Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

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Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

8 Days Starting and ending in Villabassa

Visiting: Niederdorf, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Pragser Wildsee, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, ሀመር።, Strudelkopf

Tour operator:

Exodus

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 (USD)

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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

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Day 1 : Start Villabassa.

Location: Niederdorf

Meals Included: dinner

Start at our hotel in Villabassa (approx. 1hrs45 from Innsbruck airport)*CIS

15th January 2022, 12th March 2022, 19th March 2022 and 26th March 2022 start

in Dobbiaco (approx. 3km from Villabassa)

Day 2 - 4 : Three Guided Snowshoe Walks.

Location: Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Pragser Wildsee, Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Meals Included: breakfastlunchdinner

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

Location: Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Meals Included: breakfast

Free day to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill

or cross-country skiing.

Day 6 - 7 : Our Final Two Snowshoe Walks.

Location: Strudelkopf

Meals Included: breakfastlunchdinner

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.

Location: Niederdorf

Meals Included: breakfast

End at our hotel in Villabassa.*CIS 15th January 2022, 12th March 2022, 19th

March 2022 and 26th March 2022 end in Dobbiaco (approx. 3km from 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights are not included with this tour.

  • Who is Exodus Travels?

    At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, our local guides are English speaking.

  • 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

Crampons were also used due to the snown conditions.

Magnificent in every way - some of the finest scen

Magnificent in every way - some of the finest scenery in Europe. Variety of walks with an afternoon stop at an Alpine hut for refreshments. Comfortable accommodation with health spar and plenty of food. One small niggle, you had to buy a bottle of expensive wine rather than a glass of Hauswein.

Great snowshoeing in stunning scenery

Great variety of walks to mountain summits with fa

Great variety of walks to mountain summits with fantastic views of the beautiful Dolomite scenery. Walking included a couple of ascents of 650m. We walked through wooded hillsides to mountain tops. On most days we stopped in mountain huts for a drink whilst we admired the scenery.

Spectacular winter walking

We had a fantastic week snowshoeing in the Dolomit

We had a fantastic week snowshoeing in the Dolomites. The scenery was amazing and the walks varied each day. We were lucky to be accompanied by a lovely group of fellow snowshoers and Jeffery our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and very well organised. The hotel Adler is a treat to stay in with a huge choice of breakfast to set you up for the day and a substantial evening meal. Walking in snowshoes is not technically difficult but when you sink into deep snow it can get a little tiring although it is also very amusing! We were lucky to have some fresh snow at the start of our holiday and then blue skies for the rest of the week. The walks are at an altitude where I should imagine there’s usually snow but sometimes you need to wear micro spikes rather than snowshoes. The days are full and are all in different locations so you get to see lots of stunning views.

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.

An awesome trip

A superb week away, exploring just a bit of what t

A superb week away, exploring just a bit of what the Dolomites has to offer. Stunning scenery, wonderful walks with views that are breathtaking - we loved it!

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

A wonderful week in a beautiful and tranquil envir

A wonderful week in a beautiful and tranquil environment. Each day brought different scenery and walking conditions and each day was excellent. The walking was not too demanding for someone used to day walks being sufficiently tough to feel that the evening meal and a drink had been well earned but not so tough that we were exhausted.

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

A well-planned trip taking advantage of the specta

A well-planned trip taking advantage of the spectacular scenery. We were also lucky to have perfect weather and snow conditions. Special mention must be made of Sarah Bull - possibly the best guide I have ever encountered. Her attention to detail is extraordinary, as is her commitment and her sense of fun.

Fantastic holiday. We really enjoyed snowshoeing which allows you to walk on fresh deep snow and to highish altitudes . The Dolomites are very beatific and our guide Sara has a lot of geographical and historical knowledge. the Hitel Adler is excellent.

Highly recommend this trip.

Highly recommend this trip.

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

Terrific fun - a great winter holiday in the snow.

Terrific fun - a great winter holiday in the snow. Hotel Adler brilliant too.

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

A spectacular way to enjoy winter walking, fun in

A spectacular way to enjoy winter walking, fun in the snow and superb mountain scenery in good company.

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