Snowshoeing in the Dolomites | February 2027
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 + Inclusions/Not Included + Map
Deposit: $862.50
Single Supplement: $623
Highlights
Walk through the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites
Explore areas only accessible by snowshoes
Relax in a four-star hotel with wellness centre
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
Saturday February 20
Arrive Marco Polo Airport, Venice
There is one group transfer from the airport to our base for the week, which is 3 hours away; DO NOT buy your plane tickets until I send you the timing of this transfer. The timing of this transfer might involve those of us flying out of Boston to book additional nights on the front AND back end of this trip. I always recommend arriving at least a day early anyway, to mitigate travel disruptions--especially in the winter! I'm considering arriving 2 days early.
The adventure begins at Hotel Adler, our excellent base in Villabassa. Get to know our guide and travel companions over a welcome dinner this evening.
Meals included: Dinner
Sunday February 21
Three guided snowshoe walks, days 2-4
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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Monday February 22
Three guided snowshoe walks, days 2-4
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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tuesday February 23
Three guided snowshoe walks, days 2-4
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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday February 24
Free day
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill or cross-country skiing.
Meals included: Breakfast
Thursday February 25
Our final two snowshoe walks, days 6-7
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 refugios 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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday February 26
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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Saturday February 27
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.
There is only one group transfer from to the airport, which is 3 hours away; DO NOT buy your plane tickets until I send you the timing of this transfer. The timing of this transfer might involve those of us flying to Boston to book an additional night on back end of this trip. I've done this twice before--there's a comfortable Hilton right near the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast
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