Another Great Cross Country Skiing Holiday in the Dolomites As a repeat visitor to this area of the Dolomites I knew exactly what to expect in terms of the village and hotel. The hotel bathrooms are gradually being refurbished, but not mine. But the food is good and the Wellness Centre in the basement is excellent. The owner and her staff are very welcoming and helpful. Much depends on the skiing conditions of any particular visit. This year there had been last minute excellent snow which was tragically washed away by rain shortly before we arrived. However, on the whole, the local community had done excellent work in maintaining the loipen to a high standard. No one could have predicted the -13 degree temperatures but our guide worked hard to ensure we were adequately wrapped up and kept us moving so that we did not get too cold before we could find a sun filled valley to warm us up. The participants were broadly of a similar standard and so the skiing day worked well with options to catch an early bus if anyone preferred this. Alex's knowledge of the loipen meant that we had a really good ski on each of the guided days of the holiday.
Exodus holidays are only as good as their leaders and Sara is fantastic, super knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm. The area and accommodation ensure you feel fully relaxed and immersed in the beautiful countryside. The home cooked food is delicious and there is also a day out in Lucca or Pisa etc.. In short, a great holiday for people who enjoy Italy, walking and beautiful countryside.
Connection....people, places and history This was my first Exodus trip and it gave me more than could ever imagined. In a digital age, people have forgotten how to connect with each other. A week walking the Amalfi coast, I connected with so many people, heard their inspiring stories, share some amazing sights with them and learnt some valuable lessons from the past.