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77 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Moira Kent

Reviewed August 2016

Highlights of the Dolomites

Stunning walks set in awesome scenery. The hotel was more than adequate, as was the food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the cliffs as we got closer. The panoramic views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Two leaders (Albert and Emily) which gave a choice of walks. Both leaders were friendly and efficient.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are tough - be warned! Wear walking boots, not shoes. My shoes fell to bits and I had to buy some boots. The weather can make or break this holiday and it as poor for two of the five walking days. Think carefully about the free day. Bolzano is lovely but it is 90 minutes away. Relying on public transport was a pain. Buses were always late and you frequently had to stand up.

Gregor Paterson

Reviewed October 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

We have been on several Exodus trips and always choose the challenging grade but sometimes we have been disappointed, as the walks have not been as demanding as we thought they might be. However, this was not the case on this trip – the level 5 walks were very challenging.

This is the first multi-level trip we have been on and it worked well. We had an informative briefing from both leaders in the evening and people could decide which walk they wanted to do the next day – this was very helpful.

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery on all the walks was stunning. The village of Moena was very Alpine in style and lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We did the level 5 walks all week with Albert. He was very knowledgeable and knew the area very well. We had to change routes several times due to weather conditions but he still provided great walks. Eric led the level 3 walks and was also very knowledgeable and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great trip if you are unsure of your ability as you can choose level 3 or level 5 each day. Level 5 walks were mainly 16 - 20 km long and 800 - 1000 metres ascent. Lunches are normally bought and eaten in the Rifugios. One day we took our own lunch (bought from local bakery) and ate outside to sit and admire the scenery and this was a not a problem.

Rebecca Stamford

Reviewed October 2015

Amazing Dolomite Trekking

Great week of level 5 trekking with amazing views. The option of swapping to level 3 if desired was available to us at each evening’s debrief which was perfect.
Each trek available each day was described and we could chose each evening which group we went out with.
Hotel and food was simply wonderful, fabulous hosts!
Would go back again in a heartbeat.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it, the views, the walking and the Refugio's we stopped at for lunches made for a perfect walking holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Eric and Albert were great. Both friendly and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for hard (but very rewarding) walking at level 5 with simply amazing scenery. I did the last day at level 3 which was very easy and i'm very glad I had stuck with the level 5 walks all week. The hotel has a sauna to relieve any aches - do make use of it - and after a good nights sleep you were ready for another good days walking. Do take rain coats just in case - weather as in all mountains can be unpredictable.

Mary Wood

Reviewed September 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

A great week of walking in the Dolomites. This is a place of stunning jagged mountain peaks and beautiful villages below.

Most Inspirational Moment

Stopping at some of the highest points on our walks and taking in the scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had two leaders, Albert Callewaert and Eric Woolley. Both were highly competent leaders. They worked well together and organised some great walks for us. Due to inclement weather conditions during our week (19th Sept), several times they had to change planned parts of walks due to rain causing landslides or high winds. This was not a problem and good, safe walks were enjoyed. They were very helpful in making suggestions and giving information for activities on our free day and also organised a local wine and cheese tasting for the evening and a meal in a local restaurant.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We stopped for coffee and lunch at mountain rifugios on most days, so there was no need for the larger of the two water containers I had taken. It was also good to use the facilities. Tap water in Italy is good, which saved money (I find the tap water in England does not taste good). The hotel was well equipped, so I did not need to use the hair dryer I had taken (double room).

Vanessa Mansergh

Reviewed September 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

Everyone has their own way of relaxing on holiday. Mine is a physical challenge and the hikes in the Dolomites fulfilled that purpose. The choice of levels were ideal so you could switch between them depending on your energy levels. The group dynamics always seem to work well on these hiking holidays as walkers and nature lovers are great people to be with. Our base in Moena was charming. Be prepared for mountain food which is heavy on the carbs, MEAT & cheese. The refugios in the mountains for lunch stops are brilliant. The best pizza and hot chocolates! Expect every type of weather…it’s the mountains after all. Every adventure starts with a tentative first step into the unknown, take yours into the stunning scenery of the Dolomites.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day the chair lift and cable car were not running on our descent on a challenging walk which meant another hour or so on a tough day. No one complained. We all saw the positive side Of walking through the trees, and our leader getting to walk a new walk for a change!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert Callewaert & Eric Wooley were brilliant. They each had their own skills...Eric was the natural orator as Albert said and Alberts ability to encourage all of us to keep up with him on the tough walks without words, just through example and giant size steps making us run a little at times!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you're afraid of heights, but want to conquer your fear do as a member in our group did and join the level 3 walks. It is confidence boosting. Bring poles as they help with the ascents and descents.

John Wheat

Reviewed September 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

My last visit to the Dolomites was many years ago and I had forgotten how spectacular they are especially when viewed from the high level hikes.
It was a fabulous week and this is best confirmed that the day after my return I was already planning a similar trip for the next year!

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to say what was the best part - possibly the ascent of the Piz Boe peak (3152m) with the most fantastic panorama!

Thoughts on Group Leader

There were two group leaders for this trip because there was a choice every day of doing a level three walk or a harder level five. I did some of both levels and therefore got to see both of our leaders in action and I have to say that both Eric and Albert were first class. The daily walks were fully explained in advance and led with absolute competence which included the occasional diversion from the original plan in order to accommodate changes in weather conditions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you fancy a change mid-week it is well worth the bus trip to Bolzano which is a lovely city with pedestrianised, cobbled streets. The Ice Man museum is fascinating too. Allow at least one and a half hours here.

Steven Tierney

Reviewed September 2015

Rugged mountain scenery at its best

Great trekking trip, with different difficult walks available on each day, all with the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites towering above picture postcard villages in the valley below.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the highest point on the trip (Piz Boe, 3150m) after a fun scramble; Sense of achievement from finishing the first Grade 5 walk of the week, which included a couple of steep ascents & descents, and then the celebratory beer afterwards at a mountain Rifugio.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leaders, Albert & Eric, were friendly, helpful, & always enthusiastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get it booked.

Derek Jones

Reviewed August 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

Excellent walking experience – choice of hotel disappointing.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first beer after each walk! The Dolomites provides the opportunity to walk all day & look back at what you have achieved. tremendous.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was excellent at setting expectations of the route ahead & controlling a steady pace. clearly very experienced.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Budget more for lunches at refuges, travel locally & evenings.

Patricia Moore

Reviewed August 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

The walking was varied and challenging enough ( Grade 5), our group was a good mix which seemed to click straight away and we were blessed with perfect weather the whole week. The views were magnificent and the walks well planned. It was good to use the available ski lifts to save slogging up the lower slopes, so that we could start higher and go further.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up a steep slope to the Vaiolon pass, involving a fixed ladder on Day 2 Coming down a long and steep descent through meadows and forest on Day 4, after a stimulating walk over a couple of passes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was excellent. Sometimes a man of few words, he was always aware of where everyone was and how they were doing. I always felt comfortable in his group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was a more expensive holiday than I had expected. last year ( in Tuscany) the daily travel to start the walks and the wine with the meal was included. Here, everything was extra and we used both bus and ski lifts in abundance because we were staying a long way down the valley from many of the walks. People should be warned about this

Anna Cheer

Reviewed July 2015

Highlights of the Dolomites

Superb walking surrounded by weirdly beautiful, jaggedy peaks, with alpine meadows, terrific views, snowfields, bare-rock scrambles, ridge walks, mountain streams, well-stocked, picturesque Rifugios, steep, steep ascents and descents, cable cars, woods, valleys and a truly astonishing number and variety of wildflowers. It is a hard-working holiday but the rewards far outweigh the effort involved.

Most Inspirational Moment

On the final day, after an extremely steep climb, celebrating at the top of a pass with fantastic views. Finally getting a good look at marmots that we'd heard alarm-calling all week. Floating silently down a mountain in a chair lift - magical! Often, if we stopped and looked back, we could see our impressive path for miles behind. We regularly felt a sense of real pride as we realised what we had achieved.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We did not walk with Lizz's group, but she was extremely helpful, friendly and organised regarding other aspects of the holiday. We have had Albert as Group Leader on a previous trip (Espedalen, cross-country skiing) and we were delighted to discover that he was leading us again. His laid-back style engenders a really nice atmosphere in a group and he has the knack of making you work just hard enough to feel achievement without feeling pushed too hard. His selection of routes was surprisingly varied and we would love to have him leading us on future trips.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles. There were lots of long, steep descents and poles really help take the strain off knees. Take a backpack hydration system. It can be hot, hard work and regular sips of water as you go along are much better than waiting until the stops and then drinking loads. Prepare for the holiday by improving your fitness as much as you can.

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