Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure

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Tour Overview

Embark on a premium snowshoeing adventure in the breathtaking Dolomites, Italy. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes only accessible by snowshoes, with guided walks through the Fanes-Sennes Natural Park and along the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Stay in the luxurious four-star Hotel Adler, nestled in the heart of Villabassa, where you can unwind in the wellness center or enjoy a dip in the pool. Indulge in delicious meals, including an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner, and enjoy the camaraderie of a small group setting. With five guided snowshoe walks and a free day to relax or try skiing, this adventure promises a perfect blend of activity and relaxation. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Walk through the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites.

  • Explore areas only accessible by snowshoes.

  • Guided snowshoe walks in Fanes-Sennes Natural Park.

  • Visit the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

  • Enjoy lunch stops at picturesque refuges with historical insights from the First World War.

  • Experience the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf and Strudelkopf.

  • Relax on a free day with options for skiing or spa facilities.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Villabassa

Location: Villabassa

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

Meals Included: Dinner

The adventure begins at Hotel Adler, our excellent base in Villabassa (approximately 1hr 45min from Innsbruck airport). Get to know your guide and travel companions over a welcome dinner this evening.

Day 2 - 4 : Three guided snowshoe walks

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

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

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

Location: Dolomites

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

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

Location: Durrakopf, Strudelkopf

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

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

Location: Villabassa

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

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

  • All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and six dinners

    The tour includes all breakfasts, five picnic lunches, and six dinners, one of which will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.

  • Seven nights at Hotel Adler

    Accommodation for seven nights is provided at Hotel Adler.

  • Five guided snowshoe walks

    The tour includes five guided snowshoe walks, with snowshoes and ski poles provided.

  • Tour leader throughout

    A tour leader will be present throughout the trip.

  • Tips for local staff

    Tips for local staff are included in the tour package.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Single accommodation

    Single accommodation is not included but is available on request for an additional charge.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately if required.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included in the tour package.

  • Local taxes

    Local taxes, approximately €10, are not included and must be paid separately.

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. 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. The Hotel Adler does not cater for vegans ...more ...less

Food

Seven breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners are included, one of which will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner



Dinners are usually taken in the hotel restaurant, where we enjoy a lovely set menu. Please note, the meal on the evening of Day 1 may be a cold buffet instead of a hot meal.

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Dinner is not included on the free day, which may be an excellent opportunity to try the à la carte menu on offer at the hotel or a local pizzeria recommended by your leader. Vegetarians are catered for; however, as this area is renowned for its meats, please be aware there may not be as much variety.



Five pack lunches are provided by the hotel. Each morning there is a buffet with items to make your own lunch (eg cured meat/ham, cheeses, boiled eggs, tomato, cakes, fruit etc). To reduce the use of plastic and single-use items, the hotel provides reusable cutlery and a paper bag.
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Mode of Transport

The adventure begins at Hotel Adler, our excellent base in Villabassa (approximately 1hr 45min from Innsbruck airport).

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  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes seven nights at Hotel Adler, a four-star retreat located on the village square in Villabassa. The hotel features traditional yet stylish rooms with Hästens beds, a bar and fireplace room, a good-sized pool, and a wellness centre with a sauna, steam room, solarium, and small fitness centre. ...more ...less

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes all breakfasts, five picnic lunches, and six dinners. One of the dinners will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner. On the free day, dinner is not included, providing an opportunity to try the à la carte menu at the hotel or a local pizzeria.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes five guided snowshoe walks in the Dolomites, exploring areas like the Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, Lago di Braies, and beneath the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Snowshoes and ski poles are provided for these walks.

  • Is there a free day during the tour, and what can I do on that day?

    Yes, there is a free day during the tour. You can choose to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill or cross-country skiing.

  • What is the highlight of the final two snowshoe walks?

    The final two snowshoe walks take you along forest trails and old military tracks to the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf and Strudelkopf. Lunch stops at picturesque refuges offer a chance to absorb fascinating history from the First World War.

  • Does the hotel cater to special dietary requirements?

    The hotel caters to vegetarians, but please note that the area is renowned for its meats, so there may not be as much variety. The hotel does not cater for vegans.

  • 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 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. ...more ...less

Great week in beautiful area

This was a great active week, in beautiful surroundings. The hotel is very comfortable and the food is great. Sara is a fantastic leader who looked after us really well.

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

A perfect way to spend Christmas - in an amazing winter wonderland. The scenery was stunning and the walks were absolutely fantastic - planned and thought out carefully by our superb guide.  Very little travelling required each day and our guide always played the best tunes in the mini-bus to keep us awake! The hotel was warm, cosy and very festive.  Great to have a swim and a sauna after a day in the snow. A pre-dinner drink in the lounge by the roaring log fire was a great way to relax whilst our guide dutifully informed us about the plan for the next day. I can't think of a better way to spend a winter holiday. ...more ...less

Fantastic holiday

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. ...more ...less

An impressive holiday on all counts

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. ...more ...less

Fantastic holiday - snow and views

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. ...more ...less

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

A great week. Challenging at times, but so worth it to experience raw nature and incredible scenery and views.

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Mostly walking as January had been too cold for snow

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

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. ...more ...less

Tirolean snow and snowshoes!

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. ...more ...less

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    Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

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    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure

8 Days Starting and ending in Villabassa, Italy

Visiting: Villabassa, Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, Lago di Braies, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites, Durrakopf, Strudelkopf ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

CIS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 14

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Luxury

From: $2700 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 17-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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