The area was absolutely gorgeous, with one amazing view after another. We had a wonderful week of... Barbara Preneta, 2018 See more reviews
The trip was my first walking holiday with Exodus and far exceeded my expectations. The hotel was... Jim Watson, 2018 See more reviews
Having completed the Camino last year, with Exodus, we decided to take on the challenge of the... Peter Keeney, 2018 See more reviews
Having done numerous mountain hiking holidays with Exodus, it’s difficult to think of anywhere... Sue Duncombe, 2018 See more reviews
This walking holiday was excellent, We were very well situated in the Val de Fassa for the local... Fiona Mcintosh, 2017 See more reviews
This was a week of walking to celebrate my return to health after cancer treatment. It was a... Sandra Strange, 2017 See more reviews
Very enjoyable walking in varied scenery with occasional need to use extremely well placed metal... Irene Neilson, 2017 See more reviews
An excellent trip with a choice of two good walks lead by excellent leaders each day. Marred only... Peter Kay, 2017 See more reviews
A stunning location. A good hotel close to the centre with great food and service: the leaders... Graham Keetch, 2017 See more reviews
An excellent trip that takes in all of the sites and hikes you would want to do in the Val de Fassa. James Butcher, 2017 See more reviews
Itinerary Include flights Expand all Campitello to Campitello Day 1 Fly to Venice; transfer to Campitello. Fly to Venice; transfer to Campitello. In the evening the leaders will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead and give advice on the local area. Meals included: Dinner Days 2-4 3 daywalks Our daywalks mix high-altitude routes that guarantee stunning Dolomite scenery with some lower level trails down to the Val di Fassa. The early season should ensure that we see a wide variety of alpine flowers. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 5 Free day; explore the area or try some optional activities. Optional activities for the free day include self-guided cycling from Campitello or a day trip to see the remains of Oetzi, famous 'ice-man', in Bolzano. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Days 6-7 2 further guided walks Over the course of the week, Level 3 walks aim to include the Passo Costalunga, Vigo di Fassa and Canazei, where we take advantage of the lifts to provide access to higher ground. Another possibility is the Vajolet Hut beneath the famous Vajolet Towers. Level 5 venture into the Catinaccio range, walking over high passes along high-level footpaths. From Vigo di Fassa, just north of Moena, a cable car takes us up to the eastern side of the Catinaccio and we enjoy a long gentle descent back to the main valley. A chairlift from Passo Costalunga (1758m) to the west rises to the southern end of the Catinaccio, and allows an exciting circuit of the southern half of the ridge. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 8 To Venice; fly to London. End Campitello. Meals included: Breakfast
Italy No visa required for British passport holders. Please note in Italy it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times.
Sporthotel Enrosadira You will spend 7 nights in the comfortable family run 3 star Hotel Enrosadira. Ideally located in the village of Campitello, this family-run hotel offers a warm welcome and simple, comfortable rooms, all of which are en suite. There is a sauna, a bar and a lounge with comfortable armchairs to relax in the evenings. Wi-Fi is available in the communal areas. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
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Reviewed July 2018 Barbara Preneta Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Fantastic trip! The area was absolutely gorgeous, with one amazing view after another. We had a wonderful week of walking with a wonderful group of people of varying ages. Having the choice of 2 levels of walks was very helpful. Both 3 and 5 level hikes were plenty challenging enough for my husband and I in our late 60's. Leaders were great and hotel very comfortable. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Traveling up by cable car and then climbing further for amazing views! What did you think of your group leader? We had 2 leaders, one for each level. They switch off for the entire week, rather than day to day as has happened on other trips we have taken. This worked out fine, though I think switching more often would allow both leaders to know all group participants better. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Bring clothing for all kinds of weather! We used raingear, gloves, hats, multiple layers, shorts and short sleeves. Be prepared! Is there anything else you would like to add? This was our third trip with Exodus. It was definitely not our last!
Reviewed July 2018 Jim Watson Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Sun and Snow The trip was my first walking holiday with Exodus and far exceeded my expectations. The hotel was really good apart from the tiny shower. The hotel staff were really efficient and relaxed and communicative at the same time. The walking was really good with a really interesting variety of walks of varying character. Campitello is a really nice village with extremely friendly people. The local bar we used was really good with nice apertivo! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The walk to the summit of Piz Boe. Extremely hot day walking through some snow and up interesting wires. I'd walked up Piz Boe in the opposite direction before so it was fun to do it the other way. What did you think of your group leader? Martin the level 5 leader was extremely confident and relaxed in his manner. He very quickly got the measure of the group members to allow some people a measure of independence. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Make sure you take gloves and adequate clothing at this time of the year as it gets cold at the summits.
Reviewed July 2018 Peter Keeney Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Stunning Views & Great Craic Having completed the Camino last year, with Exodus, we decided to take on the challenge of the Dolomites and certainly weren't disappointed. The scenery was stunning, the group were great fun, the leaders really professional and the hotel was just perfect. The routes are graded 3 & 5 with 5 tending to be longer and higher ascents and descents. In truth, both have their challenges but both so rewarding. Having said that we had a varying age group and everyone was able to cope very well. The terrain can be a little rough at times so good boots and I would definitely recommend a pair of poles. The transport to access the routes (buses, cable cars and chair lifts) were very punctual and not too crowded. Be prepared to pay 76 euro. The hotel was superbly run by Stephano, Grabrielle and their staff. Evening meals went like clockwork and although they were extremely busy the staff always had a greeting and a smile. We would certainly recommend the trip ,for the hotel, the scenery and the organisation by Exodus. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Has to be the scenery. Seen the area as a ski resort but some of the colours takes it to a different level. What did you think of your group leader? Albert and Martin were true professionals, with great local knowledge and a great sense of humour. We had a briefing meeting, each evening, explaining in great detail the routes for the following day, including the grades, the terrain and levels of ascent and descent. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? We flew from Manchester, via Germany and again all went very smoothly. There is a a wait of about 4 hours, for the transfer to resort and a little less on the return. For a more relaxing café, at the airport follow the signs for the water taxis. Its from the first floor of the airport and takes about 10 mins to walk. well worth it. Good boots, a pair of poles and get it booked!
Reviewed June 2018 Sue Duncombe Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Fantastic scenery with excellent guiding Having done numerous mountain hiking holidays with Exodus, it’s difficult to think of anywhere that has more stunning scenery. This combined with excellent guiding, provided appropriately challenging ( grade 5 ) hikes with fantastic and varied views. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Getting to the summit of Piz Boe. What did you think of your group leader? Martin was an excellent leader. He provided support when needed for those who were slightly less confident on the more exposed routes. He coped with the varied ability of the group well, so that those at the front and those at the back of the group all enjoyed the hikes. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Great if you’re uncertain if you’re able to deal with grade 5 walks as grade 3 walks are also available each day. Is there anything else you would like to add? Thanks Exodus -another fantastic trip!
Reviewed September 2017 Fiona Mcintosh Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites highlights of the Dolomites This walking holiday was excellent, We were very well situated in the Val de Fassa for the local bus and all the gondolas and chair lifts. Most of the walks started at the top of a lift so the scenery was spectacular all of the time. We were very lucky with the weather but even so it would be difficult not to be impressed with the area. We had a choice of a grade 3 or grade 5 walk each day and we chose to stick to the grade 3 which was strenuous but without any scary bits! Every walk was different in scenery and terrain so always interesting. The shortest walk was 7 miles and the longest 11 miles but it was not rushed. The hotel good and had everything you need and their food was great and plentiful. It was situated in the centre of the small town of Campitello which had a supermarket and quite a lot of outdoor shops (handy if you forget to bring and important bit of kit) and quite a few bars and restaurants. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The scenery had the wow factor. What did you think of your group leader? Both our group leaders Albert and Ingrid were great. The grade 3 groupwas lead by Ingrid all week and she was really lovely, calm and very easy to get on with. Both Ingrid and Albert knew the area really well and I had total confidence in them both. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Don't forget your camera!
Reviewed September 2017 Sandra Strange Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Fantastic hiking against stunning backdrop of limestone. This was a week of walking to celebrate my return to health after cancer treatment. It was a positive experience on every level. Both the landscape and the company were special. The hikes were challenging (I chose the 5), and all members of our group especially our leader Albert were supportive and encouraging. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? It would have to be lunch outside the RIf Alberto, surreal rock formations and a very memorable chat with John. What did you think of your group leader? Albert was terrific. He has such a relaxed and pleasant nature, perfect for the job. I would love to go on another trip of his. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Prepare for all types of weather but mostly, prepare yourself to be blown away by the Dolomites as they are a wonder. Is there anything else you would like to add? I am already looking into my next trip with Exodus !
Reviewed September 2017 Irene Neilson Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Stunning scenery, great walking Very enjoyable walking in varied scenery with occasional need to use extremely well placed metal ropes and a bit of scrambling. Bus and cable pass enables rapid access to many different areas of Val di Fassa. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Torri del Vaiolet walk. Wonderful majestically scenery enhanced by watching some climbers ascend the statuesque towers. It was the hardest level 5 walk but well worth the effort. What did you think of your group leader? Good as always with Exodus. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Be prepared for any weather conditions. It had snowed just as we arrived (end Aug) so Day1 was quite cold and involved treking in some snow of varying depth. The north route up Piz Boe retained snow till the end of the week so we ascended that by the south route. When the sun was out it could be very warm on other routes. Layering essential. Is there anything else you would like to add? Hotel was excellent. Very friendly staff and fresh abundant food. Rooms are simple but lounge and bar are very comfortable. Stefano the owner hosted a very generous mid-week welcome party with Prosecco and savouries. Vegetarians are catered for. Good location. One of Messner's Mountain Museums is in Bolzano. There is a War Museum with trenches at Marmolada though lift pass does not cover there. Biking or equivalent gloves useful for gripping metal ropes. We did Level 5 walks all of which were good. Lift pass costs approx £70.00 which you pay in Campitelo.
Reviewed August 2017 Peter Kay Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites The adrenaline certainly flowed! An excellent trip with a choice of two good walks lead by excellent leaders each day. Marred only by delayed baggage on my flight out from Manchester which Exodus had routed via Frankfurt with totally inadequate transit time. Level 5 walks were challenging for a 70 yr old with arthritic knees, but enjoyable nonetheless! Excellent accommodation at Hotel Enrosadira managed by Stefano who went out of his way to be helpful. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Ascent of Piz Boe (>10,000 ft) was my personal best moment, and perversely surviving the thunderstorm on Day2 when high up in the mountains and with inadequate waterproof clothes (due to delayed baggage) created a great camaraderie within the group. What did you think of your group leader? Albert was excellent as was Emily. Both showed excellent mountain leadership skills and were excellent companions at dinner and in the bar. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Make sure that transit time on indirect flights is adequate and has sufficient slack to allow for flight delays. Pack a few essentials in your hand baggage (toiletries/underwear/spare shirt etc) in case of delayed baggage. Is there anything else you would like to add? Big thanks to all, especially Albert, Emily, Stefano (Hotel Mgr) and the rest of the group for making it a great holiday.
Reviewed July 2017 Graham Keetch Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Spectacular ! A stunning location. A good hotel close to the centre with great food and service: the leaders Albert and Ingrid were excellent and had well researched all of the walks. A great week was had by all. Thank you What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Stunning location with spectacular mountain walks. What did you think of your group leader? Both were excellent and very professional Do you have any advice for potential travellers? A beautiful part of the world
Reviewed July 2017 James Butcher Trip: Highlights of the Dolomites Incredible views, great food and superb leaders An excellent trip that takes in all of the sites and hikes you would want to do in the Val de Fassa. The trip has two types of walking each day - level 3 and 5, the 5s are a good pace and you need to have a fair level of fitness to participate, they also become more technical which makes them very interesting compared to other holidays. You visit the Sasso Lungo group, summit Piz Boe, undertake a ridge walk, hike around the Roda de Vael and the views and scenery is just beautiful from start to finish. The trip has new base at the Hotel Enrosadira in Campitello - the food is absolutely fantastic, as I gather previous travellers had not found the food so good at the last hotel. The hotel staff are very friendly and welcoming. The location is perfect and Campitello has everything you could need. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? On the free day I undertook an optional, additional via ferrata trip over the Roda de Vael which was an excellent addition to the trip and incredible fun. What did you think of your group leader? Albert and Ingrid were very competent, very friendly and very knowledgeable. On our departure, Albert led the level 5 group walks - which is what we did everyday. His hikes got progressively better, took in all the sites you would want to see and gradually built your confidence, going over increasingly more technical ground. He made the whole experience excellent. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? You must buy public transport ticket, which is 68 Euros, so be prepared for this.