Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Villabassa
 Trip Finishes
Villabassa
8 Day Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure Itinerary (Exodus)
Countries Explored: Italy
Trip Styles
Walking & Trekking , Premium Adventures
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Accommodation
Premium
Max. Group Size
15
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TWU2

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 8 Day Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure. The traditional village of Villabassa in South Tyrol lies close to the Austrian border, surrounded by the unmistakably jagged peaks of the Dolomites. Here, spectacular scenery meets the fiercely proud Tyrolean heritage. Our home for the week, the Hotel Adler, epitomises this, housing a wonderful spa and renowned restaurant within 400-year-old walls.

The walking is diverse and memorable as we venture into the Fanes-Sennes and Dolomiti di Sesto National...read more Parks for great views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the open-air museums that dot the landscape reflect the area’s history as the frontline between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the first world war. Fascinating, imposing, unforgettable, the Dolomites are waiting.

Itinerary

Start at Hotel Adler in Villabassa. The leader will give a short briefing to give an overview of the week ahead. The hotel is handily located on the village square, so any free time can be spent with a little stroll around, perhaps up past the church or down to the river. Alternatively, why not soak up the atmosphere with a relaxing drink?.

The ideal start to visiting this vast area is a walk straight from the hotel through the very pretty, flower-filled Braies Valley. We walk through small villages and farmland until we reach the magnificent Lago di Braies itself, one of the 297 glacial lakes in the area. It is certainly one of the most beautiful, surrounded by jagged peaks that are reflected in the extraordinary mirror-like surface of the water. We follow the route of SS hostages, the leaders of 19 countries who were freed after the second world war by the inhabitants of Villabassa. Distance: 8. 7mi (14km); ascent: 2,133ft (650m); descent: 837ft (255m) (B/L/D).

Today we explore high pastures and ridges along the Austrian border. We walk steadily exploring the meadows under the ridge of Knieberg. We have great views towards the Rotwand and Monte Popera.

Later in the afternoon we visit Alpe Nemes hut, a great spot for a drink and a bite of homemade apple strudel. Distance: 8. 7mi-9. 9mi (14km-16km) ; ascent: 1,969ft-2,297ft (600m-700m) ; descent: 1,969ft-2,297ft (600m-700m) (B/L/D).

We start at 6,562ft (2,000m) altitude, walking among beautiful wildflowers and ascend to the summit of Strudlekopf (7,579ft/2,310m). We stop at the Durrenstein hut in the early afternoon to try the local Kaiserschmarrn speciality. On a clear day, from the summit, we can enjoy views of the Tre Cime, Monte Piana and Monte Cristallo. Distance: 9. 3mi (15km) ; ascent: 1,640ft (500m) ; descent: 3,281ft (1,000m) (B/L/D).

A free day to relax in the hotel wellness centre or take a self-guided cycle around this wonderful area. Alternatively, make your way to Bolzano to visit a museum dedicated to Ötzi, the 5,000-year-old 'iceman' whose remarkably well-preserved body was found in 1991 high on a glacier on the Austro-Italian frontier. Or you could journey to the attractive provincial capital of Lienz in Austria; or closer to the cosy town of Brunico (B).

We enjoy a memorable walk under the Three Chimneys, or Tre Cime di Lavaredo (or Drei Zinnen in German). Set amid one of the classic mountain groups of this area, our walk around these impressive peaks is certainly a highlight of the week.

Tonight the restaurant will delight your palate with an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner. Distance: 11. 2mi (18km) ; ascent: 1,804ft (550m) ; descent: 3,609ft (1,100m) (B/L/D).

To complete the week, we take the amazing eastern approach route up Monte Piana. After 1,969ft (600m) ascent we find ourselves upon the flat-topped mountain surrounded by some of the most impressive scenery in the Dolomites. It is the site of an open-air museum dedicated to the first world war, where trenches, dugouts and shell craters can be seen among the alpine flowers.

On our return, we have time to spot the brilliant blue gentians, alpine white edelweiss and bright saffron that create a beautiful scene around Lake Misurina, thanks to the beautiful pink of the limestone rock. Distance: 9. 3mi (15km) ; ascent: 2,297ft (700m) ; descent: 2,625ft (800m) (B/L/D).

Enjoy your final breakfast in Hotel Adler and take the opportunity to reflect on what has been an inspirational escape in the Dolomites. After, it's time to start your return journey home (B).

Trip Inclusions

  • The Expert Leader for the trip is Jef Oonk
  • Stay at a four-star hotel with delicious food, warm family hospitality and a wellness centre
  • Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Unesco World Heritage site
  • Activity Level 5 (Challenging) on selected departures
  • SPECIAL OFFER on room upgrades
  • Citizen Science departures available on this trip

  • Seven nights at the four-star Hotel Adler
  • Five days centre-based walking; one free day.
  • Not recommended for vertigo sufferers 
  • All breakfasts, five lunches, five dinners, one of which will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Tips for local staff

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
  • Altitude maximum: Level 3: 8,330ft (2,539m); Level 5: 9,314ft (2,839m); average: 7,546ft (2,300m)
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Classic Dolomites 0 , TAS, Australia, Aug 2022
All-round excellent tour. Fabulous scenery, lovely group, great guide (Jordan), gorgeous characterful hotel (Hotel Adler) and the organisation from Exodus was excellent. Thank you!

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