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89 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Kath & Pete Needham

Reviewed February 2017

Fantastic holiday - snow and views

Overall an incredible week – no 2 days the same and they just got better. Our fabulous guide, Sara, was enthusiastic and motivating; her knowledge of the area was amazing; nothing was too much trouble and she ensured everyone had the best time ever. It was fun as well as hard work but thoroughly enjoyable. So pleased that we went.

Most Inspirational Moment

Shared experience of completing some amazing walks, climbing some big hills and seeing 360 degree views of amazing mountains. Days got better and better .... such inspiration to see such stunning scenery - scenery overload!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely fantastic, brilliant, enthusiastic, motivating, knowledgeable, fun, determined to ensure that everyone on the trip had a fabulous holiday. Thank you Sara!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book!!!! You will have a great holiday! Make sure you take layers to wear as it does get warm when the sun shines! Sun glasses and lip balm are a must!

Bob and Marion Ganthony

Reviewed February 2017

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Almost perfect trip. The weather was magnificent, blue skies and sunshine pretty well throughout. The hotel Adler was excellent – comfortable beds, lovely food, good service, lovely swimming pool to relax in after a day on the mountains. The scenery is as magnificent as it looks in travel brochures. To top it all, Sara, our guide, was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, organised, and everything else you could hope for a leader to be.

Most Inspirational Moment

Two, for the same reason. Ascending Strudelkopf and, a couple of days later, Durakopf. Both tops have all-round views of the Dolomites and even the distant Alps. Both were well worth the climb.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara is superb.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for climbing. These are the Dolomites! But the effort is all worthwhile.

sally vaughan

Reviewed February 2017

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Amazing week with perfect conditions. The area is beautiful and the walks are varied. Great equipment provided lovely hotel and our leader, Sara, could not be faulted

Most Inspirational Moment

Managing every walk - be prepared for some steep climbs and descents, each one is absolutely worth it

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was brilliant. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and incredibly talented. Nothing was too much trouble and she is passionate about her work. She even ran a stretching session at the end of the day to ease our aching muscles!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some challenging routes, all of which are achievable and worth every step. There was more ascents than I expected - go with a sense of humour ready for when you first fall over, getting up again is interesting fo the novice!

Sandra Hounsham

Reviewed February 2017

Fantastic snowshoeing and amazing views

We had a really amazing week in the Dolomites, it was hard work but with huge rewards. Being in the mountains most walks started up, up up and ended down, down, down. But we had some truly amazing views of the Dolomites and Alps and the hospitality in the many Mountain huts was much appreciated.
Hotel Adler was very comfortable and the staff were very accommodating for a variety dietary needs (vegetarians, nut allergies etc)

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing the summits of Lutterkopf and Durakopf where we were rewarded with astounding views of the Dolomites and Alps. Snowshoeing down afterwards in near perfect conditions - deep powder snow! Also the final walk was a steep climb up to Rossalmhutte which felt like a real achievement!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was fantastic and went above and beyond her duty to ensure we all had a great time. As two of the slower walkers we were not made to feel a burden and she spent her time equally with the whole group. Sara made sure everyone was organised for their free day - with bus timetables highlighted etc, she even got hold of maps that showed all the walks we did during the week which was fantastic!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for long walks with steep ups and downs. Clothing - take layers so you can be prepared for heating up on the ascents and then cooling down when descending. If you go to Mexico City Restaurant on your free evening have the pizza not the mexican as the latter is very bland!

Penelope Kenward

Reviewed February 2017

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Mostly walking as January had been too cold for snow

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the beautiful Tyrolean landscape during and after a snow storm

Thoughts on Group Leader

Inspirational . Her genuine love of her work and people and her knowledge of the area were exceptional . In addition our 'stretch ' classes after each days walk were an added bonus. Sara couldn't have been more helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

On the free day we went to see Otzi the neolithic ice-age man which was very informative and interesting.

Viv Burfitt

Reviewed April 2016

A week in the magical Dolomites

An excellent holiday: the snow-covered Dolomites are incredibly beautiful, and the weather for our week was perfect, with blue skies above and lots of crunchy snow underfoot. I was rewarded in spades for puffing up those hills: on the walks themselves, by the amazing all-round views; back at our hotel, by the rather nice swimming pool and by tasty and plentiful food. Our group was a really friendly bunch of people, which made for a lovely atmosphere throughout.

Most Inspirational Moment

Not a moment, but a person: Sarah, our guide - amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

See above!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you enjoy the mountains and want to get away from the skiing crowds, this is for you. Bear in mind that snowshoeing does burn off a lot more calories than "normal" hill-walking, but if you are used to doing reasonably full day-walks in the UK, you will be fine.

Andrew Grun

Reviewed March 2016

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.

Most Inspirational Moment

The magnificent high altitude mountain panorama from the Alte Piano plateau, which includes the Drei Zinnen rock towers.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara is a very caring, well organised, knowledgable leader, always eager to help any member of the group. She has a great sense of fun and makes every day enjoyable for the whole group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The slopes can be steep and challenging, particularly at high altitude in deep snow, so not rushing helps to avoid getting breathless and tired too early. A slow steady pace will take you to the summits in good time.

Paul Chinnock

Reviewed March 2016

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

A well-planned trip taking advantage of the spectacular scenery. We were also lucky to have perfect weather and snow conditions.
Special mention must be made of Sarah Bull – possibly the best guide I have ever encountered. Her attention to detail is extraordinary, as is her commitment and her sense of fun.

Most Inspirational Moment

Good throughout. Probably the second day was the best.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As stated above - wonderful!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Paul Walker

Reviewed March 2016

Snow fun in the Dolomites

A wonderful week in the Dolomites spent in superb accommodation and surrounded by stunning scenery.

The walking was fun and varied. Whether trekking through a Narnia like snow covered tree scape, or walking a mountain ridge in brilliant sunshine you are sure to have a smile on your face.

To top it all, a great leader and group of fellow travellers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our final days walk to Lutterkopf and Durakopf was breathtaking. Unrestricted views of the Austrian Alps to the North and the contrasting and stunning Craggy Dolomites to the South. Tramping down the valley through unbroken snow for a last drink in a mountain hut brought a child like smile to my face. Oh and the sledge ride back to the car park just topped off a great day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was exceptional in her daily preparation, ensuring that each walk was tailored to the anticipated weather conditions and hence maximising our enjoyment. Her easy and patient manner added to the overall experience of the group. She had a constant, but unobtrusive eye on safety and was a great dinner companion, regaling us with stories of her worldwide travels. Without doubt, she has set a new and high bar that future guides may find difficult to match.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack layers, as the weather can vary considerably from day to day or even on the walk itself. We found ourselves pealing layers off and on on many an occasion. If you want to try something different on the free day, then I can recommend the cross country skiing at Dobbiaco. After a couple of hours lesson, you can explore the lake area or the local area via some excellent prepared tracks.

Simon Barber

Reviewed March 2016

Tirolean snow and snowshoes!

A very fine mix of wild, high mountains and very civilised relaxation in the valley. The Hotel Adler serves excellent food – real winter sport breakfasts, freshly done egg and bacon if you want. Being in the village, the shops are right next door for souvenirs etc. Having a week’s free travel pass made rest days etc so much easier to get around.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing the highest peak on the second day, in excellent weather with views right across the Dolomites to the main Alps in the distance.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was an excellent leader - very knowledgeable, knew the mountains like her own backyard (not amazingly as they ARE her own backyard; she lives there!) - inspiring and incredibly fit. If anyone had needed carrying off the mountain, I'm sure Sara could have done it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It can be a lot warmer than you think out there. Blazing sunshine bouncing off the snow and hard work going uphill can leave you sweating in regular skiing clothes. Make sure you can peel off layers down to full Summer wear! (And you'll need a lot of sunblock. It's bright out there on a good day.)

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