Cross-Country Skiing: Dobbiaco Dolomites In Italy - Winter Activity Holiday

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Average Review Rating: from 45 reviews.

Kate Edmunds

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written March 2013
Fantastic skiing and hospitality in the Stunning Dolomites. My Cross-Country skiing came on a treat with the excellent teaching of Anne. My waistline expanded with the tyrolean 5 course dinners.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Completing a 22 Km ski on the final day from near Cortina to Dobbiaco, finished off with a ski down the hill at the Nordic Arena in town.
What did you think of your group leader?
Brilliant - a great teacher and group leader seemingly effortlessly coping with all levels of skiing ability and sociability.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take your own walking boot/shoe insoles - the ones in my hire boots were very tired and scrunched up inside the boot on some days.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Dobbiaco is a lovely friendly town with access to many different and beautiful ski areas.
The 5 course dinners were great but a little too much for even the strapping Shetland blokes in our party.
Andrea Stirling

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written February 2013
Fantastic, fun and exhilarating. A great week xcountry skiing in stunning surroundings.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Satisfaction of achieving 31k in glorious conditions and hot chocolate to follow!
What did you think of your group leader?
The Garath Malone of xcountry skiing! Appreciated Andy's encouragement to keep going which made the trip for me.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Try it or do it again!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Don't miss this opportunity!
Richard Bowie

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written February 2013
My enjoyment of the Dobbiaco trip never fails ; well into double figures for my visits ! Although I have covered all the routes many times they continue to thrill as the scenery is so spectacular and the skiing varied .
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Emerging from the tunnel into glorious sunshine for the descent towards Cortina!
The thrill of the descent of the old military road .
Finally succeeding in negotiating a tricky steep double hairpin spot after several failures !
What did you think of your group leader?
Gareth was most helpful and considerate ; although we were experienced we were still able to benefit from his tips . He made every effort to ensure we got as much enjoyment in this holiday . Additionally ,he was good company socially .
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Choose Dobbiaco for a great experience of crosscountry skiing with a wide variety of day routes amongst wonderful scenery. You will stay at a most comfortable friendly family-run hotel returning each day to a large dinner !
Julie Knight

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written January 2013
A fantastic week combining fabulous scenery, a warm and welcoming hotel and a well-led introduction to cross country skiing.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Sitting outside in the January sun with a hot chocolate, a wonderful view of the Dolomites and the company of a great group of people.
What did you think of your group leader?
Andy was an excellent leader. He coped well with a group having a wide range of abilities, providing the right levels of encouragement and support to everyone. His friendliness and sense of humour helped to make the week a success as a social experience as well as a cross country skiing experience.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you take some ibuprofen for the inevitable aches and pains you will experience on a cross country skiing holiday. They are very expensive in Italy as one of our party found to her cost!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Go to the cafe opposite the hotel where you can sample hot chocolate so thick you can stand your spoon up in it.
Jonathan Burt

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written January 2013
An excellent week away doing something I normally wouldn't do, but by day three I'd totally got the bug.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Not crashing on that corner, and going through the tunnels near Cortina. Without crashing.
What did you think of your group leader?
Really rather good, handing out a perfect blend of instruction and patience.
Wayne Hughes

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written January 2013
Prefer a better hotel with thicker walls and doors
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Scenery
What did you think of your group leader?
Exelent
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take ear plugs to sleep at night
Is there anything else you would like to add?
You will be lucky to get the sauna switched on for a full hour so hope that no more than three want to use it at the same time
Victoria Mason

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO

Written December 2012
A great holiday - comfortable hotel, stunning scenery and a great opportunity to try out cross country skiing.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent when out skiing - I was a complete beginner and he made me feel very confident and safe. Excellent choice of routes and activities - we all learned lots and saw some great areas.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
You get very hot when cross country skiing so don't need loads of thick ski clothes - layers are best.
Some people in the group had paid extra for a deluxe room - this turned out to be no different than the ordinary rooms (just an extra table), so it isn't worth paying the extra.
You don't get a free day but some of us chose to spend a day snowshoeing / walking - this was a lot of fun and well worth doing if you want a change from skiing one day.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Food in the hotel was plentiful and good. Staff there were very helpful and friendly.
Dobbiaco was a lovely place - shops, banks, cafes, supermarket all within a few minutes walk away.