Each evening before dinner (exceptWednesday, our day off) we host OfficeHour. It is far more relaxed than its namesuggests and many guests just drop in for adrink to share their day's experiences withpartners, friends and other guests, who mayhave been doing other things. Wherever youchoose to stay, Office Hour will either takeplace at your chosen accommodation orwithin easy walking distance of it. At Office Hour you can chat with our walkorganisers about the walks they are hostingthe following day. Often off the beaten track,these are tried and tested gems, which youwould be unlikely to find if you travelled tothe area independently. Browsing therelevant maps, they will help you decidewhich of the two walks on offer would suityou best.In the Dolomites, you can also talk with ourflower specialists, artists and Via Ferrataclimbers in case you should want to jointhem the following day. Like our walkorganisers, they are also happy to help andadvise guests who prefer to self-guide andwe are certain that, with their intimate localknowledge, you will create a succession offantastic days out.Of course, self-guiders are almost certain tobe attracted to one of the many walks, ViaFerrata or other days out featured in oura relaxed and informal pre-dinner drink sign up for our walks, watercolour strolls or via ferrata plan self-guided itineraries or book alpine activities Planning Your Days - In a NutshellOffice Hour in the Italian Dolomites, Picos de Europa & PyreneesOffice Hour in Haus ValentinIdeas & Information files, which are dottedabout at Office Hour. Simply ask someonefor advice or embellishment on these if youneed it. At Office Hour, we can also help guests insearch of a change from the walking,flowers, painting or climbing. We can booklocally provided pursuits, such ashorseriding, paragliding, mountain biking,whitewater rafting or perhaps overnightingin a mountain hut. A friendly atmosphereprevails at Office Hour and over the years ithas become one of the most popularfeatures of a Collett's holiday. Like-mindedguests, stimulated by a wonderful day out,relax and chat over a pre-dinner drink.Flower enthusiasts consult reference books,compare photographs and gather arounddigital cameras to help fellow walkers withthe identification process. Climbers andscramblers plan adventurous high level dayson the Via Ferrata. And, of course, peoplesign up to our own organised walks anditineraries. Slowly but surely, anothermemorable day in the mountains takesshape.Whatever it is you need, simply drop intoOffice Hour. You will be made mostwelcome. It's not compulsory, but it doesensure you can get the best from your timein an area, where there is so much toexplore, see and do.11

Accommodation OverviewDelightful Options for Full Board, Halfboard, B&B and Self CateringItalian DolomitesThe Alta Badia ~Corvara & Pedraces BadiaFour Hosted Alpine Chalets We have 4 delightful chalets, each with 11en suite bedrooms or more, exclusive toCollett's guests and hosted by us. B&B, Halfboard or Full BoardGuests eat together.See Page 29.Two Charming Alpine Hotels Family run, medium sized, excellent facilities. B&B, Halfboard or Full BoardGuests eat independently at their ownprivate table. Superb food. See Page 31. Self CateringStandard & Superior ApartmentsSelf contained apartments within easywalking distance of village amenities and aCollett's Office Hour. See Page 30. Chalet Verena - Corvara, Dolomitesday off in?summerOur day off in summer is Wednesday. Breakfast isserved but dinner is not. We are happy torecommend a good local restaurant, of whichthere are several. Guests staying in hotels in theDolomites are not affected. There is no OfficeHour nor Organised Walks etc.Posada El Corcal - Tama, Potes, in the Picos Picos De EuropaThe Valle de Liébana ~Tama, PotesPosada El Corcal 'Posada' means an upmarket Guest House orsmall hotel. Ours is exquisite and has 14 ensuite bedrooms. B&B or HalfboardCollett's guests eat together at Casa Fofi, asmall and characterful, taverna-stylerestaurant just 50 yards from the Posada,which is owned and run by the samedelightful family that own the Posada.See Page 41. Self CateringStandard Apartments 5 mins. walk from thePosada - Superior Apts. with shared pool,less than 5 mins. by car.See Page 41. PyreneesThe Valle de Tena ~PanticosaHotel SabocosOwned and run excellently by our goodfriends, Abelardo, Pia and their family.Small to medium in size, it has 3 stars andoutstanding views. B&B or HalfboardCollett's guests eat together.See Page 51. Self CateringSelf contained apartments a stone's throwfrom Hotel Sabocos. See Page 51. 12