quaint cafés. For the best view of the city, climb to the terrace of the fortress of Hohensalzburg. Later we head towards the Austrian Lake District and the beautiful resort of Mondsee, on the lake of the same name. A day of contrasting beauty in city and countryside B,D

DAY 6: Walk 3: Asitzkopf Approx. 9km (included)
Our day begins with a journey up the Kohlmaiskopf gondola, then walk to the Wildenkarkogel (1910m), and back over the Thuneralm to Mittersill from the Kohlmais lift, then back to Saalbach by local bus. B,D

DAY 7: Walk 4: Hohe Penhab Approx. 6km (included)
We head to Hinterglemm and the Zwölferhorn gondola. We walk from the Zwölferkogelbahn at Hohe Penhab, to the Seekar, coming to a small lake, and then we carry on along the Schönhoferwand to the Ellmau Alm. From the Ellmau Alm we walk to the middle station of the Zwölferkogelbahn, and from here return to Saalbach by bus. B,D

DAY 8:
To Belgium for an overnight stay. B

DAY 9:
To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• 4 guided walks: Romantic Valley; Kleberkopf Mountain; Asitzkopf; Hohe Penhab
• Included Excursions: Salzburg & Mondsee - Cable car/gondola rides as described

• 4-star hotel in Austria

• Local English-speaking walking guide

• 8 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast & 6 evening meals

You'll stay for six nights at the 4-star Berger's Sporthotel, in the centre of Saalbach.
The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, lift and superb new indoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have a telephone, T.V., mini bar and safety deposit box.
The Berger family have been hosting British guests for many years and always ensure a friendly welcome.
Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.