Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure
Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure
Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure
8 Days Starting and ending in Villabassa
Visiting: Italy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CIS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
5 - 14
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
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
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Villabassa
Meals Included: Dinner
The adventure begins at Hotel Adler, our excellent base in Villabassa (approximately 1hr 45min from Innsbruck airport).
Day 2 - 4 : Three Guided Snowshoe Walks
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 in the Dolomites.
Day 5 : Free Day
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at leisure 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
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Forest trails and old military tracks take us to the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf (7,475ft/2,275m) and Strudelkopf (7,568ft/2,307m). Lunch stops at picturesque refuges give us the chance to absorb fascinating history from the First World War. On Day 6, the hotel restaurant will delight your palate with an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.
Day 8 : End Villabassa
Meals Included: Breakfast
The adventure comes to an end after breakfast. We say goodbye to Hotel Adler, which may feel like a second home by now, before starting our return journey home.
What's Included
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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
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Travel insurance
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Visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)Â
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Local taxes (approx. EUR 10, see Trip Notes)
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Optional activities
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Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Â 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)
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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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.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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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.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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.
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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.
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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.
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