Cross-country Skiing: Dobbiaco

8 Days - from $1420

Excellent track skiing in the spectacular DolomitesWell maintained snow-sure trailsAll departures guaranteed

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. Webcam from the resort Cross-country Skiing Grades - This holiday is Grade 1, 2, 2+ or 3(Please see Dates & Prices page for more details - some dates offer only one grade)   FREE SKI HIREBook a flight inclusive place on any of the following departures: 19/12/09 (Multigrade 1& 2), 02/01/2010 (Grade 2) and 09/01/2010 (Grade 1), and 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) . *NB: you will then still pay locally in Euros directly to the ski hire shop. NB: this offer is open to new bookings only.    Winter Walking Dobbiaco: Don't forget that our winter walking trip to Dobbiaco also stays at Hotel Tschurtschenthaler (see CID for trip details), so it is possible for two people to share a room but enjoy different activities.  

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Dobbiaco 2-7 6 days of cross-country skiing. 8 End Dobbiaco

Mode of travel: Multi-grade skiing available on most weeks - see dates and prices. Grade 1 (beginners) and Grade 2 weeks (intermediates and confident beginners) are mostly track skiing. Grade 2+ (intermediates - unsuitable for beginners) and Grade 3 weeks (advanced) enjoy longer routes at a faster skiing pace.
Group size: Average max group size: 14 persons per leader.
Accommodation: Tschurtschenthaler Hotel\r\n*** hotel\r\nThis 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, sauna and beauty treatment room (treatments not included). An ample buffet breakfast prepares us for the exertions of the day ahead and 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. All rooms are comfortably furnished with en suite shower, WC.
Food: All breakfasts and 7 evening meals included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $189.00
Trip Reference: CXD
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.