Most Inspirational Moment
The ridge walk on the last day with a powdering of snow
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it
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Highlights of the Dolomites
Beautiful jagged mountains. Great guides. Good companions. Excellent weather.
Highlights of Dolomites
I was worried about sharing a room with a stranger but am so glad I did. The company of 17 like minded people from all walks of life was remarkably good. I would like to go back to the Dolomites earlier in the summer when these stunning mountains could be seen in sunshine. The hotel room was comfortable and the food was excellent. I liked being able to choose between the 2 levels of walks and appreciated the care from the 2 excellent leaders.
Most Inspirational Moment
The last day when I joined the more advanced group and saw the amazing views as I made it across ridge.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Eric and Emily went out of their way to make the holiday as good as it could be. We had a bad start with the delayed flight then the accident when one of the group slipped and broke his leg. On top of these events, the weather was disappointing. Thanks to their care and attention the group overcame these difficulties and managed to have a really great holiday.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It can be cold on the high mountains so bring a warm hat, ski type gloves and clothes to layer up as required.
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
I loved this trip – perfect combination of brilliant leaders (Albert & Eric), superb hiking, spectacular scenery and great company. I chose this over the Classic Dolomites since I don’t have a great head for heights but from what I saw and heard while I was there the Western Dolomites trip has the definite edge. One to put on your bucket list!
Most Inspirational Moment
360 degree views nearly all day every day. The Via Ferrata trip Eric offered on our (and in theory, his) day off - given my poor head for heights it says something for the confidence I had in him (and support from the rest of the group) that I decided to give it a go. I was really glad I did, we had a brilliant day.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert & Eric were superb, can't praise or thank them enough. They were also wonderful company and a mine of information about the area and people. I can see myself choosing future trips on the basis of which ones they are leading!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't be put off by the sense from the website that this is the poor relation to the Classic Dolomites - it's anything but that! Quite the contrary I'd say. And don't decide on the basis of the comments about the hotel or food. Hotel Laurino was a really nice place to stay - it was great being in a town and being able to go for a stroll or drink in the evening, the rooms were lovely and impeccably clean, the staff were super and nothing was too much trouble. I agree with the reviews about the food - it's pretty average and a bit bland but the location, facilities and staff more than compensated. And there was buckets of food so it certainly wasn't a case of going hungry. Anyway save space for mid-morning and lunch at the refuges - they were fantastic.
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
I really enjoyed this trip and I would say the highlight for me was the variety of scenery, not just over the course of the week but on each walking day! Stunning limestone towers and very Austrian style rolling meadows with the greatest profusion of alpine flowers I have ever seen each day. Both the leaders were very experienced and a good laugh too. Although some have stated the hotel was basic, I found it clean and comfortable and the food was certainly better than last years TMB highlights trip! Overall a very enjoyable holiday with a lovely group of people and I would thoroughly recommend it.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking through the stunning limestome scenery close to the Vajolet towers. Just awesome!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very experienced and a nice bloke. I did find the pace a bit faster than I would have liked on some days (B grade walks too) but that was probably more due to my recovering from a knee injury unfortunately sustained not long before my holiday. If you are thinking of C grade you will need to be pretty fit.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go and enjoy yourself!
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
Fantastic! This is a great walking week with stunning scenery, good food, nice hotel and 2 excellent tour leaders. A must do holiday for anyone who loves the mountains……it’s walking at its best.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to choose from!! Each walk was so different, and each day had its own highlight. The scenery is truly stunning throughout.
Thoughts on Group Leader
They were both great. Eric lead the B group walks and Albert the C group. They were both full of fun and enthusiasm and made each day interesting. Don't think I've ever laughed so much on an Exodus walking holiday!! They were well organised, considerate for all individuals within the group, good company and knew the walks and mountains extremely well. Both very experienced mountain leaders.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take walking poles as lots of steep descents on C group walks and they definitely came in useful. A reasonable level of fitness is required as walks are challenging but incredibly rewarding.
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
We chose this trip because we imagined that we could manage C grade walking but wanted the daily availability of the B grade in case we needed an ‘easier’ day. Having two leaders made this possible. All the walks exceeded our best expectations. Each one had a distinctive character of its own.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many wonderful moments every day because the scenery was stunning and our fellow walkers were interesting, enthusiastic and had a good sense of humour, as did our leaders. By the end of the week we all felt a great sense of achievement.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leaders really did bring out the best in everybody. They were very knowledgeable, good company and always attentive to our needs.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take walking boots that have been tried and tested. Some might find a single mountain walking stick useful for descents.
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
I found this a very rewarding trip with some of the most excellent walking I have done on a group holiday. The leaders were top notch and made the whole experience very enjoyable, not to mention a lot of fun.
Most Inspirational Moment
The view from the top of the cable car on the first walk set the scene for the whole holiday.Discussing the possibility of other trips with the leaders
Thoughts on Group Leader
They were both excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just enjoy
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
This is a great week. The Val di Fassa is actually 5 valleys or areas – and with the benefit of the organisation of the guides and the weather allowing – you can experience a real variety of walking in only a week. On our trip we had pretty good weather so did some ridge walking, some walking around the huge limestone pillars looking out to other peaks, along balcony routes, through some great flower meadows/rock garden type places – and heading over some Cols with great surprising views and panoramas as the reward.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The leaders were Eric and Albert. They modified the walks to ensure we best utilised the weather - so we did the high level walks on the sunniest days rather than risking losing the views. They both have a good sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There is a choice of menu every night - read the Italian as well as the English as sometimes the translation is a bit strange.Take small Euro denominations for the hutsProsecco was a good price at the hotel in Moena
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
Walking fantastic!!!! Hotel adequate.
Most Inspirational Moment
The long walk on Thursday, the ridge at La Costela and looking at the views back across the valley floor that we had just traversed.Tramping through the fresh snow, in June, was an unexpected bonus.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Eric and Albert were excellent group leaders. They are very experienced guides, which showed in their knowledge of the area. They were always prepared to do that little bit extra if needed. They were also responsive to the individual needs of everyone in the group.
WALKING IN THE WESTERN DOLOMITES
Fantastic location in a lovely small hotel with friendly staff and the best food I’ve ever had on an Exodus holiday. Walks are superb and the views stunning
Most Inspirational Moment
The scrambling sections were great fun and the views from the top of Piz Buie were second to none.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert and Eric were excellent leaders and a great laugh. At the end of a walk when Albert's group claimed to have been charged by a bull Eric quipped "How much?" I nearly choked on my beer.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware of the very late arrival and departure times. Have a bottle of water with you when you arrive at Venice, the shops aned cafes will likely be shut.