7 independent reviews for Austria winter walking and cross-country ski holiday
Reviews for Austria winter walking and cross-country ski holiday
Sian Sidaway review 2 Mar 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The opportunity to try new winter sports.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It’s incredible book now!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, they were really responsible with the food waste and recycling. Offered to wash towels but also requested if you didn’t need to then to not. The food was also fantastic.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Amazing - such a great trip and I will come again.Rachael Chung review 25 Feb 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Snowshoeing high in the mountains through virgin snow, no one else around, beautiful and hard work rewarded by schnapps and lunch in a cosy Austrian hut at the top.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It is pretty active so work on your fitness levels!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Mainly UK and German hosts, guides and people helping out in the chalet, although we were taken to eat out in a few local places.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was an excellent active holiday - great chalet; guides, hosts and food all excellent, lovely yoga, beautiful surroundings, we loved the hot tub surrounded by snowy peaks and so good to do something new and quite challenging (snow shoeing and cross country skiing).Hugo Macey review 18 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Great views of the mountains, exhilarating, challenging hikes and warm, fun atmosphere. We went down the hill on toboggans on the last day which was a first for me in 50 years!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We had a vegan diet and the centre is run in an environmentally responsible way. The money spent by guests and by the centre is all spent locally.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great holiday. The team were very welcoming and created a caring and fun atmosphereDaniel Hann review 14 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The constantly changing, outstanding view from our bedroom window (and hot tub!) Being further up the mountain, we got away from the mass tourism below. It felt like our own little snow kingdom for one week.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do some physical preparation before you go! Although you can always ‘sit out’ an activity if it sounds too strenuous, you would miss out on some beautiful experiences. You will definitely enjoy the scenery more if you’re a bit fitter.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
MoaAlm is very environmentally conscious. The water from the tap beats any bottled water, paper bags and reusable boxes were provided for packed lunches and the food was seasonal and vegan.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
The staff, location and activities were all great. We had a wonderful time, being outside all day was mentally and physically revitalizing. The holiday has motivated us to move more and rest better since we got home.Alison Bromberg review 14 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The stunning location and the wonderful MoaAlm team providing wonderful opportunities for opportunities to be active and to relax2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be open and flexible3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes the MoaAlm team are committed to being as environmentally conscious as possible in their location. The location invites appreciation of nature and the importance of climate consciousness. We used local businesses every day.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A wonderful opportunity in every way. A privilege to experience such a beautiful location.Rana Al-Falaki review 25 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The snow show hike on the 3rd day - just stunning!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take shower gel Be prepared to do your own thing towards the end of the week in addition to the free day3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not sure to be honest4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A great trip - wonderful hosts; really well organised; great guides and instructors that you can trust on the mountains; wonderful yoga instructors; very generous with time, food, help; they want you to be happy! The food was amazing. Equipment provided really good l. Rooms comfortable and cake delicious!Read the operator's response here:
Dear Rana,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this lovely review. We are happy that you enjoyed your holiday at MoaAlm, the mountain activities, yoga and vegan food. It was a pleasure to host you here and to share our love for this beautiful region with you. We hope to see you again one time in the future!
Best wishes from Sophie
Eva Watkinson review 27 Dec 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The whole holiday was brilliant, probably one of the most memorable parts was climbing a big snowy mountain on the last day. I've never seen an environment or views like that before. It was incredible.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
No tips really, just have a lovely time.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, the couple who owned the retreat, Craig and Xania and the couple managing the venue had good relationships with local people, we had a local guide, visited some local restaurants etc. The food was almost entirely vegan, and the whole tone of the holiday and the retreat was about respecting the environment and being in nature.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This was a fantastic holiday, the building is lovely and beautifully furnished and laid out, we were very well looked after by Craig, Xania, Sophie and Toby, all the activities were really well run and it was clear a lot of care had been taken in thinking about every aspect of the retreat. The food was delicious, amazing three course meals every night, cake in the afternoon and lovely breakfasts. Also, incredibly beautiful mountains! This is honestly one of the best holidays I've been on, massive thanks to the whole team at MoaAlm.Holiday Reviews
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