When to go
January – March and December
Price
From £1,799 pp (including flights)
Flight time
01hr 42mins
Introduction
Go cross-country skiing in the enchanting winter wonderland of Dobbiaco. Located in northeast Italy, Dobbiaco is home to the Dolomites, a mountain range with 9 dedicated ski areas and more than 1,000km of tracks. Each day here will be unique, with your tour leader choosing different routes based on weather and snow conditions. There are also areas for beginner and advanced skiers, with perfectly groomed tracks offering safety and comfort.
At a Glance
Duration
8 days & 7 nights
Guide price
Group: £1,799pp (including flights)
Cities/Destinations (in order)
Dobbiaco – Cortina d’Ampezzo (optional) – Tre Cime di Lavaredo (optional) – Sexten and Prags Valleys
Tour Type
Experienced local tour manager and guided sightseeing
Tour Theme
Group Tour
Activity Level
Multi-level
Age Range
14+
Star Rating of Tour
Superior
Accommodation
Family-run hotel
Board Basis
Varied - please see the sample itinerary for details
Min|Max Group Size
Average 6 people with a maximum of 20
Start/Finish
Dobbiaco – Dobbiaco
Highlights
Beginner and Advanced Ski Routes
Skiing in Dobbiaco is accessible to beginner and advanced skiers. The Dolomites has an intricate network of trails, all of which are perfectly groomed for safety and comfort. Some of the tracks are even lit up at night.
Relax in a Comfortable Family-Run Hotel
Dobbiaco is home to many family-run hotels, of which you will stay in one for the duration of your trip. Your stay will include daily breakfast and dinner (excluding dinner on Day 5), along with comfortable accommodation and modern amenities.
Incredible Snowscape Scenery
During winter, Dobbiaco bursts to life. Fresh white powdered snow blankets the entire mountain range, and the misty fog sprinkles the scenery in the early morning sun. Wherever you look, Dobbiaco and the Dolomites are a treat for the eyes.
Recommended Hotels
Family-run hotel
Sample Itinerary
Dobbiaco and Dolomites Cross-Country Skiing
Enjoy this 8-day sample itinerary in Dobbiaco and the Dolomites Mountain range. Featuring an intricate network of beginner and advanced ski trails, the tracks are perfectly groomed for safety and comfort. This makes skiing accessible to people of practically all skill levels. What’s more you’ll enjoy incredible views, as evident by the surrounding lakes and snowcapped mountains.
Day 1: Dobbiaco
Fly to Innsbruck and transfer to Dobbiaco, located in the Dolomites.
Days 2 – 4: Cross-Country Skiing
Over the next 3 days, go on various cross-country ski trips on different routes. Your tour leader will determine where to go each day based on the weather and snow conditions.
Most trips start from Dobbiaco but others require the use of a local transport system. Some of the tougher routes take you south to Cortina d’Ampezzo. There are also plenty of opportunities to take photographs and enjoy coffee breaks.
(B, D)
Day 5: Dobbiaco
Enjoy a free day of leisure in Dobbiaco. Here you can relax in the hotel, explore the town, and go on an optional self-guided snowshoeing trip to a museum.
(B)
Days 6 – 7: Dobbiaco
Visit the Prags and Sexten valleys, which provide incredible views of the Dolomites. The Plaetzwiese Plateau is also a memorable route where you will reach 6,560ft in
height.
As the week progresses, your skiing skills may improve, giving you the chance to progress from beginner to advanced trails if you feel ready. And more advanced skiers will have plenty of routes to choose from in order to test their skills.
(B, D)
Day 8: Innsbruck Airport – London
Bid farewell to the group and tour leader. Transfer to Innsbruck Airport and fly back to London.
(B)
