EXPERT CONSULTATION

You receive a 45 min consultation with one of our trail experts to discuss your itinerary requirements and answer any questions you have about the trail. Topics could include:

• routes options

• accommodation options

• trail conditions

• when to hike

ACCESS TO OUR PLANNING APP

Based on your phone consult, our trail expert will create you a personalised itinerary within our new planning app. Access to our new planning app allows you to:

• Visualise your daily itinerary: Your trip is broken day by day, with estimated time, distance, elevation change and information on your chosen route.

• Select your accommodation: 70+ mountain huts, hotel and campgrounds are displayed on the map. Find accommodation for your nights before, during and after your trip.

• Add transportation to your plan: Easily select transport options (gondola, bus) to see the impact to your daily hiking stats. All transport details including 2025 schedules and costs are included in your final GPS map.

• Change your route: Explore different route options, including main and variant, using our extensive image library and route descriptions. Your estimated time, distance, and elevation change are automatically re-calculated and displayed with every decision.

• See which properties are taking 2025 online bookings: Don’t miss out on your preferred accommodation by seeing their booking status directly on the map.

• Resource library: Explore 30+ resources including webinars, workshops and blog posts created by our trail experts on how to plan and prepare for your trip. Including - packing list, best time to hike, how to get to/from the trail, best weather apps, baggage transfer options, emergency service numbers and more.

GPS MAP

Your personalised GPS trail map allows you to navigate your hike in the same way you would in urban areas. Your map is created based on your specific plan/route and can be used on any Android or Apple smartphone. Key features on your GPS map:

• Your current location is visible on the map

• Your personalized daily hiking statistics are displayed for each section and day of your itinerary

• Coloured markers to highlight points of interest, such as water refill, toilet, food/supermarkets and laundry locations

• Current season transport schedules to reroute your plan if you need to skip ahead on the trail

• Bad weather routes if you need to change to an easier hiking route (where possible)