Cross country skiing holiday in the Dolomites, Italy
| country: | Italy |
| location: | Dolomites |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 19 Dec, 26 Dec 2010: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 19 Dec, 26 Dec |
| price: | From £799 - £1059 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £599 - £799 excluding flights. Single supplement £100. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Over the years Dobbiaco has become our most popular centre - and justifiably so. This lively town is set at 1200m amid the unique scenery of the Dolomites. This region of Alta Pusteria is close to the Austrian border where German is spoken as much as Italian, and many towns have two names (Dobbiaco becomes Toblach in German). The range of cross-country tracks here is almost unrivalled in Italy, with many kilometres of easy skiing along the wide valley floor - great for beginners. A little more challenging is the track that leads south to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a memorable route that 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 and the high Plätzwiese Plateau also offers superb routes at about 2000m. We return each evening to the welcoming hospitality of the Tschurtschenthaler family and picturesque Dobbiaco, where we can gaze at the famous jagged peaks of northeast Italy.
This holiday is Grade 1, 2, 2+ or 3. If you book a flight inclusive place on either the 02/01/2010 (Grade 2) or 09/01/2010 (Grade 1), we will deduct the equivalent cost of local ski hire from the price of the trip. If you are bringing your own skis, then ski carriage will be free of charge (airline usually charges £15). You will then still pay locally in Euros directly to the ski hire shop. This offer is open to new bookings only.
This holiday is Grade 1, 2, 2+ or 3. If you book a flight inclusive place on either the 02/01/2010 (Grade 2) or 09/01/2010 (Grade 1), we will deduct the equivalent cost of local ski hire from the price of the trip. If you are bringing your own skis, then ski carriage will be free of charge (airline usually charges £15). You will then still pay locally in Euros directly to the ski hire shop. This offer is open to new bookings only.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from Gatwick to Innsbruck; transfer to Dobbiaco (approx. 2 hours). |
| Days 2-7: | 6 days of cross-country skiing. |
| Day 8: | Return transfer to Innsbruck. Fly Innsbruck to Gatwick. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our cross-country skiing holidays in general avoid large alpine ski areas, and are less dependent on snow cannons, graded pistes and ski lifts, creating significantly less environmental impact than alpine skiing holidays. Using skis that are longer and lighter than alpine skis, our cross-country day tours explore the magical scenery and tranquillity of the natural winter environments. Journeys further afield use public transport as much as possible, and the local economy benefits from our groups purchasing supplies directly. Accommodation is in a family-owned hotel.
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