The Alpe Adria Trail connects the Carinthia region of Austria with western Slovenia and Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Starting from the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner, it continues on through Slovenia and Italy until reaching its final destination of Muggia/Trieste on the Adriatic sea. The trail covers a total of 43 stages across a variety of terrain.
This short walking holiday covers Valbruna in Italy to Kranjska Gora in Slovenia, with a private transfer back to the starting point of your tour. On both sides of the border you will experience a mix of local cultures and languages reflected in the cuisine and traditions of the area.
Highlights include Borgo Lussari, a tiny, picturesque hamlet on Mount Lussari and the stunning Lake Fusine.
3 night Alpe Adria Walking Tour
The Alpe-Adria hiking trail connects Carinthia in Austria, Slovenia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy along a total of 43 different stages. Enjoy the fantastic Alpine scenery and unique mix of cultures on this short walking break covering three stages of the trail starting and ending in Valbruna, Italy. For more details please see the itinerary below. Contact us for availability
Highlights
- Explore part of the beautiful Alpe-Adria trail
- Spend a night in a mountain hut
- Cover between 15 and 20km per day
Included
- 3 nights in selected hotel/mountain hut double rooms
- Half board basis (drinks not included)
- Alpe Adria trail map
- 1 typical lunch in Borgo Lussari (drinks not included)
- 2 luggage transfers
- Private transfer from Kranjska Gora to Valbruna at end of the tour
Excluded
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Meals & beverages - unless otherwise specified
- Local taxes where applicable
- Everything else not mentioned above
Itinerary
Day 1: Valbruna
Individual arrival in Valbruna and check in at hotel.
Day 2: Valbruna - Mount Lussari - Tarvisio
Between Valbruna and Tarvisio the path reaches an altitude of 1790m at Mount Lussari. Lunch at a traditional guesthouse in Borgo Lussari. Head down the valley along the Pilgrim path to Camporosso and Tarvisio. Check-in at hotel where your luggage will be waiting for you.
Circular trail stage 4 - 19km in around 6.5hrs | Height difference: 1162m ascent, 1219m descent.
Day 3: Tarvisio - Lake Fusine/Fusine
From Tarvisio through Monte Borgo via the Alpe Adria cycling lane to Fusine lakes. Overnight at a mountain hut. Luggage transportation not available for this stage of the tour.
Circular trail stage 5 - 18km in around 6.5hrs | Height difference: 1259m ascent, 627m descent.
Day 4: Fusine - Kranjska Gora
Cross the Italian/Slovenian border and head to Kranjska Gora. Private transfer to Valbruna where your luggage will be waiting for you. End of tour.
Circular trail stage 6 - 16.2km in around 5.5hrs | Height difference: 618m ascent, 1187m descent.
1st night: 3* hotel in Valbruna
2nd night: 3* hotel in Tarvisio
3rd night: Mountain hut in Fusine
Full information on your accommodation will be provided before your departure. For any special requests please contact us.
Nearest Airport: Klagenfurt Airport (approx. 45mins)
Other airports: Ljubljana (1 hr 20 mins), Trieste (1hr 20 mins), Venice Marco Polo (2 hrs), Venice Treviso (2 hrs)
By Car
Get on A2/E66 from Josef-Sablatnig-Straße. Follow A2 to Via Dante Alighieri in Tarvisio, Italia. Take exit Tarvisio from A23/E55. Take Via Vittorio Veneto and SS13 to Piazza della Chiesa in Valbruna.
By Public Transport:
Approx. 3 hours depending on arrival airport.
By Private Transfer:
Taxi available outside airport. Private transfer available on request after main booking.
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