CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: PERTISAU

Only an hour's drive from Innsbruck, Pertisau (950m) has long been a favourite winter base among cross-country skiers. An attractive village with several hotels and bars, it lies on the west shore of the Achensee, a high lake just south of the border with Germany. All around are the shapely peaks of the Karwendel Alps, dramatic limestone mountains that rise to 2400m. We stay in a comfortable 4-star hotel and our groups enjoy the combination of fine skiing and quality accommodation. The cross-country here is excellent, with over 120km of trails covering Pertisau and nearby Achenkirch. Options take us into three scenic side valleys, including Falzthurntal and Pletzachtal, and the stunning 'Panorama-loipe' follows the shores of Lake Achensee from Pertisau itself.

Waymark Holidays cross-country skiing trips.

The 'Waymark Experience' stamp points to our range of classic cross-country ski holidays that come from the Waymark stable, but are now operated by Exodus. Loyal Waymark clients will notice many tried and tested locations which are staffed by many of their favourite Waymark leaders.