Walking Holiday in the Dolomites Special Offer

Dolomites Walking Holiday

Walking Holiday in in the Dolomites, Italy.  10 days from £504.  Save £75 on 5th June departure.  Three fantastic walks included. 

Visitors have marvelled over Lake Molveno in northern Italy for over 100 years, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites. The region is a paradise of woods and meadows and is the ideal location for our walking programme.

Highlights Include
 – Molveno to Ciclamino walk
 – Tour of Lake Molveno
 – Molveno to Andalo walk

What’s Included
 – Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
 – Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach
 – Channel crossings by ferry
 – Seven nights’ half board accommodation
 – Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed
 – Welcome drink
 – Three walks with a local guide

Optional excursions
 – Lake Garda
 – Dolomites Explorer
 – Merano

Walking Information
This Tour contains walks up to Grade 2 – Moderate

Grade 1 – Easy
These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Grade 2 – Moderate
These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day. Walking boots with ankle support are recommended.

Accommodation
You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Miralago in Molveno. This friendly familyrun hotel has an ideal central location with stunning lakeside views from the terrace. Facilities include lounge, bar, lift, outdoor swimming pool, garden, pizzeria and restaurant. There is also a small gym, plus sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath available at extra costs. On one evening, dinner will be a special gala event with live music. All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV, safe and telephone, balcony rooms are available for a supplement.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – UK/Strasbourg
Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue to the Strasbourg area of France for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 2 – Molveno
Scenic drive through Switzerland and Austria to Italy. Evening arrival at your hotel in Molveno for a seven night stay. Welcome drink on arrival.

DAYS 3 TO 8 – Molveno
Free to relax and enjoy our programme of activities. We include the following walks accompanied by your Tour Manager and local guide:

Molveno to Ciclamino – From Molveno we walk up to the Baita Ciclamino returning via the other side of the gorge (approx. 2 hours’ walk).

Tour of Lake Molveno – A walk around the lake (approx. 3½ hours’ walk).

Molveno to Andalo – From Bior Bridge walk to Spiaz della Coppa and the Genzianella Bar. Continue to Andalo before returning to Molveno (approx. 3 hours’ walk).

The following excursions are optional:

Lake Garda – Full day excursion to the attractive lakeside resort of Riva del Garda, including a boat trip.

Dolomites Explorer – An exciting full day tour through the stunning Alpine landscape, where dramatic peaks rise to 10,000ft. above sea level.

Merano – A full day tour visiting this delightful riverside spa resort.
 
DAY 9 – Strasbourg
Time to leave the Dolomites and head back via Austria and Switzerland to France for your final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 10 – Strasbourg/UK
Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening.

Alternative walks are available in resort through the local Alpine Guide Association (any additional cost for guides is payable locally).

Dates, Prices & Departure
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05/06/2010 – Was £579.  Now £504.  Save £75 (Sale prices are subject to availability and cannot be booked online)
04/09/2010 – £579  
11/09/2010 – £579  

Deposit £100 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Marvell over Lake Molveno in northern Italy the dramatic backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites with Travelsphere holidays. The resort of Molveno winds its way from the foot of the mountains down to the lakeside. Discover Molveno, the Baita Ciclamino, Lake Molveno, Spiaz della Coppa,  Andalo  and the Passeggiata Belvedere on foot.

Telephone Travelsphere now on 0845 358 2368