Welcome to Lake Reschen! After checking in, you'll get in the mood for the days ahead with a leisurely stroll along the shore and admire the region's landmark, the church tower of Alt-Graun, which has stood out of the water for over seventy years. At the Vinschgau Oberland Museum in Graun, you can learn more about the fascinating history of the submerged village. In the evening, your hiking guide will present the week's program.

The perfect start to the week and the most beautiful preview of what awaits you. Take the cable car up to Schöneben, from where the entire lake lies below you. The high-altitude trail leads through expansive alpine pastures to the Haideralm – with views of the glaciers of the Ötztal Alps and, on a clear day, all the way to the Ortler mountain. Along the way, a working alpine pasture invites you to stop for refreshments. The Haideralm cable car offers a comfortable descent, so you'll be back by early afternoon.

The highlight of the week and the only truly long day. With the help of the gondola lifts, the tour begins above the lake and leads through alpine pastures lined with ancient Swiss stone pines up to the Seeköpfl summit at 2,635 meters. The trail passes small, hidden mountain lakes, and at the top, the view extends across three countries. It's the day when everyone gets their summit photo in the evening. Those who wish to skip the final ascent can shorten the tour by approximately 4 kilometers and 450 meters of elevation gain by prior arrangement and wait for the group at the bottom.

The secluded Langtauferer Valley, next to Lake Reschen, is the most pristine corner of the entire region. From the head of the valley, the trail leads right up to the glacier's tongue—for most of the young people, it's their first time getting so close to a glacier. A stop at the mountain hut with its view of the icy landscape follows, then the return journey is made along the same path. Deliberately planned as a short tour to allow for recovery after the summit day. In the afternoon, the route leads to Lake Haidersee near St. Valentin: significantly warmer than Lake Reschensee and the region's main swimming spot.

The second big day takes us across to the sunny Upper Vinschgau Valley. From the Watles adventure mountain, the panoramic trail leads across lush alpine meadows and past a waterfall up to the Sesvenna Hut, which lies nestled in the alpine meadows just before the Swiss border. Marmots and chamois are almost guaranteed sightings here, and with a bit of luck, you might even spot an ibex. The return journey leads along a pleasant high-altitude path to the Watles lift.

The final day of hiking leads to the tranquil Plamort plateau. What awaits at the top is something hardly anyone expected: rows of concrete barriers amidst the alpine meadows, tank traps of the Alpine Wall from the Second World War that were never used. An unusual destination and one of those places that people actually talk about back home. The view stretches far across the lake to the peaks of three countries. Return in the early afternoon – time to pack, for a final dip in Lake Haidersee, or a stroll through Glurns. In the evening, the week concludes with a farewell dinner featuring Vinschgau specialties.

The week of hiking together ends after breakfast – with many postcard-perfect images and unforgettable family and group moments in your mind, you say goodbye to your mountain guide and begin your journey home. If you still haven't had your fill of the mountains, you have the option of extending your stay independently and exploring the many other attractions of the region.