Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – the experts in guided walking adventures across the globe – has just launched its first brochure dedicated solely to winter walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, down hill skiing and Christmas markets. 

The range of holidays is considerable and includes cross country skiing in the Stubai Valley, Austria.

That trips is a one week, exhilarating cross country skiing holiday with a large portion of Austrian well-being – Gemütlichkeit. 

Highlights include skiing the full run of the lovely Stubaital Loipen from Falbeson to Fulpmes; the contrast between the rural Stubaital and city splendour of former Habsburg, Imperial City of Innsbruck; the valley of Gschnitzal and a delightful tram ride winding down from Fulpmes to Innsbruck.

Price from £945 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, cross-country ski and boot hire and lessons and the services of a dedicated tour leader.

Departures from January 18th 2015.

Also on offer is Dobbiaco – a one week cross-country skiing adventure in the Dolomites. 

Highlights include some of the best cross-country skiing in Europe; skiing along the old railway line from Cortina to Dobbiaco; skiing across the border into Austria; an opportunity to have an ‘away day’ from skis at Bressanone or Bolzano – home of the Ötzi Ice Man.

Price from £1,049 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, hire of all ski equipment, half-day introductory lessons, ski pass, public transport pass, and the services of a dedicated tour leader. 

Departures from February 7th 2015.

Snowshoeing in Andorra is also available – a one week holiday in the Andorran Pyrenees. 

Highlights include the serenity and peace of the tranquil valleys; wonderful wildlife and bird life; spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and an excellent wellness and spa facility at the four star Hotel Nordic.

Price from £1,165 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, a local showshoeing guide, equipment and transport and the services of a dedicated tour leader. 

Departures from January 18th 2015.

The Snow-capped Beauty of Cappadocia – a one week holiday in this spectacular winter landscape in Turkey. 

Highlights include a majestic rocky landscape smothered sprinkled with in snow; Cappadocia’s unique rock formations; the famous Fairy Chimneys; early rock churches and ancient underground settlements. 

The base for this holiday is Urgüp – where most of the homes are hewn from rock.

Price from £899 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, all local transport and the services of a local guide and a dedicated tour leader.

Departures from February 19th 2015.