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Les Alpes autrichiennes englobent certains des paysages montagneux les plus spectaculaires d'Europe, avec des sommets imposants, des glaciers immaculés et de charmants villages alpins. Cette magnifique chaîne de montagnes offre des possibilités de ski, de randonnée et d'alpinisme de classe mondiale à travers plusieurs provinces, notamment le Tyrol, Salzburg et Vorarlberg. Des pics dramatiques du Hohe Tauern aux pentes douces du Salzkammergut, les Alpes autrichiennes offrent des expériences inoubliables aux amateurs de plein air de tous niveaux.

The Austrian Alps form a large part of the mountain country that stretches across central Europe, and they are where many visitors first picture when they think of the Alps. The range runs across several provinces, including Tyrol, Salzburg and Vorarlberg, so a trip here can take in quite different landscapes within a short distance.

What the mountains offer

The scenery is the main draw. Towering peaks rise above the valleys, and glaciers lie among the high ground, giving the views a sense of scale that rewards anyone willing to look up. Alpine villages sit in the valleys and on the slopes, and they make a comfortable base for an unhurried stay.

The range is well suited to active trips. Visitors come for:

  • Skiing, with resorts across the provinces

  • Hiking through the valleys and up into the high country

  • Mountaineering for those with the experience and equipment for it

Where to go

The Hohe Tauern is the area of dramatic, high peaks and is the place to go for the most rugged scenery. The Salzkammergut, by contrast, has gentler slopes and a softer character, which suits visitors who prefer easy walks and relaxed days. Between them, the two show how varied the range can be.

Planning a visit

Because the range covers several provinces, it helps to choose one or two areas rather than attempt the whole of it. Pick a base in the valley that matches your plans, whether that is skiing in winter or walking in the warmer months, and let the mountains set the pace of the trip.