Check Out The Alps with the Maine Chapter

AMC Maine Chapter leaders Ginette Beaudoin and Don Parker will lead a major excursion to Austria from July 22, 2011 to August 6, 2011! Enjoy 14 days of intermediate to advanced intermediate hiking amidst the spectacular Tyrolean Alps south of Innsbruck, Austria. The trip includes day hiking from our hotel in the Stubai Alps which tower above many “Gemuetlich” villages.

Our village is nestled in a beautiful green alpine valley surrounded by spectacular 10,000′ peaks and headed by the Stubai glacier. Daily we will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at an alpine alm or hutte. We will travel by cable car to 10,333′ to the “Top of the Tyrol” where we will walk on a glacier. We will hike to 7 high alpine huts, using cable cars when appropriate for the lower sections. Also, we will offer 2 panorama treks and lovely valley walks. Delightful three star hotel with private bath, full buffet breakfast, and 4 star dinners. Optional excursions to Innsbruck. Approximate land cost $2475 (plus est airfare $1250-1500). Includes chartered bus travel, lodging, 10 days of valley transportation, all breakfasts and dinners.

Check out this PDF flyer for more information. Please contact Ginette Beaudoin at [email protected] or Don Parker at [email protected] to join in on the fun!