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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
Prefer a better hotel with thicker walls and doors
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
An excellent week away doing something I normally wouldn’t do, but by day three I’d totally got the bug.
Most Inspirational Moment
Not crashing on that corner, and going through the tunnels near Cortina. Without crashing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Really rather good, handing out a perfect blend of instruction and patience.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
A fantastic week combining fabulous scenery, a warm and welcoming hotel and a well-led introduction to cross country skiing.
Most Inspirational Moment
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.
Thoughts on 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.
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!
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
It was a fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. The tour leaders were supportive and encouraging, very knowledgable about the sport and the location.
Most Inspirational Moment
When I finally stopped freaking out because I couldn't control my speed!
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two group leaders Eric and Andy, who were both fantastic. Excellent instruction for both beginner and experienced skiers...also very patient.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you're expecting Italian food in Dobiacco you won't find it unless you go out to specific restaurants.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
Lovely skiing, carefully planned (very little climbing for cross country by careful use of busses) with great leader.
Most Inspirational Moment
Controlling a long tricky descent perfectly!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great fun to be with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go if you like tracks, tracks and more tracks. If you prefer off track, go to Norway.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
A great holiday – comfortable hotel, stunning scenery and a great opportunity to try out cross country skiing.
Thoughts on 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.
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.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
Great skiing, great guide, great group and loads of food!
Most Inspirational Moment
Skiing on the last day with the gang with fab snow and no fear of the downhill!
Thoughts on Group Leader
David was a great coach and leader. Very relaxed and chatty. Always giving you tips on your posture as he whizzed up and down the group. He got the group to bond, he adjusted his teaching for the less confident and the experienced, and had a knack for getting us to the bus stop 20 seconds before the bus arrived (did he like the bus company so much that he bought it?!)
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do the exercises you get sent - much less pain in the first few days! Go for the fish options at the hotel - veggie options aren't the best.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
Instruction, ski-tours and general coordination and atmosphere of the holiday were all great. The leaders, the group and the weather were all fantastic, so overall it was a brilliant holiday again. The hotel however was a little tired.
Most Inspirational Moment
The weather was very sunny, and the snow was fast retreating. However the leaders were able to ensure we made the most of the conditions.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Group Leaders, David and Albert, were great and ensured everyone made progress and had a great holiday.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
Lovely very comfortable hotel run by a family creating a friendly, home like atmosphere. Sarah and Rita are also fun and helpful – making me (a single traveller) wanting to go back year after year. Great group company, endless trails, wonderful scenery and a five course evening meal to finish the day off. Just great!
Most Inspirational Moment
The sheer beauty of the Dre Cime and the Fichleintal and being the first to ski on freshly groomed trails.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Inspiring, motivational, fun and pitched everything exactly at the right level for each member of the group to progress them to their best. Such a lovely person all round.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go and try it!!! You can do it.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
This is our 5th visit to Dobbiaco and it hasn’t lost its appeal.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visit to Platzwiese and an icy downhill descent on the Military Road.The downhill descent from the Kreuzgergpass to Padola, bus back and the downhill descent to Moos.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We were both part of Gareth Buffett's Group 2.We thought he struck the optimum balance as regards flexibility, rest breaks, challenging terrain and teaching. We thought the latter was particularly good and picked up several tips as regards the double pole kick and the basics of skating.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are numerous options for shortening the day (we didn't) should travellers so require, as the area is served by a very good, reliable bus service.Stops for lunch and afternoon tea are rarely disappointing as regards the quality of available food and high standard of restaurant cleanliness and ambience.