Dobbiaco and the Tre CimeDramatic mountains and pristine lakes of the Northern Dolomites where you’ll be spoilt for choice with so many panoramic views. _w=730_h=400_pjpg.jpg)
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Trip InformationDramatic mountains and pristine lakes; you’ll be spoilt for choice with so many panoramic views. The Tre Cime, the Cima Grande, the Cima Occidentale and the Cima Piccola are amongst the most famous landmarks of the Dolomites and the South Tirol and are well worth their status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the essence of what Adagio Plus is all about – leisurely walks in big mountains! Welcome to some of the best scenery and walking in the breathtakingly beautiful Dolomites and in particular, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, or Three Peaks as they are sometimes known. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the name, the Three Peaks is the name for the iconic trio of rock formations that are one of the most famous sights of not only South Tyrol but Italy itself. The area attracts visitors from all over the world and the Three Peaks were awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2009. There is hardly a South Tyrolean postcard design that doesn’t feature these superstars. Alpine meadows, forests and woods, sun-drenched high plateaus, and the impressive Tre Cime di Lavaredo make the Pusteria Valley in South Tyrol a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, climbers and all those who love nature. What's included?
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Holiday GradeOn an Adagio Plus holiday, there will be a greater emphasis on getting out into the countryside on half day walks leading to an afternoon sightseeing. The programme on these holidays will have a more active content. Although the walks will be on unchallenging terrain and at an undemanding pace, you will need to be able to walk for longer periods than on the standard Adagio holidays and, for the enjoyment of all in the group, be able to maintain a pace to walk with your fellow travellers. Some walks will be at high altitude; some walking days will see us venture up to 2454m. Our itinerary is expected to follow the daily schedule outlined below but please bear in mind that the order of the days may be amended, or walks substituted, due to weather conditions or changes beyond our control. Distances, ascent/descent and timings are all approximate and refer only to the countryside walking element of each day. Proposed ItineraryDay 1Proposed ItineraryDay 1ArrivalMeals DinnerAccommodation Hotel UnionWe fly to Venice and transfer by private coach to the lovely village of Dobbiaco. Transfer Time = 2 hours 15 minutes Day 2Day 2Dobbiaco and Lago di DobbiacoMeals Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation Hotel UnionToday we will start by exploring the local area around the village of Dobbiaco.
The little lake of Lago di Dobbiaco is very picturesque and is set among the Fanes-Sennes-Braies and Tre Cime Nature Parks. A nature trail goes around the lake and it makes an excellent first day walk from the Hotel. Day 3Day 3Val FiscalinaMeals Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation Hotel Union
The Val Fiscalina in Sesto is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with flower meadows, thick woods and rustic pastures and is surrounded by impressive rock formations. The walk in Val Fiscalina starts from the village of Sesto and leads to Rifugio Fondovalle. We return to Bad Moos and take the Croda Rossa gondola up to a beautiful alpine meadow at 1,900m, where we have time to explore and take in the views. Day 4Day 4Rifugio Auronzo and Monte PianaMeals Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation Hotel Union
We climb by bus to the high-altitude Rifugio Auronzo (2,326m) situated at the foot of the world-famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo. These enormous freestanding limestone towers have been so popular with walkers that they've become the symbol of the Dolomites. We follow a wide mountain trail constructed by soldiers during the First World War and from the Forcella Lavaredo (2,454m) there are magnificent panoramic views of the dramatic Three Peaks and Monte Paterno.
Later we explore the impressive Monte Piana (2,324m) a large, |at-topped mountain that offers some of the best panoramic views in the Dolomites. It is also a place where more than 14,000 soldiers died during the First World War. Nowadays it’s an engaging destination for those who want to visit the Open Air Museum with trenches, tunnels and gun emplacements. Given good weather this will be an outstanding day and a highlight of the holiday. Day 5Day 5Val Campo di Dentro and the Sesto DolomitesMeals Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation Hotel UnionToday we explore Val Campo di Dentro surrounded by the impressive Sesto Dolomites. After lunch at the Rifugio Tre Scarperi (1,635m) we walk back through this enchanting valley. Day 6Day 6The Sesto Dolomites and Monte ElmoMeals Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation Hotel Union
From Sesto, a gondola goes up to the ridge below Mount Elmo from where we can explore the panoramic Via Alpina. This dramatic ridge marks the border between Austria and Italy and from the sun terrace of the Ristorante Monte Elmo (2,050m) there are superb views of the world’s largest stone sundial, the peaks of Cima Nove, Cima Dieci, Cima Undici, Cima Dodici and Cima Uno.
After descending by gondola we can walk to San Candido where we catch the bus back to Dobbiaco. Day 7Day 7Prato Piazza and Lago di BraiesMeals Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation Hotel Union
A minibus takes us to Prato Piazza, a high altitude pasture at 2,000m. Here there are panoramic views of the nearby craggy mountains, Picco Vallandro and Croda Rossa as well as the more distant peaks of Monte Cristallo and Tofane. We take a short circular walk to Rifugio di Vallandro (2,040m), Returning to Rifugio Piato Piazza for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit the glacial lake Lago di Braies (1,496m), known as "The Pearl of the Dolomites". Surrounded by jagged peaks that are reflected in the still emerald green and turquoise waters, a well-maintained path circumnavigates this alpine gem. We can continue a little further to Grünwald Alm and Malga Foresta hut, a mountain pasture beautifully located in a peaceful setting amidst lovely meadows and high cliffs. Day 8Day 8DepartureMeals BreakfastIt is time to say goodbye to this picturesque village. A private transfer will take us back to Venice airport with many memories and photographs of the wonderful scenery in this part of the Südtirol. Walks & ExcursionsWe use a mix of privately hired vehicles, taxis, and public transport which gives us some flexibility in our itinerary. We have a wonderful programme of walking, sightseeing and visits planned to let you fully experience the area along with opportunities to relax at our wonderful hotel and enjoy your surroundings. Local CostsHoliday BudgetingLocal transport costs, entrance fees and tips to local providers are included in your holiday price. You may wish to budget for any meals and drinks not included in the holiday arrangements, non-included entrance fees and any optional excursions you may choose to participate in locally. A general guideline for lunches and drinks is £10-£20 per person per day. Local Transport CostsAll local transport costs in conjunction with the advertised activity programme are included in the holiday cost. There may be occasions where additional visits or excursions are added to enrich your experience, these will be paid for locally by you if you choose to participate. Local transport can be a mix of private hire coaches, taxis, local buses and ferries depending on the itinerary. TippingWe include tips in the holiday cost and your Adagio Leader will take care of making sure tips are given to hotel and restaurant staff and to local guides and drivers. If you feel that someone has gone out of their way to make your holiday enjoyable or help you in anyway, please feel free to give a personal tip to the person should you wish. If you are having an independent lunch or other service not included in the holiday arrangements, tipping is at your own discretion. Your GroupGroup SizeWe believe that the best things come in small packages, and our Adagio holidays prove just that. We limit our groups to a maximum of 18 persons, plus the Adagio Leader, so that everyone has the opportunity to mix, share their love of travel and return home with new friendships. Small groups also have less detrimental local impact, allows us to use public transport on some days, eat at small local restaurants and, we believe, offers a better experience. Your LeaderAn Adagio Leader will accompany you throughout the holiday. They are all experienced travellers with a love for exploring and will help capture the true essence of the destination with their stories, knowledge and insights. They are well-organised, pay great attention to detail and enjoy being with people. They are there to help make your holiday as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Leaders Evening BriefingYour Adagio Leader will discuss the programme for the following day with the group at each evening briefing. This will be your opportunity to find out more details and ensure the planned activities suit your walking ability. Also, if you have any questions or concerns on clothing or lunch arrangements, this can be discussed then. If you wish to opt out of the organised group programme, this is fine, just let your Leader know. Travel PlansGetting to your HolidayWe fly between London and Venice. The flights take approximately 2 hours. Details of your baggage allowance will be confirmed in your travel documents, sent to you approximately 10 days before departure. Our transfer from Venice to Dobbiaco is by private coach and will take around about 2 hours 15 minutes. During the week we’ll travel on foot, by bus and cable car. If you intend joining and leaving the party in Dobbiaco, we assume, unless you have advised us otherwise, that you will meet and leave the party at our hotel. If this is not your intention, please let us know in writing at least 5 weeks before departure. Booking Your Own Travel ArrangementsIf you wish to organise your own flights from either a non-UK or UK regional airport, or travel by rail or car to your holiday destination, 'land only' reductions are often available. If you choose to do this, before finalising any independent travel arrangements, please check with us first - especially if doing so 12 weeks or more before your intended date of travel. If you do intend to join your holiday locally please do tell us at least 14 weeks in advance. If you are joining and leaving your holiday overseas we assume, unless you advise us otherwise, that you will join and leave the holiday at the hotel. Although airport/train station transfers are not included for those making their own independent travel arrangements, if you wish to join the group at the overseas airport/train station, depending on your flight/train arrival time, you may be able to be included on the group's transfer. Please contact us at least 5 weeks before departure for more details. Please note that your flight/train must arrive within 30 minutes of the group flight/train to be able to join the group transfer. We also need your flight/train number, arrival time and departure point so that your Adagio Leader is able to meet up with you. Luggage Allowance & TicketsWhen booking a flight or rail inclusive holiday with us, details of your travel arrangements and baggage allowance will be confirmed in your travel documents, sent to you approximately 10 days prior to departure. Personal Details CheckPlease ensure that the personal details we have on file for you are up to date and that you have provided the information we need to secure your holiday travel and accommodation arrangements. Please check your passport details, date of birth and any other important details necessary for us to accurately manage your holiday booking are correct at the time of booking (including health and dietry requirements). You can view and update information already provided, and add details not yet asked for, by using the Manage My Booking facility on our website www.adagio.co.uk, or by calling our Sales and Reservations team on +44 (0)1707 386700. When you receive your booking confirmation please check the details as soon as possible. Passport InformationGeneral Passport AdviceIt is a good idea to carry photocopies of the personal details pages of your passport page (with your photo on). Should you lose your passport, this may assist with the issue of replacement documents and your return to your home country. Passport and visa requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you inform yourself from a professionally qualified source on, and comply with, such requirements. General travel and destination advice for UK nationals is available from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at www.fco.gov.uk/travel and at www.gov.uk/travelaware. Brexit Passport AdviceYou should have at least 6 months validity left on your passport from your date of arrival. If you renewed a 10 year passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your passport’s expiry date. These extra months will not count, so you should ensure that your passport is not older than 9 years and 6 months from the date of issue at the time of travel. You may wish to renew your passport sooner rather than later, in order to make sure you have it in time for your holiday or travel plans. Please ensure to regularly check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for updates on passport requirements leading up to and after Brexit or contact us for more assistance. UK Government Brexit Information for Passports can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-Brexit. The UK Government has published a website tool to check the validity of your passport under these rules which can be found at www.passport.service.gov.uk/check-a-passport. In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, UK citizens will be able to visit the EU for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa. The UK Government also has information for travellers available at gov.uk/EUexit Non British Passport holders should consult the host country’s embassy for applicable passport and visa entry requirements. AccommodationWhere are we going to stay?Hotel UnionVia Dolomiti, 24, 39034 Dobbiaco, Italy +39 0474 970 100 Dobbiaco, which borders two natural parks, the Sesto Dolomites and the Fanes-Sennes-Braies is situated at an altitude of 1,256m and is considered the gateway to the Dolomites. Here the composer Gustav Mahler spent his summer holidays at the beginning of the 20th century and today there is a summer festival in his name. Dobbiaco has many of the facilities you will require during your stay here. There are mini supermarkets, a bakery, post office, banks, ATMs, a chemist and a tourist information centre. We stay in the traditional 3-star family run Hotel Union. The hotel is run by the Comini family and is just a 10 minute stroll away from the centre of Dobbiaco. This traditional cosy alpine hotel is located amongst the Dolomites and the remarkable Tre Cime landscape, the perfect setting for outstanding views. The hotel facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool, spa area with sauna, a jacuzzi and Turkish Bath. There is also a tennis court which can be booked in advance at an additional charge. We stay in simple twin or single bedded en suite bedrooms. Bathrooms have a bath or shower and room facilities include:
MealsBreakfast and dinners are included in the holiday price and we are in for a treat as we enjoy them at the hotels restaurant. Breakfast is an excellent hot and cold buffet and dinner is a four course evening meal including a choice of three starters, a salad buffet, a choice of three main courses, and a choice of dessert. The food is highly rated, and all fresh ingredients and produce is locally sourced, making for delicious authentic alpine, Italian and Mediterranean classics. We can expect a variety of international and local delicacies such as pasta, risotto, meat and fish! In Italy, traditional meals usually have four courses, antipasto or antipasti, primo, il secondo, and dolce; but this varies depending on restaurants and the regions of Italy. Antipasto and Antipasti are a traditional course in formal Italian meals and translate as 'before the meal' as they are usually before the primo course. Antipasto refers to one portion and Antipasti refers to more than one portion. This usually includes cured meats such as salami, pepperoni, prosciutto or mortadella. Rich cheeses such as fresh mozzarella, gouda, provolone or Parmigiana-Reggiano are also included. Seafood like shrimp, anchovies and salmon are sometimes included too. The first course, known as primo, is served as an appetiser and usually consists of rich pasta, soup or risotto. The main course is called il secondo and usually includes meat, fish or vegetarian. The dolce refers to the dessert and ends a traditional Italian meal. Coffee usually follows too. Footwear & Kit ListFootwearComfortable, broken in, walking boots or shoes with a good sole are recommended for this holiday. Walking shoes or other comfortable footwear will be suitable for sightseeing days. General Kit ListWe recommend you bring the following items with you:
Water To GoAn alternative to bottled water from single-use sealed water bottles is filtered water from a refillable bottle containing its own water filter such as a Water-to-go bottle available from www.watertogo.eu. Just fill up from any water source and save the environment from disposable plastic bottles. We have negotiated an exclusive 15% discount with our partners Water-to-Go for you as a thank you for helping the environment. Please go to their website at www.watertogo.eu and enter the code RWH17 when ordering. In addition, Water-to-Go will match the discount with a donation to our charity, Heart & Sole, which will allow us to continue to make a difference in the countries you visit on our holidays. Travel Document ChecklistTo ensure your holiday gets off to a good start, please make sure that you bring the following documents and information with you:
Electricity in ItalyElectricity in Italy is supplied at 220 Volts. If you wish to use electrical equipment you will need a European two pin adaptor with round pins. More information can be found Power Plugs Sockets. Maps & GuidebooksIdeal Maps & GuidebooksThe best map of the area, and one which covers all of our walks, is the Kompass 047 1:25,000 Parco Naturale Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The Alta Pusteria 1:35,000 Carta Escursionistica & Panoramica map is also good and available at the Dobbiaco Tourist Office for €6.90. There is an interesting video giving some background information about Dobbiaco and the area. The Drei Zinnen website has with lots of information about Dobbiaco. A fantastic video based on Dobbiaco. Gino's Italian Escapes: Hidden Italy: Trentino Alto-Adige - Series 4 Episode 2 - Gino heads to the Dolomites on his culinary adventure Gino's Italian Express: Dolomite Mountain Express - Series 7 Episode 5 - Gino heads to the Dolomites on his culinary adventure Wild Escapes BBC2 - Anita Rani and JJ Chalmers travel to the Dolomites for hiking and food Sounds of the Dolomites - Radio Times - Sounds and music capturing orchestral music and festivals in the Dolomites. The Map ShopIf you cannot find the maps or books locally we recommend: The Map Shop Tel: 01684 593 146 If you key many of the local places mentioned in this holiday fact sheet into YouTube, you will find a vast array of spectacular footage of the area. Useful InformationFind out moreItaly
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Follow a nature trail around the very picturesque Lago di Dobbiaco, set amongst the Fanes-Sennes-Braies and Tre Cime Nature Parks
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