MOUNTAINEERING VILLAGES
St. Jodok, the Schmirn Valley, the Vals Valley, and the Gschnitz Valley
The Wipptal vacation region, located between Innsbruck and Brenner, is home to two Alpine Club mountaineering villages: the Gschnitztal in the Stubai Alps and St. Jodok, Schmirn, and Valsertal in the Zillertal Alps.
With St. Jodok, the Schmirn and Vals valleys, and the Gschnitz Valley, the Wipptal in Tyrol is home to two Alpine Club mountaineering villages. They stand for sustainable mountain vacations, unspoiled alpine landscapes, and authentic mountain experiences away from mass tourism. Whether hiking, mountaineering, ski touring, cross-country skiing, or winter hiking—the mountaineering villages in the Wipptal are ideal for anyone who wants to experience Tyrol in an active, nature-oriented way.
Shaped by a vibrant alpine culture, a strong sense of regional identity, and easy access via public transportation, the mountaineering villages in the Wipptal offer a unique mountain vacation experience. St. Jodok, along with the Schmirn and Valser valleys and the Gschnitztal, combine tranquility, quality, and unspoiled natural beauty with a wide range of summer and winter activities in Tyrol.
From leisurely circular hikes to conquering mountain peaks— experience the tranquility of the mountains in three pristine, unspoiled valleys of the Wipptal, where the landscape is deeply shaped by mountain farming culture.
Discounts in mountaineering village partner businesses
Alpine Club members receive a 10% discount on the accommodation price in partner businesses in the mountaineering village (valid for the standard offer: bed and breakfast, for vacation apartments only overnight stay). Please indicate your current membership in one of the following alpine clubs when booking: ÖAV, DAV, AVS, CAI, SAC or PZS. The landlord can only grant this discount if you have booked directly with him and can show a valid membership card at the time of payment.
Sustainable mobility with public transport
The guest card is your ticket for public transport in the Wipptal vacation region (without bike transport). Included are the S-Bahn Innsbruck - Brenner (S3/S4) and all bus lines to the mountain valleys as well as the journey from Innsbruck or Brenner with a travel voucher (available at your accommodation).
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About the Mountaineering Villages in the Wipptal Valley
1. What are the mountaineering villages in the Wipptal?
The mountaineering villages in the Wipptal in Tyrol are the Gschnitztal, St. Jodok (including the Schmirntal), and the Valsertal. They are part of an initiative by the Alpine Clubs and stand for nature-oriented mountain vacations, alpine expertise, and sustainable tourism development.
2. Where are the mountaineering villages of St. Jodok, Schmirn- and Valsertal, and the Gschnitztal located?
The two mountaineering villages are located in the Wipptal vacation region in Tyrol, between Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass. The Gschnitztal is located in the Stubai Alps, while St. Jodok, along with the Schmirn and Valsertal valleys, is located in the Zillertal Alps.
3. Who are the mountaineering villages in the Wipptal best suited for as a vacation destination?
The mountaineering villages in the Wipptal are ideal for anyone seeking unspoiled mountain landscapes, peaceful valleys, small, family-run accommodations, and an authentic alpine vacation experience. They are particularly attractive to hikers, mountaineers, ski tourers, winter hikers, cross-country skiers, and nature lovers who want to experience Tyrol away from mass tourism.
4. What can you do in the mountaineering villages of the Wipptal in summer and winter?
In summer, the mountaineering villages of the Wipptal offer ideal conditions for hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and hut-to-hut tours. In winter, the Gschnitztal Valley, as well as St. Jodok with the Schmirn and Valsertal valleys, are particularly popular for ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and winter hiking.
5. Is it possible to reach the mountaineering villages in the Wipptal sustainably without a car?
Yes, thanks to their proximity to Innsbruck, the mountaineering villages in the Wipptal are very easily accessible by public transportation. With the guest card, visitors to the Wipptal can use the S-Bahn between Innsbruck and Brenner as well as bus routes to all the side valleys of the Wipptal region free of charge. The S-Bahn runs every half hour, and regional buses run every hour to every two hours, including on weekends.
