Cross-country skiing in the heart of the Dolomites

On Day 1 at the hotel in Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa.

On Day 8 near Cortina (return to Dobbiaco or Villabassa possible by public transport)

Intermediate to very good skier. The stages vary depending on the day and your preferences. You need to be in good physical shape. Classic cross-country skiing or skate skiing.

You only need to carry a small bag with your belongings for the day and your picnic lunch. Your luggage is transported by vehicle.

Accommodation

3* and 4* hotels, generally with a sauna, in rooms for 2. Tourist taxes must be paid locally (where applicable).
An extra night in Villabassa or Dobbiaco is available on request.

Meals

Breakfast and dinners included.

This is a self-guided trip. There is no guide accompanying you. A comprehensive travel pack will be emailed to you before departure, including route notes, access to a smartphone navigation app in English and the accommodation list. Your original printed travel pack in English will be waiting for you at your first hotel.

From 2 people.

By car: take the Brenner motorway to Brixen / Bressanone, then continue through Val Pusteria to Villabassa or Dobbiaco. You can also take the Felbertauernstrasse (in Austria) to Lienz in East Tyrol. Please note that tolls may apply on Italian roads. Parking: Free, unattended parking is available for the duration of your stay at your first hotel or in a public car park.

By train: If travelling from Innsbruck or Verona, change at Franzensfeste / Fortezza. Take the regional train towards Innichen / San Candido-Lienz and get off at Niederdorf / Villabassa or Toblach / Dobbiaco.

https://int.bahn.de/fr, www.oebb.at or www.trenitalia.com

By plane: The nearest airports are Venice (approx. 180km) and Treviso (approx. 170km), as well as Innsbruck (approx. 130km).

Bus and train connections are available to Hochpustertal/Alta Val Pusteria (Toblach/Dobbiaco): www.cortinaexpress.it, www.altoadigebus.com, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com, www.suedtirolbus.it, www.sad.it/.

Departures every Wednesday and Sunday from 07/01/2026 to 31/01/2026.
Departures in February are on request.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – walking, cycling and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As board members since 2018, we actively help the sector move towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and make meaningful connections with others.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification scheme, recognises the concrete steps we take towards responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy

Snow conditions

Snow cover in mid-altitude mountains can sometimes be unpredictable. As these trips are primarily about exploring on foot, departures will still go ahead if there is insufficient snow on some sections of the route. Remember to bring walking shoes.

Cross-country skiing clothing

• Cross-country skiing clothing (a ski suit or leggings, tracksuit bottoms, etc.)
• Overtrousers and a Goretex or Micropore-style jacket (important for protection against the wind)
• A good pair of mittens
• 1 pair of cross-country skiing gloves
• A warm hat
• A wool jumper or fleece
• Warm base layers (one-piece suits, leggings), such as a LIFA or ODLO-style full-body acrylic base layer. AVOID COTTON (it retains moisture and makes you cold)
• 3 pairs of good socks suitable for cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing equipment

• A pair of classic cross-country skis with fish scales or waxable bases, or a pair of skate skis

Or

• A pair of metal poles for classic or skate skiing
• Cross-country ski boots for classic or skate skiing

For your picnic lunch

• A one-litre water bottle or thermos flask (optional)

Sun protection

• Sunglasses (4)
• Sunscreen and lip protection

After skiing

• A pair of shoes with good soles for going out and walking in the snow
• A change of clothes
• A toiletry bag
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, Elastoplast, Biogaze or “2nd skin”, gauze, disinfectant, arnica granules and aspirin for minor aches and injuries… (quite a list, but rest assured that the kit often comes home untouched after your week of skiing)
• A camera with a protective cover against the cold
• A swimsuit for the swimming pools and sauna.

For carrying your belongings

• A comfortable small backpack with a capacity of 20 to 25 litres and a hip belt, for carrying your personal belongings and picnic during the day
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, travel bag or suitcase in good condition

Italy

Travellers, including minors, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals).

Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure. Health conditions are similar to those in France.

Italy: +39