Snowshoeing Dolomites – The Essentials

One of our most popular snowshoeing dolomites holidays that books out the quickest, make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to go snowshoeing in the spectacular Dolomites in Italy. An ideal snowshoeing destination at an altitude of 1,256m, Dobbiaco is known as the “Gateway to the Dolomites”. This town is spread over a high plateau and is open with amazing views of the Dolomite range. It is in Dobbiaco, the composer Gustav Mahler spent his summers here from 1908 to 1910: here he composed the Ninth and Tenth Symphonies (the latter one left unfinished), and the famous Song of the Earth (“Das Lied von der Erde”). A plaque commemorating the composer can be seen at the Trenker House in the village.

During the First World War, the area around Dobbiacio was a scene of intense fighting, due to its situation on the Austro-Italian border. Many historical remains can still be seen in the area. Snowshoe lovers will find everything they could wish for on this snowshoeing dolomites around the Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, beneath the towering peaks of the Tre Cime, gem of the Dolomites. Every evening, relax in the beautiful Hotel Tschurtschenthaler, situated in the center of the village.

Airport: Fly to Venice Marco Polo airport
Hotel: 3* Hotel Tschurtschenthaler in Dobbiaco
This trip includes:
– One France Outdoors European mountain leader for the week to guide the 5 walks and coordinate the trip.
– Snowshoes, winter walking poles and safety equipment.
– Airport transfers to match group flights from and to Venice Marco Polo airport.
– Transports during the trip.
– 7 nights in the 3* hotel Tschurtschenthaler in Dobbiaco based on two people sharing.
– 7 breakfasts.
– 6 dinners.
This trip does not include:
– Flights: Ryanair
20th of February : FR831 from Dublin 9h20 arriving Venice Marco Polo at 12h55
27th of February : FR834 from Venice Marco Polo at 13h20 arriving Dublin 15h10
– Individual insurance (should cover helicopter evacuation).
– Supplement single (€190) for the 7 nights, limited places. Thanks to contact us before booking a single room.
Please note that if you book a sharing place (twin rooms) without a sharing partner, we will do our best to find you one, however in failing doing so, extra single supplement will apply.
– 1 dinner.
– All beverages.
– All Picnic lunches.
– All extras not included in the itinerary pages 1 & 2 or mentioned as optional.
– Any transfer not matching group transfer will be at additional costs. If you need any help to organise a special airport transfer, just contact us
– Card payment fees (€18 per person – no card fees if you pay by bank transfer).
Check lit:
– Walking boots, (leather boots).
– Gaiters, warm pair of socks, some lights too.
– Winter hiking pants, long johns, and waterproof Goretex overtrouser.
– Goretex jacket/ Waterproof jacket breathable.
– Fleece jacket. Duvet jacket.
– Micro fleece and mountain tee shirts for base layer, if possible avoid cotton tee-shirts.
– Hat and cap, Buffs.
– Sun protection, eye protection (sun glasses and goggles can be handy if you have some).
– Gloves two pairs, one light and one warm.
– For snowshoeing no need to bring your walking sticks as we provide them, unless you prefer to use your own.
– Rucksack 30 Litres with straps to carry the snowshoes when necessary.
– Water bottle 1L to 1.5 Litres preferably. A small thermal flask so you can drink hot in the mountain.
– Camelback not so recommended (tend to freeze in the winter).
– Don’t forget your own medication (if any)
– Blister treatment (second skin, etc,..). Booking and deposit process:
– 30% deposit (€406 per person) upon reservation.
– Balance to be paid six weeks before the trip