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Four quiet days in October
The lifts are shut and the larches are gold. Four days of walking, eating early and having the place to yourself.
Four days5 stopsWalkers, couples, dogs
- When
- October, Thursday to Sunday
- Time
- Four days
- Suits
- Walkers, couples, dogs
- Cost
- ●●○○
- ThuStop 1
Stop 1: Arrive and walk the larches
Verdict: goLarch Walk ExampleFree
Two hours on an easy loop, timed to finish as the light goes gold.
Two hours on an easy loop, timed to finish as the light goes gold.
- ThuStop 2
Stop 2: Dinner, early
Verdict: goRestaurant Example●●●○
Book for seven. In October the kitchen is calm and the venison is in season.
Book for seven. In October the kitchen is calm and the venison is in season.
- FriStop 3
Stop 3: Up to the hut
Verdict: go, ifExample Alp Hut●●○○
Check it's open (phone), then walk up for lunch on the terrace.
Check it's open (phone), then walk up for lunch on the terrace.
Plan B · Shut for the season? Konditorei Example and a long lunch in the village.
- SatStop 4
Stop 4: The lake, if the sun is out
Verdict: go, ifExample LakeFree
Walk round it. Swim if you're brave.
Walk round it. Swim if you're brave.
Plan B · Grey? Train to Example Valley Town.
- SunStop 5
Stop 5: Sunday lunch
Verdict: goGasthaus Example●●○○
Twelve sharp, before the walkers. Then the train home.
Twelve sharp, before the walkers. Then the train home.