Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience the rich Ladin culture with many traditions that make this region so unique
• Enjoy the atmosphere of the mountain rifugios, the real mountaineer flair
• See three different valleys and learn about their differences

The Italian Dolomites are truly a hiker's paradise. Thousands of trails wind their way between the fantastic pinnacles of these jagged mountains, which magically turn from pale grey to gold and pink at dusk. We set our tour in the South Tyrol, unquestionably the finest hiking in the Italian Alps.
Hike on the National Parks – Fanes-Sennes-Braies, D’Ampezzo and the Val Badia Ladin valley crowned by the Sella and Sassongher massif.  Spend the nights in the Dolomite huts, charming mountain inns that offer a welcoming and unique atmosphere. Although they are called “rifugi” (refuges), the mountain huts in the Dolomites are more comfortable than in the rest of the Alps, resembling little inns more than huts.

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TRIP DETAILS

Length: 9n/10d

Start/Finish:  Cortina d’Ampezzo / Alta Badia

Activity Level: Hiking trip for fit and active hikers.

Cost: Self-guided custom trip starting at €1860 with min 2 persons

Includes: B&B, rifugios and meals as noted, briefing, maps, Italian mobile phone, luggage transfer from Cortina to Alta Badia.

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ITINERARY
This itinerary may vary based on weather conditions.

Day 1 ~ Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dolomites
Arrival on your own to the famous alpine village of Cortina d’Ampezzo and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, meet with a local Dolomite Mountains representative for a trip briefing.
… B&B in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Day 2 ~ Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circumnavigation
Hike around the stunning pillars of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Monte Paterno, one of the most scenic mountain landscapes in the Dolomites. Overnight in a rifugio and enjoy the superb sunsets. (5-6 hours hiking 11 km / 7 miles.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 3 ~ Hike to Rifugio Vallandro and Monte Specie
A beautiful and “off the beaten path” hike to the Rifugio Vallandro with great views of the Croda Rossa and Cristallo massifs.
 (7-8 hours hiking 16 km / 10 miles.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 4 ~ Hike the Dolomiti d’Ampezzo and Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Parks
Hike into the beautiful Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, a stronghold of the Ladin language. Overnight at a charming family owned rifugio in a remote valley. (7 hours hiking 17 km / 10.5 miles.) 
B,D… Rifugio

Day 5 ~ Fanes Valley
A beautiful hike, mostly on wide gravel trails in the Fanes Valley. Additional hiking options are also available in the area. (5-6 hours hiking 11 km / 7 miles.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 6 ~ Fanes Valley
Choose from several hiking options today, departing right from your rifugio.
B,D… Rifugio

Day 7 ~ Mount Lagazuoi
Super hike under the Cime di Fanis and Lagazuoi to the top of Mount Lagazuoi.
Explore World War I tunnels built into the hillside.
Marvel at breathtaking sunsets and the quietness of the mountains from the top of the Rifugio Lagazuoi, your home for tonight. (6-7 hours hiking 12.5 km / 8 miles.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 8 ~ Settsass Massif
Hike below the Piccolo Settsass to the green pastures of Alta Badia.
Enjoy marvelous view of the the Sella, Conturines, and Santa Croce mountains, the spires of Puez-Odle group.
Descend to the quaint villages of the Ladin towns of Alta Badia and spend the afternoon discovering the towns. (6-7 hours hiking 12.5 km / 8 miles.)
B… B&B in Alta Badia

Day 9 ~ Sella Massif
Hike to the top of Piz Boè or along the south face of the incredible Sella Massif. Views include Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites and host to the only glacier in these mountains, and the world-famous rock wall of the Civetta Massif. (6 hours hiking 11 km / 7 miles.)
B… B&B in Alta Badia

Day 10 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure.
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