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I have been to Dobbiaco 4 times. Twice with Exodus. The hotel Tschurschentaler was fine. The owners and staff were very nice and helpful. They went to a lot of trouble to provide us with lovely Tirolean food. Dobbiacco is a lovely and very intertesting village/town to be based in. David, one of the leaders organised a visit to the cheese coop factory. So we learnt something about mountain tradtions and livelihoods. The X country ski areas runs are mostly in beautiful surrounding and you can understand why people are drawn to this area. I would go back to this area again because the scenery is spectacular.
the snowy landscape it is breath taking
I felt my group leader could have been a bit more engaged with us and given a bit more instruction.
Be prepared to have varying snow conditions and feel free to do different things, e.g walking on the winter foot paths. Explore Dobbiaco. Enjoy the regional cuisine
Great fun with a great group of people Good hotel with plenty of food
skiing all the way to Cortina then exhausted bus back
Albert was superb given the diverse group we were with
Make sure you are a liittle bit fit before you go and take the deep heat
A really great way to spend the week after Christmas, totally invigorating and great to be outside up in the mountains every day.
Rather than one moment, it was simply great fun to learn something new and not have to worry about a thing. The biggest decision of the day was normally what flavour ice cream to have in the ice cream parlour across the road from the hotel where we gathered after a day of skiing.
Eric and Heather were exceptional. Their tuition skills were first class, individual attention was give to all and they managed to keep a range of abilities interested and challenged. Their knowledge and passion for x country skiing was infectious. They were also good fun to spend time with at dinner etc.
The hotel itself is very warm, so bring light clothing. Not a huge amount going on in the evening so if you're looking for some big après ski moments, Dobbiacco may not the place for you. However, if you want a variety of places to ski with some spectacular scenery then give it go!
A wonderful week ; excellent snow conditions and great weather . The hotel was up to its usual high standard to which I have been accustomed for about 10 times now !
The descent on the old military road ; also emerging from the artificially-lit natural tunnel on the Cortina run into glorious sunshine !
Albert , whom I have known over many years and regard as a friend , organised our trip in his usual quietly efficient yet relaxed manner . He is great company and was most helpful to each member 's needs , ensuring that everyone enjoyed the holiday to the best of their ability . Good practical technical advice on the loipe was kindly offered when required .
Cross-country skiing is a wonderful winter activity and Dobbiaco is a splendid centre for participating at any grade .
My 4th holiday in Dobbiaco and the best yet. A combination of fantastic snow conditions and a friendly and fun group
Being able to ski at high levels and get a feeling of being up in the mountains was wonderful. It's definitely not true that x country skiers plod along the bottom of valleys! The railway track to Cortina is spectacular, and gives a great sense of achievment as you cover a lot of distance. Wherever you are, the scenery is always breathtaking
Albert is an excellent leader who combines efficiency and good organisation with a relaxed style of leadership. He's always willing to advise on your skiing, but doesn't push you into doing things you don't feel comfortable with. He ensures that all guests get the best from each day.
Dobbiaco is a great place for skiers of all levels as there are so many tracks of different lengths and degrees of difficulty. The excellent local transport network accessed using a weekly season ticket means there are lots of options and you aren't necessarily committed to a full day. There are plenty of cafes for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, beer, gluhwein ...
In skiing terms, this was a superb trip. Tuition was excellent and I felt I learnt a new skill. The equipment provided was of excellent standard and the leaders were friendly and helpful.
Beautiful scenery and a great party in the local bar on NYE.
Superb. He was recommended and he lived up to the accolades.
The one negative aspect of this trip was the Tschurtschenthaler Hotel. Although the basic standard of accommodation was good, there were major drawbacks and the big one was the standard of the cuisine. At best, it could be described as adequate and perfunctory. At worst, meagre and totally lacking imagination. Italy is going through austere times at the moment. I think that the austerity fed through to our meal times. Not good enough when we were paying upwards of £1,000 each and walking away hungry every day. The portions were stingy and the waitresses could be seen to be cutting portions in half in order to serve diners. When challanged on this practice, you received a hard stare. Add to this the lack of any flair and panache evident in the cuisine, I was extremely disappointed. For example, the salad bar consisted of tomatoes cut in quarters, lettuce and cold pasta. That was it. All other courses were served in small portions direct from the kitchen. Having experienced Austrian cuisine on skiing trips on many previous occasions, I regard it as essential to have a superb meal in plentiful portions at the end of a hard day's exercise. Just over the border, the Tschurtschenthaler experience was anything but. Another negative aspect was members of the group being told they couldn't leave the hotel because it the doors would be locked when they returned. Incredible. Obviously, this was not well received and the words 'prison' and 'school trip' were mentioned. The way round this was to request a special card to gain hotel access late on. However, only ONE hotel staff member could facilitate this and if she wasn't around, forget any help. This also applied to gaining WiFi access and other requests where some decision making was required. The hotel is family run by family members and whilst they are all pleasant and friendly, it is not otherwise a good customer experience. I would recommend future clients to AVOID this trip whilst the Tschurtschenthaler hotel is the choice location. In normal circumstances, I would officially complain to Exodus but the skiing and tuition were so good, they tended to compensate for this disappointment.
It is great to hear Mr Triggs enjoyed his trip to Dobbiaco and I’m sure Eric and Heather are also happy with the feedback of their good work. It was of great concern however to hear about his experience at the Hotel Tschurtschenthaler, who we have been working with for almost ten years now. This wonderfully located hotel has always provided some of the best hospitality in Dobbiaco with a real family run atmosphere and it is regrettable they have not offered this renowned service on this occasion. Exodus usually received good comments relating to food at the hotel and we have immediately been in contact with the hotel owners to resolve the issue raised. Please be assured that this limited service is not accepted by Exodus and thanks to Mr Trigg’s feedback, we sincerely believe the issue will be rectified before future groups visit the hotel.
A wonderful all-round experience amongst the glorious scenery of the Dolomites . I just keep going back ! ( Is it 8 or 9 times now ? )
The descent down the old military road after lunch at 2000 metres .
Albert , whom I have known over several ski trips , was his usual friendly competent self ; easy to get on with , well organised and delightful company . David ( who led the other group and was also well known to me ) was equally so .
Look forward to a great holiday with a superb variety of ski days under good leaders and a comfortable stay in a friendly family - owned hotel .
Learning to cross country ski was something I had dreamt of doing for a long time. Thank you Exodus for helping make a dream come true.
The sense of achievement on our last day, skiing in glorious sunshine through superb scenery.
David was knowledgeable about both cross country ski-ing and the local area. As an instructor he knew when to encourage the members of the group and allow people to develop their skills at their own pace.
For those travelling alone your fellow travellers will contribute to the overall enjoyment and success of the holiday.
The hoilday was centred at an excellent family run hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the food outstanding and the service immediate and helpful. The group was a pleasure to spend time with.
Skiing down to Cortina, descending the demanding 6.2km military road, enjoying hot chocolate and cakes in the afternoon. Could not isolate the top moment from so many highs !
David, the leader managed to combine an excellent sense of humour with a clear, motiviating style of instruction.
Don't forget to get fit - for the skiing and luscious tyrolean cakes !
Have been to 8 cross-coutnry skiing centres and Dobbiacco is the best. It has stunning scenery, a vareity fo ski-ing routes, a htoel wiht swimming pool and sauna which offers copious ammounts of food: the best of Austrian and Italian cuisine. have gone 3 times- what more can I say!