Itinerary Expand allVillabassa to Villabassa Fly to Venice; transfer to Villabassa.Fly to Venice; transfer to Villabassa. Day 1 Start Villabassa.Start at the 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 relaxing drink. Day 2 Lago di Braies (level 3 weeks)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 First World War by the inhabitants of Villabassa.Approx. distance 14km, 650m ascent, 255m descent. Rossalmhütte (level 5 weeks)Some departures of this trip are at Level 5. On these weeks the walks completed are slightly different. We start our walk today from the beautiful Lago di Braies and ascend to Rossalmhütte. Approx. distance 15km, 750m ascent, 1000m descent. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 3 Kreutzberg Pass to Nemes Alm (level 3)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.Approx distance 14-16km. 6-700m ascent, 6-700m descent. Kreuzberg Pass to Knieberg (level 5 week)Following a different track to the level 3 weeks, we aim to summit Knieberg, descending later in the afternoon to Alpe Nemes hut. Approx. distance 21 km, 1000m ascent, 1000m descent. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 4 Climb up towards Strudelkopf (level 3 weeks)We start at 2000m altitude walking amongst beautiful wildflowers and ascend to the summit of Strudlekopf (2307m). We stop at the Durrenstein hut in the early afternoon to try the local Kaiserschmarren speciality. On a clear day, from the summit, we can enjoy views of the Tre Cime, Monte Piana and Monte Cristallo.Approx. distance 15km. 500m ascent, 1000m descent. Durrenstein Summit (level 5 weeks)Starting at Platzwiese, we walk to the summit of Durrenstein (2839m), a majestic peak which boasts views all the way to the Austrian Tyrol.Approx. distance 15km, 900m ascent, 900m descent. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 Free dayA free day to relax in the hotel's wellness centre or take a self-guided cycle ride around this wonderful area. Alternatively, you can make your way to Bolzano to visit a museum dedicated to Oetzi, the 5000 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. Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Tre Cime di Lavaredo (level 3 weeks)We enjoy a memorable walk under the famous '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 hotel's restaurant will delight your palate with an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.Approx distance 18km, 550m ascent, 1100 descent. Tre Cime di Lavaredo (level 5 weeks)Today we complete a beautiful walk near the spectacular Tre Cime di Lavaredo; we then follow the path on the north side of Paternkofel heading to the Comici hut above Fischleintal. Tonight the hotel's restaurant will delight your palate with an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.Approx. distance 19km, 600m ascent, 1400m descent. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 Monte Piano (level 3 weeks)To complete the week, we take the amazing estern approach route up Monte Piana. After 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 amongst the many 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.Approx distance 15km, 700m ascent, 800m descent. Monte Piana (level 5 weeks)We ascend the southern crag, with the aid of few bridges and a ladder; there is then time to explore the open-air museum, stretched between the northern summit of Monte Piano and the southern summit of Monte Piana.Approx. distance 13km, 1000m ascent, 700m descent. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Transfer to Venice; fly to London.To Venice; fly to London. Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 End Villabassa.The tour ends in Villabassa. Meals included: Breakfast
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Hotel Adler - 4 Star * The week is based at Hotel Adler, a 4-star hotel in Villabassa. Located on the village square, this quality hotel is considered the 'best in town'. All bedrooms (some with showers and some with baths) have tea/coffee making facilities (for a fee), minibar and TV.Renewed cosy bar and restaurant often busy with locals and with a relaxing lounge for peaceful readingSuperb indoor pool and wellness centre with sauna, steam room, solarium and small fitness centreThe passion of hospitality in rooms that write 400 years of history ROOM UPGRADE - EXODUS SPECIAL OFFERIf you wish for even more comfort, the Hotel Adler is able to offer upgrades for a special price, exclusive to Exodus. There are various types of rooms you can choose from. Contact us for prices and availability. Single roomsA limited number of double rooms for single use are available for a supplement. The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance, however we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. While we will endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.
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Reviewed July 2022 Robert CheeseMajestic & Spectacular Views Walked up some really big hills and then descended the other side. The views were stunning. Expected Hotel Adler to be better and Villabassa is really just a village. My first walking holiday with Exodus........for anyone who has been on a cycling holiday, stick with the two wheel option.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Not having my luggage delayed once back in the UK.......half the group had to wait for theirs to be delivered on the next BA flight to Venice(outbound flight).What did you think of your group leader? Good.......lots of historic information.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Even though the Map says Italy, it's heart lies somewhere else, hence the food is not really Italian. Evening Meal is 5 course and basically you get what is put in front of you(not enough options).Is there anything else you would like to add? Expected a little more for the cost of the holiday. I guess that COVID has changed holidays for the time being.
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