13 independent reviews for Austria snow shoeing and skiing holiday
Reviews for Austria snow shoeing and skiing holiday
Clare Liptrot review 11 Feb 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The wonderful staff who fed us, guided us, transported us, entertained us and looked after us all week - really lovely people.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?
Yes. All food produce was local and we ate at local establishments.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent! Really well-organised, friendly and superb walking and skiing activities as well as yoga every day.Read the operator's response here:
Jim Cooper review 6 Feb 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Fabulous hosts and meeting other guests, the food was amazing, the setting stunning, and the guided snow shoe hikes we’re unforgettable2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
A sense of adventure and reasonable fitness. Hosts give excellent advice beforehand on what to wear/ bring.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All of the above.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
FabulousRead the operator's response here:
Dear Jim,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us this lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are very glad that you enjoyed your mountain
holiday at MoaAlm Mountain Retreat. We really hope to have the chance to welcome you back one day for a week of alpine adventure, yoga, vegan delights
and relaxation in our mountain home.
Best wishes,
Sophie + the team
Alison Gilchrist review 11 Feb 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The friendly encouragement and opportunities to try new activities.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go with an open mind and determination to challenge yourself.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. It was good to hear about the initiatives being taken to participate in local activities, provide sustainable food and use renewable energy where possible.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent - quality accommodation and wonderful setting.Mary Riordan review 1 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Travelling by train through the Mountains, Snowshoeing steep slope to MTN top and afternoon tea and hot tub and fun and laughter with other guests.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure there is enough snow before/when you book!!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes Economically4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A good experience but because of lack of Snow, there was no Xcountry skiing and not enough snow shoeing because of Avalanche threat.Read the operator's response here:
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us this review. It was a pleasure to host you here in the mountains and to spend a week full of sunshine, spring and smiling faces with you. We really hope to have the chance to meet you again for snowy winter holiday. This year the early spring also surprised us and I am sorry that we had to adapt the program to the weather.
Kind regards,
Sophie
Matthew Abramowitz review 3 Apr 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The other members of the group - everyone was very friendly and interesting, which made the trip so much better than any of the activities could have been on their own.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be friendly and outgoing and willing to meet new people and try new things.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, I believe that the holiday supported the local economy.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
FantasticKatie Wade review 1 Feb 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Everything was just perfect from the stunning remoteness of Moa Alm to the friendly team.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
This is an amazing holiday if you want outdoor exercise in a stunning location3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, very evident4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Absolutely fantastic, I have booked to go back in MarchSiriporn Chamsai review 26 Jan 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Our nice people , meal , active experiences.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go for it , be prepared to have the best vegan meal ever .3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely sure .4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
My best holidays I ever experienced.Sanda Lenzholzer review 26 Jan 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The snowshoe hikes and exceptional people I met2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be interested in yoga, veganism and outdoor lifestyle3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
To some extent: the local community is not very much involved, the long distance between MoaAlm and other infrastructure requires a considerable amount of kilometres of driving. Nature conservation is supported by hiring a ranger from the Hohe Tauern national park who provides participants with information on flora and fauna.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
it was great fun, food and companyElizabeth Miller review 3 Mar 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Wonderful setting for MoaAlm.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check exactly what the activities for the week will involve3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, local guides and suppliers were used. The holiday serves plant based food and thus may be said to be environmental.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
GoodRead the operator's response here:
Thank you for this lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed our beautiful setting in the Austrian Alps. Thank you for also mentioning our efforts to benefit
our community and to have as little impact as possible on our local environment. We try to do as much as possible to reduce our carbon footprint, all of
which you can read about on our website. We are very happy you enjoyed your activities with us, and like to think we are very clear with our guests from
our initial email contact, exactly what activities we offer. Since your review, we have reviewed this, and added even more detail to the initial information we
send, as well as our advert. Being in such a remote mountain location, our activities do have to change depending on the weather, but our guests love the
variety we offer.
Kind regards,
Lottie and the team
Neslihan Tozge review 17 Mar 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Highly professional team who are very friendly. The food, owners and Zora, the dog2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It is a very relaxing place and get the most out of it.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very Good and i already recommended to several friends.Read the operator's response here:
Hi Neslihan!! Thanks so much for leaving us a review... we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday so much and hope you will return to MoaAlm in the future to enjoy more of what the Austrian Alps have to offer you! Very best wishes, Chesca - on behalf of us all at MoaAlm.
Emma Pettit review 28 Feb 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
To be part of a caring team which gave me the feeling of belonging to a family.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared, bring the right clothes and be open minded. Take part in everything.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, alone the vegan diet, shows that. The meals were delicious.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
For me, it was a wonderful experience.Ana Tetley review 18 Feb 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Where to start...the setting of Moaalm itself is quite something; the landscape around it, and especially the snow-shoeing near the foot of Grossglockner in the heart of the Austrian Alps!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't be afraid to have a go at all the activities on offer; the team are experts in what they do - from yoga to winter pursuits and importantly, they are understanding and accommodating to all needs. Their warmth and enthusiasm are contagious!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
They have an organic produce delivery set up; the amazing hot tub is wood-fire; most of the activities are on foot; and there is a weekly 'rodeling night' when locals and tourists can gather for a drink, enjoy an easy meal, and rodel down Moaalm's private, hilly 3km road with a headtorch!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Absolutely outstanding.Peter Young review 8 Mar 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The stunning location and wonderful hospitality.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?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
An excellent and very enjoyable holiday. We were very well looked after by Xania, Craig, Barbara and Hubert.Holiday Reviews
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