Hiking in the Dolomites

• Discover the fairy tale world of the Dolomites
• 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

This itinerary lets us visit by foot some of the most incredible areas in the Dolomites.

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognized the uniqueness of this Italian mountain group and placed it under protection. The weird towers and crags are favorite motifs for postcards and paintings, though they also make a splendid backdrop for outdoor pursuits such as walking, climbing and skiing.

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 towns of Val Gardena and Alta Badia and hidden delicious mountain inns that we encounter during our daily hikes.

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TRIP DETAILS

Length: 7n / 8d

Start / Finish:  Val Gardena / Alta Badia

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

Cost: Custom trip starting at €1990 with minimum 4 members

Includes: Accommodations and meals as noted in itinerary, local English speaking guide, transfers in the area.

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ITINERARY
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of your guide.

Day 1 ~ Arrive in Val Gardena, Dolomites
Arrive in Val Gardena on your own and check into your hotel. Meet your guide in the afternoon for a trip briefing and orientation.
D… Hotel in Val Gardena

Day 2 ~ Sassolungo – Sassopiatto Circumnavigation
“Then come the gigantic masses of the Platt Kofel and Lang Kofel; the first, sliced off, as by the malice of a Titan, at a single blow; the second, an array of splintered spires, ashy-tinted or pale yellow.” – Gilbert and Churchill, 1864

Morning transfer by public bus to Passo Sella, for our hike on a wide, well-marked trail under the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto massifs. This evening you will marvel at breathtaking sunsets and quietness of the mountains from the top of the Rifugio Sassopiatto, your home for the night. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio 

Day 3 ~ Catinaccio (Rosengarten) Massif
A fantastic hike under the Catinaccio Massif, one of the most recognized landmarks of the Dolomites. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 4 ~ Val di Fassa
In the morning, hike to Alba di Canazei in the Ladin Valley of Val di Fassa.
 Descend for a long stretch to the Fassa Valley passing by the Val de Dona. Reach the frazione of Fontanazzo where you can choose whether to take a bus or hike to Alba di Canazei. (4-6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Val di Fassa

Day 5 ~ Marmolada Glacier
A fantastic route traverses under the impressive rock wall of the 3,342 meter (10,965') Marmolada, the highest point in the Dolomites and considered the “Queen of the Dolomites.” This route follows the Valle Ombretta, “Valley of Shade,” so named for the proximity of the Marmolada as well as towering Sasso Vernale, an imposing barrier that makes up the western extremity with Cime Ombretta.
From Alba di Canazei ascend the Contrin Valley until you reach Rifuguio Contrin (2,074m / 6,804'). (3 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 6 ~ Marmolada Glacier
From Rifugio Contrin follow the Contrin Valley and ascend to Passo Ombretta (2,704m / 8,871') where the Marco dal Banco Bivouac is situated. Descend to the alpine Rifugio Falier (2,070m / 6,791') for lunch. Descend nearly imperceptible through lush green hillsides where you can observe playful marmots, who will undoubtedly alert you to their presence through shrill warning cries. Arrive at Malga Ombretta (1,904m / 6,247') situated directly below Pizzo Serauta. Descend to the pastures of Malga Ciapela and have a 10-minute transfer to Passo Fedaia for the night. (5 hours hiking.) 
B,D… Rifugio

Day 7 ~ Val di Livinallongo
From the rifugio, hike up to Rifugio Padon (2,309m / 7,505'). Hike up to Monte Padon (2,510m / 8,235') and continue along the Crepe Rosse where you enjoy spectacular views of the Marmolada Glacier and surroundings. Descend along the Val Rosa to the remote and tiny village of Davedino and from there to Sottoinghiazza, arriving at your accommodations for the night.
B,D… Hotel in Livinallongo or Agriturism

Day 8 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure.
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