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XC-Ski Holiday, Cortina - Sillian

Route from Cortina to Sillian through Stunning Dolomite Landscapes and Untouched Nature

Trentino-South Tyrol - IT
  • Holiday type Cross country skiing
  • Duration 7 days
  • Difficulty Level Easy

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Two countries, a unique winter paradise and perfectly groomed trails are the three main ingredients of this cross-border cross-country tour. The journey takes place on the official cross-country ski trails of Dolomiti NordicSki, a cross-border Nordic skiing network connecting the Italian and Austrian Dolomites, known for its quality standards, safety and perfectly groomed tracks. The route leads from the glamorous winter sports resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo to the cross-country paradise around Dobbiaco and, finally, across the East Tyrolean border to Sillian.
In addition to sporting and scenic highlights, the region also knows how to enchant with culinary delights.

Basically an easy cross-country tour, in which the individual sections of the day can be extended or shortened as desired. This makes it ideal for both not experienced cross-country skiers and well-trained athletes.

Included and Not Included Services

Accommodation in hotels 3*** and 4**** category (mostly with sauna and/or indoor pool)

Breakfast buffet or full breakfast

Dinner

Videobriefing

Dolomiti Nordic Ski Pass

Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

Transfers according to the program

Well planned routes

Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)

Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

FunActive Tours App

Arrival to the starting point of the tour

Departure at the end of the tour

Drinks, tourist tax and all extras

Lunch

Not mentioned entries

Travel insurance

All not expressly mentioned under „Included services“

Day 1: Alta Pusteria (Villabassa/Dobbiaco) Individual arrival at the hotel in Dobbiaco/Villabassa.

Day 2: Cortina d‘Ampezzo – Alta Pusteria (approx. 15 - 35 km) Starting from the Nordic Arena cross-country skiing centre, where the world‘s best cross-country skiers compete for important World Cup points on the challenging circular trails every year, you will ski along the former Dolomitenbahn railway line into the Höhlensteintal valley. You can decide whether to stop for apple strudel and coffee at Lake Dobbiaco, continue on to the ‘Drei-Zinnen-Blick’ viewpoint and take in the view of the Dolomites‘ most famous landmark, the Three Peaks, or run on to Cimabanche, the provincial border between South Tyrol and Belluno. There is also the option of visiting Cortina d‘Ampezzo.Day 3: Val Casies (approx. 20 - 65 km) Today is all about exploring the various cross-country trails in Alta Pusteria. Run across wide snow fields via Monguelfo into the sunny Val Casies valley. Quaint farms and hamlets line the path and numerous restaurants along the route invite you to stop for a refreshment.

Day 4: Alta Pusteria – Sesto – Sillian (approx. 20 - 45 km)

First, the always well-groomed trails lead to San Candido, the cultural center of the Alta Pusteria. From there you can optionally ski along the Sesto river through the idyllic winter forest on a gentle incline all the way to Sesto. Otherwise, it goes directly over the borderland trail from South Tyrol to the Austrian East Tyrol. There is only a short climb before the state border, then the route runs on slightly hilly terrain through a partly forested area to Sillian.Day 5: Circular tour Obertilliach (Obertilliach - trail net approx. 60 km) The ski bus takes you today to the snow-covered Obertilliach in the Lesach valley. While the professionals are preparing for their upcoming competitions in the cross-country and biathlon center, you can enjoy the excellent snow conditions and cross-country ski runs in the surrounding meadows and forests and choose a suitable round from the extensive cross-country ski network.Day 6: Dorfberg´s high altitude trail (approx. 13 km) In the morning, you will first take the public bus and then a skidoo or snow groomer to the starting point of the stage at Dorfberg. Enjoy the impressive panorama of the Carnic Alps. The trail is located at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres, so there are always ideal conditions for cross-country skiing! As an alternative, you can take a tour in the Villgratental valley (approx. 10 km). Closeness to nature, peace and quiet are the focus in the Villgratental valley.DAY 7: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay

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Eco-friendly option by train: take the train from Innsbruck over the Brenner/Brennero to Franzensfeste/Fortezza. Change the train to the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria - Lienz and get off either at Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco depending on the location of your hotel. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at,www.trenitalia.com. By car: on the Brenner/Brennero motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit “Brixen-Pustertal”, then through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria (SS49) to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco, depending on the location of your hotel or drive along the Felbertauernstraße to Sillian in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) and then further into Italy through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa, depending on the location of your hotel. By plane: Low cost flights are available to Treviso and Venice airports. We can organise transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour on request.
Hotels 3*** and 4**** category (mostly with sauna and/or indoor pool). Attention: The tourist tax (if requested) has to be paid on the spot!
Paid parking spaces near the hotel; advance booking is not possible; payment on arrival
Transfer from Sillian to Alta Pusteria on Saturday for € 25.00 (price per person). Eco-friendly alternative : very good train connections, timetables on www.oebb.at.
We suggest travel insurance.
Yes, the ticket is included in the package price and will be given to you upon arrival.
Yes, you are welcome to rent the cross-country sky from us on site. Please let us know when booking.

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Tour information

  • Duration 7 days
  • Minimum age
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Distance 130 - 220 km