Italy : The Dolomites

Cross country skiing in the Dolomites

Trip code: K07DO

Winter snow holiday

7 nights,
single centre

Flights
available

18.0Kg CO2e

SUMMARY

  • Panoramic ski trails, perfect for all ski abilities
  • Lofty Alpine peaks, lovely Tyrolean villages, stunning frozen lakes
  • Winter walking tracks, snowshoeing trails and sledge rides also available, with downhill skiing nearby
  • Beautiful **** family-run hotel with pool and spa

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast and 7 evening meals
  • Management by local hotelier
  • Guest card for unlimited travel on local trains and ski buses
  • Access to all facilities, including the pool and spa

TRIP DESCRIPTION

Dominated by the towering snowcapped crags of the Dolomites is the pretty, Tyrolean village of Dobbiaco. This is where Italy meets neighbouring Austria and the result is a delightful mix of painted houses, wooden carved balconies, onion-domed churches and cosy cafes that serve the perfect cappuccino.

At the centre of an efficiently integrated ski transport and trail network, Dobbiaco is a cross-country skier's mecca and the area has hosted the Cross Country World Cup on several occasions. The resort comes with snow-making cannons and there are 120km of perfectly prepared cross country ski trails (200km if including the wider 3 Zinnen area), with tracks starting from right outside the hotel's door. You will easily find your ski legs on the sunny valley trails that link the charming neighbouring villages of Villabassa and San Candido. The regular ski bus - a travel pass is included in your trip price - allows you to ski as much or as little as you want. And for a day without skis, snowshoeing and winter walking routes are also available.

Your base for the week is the beautiful, family run Park Hotel Bellevue, where good old-fashioned hospitality merges with superb 4* comfort. Relax in the luxurious spa with swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas and steam room, enjoy the vistas, wines and whiskies in the effortlessly stylish bar and savour the tasty fusion of Italian and Tyrolean flavours in the elegant restaurant.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrive in Dobbiaco

Enjoy a warm welcome on arrival at the 4* Parkhotel Bellevue, your base for the next 7 nights. One of the local team will give you your Guest Card - for unlimited travel on the local trains and ski buses - and provide an explanation of the myriad of cross country ski trails that crisscross the area, before you enjoy the first of 7 delicious dinners in the hotel's stylish restaurant.

You stay at Parkhotel Bellevue.

hotel details

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Parkhotel Bellevue, Dobbiaco

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You will spend 7 nights as guests of Andreas and Sandra at the beautiful 4-star Park Hotel Bellevue. It combines effortlessly elegant modern interiors, with old world charm and good old-fashioned hospitality. Facilities include a luxurious spa with sauna, steam room, swimming pool, massage/beauty treatments and a stylish bar with gorgeous mountain views - and an impressive whisky selection.

Food at the Parkhotel Bellevue is based on local, farm-fresh produce and is a tasty fusion of Tyrolean tradition and Italian finesse. Evening meals consist of 4 courses - with wine accompaniments recommended by Andreas, a certified sommelier!

Days 2-7: Suggested itinerary

Pick up your skis and set off on a discovery of the 120km of pristine pistes. There are trails here to suit all abilities, and you can hop on and off the convenient bus service to explore further afield. Find your ski legs on a lovely trail around Dobbiaco itself through snowy meadows with a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Head past the glittering river Drava to the pretty village of San Candido, follow a scenic trail through snow dusted woods to the eery, unspoilt beauty of Lake Dobbiaco or glide along the appropriately named sun track through fields to the village of Santa Maria. For more experienced skiers, the cross country stadium offers more demanding tracks where the national team has trained and the Cross Country World Cup is held! Waymarked walking trails are also available for independent exploration.

Private cross-country skiing lessons with a local ski school are also available if you would like any tuition (supplements apply).



Day 8: Return home

Leave Dobbiaco after breakfast.

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These tour only prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £214.

We can book your flights, protected by ATOL and ABTA. Please ask at time of enquiry.

A digital cross country ski pass for the week costs approximately 60€ per person.

TRAVEL DETAILS

If you choose a flight inclusive package with us, you will fly into Venice Marco Polo airport, with onward rail included. We can also provide transfers from the station to your hotel, please contact us for details and prices.

We hold an ATOL License and are fully ABTA bonded, so you can book your flights with us in confidence. We can book most airlines and will advise you of your most convenient airport and flight options.

Flight prices vary massively and change quickly. At Headwater we will sell you your flights at the same price you can buy them yourself. We simply add £35 per person to cover your flight protection, to learn more please click here.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES
  • Flights from London or any available regional airport*
  • Airport parking and airport hotels
  • Priority at Security and Fast Track
  • Airport lounge access
  • Priority boarding and extra leg-room seats
  • Business/club/first class fares
  • Airport transfers (if booking inclusive flights)
  • Cross Country Ski Lessons
  • Ski Equipment hire

Subject to availability and dependent on service provider, please ask at time of enquiry and book early to avoid disappointment. *Unfortunately, due to the airline themselves we are unable to book Ryanair.

REVIEWS

Prompt, efficient, flexible to amend dates and requirement and very quick responses to enable us to add our own bookings to the holiday through Headwater

Stephen]][ Tibke, 20 Dec 2024

Extremely helpful in every way
Lots of information given to me to help me decide.
Very helpful when requesting additional support
A very good experience.

Marilyn Molyneux, 15 Sep 2024

Helpful support line.

William Pearson, 22 Jul 2024

Our point of contact- Megan Wyatt has provided a first class service.
We had some problems incorporating the whole schedule & she has ensured the trip has been tailored to fit our timescales.
She was also able to share some of her first hand knowledge of Sicily which I appreciated.

Mark James, 30 Apr 2024


Winter snow holiday

7 nights,
single centre

Flights
available

18.0Kg CO2e

7 nights from £899

CHOOSE A DEPARTURE

Call: 01606 720199

 

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