Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

On the northern edge of Italy's most impressive mountain range, in the Alta

Pusteria Valley and just north of Cortina d'Ampezzo, lies the charming

village of Villabassa. This area of the Dolomites is perfect for snowshoeing

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. Trek

along forest trails and old military tracks to the magnificent viewpoints of

Durrakopf (2275m) and Strudelkopf (2307m), learning more about the impact of

World War 1 in this area along the way. Our base for the week will be the

superb Hotel Adler, situated in the centre of the town and one of the best

hotels we feature in our entire programme. This 4-star accommodation provides

the perfect place to unwind after a day’s snowshoeing, with Michelin

recommended cuisine and a relaxing wellness centre.

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. Bliss.



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.