Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

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Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

8 Days Starting and ending in Villabassa

Visiting: Italy

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

CIS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 14

Physical rating:

Medium, Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

From: $2775

NB: Prices correct on 05-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

On the northern edge of Italy's most impressive mountain range, in the Alta

Pusteria Valley and just north of Cortina d'Ampezzo, lies the charming

village of Villabassa. This area of the Dolomites is perfect for snowshoeing

with routes leading into Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, along the shoreline of

Lago di Braies and beneath the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Trek

along forest trails and old military tracks to the magnificent viewpoints of

Durrakopf (2275m) and Strudelkopf (2307m), learning more about the impact of

World War 1 in this area along the way. Our base for the week will be the

superb Hotel Adler, situated in the centre of the town and one of the best

hotels we feature in our entire programme. This 4-star accommodation provides

the perfect place to unwind after a day’s snowshoeing, with Michelin

recommended cuisine and a relaxing wellness centre.

Highlights

  • Relax in a 4-star hotel with wellness centre

  • Walk through the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites

  • Explore areas only accessible by snowshoes

Itinerary

Day 1


Fly to Innsbruck; transfer to Villabassa (approx. 1hr 45mins).



Day 2-4


We walk wonderful routes in the Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, along the
shoreline of Lago di Braies and beneath the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, arguably
the most iconic image of the entire Dolomites.



Day 5


Free day to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill
or cross-country skiing.



Day 6-7


Forest trails and old military tracks take us to magnificent viewpoints of
Durrakopf (2275m) and Strudelkopf (2307m). Lunch stops at picturesque refuges
give us the chance to absorb fascinating history from the First World War.



Day 8


End Villabassa.



What's Included

  • Meals
    4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners.


* All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 dinners
* 7 nights at Hotel Adler
* 5 guided snowshoe walks, with snowshoes and ski poles provided
* Tour leader throughout
* Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Single accommodation (available on request) 

  • Local taxes (approx. EUR 10, see Trip Notes)

  • Optional activities

  • Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request) Visas or vaccinationsOptional activitiesLocal taxes (approx. EUR 10, see Trip Notes)

Accommodation

Considered the best in town, this four-star retreat has a privileged address on the village square. Rooms are traditional yet stylish and come with Hästens beds, each of which is created with natural materials.



The hotel itself is run by the Pircher family but began life as the home of nobleman Stefan von Kurz zum Thurn more than 400 years ago. You can see plenty of that heritage throughout the property.



The hub of social living will likely be the bar and fireplace room, where you can sip an aperitivo or perhaps a post-dinner gin and tonic, while enjoying the relaxed hubbub with the group (a local crowd often gathers here too). There’s also a good-sized pool for morning dips and a wellness centre with a sauna, steam room, solarium and small fitness centre. Bliss.



Exodus special offer



For even more comfort, Hotel Adler offers upgrades for a special price, exclusive to Exodus travellers. There are various room types from which you can choose. Contact us for prices and availability.



Worth knowing



There are a limited number of double rooms for single use available for a supplement.

The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance; this could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.

Food

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners are included.Dinners are usually taken
in the restaurant at Hotel, where we enjoy a lovely set menu. Please note the
meal on the evening of day one may be a cold buffet instead of a hot meal,
this will depend on the arrival time of the flight.Dinner is not included on
the free day, which may be an excellent opportunity to try the A la carte
menu on offer at the Hotel. Vegetarians are catered for, yet as this area is
renowned for its meats, please be aware that there may not be as much
variety.5 pack lunches are provided by the hotel. Each morning there is a
small buffet with items to make your own lunch (e.g. bread rolls, ham,
salad...) In an effort to minimise the use of plastic and single-use items,
the hotel provides Tupperware-type boxes and reusable cutlery. Travelling
land only: 8 days starting and ending in Villabassa *Your trip normally
starts at our hotel in Villabassa in the afternoon of Day 1 of the itinerary.
Details of how to reach the start point are provided in the Final Joining
Instructions - sent approximately two weeks before departure.*CIS 15th
January 2022, 12th March 2022, 19th March 2022 and 26th March 2022 start in
Dobbiaco (approx. 3km from Villabassa)

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  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights are not included with this tour.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, our local guides are English speaking.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

snowshoeing in the Dolomites

This was my first time traxelling with Exodus and

This was my first time traxelling with Exodus and I was very impressed by the efficiency of the trip.Despite the lack of snow for snowshoeing we all had a brilliant time walking in the breathtaking scenery. It felt great to reach the summit and see some wonderful views.

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

Brilliant trip in a beautiful part of the world. T

Brilliant trip in a beautiful part of the world. Top marks for the catering and staff at Hotel Adler too, very well looked after.

An impressive holiday on all counts

What an experience. A week of varied routes; a for

What an experience. A week of varied routes; a forest trail amongst snow laden trees - like a Narnia snowscene, mountain ascents with beautiful scenery along the way, impressive mountain ranges, breathtaking lakes, stunning mountain huts . . . A fabulous family run hotel with warm and friendly staff, elegant rooms, comfortable beds and a deep bath with copious amounts of hot water. Immense breakfast choice, fabulous food and wine, cosy bar and snug and a relaxing wellness centre.

Fantastic holiday

This was a great holiday for our mixed group of co

This was a great holiday for our mixed group of complete snowshoeing beginners and those who had tried it before. The scenery was stunning, helped by perfect weather! Sunny all day with brilliant blue, cloudless skies. The family run guest house was perfect for relaxing after a hard day walking. The pool and spa area were great, food delicious and a couple of warm bar areas for socialising.

Fabulous introduction to snowshoeing, in Dolomites. 1st of many more !

Excellent trip, we thoroughly enjoyed our 1st snow

Excellent trip, we thoroughly enjoyed our 1st snow shoeing holiday from start to finish. the area is beautiful, the scenery stunning. we had mostly lovely sunshine, great snow and superb views.The hotel was very nice, friendly and comfortable with nice facilities, lovely to come back to after a longs day's snow shoeing. Sara, our guide was superb, she is experienced, very competent, professional, great sense of humour and takes very good care of all members of group, quickly picking up any difficulties.

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Almost perfect trip. The weather was magnificent,

Almost perfect trip. The weather was magnificent, blue skies and sunshine pretty well throughout. The hotel Adler was excellent - comfortable beds, lovely food, good service, lovely swimming pool to relax in after a day on the mountains. The scenery is as magnificent as it looks in travel brochures. To top it all, Sara, our guide, was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, organised, and everything else you could hope for a leader to be.

A week in Winter Wonderland

A fabulous, varied week of snowshoeing in the Ital

A fabulous, varied week of snowshoeing in the Italian Dolomites lead by the inspirational Sara Bull. If you haven't used snowshoes or crampons before, don't worry. If you're reasonably fit, don't worry. We experienced a wide variety of weather conditions during our stay at the welcoming Hotel Adler, from warm sunshine to freezing blizzards and our leader Sara selected the perfect trek for each occasion, providing all the instruction, encouragement and support that our group required, regardless of their level of experience and fitness. Her catchword is 'enthusiasm' and hers is infectious. If you want to enjoy the Dolomites at their most dramatic and beautiful, then this is the trip for you.

Fantastic holiday - snow and views

Overall an incredible week - no 2 days the same an

Overall an incredible week - no 2 days the same and they just got better. Our fabulous guide, Sara, was enthusiastic and motivating; her knowledge of the area was amazing; nothing was too much trouble and she ensured everyone had the best time ever. It was fun as well as hard work but thoroughly enjoyable. So pleased that we went.

Tirolean snow and snowshoes!

A very fine mix of wild, high mountains and very c

A very fine mix of wild, high mountains and very civilised relaxation in the valley. The Hotel Adler serves excellent food - real winter sport breakfasts, freshly done egg and bacon if you want. Being in the village, the shops are right next door for souvenirs etc. Having a week's free travel pass made rest days etc so much easier to get around.

Wonderful experience

Overall it was an outstanding experience. We got t

Overall it was an outstanding experience. We got to challenge ourselves while in the hands of an extremely good guide, who kept us safe. The Dolomites are truly amazing.

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