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What to do and see in The Alps, The Alps: The Best Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in The Alps, The Alps including Furka Pass, Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Klettersteig Daubenhorn, Element Ski School, Skischule SMT Mayrhofen, St. Anton, Mayrhofen, Alpbach, Bergisel Ski Jump, Great St. Bernard Pass.
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1. Furka Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By ymt888 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Furka Pass, with an elevation of 2,429 metres, is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps known for its winding hair pin bends and scenic views. Be prepared to capture the sites like the Rhone glacier, the Schöllenen Gorge, numerous valleys and small Swiss villages.
2. Grossglockner High Alpine Road
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5.0 based on 1,565 reviews
One of Austria's top 3 destinations amidst the Alps The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is like an ornament of ribbons located between green mountain pastures, colourful flower meadows, rocky rubble, ice and show. It nestles up against hills, follows the course of the natural ground and fits the mountains like a glove. Whooshing waterfalls, the shrill whistling of marmots and the howling wind in the summit regions create an unforgettable high alpine soundscape. And then, all of a sudden, he appears: his majesty, the Grossglockner, the black mountain. Join us for a journey beyond compare up high to the perpetual ice of the glacier!
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The roads are well-maintained thus the entrance fee is worth it. Mountain landscape is breathtaking and heavenly. One can make short stops spontaneously for clicking or snacks. Restaurants are in major hot spots.No boring moment because the weather was glorious: sunny and blue skies. It would have been otherwise had it rain. Serpentine roads. Water falls upon reaching the the top of Grosglockner !
3. Klettersteig Daubenhorn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By GiuliaTraveller - Geneva, Switzerland
Not many mountain lakes are just a few steps from the cable car; Daubensee is one of them and it is definitely worth visiting it. The view is amazing and changes every 50m along the loop around the lake. The reflection of the mountains on the water is incredible and there are many spots for nice pics. Therefore, consider more than 2 hours to complete the loop, especially if there is snow on the path. And take some food with you, so you can have a pic-nic with a view, and what a view!
4. Element Ski School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
We want to take your skiing to the next level. It's that simple. Element is a unique Ski School in Verbier with a focus on quality and on making sure our clients have the best possible time on the mountain. The team is deliberately small - a hand-picked group of the very best, most experienced ski instructors. We offer Private Ski Lessons, Off Piste Lessons, Women's Camps and Ski Instructor Training Programmes. And we'd love to hear from you.
Reviewed By V_Not_For_Vendetta - Leuven, Belgium
As a group of complete beginners, we have skied with 4 different instructors from Element so far. Each individual instructor had their own teaching style, but all brought learnings that complemented our continued improvement overall. Will, Guy, Jack and Tom all put us at ease and were great fun to work with! Emma & Lucy were also great with helping us book or amend lessons. They were flexible, friendly, client-centric: can definitely recommend the team! (In fact I did actually recommend them and brought some additional friends to book with the school since our first lessons). Thanks Team Element, keep up the good work!
5. Skischule SMT Mayrhofen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 240 reviews
Ski and Snowboard School in Mayrhofen Group and private lessons for Children and Adults of all Levels.
Reviewed By Deanellis1 - London, United Kingdom
I visited Mayrhofen in January and booked my ski instruction through SMT, My ski instructor was Frederik Johannessen. Not having skied previously I was a little apprehensive but very excited, I need not have been concerned. Frederik was an excellent instructor and took me through the basics and I was soon learning how to ski under control. By the end of the week I was negotiating blue and red slopes with confidence and control, Frederik was patient and his level of instruction was second to none, he is a credit to SMT and I hope to return soon to continue my learning with Frederik.
6. St. Anton
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4.5 based on 1,606 reviews
One of the more popular ski resorts in the Tirols.
Reviewed By steadsy - Blyth, United Kingdom
.....but does the person who does the colour grading of pistes have colour-blindness. Most blue runs in the main area have very steep red bits (esp. pistes 50 and 100), reds are very steep and yet some of the blacks are easily do-able. The snow was excellent when we were there so we ventured over to Lech/Zurs via Stuben and the Trittkopf gondolas with very steep top end. The very steep red piste 144, in Zurs, is brilliant and a must if you like a challenge with a long, shallow 1km schuss at the bottom.
7. Mayrhofen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
This mountain town is best known for its renowned ski slopes.
Reviewed By phillhx24
I have been to Mayrhofen a Few times and Love the place ! Highly recommend Mayrhofen to Everyone, I have always gone for Skiing or Snowboarding It’s Great for beginners , intermediates and Experts levels Apres is class in Mayrhofen !!! I have been as a Couple, Group of lads and a Very large group of lads on a stag do and this place covered all that each wanted If your looking for a Great place to ski/ board then try Mayrhofen Don’t be shocked if there’s No Snow in the town as slopes are high above
8. Alpbach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
This ski resort is located in a small village known for its friendly atmosphere.
Reviewed By vicr722 - Langham, United Kingdom
This is an update on the closed forum from 2012 regarding getting from Innsbruck Airport to Alpbach without paying a fortune. It is remarkably easy! I’ve just done it with my 10 year old daughter. 1. Get the bus from just outside the door of the airport (stand F) to Innsbruck Haubtbahnhof(Hbf) - the main train station. It’a cheaper if you buy your tickets from the little machine at the bus stop (€2.50). 2.At the station buy tickets from the machine for Brixlegg Bahnhof (€15.80) - loads of trains... 3. Catch the 4074 bus from right outside the door of the station for Inneralpbach (not the one going the other way to Radfeld). Ask for Alpbach Boglerhof - this is the most convenient stopping point within the village. The amount of information available at the stops and on the trains and buses was brilliant. It’s also a good idea to download the “Scotty” app from ÖBB - it gives all train and bus times in a really easy to use format. If you’re concerned about doing this journey don’t be - it really is remarkably easy and will save you paying through the nose for an airport shuttle. Good luck!
9. Bergisel Ski Jump
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,311 reviews
Reviewed By mmmmlp - Chennai (Madras), India
This is on a hill and can be accessed by a cable in Innsbruck, Austria and the most popular annual ski jumping competition is conducted here and this well built ski jumping track is even visible from the highway nearby. Jumpers doing ski jumping is quiet a sight, the rythum and the speed of their movement along the track is a joy.
10. Great St. Bernard Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By sprice234 - Swansea County, United Kingdom
The pass is only open after 1st of June until October after the majority of the winter snow has melted. Enjoyed looking around the small museum at the Monastry, together with old pictures of Monks in the snow with the dogs. Great views of the surrounding mountains, and there are pleasant walks in the vicinity.
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