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High Tauern Mountain Rides
Kaernten
Austria
We open the doors for you into the fascinating and mystic world of the Grossglockner and the High Tauern Mountains - outdoors, as we understand it. Come and discover the Moelltal valley surrounded by the High (Hohe) Tauern National Park. The imposing mountains of the High Tauern range provide a splendid backdrop for a truly enchanting vacation on beautiful horses. The High Tauern National Park lies in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Covering an area of 1800 square kilometers it is the second largest mountain range in Europe. It is a landscape made up of Austria's highest mountains, wide glaciers, Alpine pastures, rocks, waterfalls, and ancient cultural landscapes. The difference in elevation from the deepest valley stream to the top of the "Grossglockner" (11,400’) mountain peak adds up to almost 7,800 feet.
Enjoy your vacation in a cozy romantic equestrian hotel with individually furnished rooms and friendly hosts. Discover the beauty of the national park on the back of Haflinger horses. You will certainly remember the Neunbrunn water falls, the Apriach mills, the canyons, or the excursion up the Grossglockner Mountain. The “Panorama Starride” week includes 6 day rides that visit new breathtaking areas each day.
Some weeks are available with a 3 day overnight trip into the grand mountain scenery of the High Tauern - a great combination of star rides from the riding center and overnight mountain rides with lodgings in high alpine huts.
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Meeting:
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Grosskirchheim
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Airport:
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Klagenfurt
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Transfer:
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Mallnitz or Klagenfurt ariport.
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
Max
9 riders
(per riding group)
Max Capacity
18
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2010
Rates include:
Accommodations, most meals and riding program. 6 riding days.
Glacier Ride: includes a 3 day trek with 2 overnights in a mountain hut.
Grossglockner Ride: includes a 2 day trek with 1 night in a mountain hut.
All meals provided at mountain hut. Sleeping Bags Provided!
| A | 2010 | 8 day trip, Grossglockner Ride with 2 day trek | 8d / 7n | €795 | $1220 |
| Single supplement | €70 | $110 |
| Kids age 10-14 | (€395) | ($595) |
| B | 2010 | 8 day trip, Glacier Ride with 3 day trek | 8d / 7n | €999 | $1530 |
| Single supplement | €70 | $110 |
| Kids age 10-14 | (€500) | ($765) |
| E | 2010 | 8 day trip, Panorama Ride (Stationary) | 8d / 7n | €695 | $1065 |
| Single supplement | €70 | $110 |
| Kids age 10-14 | (€345) | ($520) |
Transfer Option:
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2010
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Transfer from Klagenfurt airport return
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€
75
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$115
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2010
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Transfer from Mallnitz train station rt
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€
50
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$80
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Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
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| A |
2010
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05/15
- 05/22
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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05/15
- 05/22
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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05/22
- 05/29
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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05/22
- 05/29
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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05/29
- 06/05
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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05/29
- 06/05
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| B |
2010
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06/05
- 06/12
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Glacier Ride wit...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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06/12
- 06/19
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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06/12
- 06/19
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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06/19
- 06/26
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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06/19
- 06/26
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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06/26
- 07/03
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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06/26
- 07/03
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| B |
2010
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07/03
- 07/10
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Glacier Ride wit...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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07/10
- 07/17
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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07/10
- 07/17
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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07/17
- 07/24
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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07/17
- 07/24
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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07/24
- 07/31
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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07/24
- 07/31
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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07/31
- 08/07
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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07/31
- 08/07
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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08/07
- 08/14
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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08/07
- 08/14
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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08/14
- 08/21
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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08/14
- 08/21
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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08/21
- 08/28
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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08/21
- 08/28
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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08/28
- 09/04
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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08/28
- 09/04
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
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Reserve
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| B |
2010
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09/04
- 09/11
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Glacier Ride wit...
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/9
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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09/11
- 09/18
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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4
/9
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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09/11
- 09/18
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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4
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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09/18
- 09/25
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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09/18
- 09/25
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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09/25
- 10/02
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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09/25
- 10/02
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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Reserve
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| E |
2010
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10/02
- 10/09
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Panorama Ride (S...
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Reserve
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| A |
2010
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10/02
- 10/09
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, Grossglockner Ri...
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Reserve
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Please note for the Grossglockner Ride there is a minimum of 2 riders required.
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Rates do not include:
Most lunches are not included.
Großglockner-Ride
Day 1 - 5: On the first four riding days enjoy wonderful starrides to numerous cultural and scenic high points, like e.g. the Apriacher Stockmühlen, high Waterfalls and the Graden Valley. We ride on scenic trails in the Zirknitz Valley with great views of the Grossglockner and the high Tauern.
Day 6: On day 6 we start a 2-Day-High Mountain Trail. We climb about 1000 m to reach a simple Almhütte. Dinner and overnight in sleeping bag accommodation.
Day 7: We ride downwards back to the hotel while enjoying the beautiful mountain vistas.
Day 8: Breakfast, departure. (6 riding days, approx. 18 riding hours.)
Glacier Ride
Day 1 to 4: like Grossglockner Ride.
Day 5 to 7: Departure on a 3-Day-Tour into the glacier regions. Overnight accommodations in simple huts, partly above timber line.
On Day 7 descent to Heiligenblut. Below the Jungfernsprung- Waterfalls we make our way back to the starting point.
Day 8: Breakfast, departure. (6 riding days, approx. 18 riding hours.)
Panorama Ride
Day 1 to 7: Wonderful starrides to numerous cultural and scenic high points, like e.g. the Apriacher Stockmühlen, high Waterfalls and the Graden Valley. We ride on scenic trails in the Zirknitz Valley with great views of the Grossglockner and the high Tauern.
Day 8: Breakfast, departure.
(6 riding days, approx. 15 riding hours.)
Meeting:
Grosskirchheim
Airport:
Klagenfurt
Train station:
Mallnitz train station
Transfer:
Mallnitz or Klagenfurt ariport.
Distance:
45 minutes
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Haflinger
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Pace:
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Moderate riding pace with few canters. At the riding center 2-43 hrs per day, on the mountain rides 4-6 hours per day.
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Level:
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(2.5
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3
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Age:
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Min
10
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Weight:
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Max
220 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
9 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
18
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Two-day trek up the Grossglockner Mountain.
The overnight treks include 5 to 6 riding hours per day. The rides from the center average 2-3 hours
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. British nationals whose passport should be valid for intended length&nbs. more
During the summer months, the Hohe Tauern mountain region radiates an incredible vital force: innumerable flowering plants put out vividly coloured blossoms, enticing insects to pollinate them with their strong scents. Dazzling seas of flowers cover the mountain meadows. Snow grouses flock together on their courtship grounds, marmots sun themselves on flat rocks, while ravens perform real aerobatics. The flora and fauna show themselves in all their magnificence and vitality.
Austria enjoys a temperate Central European climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot with cool nights. In Vienna and other low-lying cities temperatures during the day can get very hot over July and August. Winters are cold, below freezing in January and February. The ski season in the Alps runs from December to April but the mountains are also popular with hikers and climbers over the summer when the weather is usually warm and bright.
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Salzburg
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Rainfall (mm)
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54
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49
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41
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52
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73
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110
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134
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108
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81
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67
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53
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46
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Rainfall (inches)
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2.1
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1.9
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1.6
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2
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2.8
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4.3
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5.2
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4.2
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3.1
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2.6
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2
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1.8
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Min Temp (°C)
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-7
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-5
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0
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4
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8
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11
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13
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12
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10
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5
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Max Temp (°C)
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4
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11
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16
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20
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24
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25
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24
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21
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15
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8
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Min Temp (°F)
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19
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23
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32
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39
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46
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52
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55
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54
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50
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41
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32
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25
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Max Temp (°F)
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34
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39
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52
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61
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68
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75
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77
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75
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70
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59
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46
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36
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This list is only a guideline for you
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X = Necessary
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Check List
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Travel documents and Voucher
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Flight tickets
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Passport
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RIDING GEAR
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Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
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X
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Riding boots + Minichaps
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X
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Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
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Riding gloves
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Hat (with chin strap) for sun protection
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Rain coat/Wax jacket
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PERSONAL CLOTHING
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Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
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Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
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Jeans
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Shorts
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Underwear and socks
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Pyjama
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Bag for dirty clothes
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Light summer jacket
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Comfortable shoes/sneakers
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Swimsuit
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Warm clothes if winter
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING
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Personal Toiletries
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Insect protection
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Personal medications
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Sore cream (for an emergency)
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Sewing kit
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Handkerchiefs
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Adapter for electric appliances
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Camera and extra batteries
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Ski clothing if necessary
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Sun glasses with strap
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Sun tan lotion and lip balm
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Note- sleeping bags provided for overnights at mountain huts.
Sorry, no video is currently available for this tour.
*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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anne paterson
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10/5/2009
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barbara fletcher
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10/3/2009
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kuojung wu
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8/3/2008
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william tripp
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7/21/2008
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rotem izak
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9/20/2007
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joanne filkins
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6/22/2007
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deborah kent
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6/20/2007
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..view other reports for different trips
The riding hotel offers, in addition to basic hotel amenities, additional options for entertainment and relaxation:
44 en-suit bedrooms with satellite TV; singles, doubles and family suites are available
Table tennis; 2 clay tennis courts and free admission to the adjacent outdoor swimming pool
Health and fitness area with Finnish sauna, steam bath, relaxation room and tanning booth
Large garden, playground, orchard and terrace with deck chairs
Overnight mountain rides:
No single rooms available in the mountain huts - sleeping bag lodgings..
Meals
At the riding center breakfast and dinner included - on all overnight trips all meals included.
Healthy buffet breakfasts with fresh, regional produce
Choice of delicious home cooked set dinners, salad bar and Carinthian specialties.
At the riding center we include a large breakfast buffet and various 4-course-dinner menus, the mountain trips include all meals.
The meals are wonderful Austrian and local specialties with options for vegetarian cuisine
Other Services
Guest Lounge
Hotel Bar
Floor Service
Pets Welcome
Car Park
Office Services
Internet Access
Skier's Shuttle
Rail Station Shuttle
Airport Shuttle
Telephone Service
English, Italian and Hungarian Spoken
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
Two-day trek up the Grossglockner Mountain.
The overnight treks include 5 to 6 riding hours per day. The rides from the center average 2-3 hours
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Haflinger
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Pace:
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Moderate riding pace with few canters. At the riding center 2-43 hrs per day, on the mountain rides 4-6 hours per day.
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
3
out of 5) Good Novice+
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Age:
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Min
10
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Weight:
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Max
220 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
9 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
18
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Two-day trek up the Grossglockner Mountain.
The overnight treks include 5 to 6 riding hours per day. The rides from the center average 2-3 hours
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. British nationals whose passport should be valid for intended length of stay.
(b) 2. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU member state. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Austria is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following lengths of visit:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period, provided passport is valid;
(b) 3. nationals of Australia, Canada and USA for the purposes of business or tourism for stays of up to three months. For stays longer than three months an entry permit must be applied for which is valid for up to six months.
(c) 4. holders of the following British passports do need a visa: British subject (without right of abode in the UK); British Dependent Territories; British Overseas Citizens; British Protected Persons.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes/1 |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
2 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/4 |
| Australian |
No/3 |
| Canadian |
No/3 |
| USA |
No/3 |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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High Tauern Mountain Rides
Tour Code: IT-AHTSG
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,220.00
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Lodging:
Introduction
Day to Day Itinerary
Rates |
Dates
Accomodation
Tack:
Western
Horses:
Haflinger
Pace:
Moderate riding pace with few canters....
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport:
Klagenfurt
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