Cross-Country Skiing: Dobbiaco (EDCXD)
Duration:
7 days (may vary)
Areas: Italy
Tour types: Nature & Wildlife, Winter Adventures
Description
Over the years Dobbiaco has become one of our most popular centres - and justifiably so. A lively and picturesque town at about 1200m, it is set amid the unique scenery of the Dolomites, the famously beautiful range of jagged peaks in northeast Italy. This region of Alta Pusteria is close to the Austrian border where German is spoken as much as Italian, and the region's towns and villages have names in both languages (Dobbiaco becomes Toblach in German). The range of cross-country tracks here is almost unrivalled in Italy. Along the wide valley floor east and west of Dobbiaco there is easy skiing for many kilometres - great for beginners. A little more challenging is the track that leads south to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a memorable route which passes under the triple rock buttresses of the imposing Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The Sexten and Prags valleys offer a choice of undulating routes in typical Dolomites scenery. To the south the high Plätzwiese plateau has some superb routes at about 2000m.
Itinerary options
Tour only
Flight inclusive
Tour itinerary
Day 1
Start Dobbiaco
Day 2-7
6 days of cross-country skiing.
Day 8
End Dobbiaco
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Accommodation
Tschurtschenthaler Hotel***\r
This fine hotel has been welcoming our groups for many years. The attractive building is traditionally styled, but with the advantages of a small swimming pool, a sauna and a beauty treatment room (treatments not included). An ample buffet breakfast prepares us for the exertions of the day ahead. The excellent evening meals draw equally on Italian and Austrian traditions. After dinner you can relax in the lounge or go through to the bar for a drink with the locals. Single, double and twin-bedded rooms all have shower and WC and are comfortably furnished.
Activities
Cross-country For Intermediates
Cross-country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Mountains
Glaciers
Snowboarding
Cross-country For Beginners
Food
All breakfasts and 7 evening meals included.
Group Size
Average max group size: 14 persons per leader.
Notes
All departures guaranteedSuperior rooms £70 per person (£115 at Xmas and New Year)Cross-country ski hire not included, available locally for ?¬38 per weekAllow ?¬12 for local transport costs
General Information
Multi-grade skiing available each week - see dates and prices. Grade 1 (beginners) and Grade 2 weeks (intermediates and confident beginners) will be mostly track skiing. Grade 2+ (intermediates - unsuitable for beginners) and Grade 3 weeks (advanced) will have some off-track routes.
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