- Walk through the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites
- Explore areas only accessible by snowshoes
- Relax in a four-star hotel with wellness centre
Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure
Offer
:
2 100 €
2 100 €
Save 20% on all 2026 Trips. Book by October 27 and quote LEADTHEWAY26EUR at time of booking online or over the phone. Learn more.
8 Days
Excluding Flights From
8 Days
from
Winter
Activity Level
Moderate
See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you
Comfort Level
Premium
Discover the most impressive mountain range in Italy
The Alta Pusteria valley, on the northern edge of the Dolomites, is an ideal destination for a winter hiking adventure with routes leading into Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, along the shoreline of Lago di Braies and beneath the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Wearing snowshoes or hiking books, we tackle forest trails and old military tracks to the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf and Strudelkopf, learning more about the impact of the First World War here along the way. Our base is the four-star Hotel Adler in the centre of Villabassa, the perfect place to unwind with Michelin-approved cuisine and a wellness centre.
Highlights
Key Information
- Accommodation: 7 Premium nights (Hotel Adler)
- Five days of guided snowshoeing
- Group normally 5 to 14, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
- Countries visited: Italy
What's Included
- All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and six dinners, one of which will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Expert tour leader, chosen for their experience and great customer feedback
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
- Snowshoes, ice spikes/cleats and walking poles provided
- Tips for local staff
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Local taxes (approx. €10)
- Tip for the tour leader
Start
Finish
Availability
Land Only Trip Price
Optional Single Supplement
Saturday Saturday
13 Dec 2025 13 Dec 2025
Saturday Saturday
20 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price 2 400 € 2 400 €
Optional Single Supplement +420 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
20 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025
Saturday Saturday
27 Dec 2025 27 Dec 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Limited) Only 2 spaces left!
Land Only Trip Price 2 640 € 2 640 €
Optional Single Supplement
+420 €
Available upon Request
Availability
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead but there are only 2 spaces left. Do not delay your booking!
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
17 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026
Saturday Saturday
24 Jan 2026 24 Jan 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Limited) Only 3 spaces left!
Land Only Trip Price 2 520 € 2 520 €
Optional Single Supplement
+402 €
Available upon Request
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Availability
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead but there are only 3 spaces left. Do not delay your booking!
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
24 Jan 2026 24 Jan 2026
Saturday Saturday
31 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price 2 520 € 2 520 €
Optional Single Supplement
+900 €
Available upon Request
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
31 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026
Saturday Saturday
07 Feb 2026 07 Feb 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Limited) Only 3 spaces left!
Land Only Trip Price 2 520 € 2 520 €
Optional Single Supplement
+900 €
Available upon Request
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Availability
This departure is guaranteed to go ahead but there are only 3 spaces left. Do not delay your booking!
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
28 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026
Saturday Saturday
07 Mar 2026 07 Mar 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price 2 280 € 2 280 € Book with 570 € deposit Book with 570 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement
+420 €
Available upon Request
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
07 Mar 2026 07 Mar 2026
Saturday Saturday
14 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price 2 280 € 2 280 € Book with 570 € deposit Book with 570 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +420 €
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
14 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026
Saturday Saturday
21 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price 2 100 € 2 100 € Book with 525 € deposit Book with 525 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +420 €
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Guaranteed flights from London available for this departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
21 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026
Saturday Saturday
28 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 520 € 2 520 € Book with 630 € deposit Book with 630 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +420 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
28 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026
Saturday Saturday
04 Apr 2026 04 Apr 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 520 € 2 520 € Book with 630 € deposit Book with 630 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +378 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
12 Dec 2026 12 Dec 2026
Saturday Saturday
19 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
19 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026
Saturday Saturday
26 Dec 2026 26 Dec 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +552 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
02 Jan 2027 02 Jan 2027
Saturday Saturday
09 Jan 2027 09 Jan 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
16 Jan 2027 16 Jan 2027
Saturday Saturday
23 Jan 2027 23 Jan 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
23 Jan 2027 23 Jan 2027
Saturday Saturday
30 Jan 2027 30 Jan 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
30 Jan 2027 30 Jan 2027
Saturday Saturday
06 Feb 2027 06 Feb 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
06 Feb 2027 06 Feb 2027
Saturday Saturday
13 Feb 2027 13 Feb 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
13 Feb 2027 13 Feb 2027
Saturday Saturday
20 Feb 2027 20 Feb 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
20 Feb 2027 20 Feb 2027
Saturday Saturday
27 Feb 2027 27 Feb 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +498 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
27 Feb 2027 27 Feb 2027
Saturday Saturday
06 Mar 2027 06 Mar 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +498 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
06 Mar 2027 06 Mar 2027
Saturday Saturday
13 Mar 2027 13 Mar 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +498 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
13 Mar 2027 13 Mar 2027
Saturday Saturday
20 Mar 2027 20 Mar 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
20 Mar 2027 20 Mar 2027
Saturday Saturday
27 Mar 2027 27 Mar 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 760 € 2 760 € Book with 690 € deposit Book with 690 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +474 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip Notes
Itinerary
Villabassa Villabassa
Fly to Innsbruck; transfer to Villabassa
Fly to Innsbruck; transfer to Villabassa (approximately 1hr 45min).
Start Villabassa
The adventure begins at Hotel Adler, our excellent base in Villabassa (approximately 1hr 45min from Innsbruck airport). Get to know your guide and travel companions over a welcome dinner this evening.
Three guided snowshoe walks
We walk wonderful routes in the Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, along the shoreline of Lago di Braies and beneath the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, arguably the most iconic image in the Dolomites.
Free day
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill or cross-country skiing.
Our final two snowshoe walks
Forest trails and old military tracks take us to the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf (7,475ft/2,275m) and Strudelkopf (7,568ft/2,307m). Lunch stops at picturesque refuges give us the chance to absorb fascinating history from the First World War. On Day 6, the hotel restaurant will delight your palate with an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.
Transfer to Innsbruck; fly to London
The adventure comes to an end after breakfast. We say goodbye to Hotel Adler, which may feel like a second home by now, before starting our return journey home.
End Villabassa
The adventure comes to an end after breakfast. We say goodbye to Hotel Adler, which may feel like a second home by now, before starting our return journey home.
Essential Info
Joining Instructions
Start hotel: Hotel Adler, Von Kurz Platz 3, 39039 Villabassa Italy
Phone: +39 0474 745128
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately
Airport: Innsbruck Airport (INN)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately 1hr 45min drive from the airport. Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.
If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
There’s a group departure transfer to the airport for customers who Exodus booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Villabassa
Location end: Villabassa
Hotel Adler, a four-star property in Villabassa
Considered the best in town, this four-star retreat has a privileged address on the village square. Rooms are traditional yet stylish and come with Hästens beds, each of which is created with natural materials.
The hotel, which has a Level 1 South Tyrol Sustainability certificate, is run by the Pircher family but began life as the home of nobleman Stefan von Kurz zum Thurn more than 400 years ago. You can see plenty of that heritage throughout the property.
The hub of social living will likely be the bar and fireplace room, where you can sip an aperitivo or perhaps a post-dinner gin and tonic, while enjoying the relaxed hubbub with the group (a local crowd often gathers here too). There’s also a good-sized pool for morning dips and a wellness centre with a sauna, steam room, solarium and small fitness centre.
Hotel Adler has also partnered with one of the world’s top restaurants, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler. The three Michelin-starred restaurant runs masterclasses for Adler’s kitchen team and offers discounts for Adler’s guests – just a 1hr 15min drive away, it makes for a special treat on your free day.
Room upgrades
For even more comfort, Hotel Adler offers room upgrades for a special price, exclusive to Exodus travellers. There are various room types from which you can choose. Please speak to your sales representative for more details.
Worth knowing
- There are a limited number of double rooms for single use available for a supplement.
- Hotel Adler does not cater for vegans.
Trip Experts
Jenny Smith
Expert Leader: Italy
Jef Oonk
Expert Leader: Italy
Reviews
Add your own reviewJust so so fantastic!
What a brilliant trip! The group were so friendly and go on so well! Jenny, our leader, was brilliant and the hotel was just idyllic… couldn’t recommend it enough!
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing to the peak opposite the Tre Cime di Lavaredo was particularly impressive! We had uninterrupted views and the weather was beautiful!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny was the best! She was so passionate about everything, and had some great tips and advice about snowshoeing and the destination!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Layer up! When the sun is out, it can be really hot! but towards the end of the day or when the sun disappears it can get really cold, so make sure you have enough layers!
Wonderful experience
Overall it was an outstanding experience. We got to challenge ourselves while in the hands of an extremely good guide, who kept us safe. The Dolomites are truly amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
The trek to the top of Strudelkopf, yes that really is the name of the mountain. But the strudel came later. Other than the fact that Hotel Adler is such a fun place to stay, its most impressive feature is its authenticity.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jeffery may very well be the best leader I’ve ever known. He clearly cares a great deal about the people he guides. He knew how to read situations and the pulse of the group. He did so in a friendly way, and demonstrated endless patience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you have plenty of clothing combinations. Various layers that can be interchanged with each other. We left out a rainproof layer and that was a mistake. Train for it, it is going to test you.
Spectacular winter walking
We had a fantastic week snowshoeing in the Dolomites. The scenery was amazing and the walks varied each day. We were lucky to be accompanied by a lovely group of fellow snowshoers and Jeffery our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and very well organised. The hotel Adler is a treat to stay in with a huge choice of breakfast to set you up for the day and a substantial evening meal. Walking in snowshoes is not technically difficult but when you sink into deep snow it can get a little tiring although it is also very amusing! We were lucky to have some fresh snow at the start of our holiday and then blue skies for the rest of the week. The walks are at an altitude where I should imagine there’s usually snow but sometimes you need to wear micro spikes rather than snowshoes. The days are full and are all in different locations so you get to see lots of stunning views.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to choose as there were many, but very much enjoyed reaching the top of Strudelkopft and the stunning view.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jeffery was great. He was very concerned for the safety and wellbeing of all the group and was well organised. He was also good company with a good sense of humour. He was also able to tell us lots of interesting facts about the local area & its flora and fauna.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be reasonably fit for this holiday to get the most out of it. If you need to buy any additional clothing or equipment while you are there it is worth the 10 min bus ride to Dobbiacco as there’s quite a few shops there.
Winter walking in Sudtirol / Alto Adige
This was our first winter trip with Exodus, and our first Premium Adventure. We had a great time. The weather was excellent, and snow conditions better than we had expected. There was relatively little snowshoeing because the snow was compacted and there had been freeze/thaw conditions before we arrived, but Jenny, the leader, had arranged micro-spikes for us to fit over our boots which were brilliant – the feeling of confidence they give even on sheet ice is remarkable. We were able to do all of the treks planned and even managed a more extensive walk on one of the days because we were managing so well on the terrain. The group worked very well – there were a range of abilities but all taken account of. We had to be organised in the morning for a prompt departure at 8.30 but we all managed. The hotel was simply superb -the meals were outstanding and the staff attentive and friendly.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views... eg of the Tre Cime from the Monte Piano plateau equal with, The private evening meal held in the wine cellar of the hotel only for our group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny
Advice for Potential Travellers
Strongly recommend.
WOW!
What a fabulous trip! I’d never been on a group holiday before, or on a winter holiday, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I was very lucky that the group were great and that we all got on well. It was an amazing experience, with many memorable and fantastic moments. At one point I felt like I was on top of the world, the scenery was truly breathtaking. The hotel was great, very quirky and characterful with a nice spa. I booked a massage mid week which helped weary muscles!
Most Inspirational Moment
Feeling like an arctic explorer walking through the elements! The reward was beautiful views. We also went to we an outstanding hut on the second day which had homemade beef goulash soup (the tastiest soup I’ve ever had!) and apple strudel with vanilla cream. Don’t miss out!
Thoughts on Group Leader
The guide, Jenny, had a lovely approach. She was always there if you needed her and she was always very aware of how we all were, without being intrusive. She was a true professional with a fun side. We felt safe the whole time and trusted her completely.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Enjoy being part of a group. We pretty much stuck together and it made it more enjoyable. Take a couple of pairs of gloves, I only took one warm waterproof pair but wish I’d taken a glove liner or thinner pair too. Also take your own poles if you have them. Always listen to the guide’s advice! Going at your own pace is key, snowshoeing is hard work and your body has to adapt to it!
Great winter adventure.
Stunning, challenging hikes in the glorious Dolomites; staying in a lovely, quirky, family-run hotel with good food and wine.
Most Inspirational Moment
Ploughing through snowy weather to reach a mountain hut serving the best goulash I've ever tasted.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny was excellent. She was an attentive, caring guide who was very much a part of the group throughout.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you have your own walking poles, bring them. There are plenty to borrow, but they are not height adjustable.
An adventure
I think it was on the third day, high up in what seemed to be a white wilderness, that it occurred to me that I’d run out of superlatives – awesome, stunning, magnificent, all the usual stuff didn’t seem to do justice to the scenery. I settled on surreal. This is a trip that exceeds expectation though the guide did describe us as “the lucky group” partly because we had a big dump of snow on the second day despite the gloomster weather forecasts. I also found it tougher than I expected; snow shoeing is harder than it looks, and we started most of the walks at about the 2000m mark, so altitude played a part – we were asleep by 11, another new experience. The hotel was very comfortable though the food did not quite live up to the eulogies in other reviews – the pool was great for soothing tired limbs. Difficult to describe some of the interior decoration – eclectic, eccentric or possibly kitsch? The staff were certainly welcoming and attentive, and the rooms were warm and spacious.
Most Inspirational Moment
Standing on the improbably named Strudlekopf – a moment when you felt you were in a proper adventure
Thoughts on Group Leader
Loved Jenny – she tolerated my chronic inattention and snowshoe dyspraxia with considerable grace.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don’t go if you are not a regular walker and used to the hills. Take loads of layers as it does get cold and the wind can be cruel – at one point I needed a thermal base, fleece, soft shell jacket and Gortex waterproof. Pay particular attention to your boots; we ended up buying new lightweightish 4 season boots in Dobbiaco at some expense.
Winter wonderland
This is an amazing trip, enjoyable from start to finish. The itinerary was great, walks starting easier then gradually becoming more difficult, scenery was fabulous. I didn’t expect to get as high up in the mountains as we did but always felt safe. Jenny , our guide was a highly experienced leader and mountaineer and safety was her priority. It was more strenuous than expected but finding your own pace and not rushing was the key for me – something which Jenny encouraged. The hotel accomodation is comfortable and friendly and food is plentiful and good. We had a great group who really gelled and this was an added bonus
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention , glorious scenery which constantly took your breath away
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny was knowledgeable, calm, good fun snd accomodated all different levels in the group. We felt very safe and well led.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do this trip! Getting up in the mountains and slow away from all the ski paraphernalia was fantastic. As a life long skier, I didn’t miss it at all. Lightweight 4 season boots are a must . Feet can get v. Wet if they aren’t waterproof . Unusually there is a kettle in the room but provide your own tea/ coffee/ hot chocolate as anything provided in the room is charged for . There is a supermarket across the road from the hotel. A flask is very useful to take a hot drink . There are hit stops but sometimes they are at the end of the route.
Stunning views and a great hotel
This trip had great progression from an easy first couple of days which was good for total beginners to get a feel for snowshoeing, building up to some longer but very rewarding days climbing some 2000+m peaks. Much to my delight, these last few days were much more like winter mountaineering but in snowshoes, rather than a tramp in the snow (as the first couple of days was). The hotel was also a great place to relax with wonderful sauna, pool and gym, and the most amazing food ever.
Most Inspirational Moment
Stunning views from the summits!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny was an exceptional leader - calm and methodical, with a great ability to "herd cats" and manage the quite disparate range of fitness and abilities in our group, as well as to come up with alternative plans as required. She imparted useful tips constantly, and broke the days up well with frequent short breaks. She was also super friendly and sociable, and worked extremely hard making sure everyone was OK and everything went to plan. Nothing was too much trouble for her to organise.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pocket Rocket will get you up any hill and will become your drug of choice! (Stock up in any local supermarket.). You will really benefit from good hill fitness on this trip. Take a ziplock bag to dinner (the amount of food is massive, but it's so good - I often took my leftovers for my packed lunch the next day.) You may prefer to take your own walking poles if you have them, especially if they fold down, so you can pack them away when not needed. Also, take good winter mountain boots if you have them rather than lightweight ones (I wished I'd taken my B2 boots).
Far Exceeded expectation
This was my first Exodus trip and I was delighted with the experience. The beautiful, cosy, alpine Hotel Adler was fabulous. The food was outstanding and plentiful, 5 course suppers, a great, varied selection for breakfast and a well considered wine list.
Each of the 5 walking days started with an 8.30 am pick up by minibus to various destinations. The walks were stunning. Apparently the moderate level it was graded was at times the very upper end of moderate. A big shout out to the very experienced, patient and caring Jenny, our guide. She went above and beyond to consider the different needs of our group of 9. Having never trekked before I was delighted with my achievement, which I certainly would not have managed without the invaluable tips and gentle encouragement from Jenny. I felt the standard of the hotel, the excellent food/service and the great itinerary of treks made this an amazing good value trip. Oh and very importantly for me , the comfy beds and a lovely deep bath with plenty of hot water really sold it to me after a tiring day
You may also like
The Adventure Begins Here
Get regular inspiration straight to your inbox from Exodus’ experts.
Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure
8 Days
Excluding Flights From
8 Days
from