Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to choose from!! Each walk was so different, and each day had its own highlight. The scenery is truly stunning throughout.

Thoughts on Group Leader

They were both great. Eric lead the B group walks and Albert the C group. They were both full of fun and enthusiasm and made each day interesting. Don't think I've ever laughed so much on an Exodus walking holiday!! They were well organised, considerate for all individuals within the group, good company and knew the walks and mountains extremely well. Both very experienced mountain leaders.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles as lots of steep descents on C group walks and they definitely came in useful. A reasonable level of fitness is required as walks are challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many wonderful moments every day because the scenery was stunning and our fellow walkers were interesting, enthusiastic and had a good sense of humour, as did our leaders. By the end of the week we all felt a great sense of achievement.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leaders really did bring out the best in everybody. They were very knowledgeable, good company and always attentive to our needs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking boots that have been tried and tested. Some might find a single mountain walking stick useful for descents.

Most Inspirational Moment

The view from the top of the cable car on the first walk set the scene for the whole holiday.Discussing the possibility of other trips with the leaders

Thoughts on Group Leader

They were both excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy

Thoughts on Group Leader

The leaders were Eric and Albert.  They modified the walks to ensure we best utilised the weather - so we did the high level walks on the sunniest days rather than risking losing the views.  They both have a good sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There is a choice of menu every night - read the Italian as well as the English as sometimes the translation is a bit strange.Take small Euro denominations for the hutsProsecco was a good price at the hotel in Moena

Most Inspirational Moment

The long walk on Thursday, the ridge at La Costela and looking at the views back across the valley floor that we had just traversed.Tramping through the fresh snow, in June, was an unexpected bonus. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Eric and Albert were excellent group leaders.  They are very experienced guides, which showed in their knowledge of the area. They were always prepared to do that little bit extra if needed.  They were also responsive to the individual  needs of everyone in the group.

Most Inspirational Moment

The scrambling sections were great fun and the views from the top of Piz Buie were second to none.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert and Eric were excellent leaders and a great laugh. At the end of a walk when Albert's group claimed to have been charged by a bull Eric quipped "How much?" I nearly choked on my beer.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware of the very late arrival and departure times. Have a bottle of water with you when you arrive at Venice, the shops aned cafes will likely be shut.

Most Inspirational Moment

On our free day Eric offered a Via Ferrata trip.  Although the wether forecast was not great we took the risk of walking up to the first hut before we decided if it was safe to continue.  A little wet and chillier than previous days, but no one was turned away by the less than desirable condiditons.  Along the Via Ferrata the sleet and then the snow arrived.  Despite the poor conditions we had a great day!  The company was cheerful, Eric gave us all confidence and we all returned exhilarated.  Every other day we had clear blue skies!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eric was a great leader.  He remained good humoured at all times and quickly got to know the abilities of the members of the group. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

The spa was a lovely treat at the end of each day.... dont forget to bring a bathing suit.

Most Inspirational Moment

The stunning scenery did it for me every day. The hotel food was great the staff at the hotel were very good the spa facilities were amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was fine very knowledgable polite listened when appropriate

Advice for Potential Travellers

The flight times from Gatwivk to Venice were tenable to say the least it made for a poor end to an otherwise perfect holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking along the scary ridge (cannot remember its name, but we had walked up from Alba that day)Meadow flowers in abundance.Sharing lunch with choughs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was superb. Encouraging without being condescending (I wish my legs were as long as his...) Knowledgable without being an anorak.A leader with a light touch (he allowed me to skip the rests and move ahead at my - very slow -  pace until the group caught up with me).Nothing but praise.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If the flight times are the same next year (and I hope they are not, see below) use the last day to go to Bolzano instead of Venice. You can 'do' most of Bolzano easily in a day, and the museum for Otzi, the Ice Man, is worth seeing.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the walks had moments that were inspirational, especially the constantly unfolding and paroramic views.Reaching the top of a long & steep climb that Eric had described as a 'short scramble'!Finding that the whole group gelled and that we were all very happy to spend virtually the whole of each day together!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eric led Group B and his familularity with the area, his preparation and willingness to adjust routings to suit the conditions and our pace were all first class. He kept us all in good humour without being 'in your face' at all.He clearly had the measure of us all and gradually increased the walking challenge each day as our pace and condition improved.Albert, who led Group C, was equally able & great fun. They made a good team.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We walked with in Group B most days as, despite being fairly fit, we found the Group C just a little too strenuous to start with (is was a holiday after all!). Don't think that Group B is for softies - these walks are still demanding, just not as much as Group C!Bring your swimming things - the wellness is a wonderful way to unwind after a long walk.Don't expect to loose any weight - the food is just too good.Add a day or two in Venice at the start or end of your holiday.