Hiking in the 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
• Hike and climb via ferratas that were originally built to aid the military units during WWI

Soaring high in the sky, Italy's majestic Dolomites play host to our exciting family adventure traverse.
Wild alpine meadows, deciduous and evergreen woods, high altitude lunar-like terrain soaring peaks, dramatic walls and towering heights alternate with the refined South Tyrolean  town of Cortina D’Ampezzo to the  quaint villages of the Alta Badia.

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TRIP DETAILS

Length: 6n/7d

Start/Finish:  Cortina d'Ampezzo / Alta Badia

Activity Level: For everybody in good and active physical health.

Cost: Custom trip starting at €1380 with min 2 persons

Includes: b&b as per itinerary, rifugios with private accommodation, meals as noted, luggage transfer from Cortina to Alta Badia,briefing of trip, maps, Italian mobile phone for emergency calls during the trip.

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  Hiking in the Dolomites

  
  
  
  

ITINERARY
This  itinerary may vary based on weather conditions.

Day 1 ~ Arrive in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites
Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo on your own, and check in to your hotel in this chic resort township. (Private airport transfer available on request.) In the afternoon, meet wi th a local Dolomite Mountains representative for a trip briefing.  
B… B&B in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Day 2 ~ Hike Below Punta Sorapis or Bike to San Candido
Hike on a varied loop route that leads to a lovely hut set below towering Punta Sorapiss, and promises extensive views over neighboring Dolomite peaks. Along the way you have a good chance of spotting wild chamois, a mountain goat-antelope native to Europe. Unlike the rugged rocky heart of the Sorapiss (3,205 m / 10,515') that looms far above Cortina d'Ampezzo, the northernmost edge of this Dolomite group is accessible to the average walker. Afternoon free to explore or shop in the chic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. (5 hours hiking.)

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Bike on wide gravel bike path to the towns of Dobbiaco and San Candido in Val Pusteria on the border with Austria. The 36 kilometers (22 miles) can be cycled without any major effort and is ideal for families with children. Option to have lunch at any of the South Tyrolean towns and return either by bike or by bus. (5 hours biking.)
B… B&B in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Day 3 ~ Tofana di Rozes
Hike under the majestic Tofana di Rozes Massif, and on to the top of Mount Lagazuoi where you can explore World War I tunnels built into the hillside. Marvel at breathtaking sunsets and the quietness of the mountains from a rifugio, your home for the night. (4-5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 4 ~ Sella Massif
A super traverse along the Sett Sass Massif to the green pastures of the Alta Badia region.
Descend to the town of Corvara and take cable car up to a rifugio in the heart of the Sella Massif for the night. (6-7 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 5 ~ Alta Badia
Hike to the top of Piz Boé, the highest peak in the impressive Sella Massif, and delight in the remarkable views of the Dolomite peaks. Hike down to town and check in your hotel in one of the charming villages of Alta Badia. (4-5 hours hiking.)
B… B&B in Alta Badia

Day 6 ~ Passo Cir, Forcella Ciampai, & Rifugio Puez
Today we'll take a final, rewarding hike in Puez Odle Natural Park. Here you'll have another opportunity to spot the native chamois along the way. We’ll stop for lunch at a rifugio, where you can taste local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled vegetables, and homemade cakes. (5-6 hours hiking.)
B… B&B in Alta Badia

Day 7 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure. (Private airport transfer available on request.) 
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VIA FERRATA OPTION
Add two days of climbing via ferrata with one of our UIAGM/IFMGA professional mountain guides! The vie ferrate, or iron paths of the Dolomites, allow non-climbers to discover the mountains in safety and adding a new dimension to hiking the pristine alpine wilderness of the Dolomites. Contact us for details!