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In the heart of the Italian Dolomites and dominated
by the Tre Cime (Three Peaks), is the Tyrolean
village of Dobbiaco. This is where Italy meets
neighbouring Austria and the resulting cultural
overlap is a delightful mix: painted houses, carved
balconies and onion-domed churches contrast with
Baroque castles, elegant ladies in fur coats and chic
coffee bars that serve the perfect cappuccino.
Being at the centre of the most efficiently integrated ski transport
and trail network in the Dolomites, Dobbiaco is a cross country
skiers’ mecca and has hosted the World Cup Cross Country Ski
Championships on four separate occasions. It is also the first
resort we’ve come across with snow-making cannons for their cross
country trails – what an excellent idea – so that novices and
experts alike can gain maximum enjoyment from their holiday here.
In the centre of Dobbiaco, the beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue has a
true feeling of old fashioned hospitality. Headwater guests stay in
deluxe double rooms with satellite TV, and balconies affording
stunning Alpine views. The hotel has a luxurious spa, with
swimming pool, sauna and steam room, and massage/beauty
treatments are also offered. There’s also a cosy lounge to curl up
with a book, or take an apéritif. Evening meals are served in the
grand candle-lit dining room and are a real event. In addition to
the first class cuisine, you’ll also be invited to a weekly 5-course
banquet as well as a buffet evening of either Tyrolean or Italian
specialities.
Every morning (ex Wed), we have arranged for you to have a 2hr
lesson with experienced ski instructor, Veronica (at times assisted
by Michaela and Marina). With trails starting from right outside
the hotel door, newcomers find their feet easily on the sunny valley
trails that link the charming neighbouring villages of Villabassa and
San Candido. The regular ski bus – weekly pass included in your
holiday price – allows you to ski as much or as little as you want,
and makes one-way downhill runs easy to organise.
The ski instructors were excellent.
Mr M German