Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure

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Tour Overview

Embark on a premium snowshoeing adventure in the breathtaking Dolomites of Italy. This tour offers guided walks through the stunning Fanes-Sennes Natural Park and the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo, with routes accessible only by snowshoes. Enjoy picturesque lunch stops at historical refuges and explore magnificent viewpoints like Durrakopf and Strudelkopf. Stay at the luxurious Hotel Adler in Villabassa, a charming four-star retreat with a rich history and modern amenities, including a wellness center and pool. Indulge in authentic Tyrolean gourmet dining and enjoy a free day for skiing or spa relaxation. With all breakfasts, five picnic lunches, and six dinners included, this adventure promises a perfect blend of nature, history, and comfort. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Walk through the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites.

  • Explore areas only accessible by snowshoes.

  • Guided snowshoe walks in Fanes-Sennes Natural Park.

  • Visit the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

  • Enjoy lunch stops at picturesque refuges with historical insights from the First World War.

  • Experience the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf and Strudelkopf.

  • Relax on a free day with options for skiing or spa facilities.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Villabassa

Location: Villabassa

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

Meals Included: Dinner

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.

Day 2 - 4 : Three guided snowshoe walks

Location: Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, Lago di Braies, Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Day 5 : Free day

Location: Dolomites

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a day at leisure to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill or cross-country skiing.

Day 6 - 7 : Our final two snowshoe walks

Location: Durrakopf, Strudelkopf

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Day 8 : End Villabassa

Location: Villabassa

Accommodation Name: Hotel Adler

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and six dinners

    All breakfasts, five picnic lunches, and six dinners, including an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner, are included.

  • Seven nights at Hotel Adler

    Seven nights of accommodation at Hotel Adler are included.

  • Five guided walks

    Five guided walks with snowshoes, ice spikes/cleats, and walking poles provided are included.

  • Tour leader throughout

    A tour leader will be present throughout the trip.

  • Tips for local staff

    Tips for local staff are included.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Single accommodation

    Single accommodation is not included but is available on request for an additional charge.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately if required.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included in the tour package.

  • Local taxes

    Local taxes, approximately €10, are not included and must be paid separately.

Accommodation

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 itself 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. Exodus special offer For even more comfort, Hotel Adler offers upgrades for a special price, exclusive to Exodus travellers. There are various room types from which you can choose. Contact us for prices and availability. Worth knowing There are a limited number of double rooms for single use 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. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance; this could, on rare occasions, be at late notice. The Hotel Adler does not cater for vegans ...more ...less

Food

Seven breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners are included, one of which will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner



Dinners are usually taken in the hotel restaurant, where we enjoy a lovely set menu. Please note, the meal on the evening of Day 1 may be a cold buffet instead of a hot meal.

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Dinner is not included on the free day, which may be an excellent opportunity to try the à la carte menu on offer at the hotel or a local pizzeria recommended by your leader. Vegetarians are catered for; however, as this area is renowned for its meats, please be aware there may not be as much variety.



Five pack lunches are provided by the hotel. Each morning there is a buffet with items to make your own lunch (eg cured meat/ham, cheeses, boiled eggs, tomato, cakes, fruit etc). To reduce the use of plastic and single-use items, the hotel provides reusable cutlery and a paper bag, though we recommend bringing a reusable container.
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Mode of Transport

The adventure begins at Hotel Adler, our excellent base in Villabassa (approximately 1hr 45min from Innsbruck airport).

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  • What kind of meals are included during the tour?

    The tour includes seven breakfasts, five picnic lunches, and six dinners. One of the dinners will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner. Dinners are usually served in the hotel restaurant with a set menu, and on the first evening, the meal might be a cold buffet instead of a hot meal. On the free day, dinner is not included, providing an opportunity to try the à la carte menu at the hotel or a local pizzeria. ...more ...less

  • What activities are available on the free day?

    On the free day, you have the option to relax at the hotel and enjoy the spa facilities or try downhill or cross-country skiing.

  • What equipment is provided for the snowshoe walks?

    For the snowshoe walks, snowshoes, ice spikes/cleats, and walking poles are provided.

  • What historical insights can be expected during the tour?

    During the tour, particularly on the final two snowshoe walks, there are lunch stops at picturesque refuges where you can absorb fascinating history from the First World War.

  • What is the accommodation like at Hotel Adler?

    Hotel Adler is a four-star retreat located on the village square in Villabassa. The rooms are traditional yet stylish, featuring Hästens beds made from natural materials. The hotel has a bar and fireplace room for socializing, a good-sized pool, and a wellness center with a sauna, steam room, solarium, and small fitness center. The hotel does not cater for vegans. ...more ...less

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

A perfect way to spend Christmas - in an amazing winter wonderland. The scenery was stunning and the walks were absolutely fantastic - planned and thought out carefully by our superb guide.  Very little travelling required each day and our guide always played the best tunes in the mini-bus to keep us awake! The hotel was warm, cosy and very festive.  Great to have a swim and a sauna after a day in the snow. A pre-dinner drink in the lounge by the roaring log fire was a great way to relax whilst our guide dutifully informed us about the plan for the next day. I can't think of a better way to spend a winter holiday. ...more ...less

Just as good the 2nd Time

This is the 2nd time I've done this trip, last time was only 12 months ago. I pleased to say I had a fantastic time this time around as well. There were issues with the flight out due to bad weather, so nothing Exodus could have down about that. But they did re arrange the pick up from the airport, and kept us informed informed of what was going on, so top marks for their effort there. The hotel is very good, the dinner is filling, if sometimes a little unusual. I think a would have preferred a simpler menu. The rooms seem to vary greatly. Last year I had one of the superb rooms that you'll see on the hotels website, this year I had a room towards the rear of the hotel that was more traditional Tirol style, that was clean but a little tired, specially when compared to the other rooms. However it was more than adequate, after all you don't come here to sit in your room, you come for the great walking, and you get that in abundance. The walks are well paced , and gradually increase in difficulty as the week progresses. The views were fantastic, there was plenty of time to admire the view, take photos, and stop in the mountains huts for a hot chocolate or something stronger. There wasn't enough deep snow to make it worth taking the snow shoes, so we were supplies with crampons, which worked well. On the Friday there was plenty of deep snow, which great fun. Even if I did face plant a few times. There was plenty of advice and ideas on what to to do the "rest day" and the free travel pass was very helpful here and on the day of the departure when you have the morning to entertain yourself. ...more ...less

Fantastic holiday. We really enjoyed snowshoeing which allows you to walk on fresh deep snow and to highish altitudes . The Dolomites are very beatific and our guide Sara has a lot of geographical and historical knowledge. the Hitel Adler is excellent.

Highly recommend this trip.

Best trip ever!

Spectacular scenery, great hotel and a guide beyond brilliant! Every walk was different with varying degrees of effort required but all great fun. If you like walking in the mountains and are looking for jaw dropping views then book this trip - you won't regret it. ...more ...less

Winter Adventure

The whole holiday went very well. Initially, snow was limited but that all changed on Tuesday when proper snow-shoeing conditions arrived. Our itinerary was flexible so that we were able to undertake the optimum walk each day to suit both the weather and snow conditions. Day 1 saw us walked up Monte Piana using crampons. On day two we ascended Seikofel from the KreuzbergpassPass using both crampons and show-shoes; lovely sunny day. Day three was snowy so we made our way to the Durrensteinhutte and along to Platzwiese using our snow-shoes once again. Day 4 was a rest day; we chose to take the gondola to Monte Elmo and sit in the sun whilst enjoying the views over the Sesto Dolomites, eating heartily and watching the skiers. All excellent stuff but the best was yet to come....... ...more ...less

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

A wonderful challenging holiday spent among jagged snow capped peaks, led by a knowledgable, caring guide, with a great sense of fun.

A Wonderful Week

Great weather. Fresh snow plus lots of sunshine. Magnificent scenery, the Dolomites are really special both in winter and summer. Comfortable hotel with good facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Tasty interesting dinners with a very good wine list to choose from. A friendly, interesting group of fellow "snowshoeers" What really made the trip special was our guide Sara. She is everything you would wish for in a guide and I can only endorse all the other glowing mentions she receives in reviews. ...more ...less

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

A wonderful week in a beautiful and tranquil environment. Each day brought different scenery and walking conditions and each day was excellent. The walking was not too demanding for someone used to day walks being sufficiently tough to feel that the evening meal and a drink had been well earned but not so tough that we were exhausted. ...more ...less

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

A great way to visit mountains in winter, visiting places that can't be reached any other way. A comfortable hotel with a good recovery suite - sauna, steam, pool with massage jets.

SNOWSHOEING IN THE DOLOMITES

This was a new experience for me - I had some time off in January and decided to give it a go.  Snowshoeing is not technically difficult and the snowshoes are not that heavy to wear, but the trip is quite a demanding Grade B.  On a sunny day (at least) the views and sense of achievement are worth it. ...more ...less

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Mar 07, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026
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Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure

8 Days Starting and ending in Villabassa, Italy

Visiting: Villabassa, Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, Lago di Braies, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites, Durrakopf, Strudelkopf ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

CIS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 14

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Luxury

From: $2700 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 28-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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