“The Ultimate Active Experience in the Dolomites”
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To experience the heart and soul of a place, you need to get under its skin.We know the ins and outs of every Dolomite valley we recommend and are able to bring an insight and create the perfect bespoke trip that few can match.Our time is spent digging up the best ways to get the vibe of the area you choose to explore: from recommending the best guides, outdoor activities, panoramas and inspired regional cuisine to the perfect hotel /rifugio for your trip. We can design trips, for 2 people or more, from scratch or customize one of our sample itineraries for inspiration with personal flourishes or dates that suit you better.
Hiking in the Dolomites, Rifugio Giusani
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore chic Cortina d’Ampezzo, “the hub of the Italian speaking Alps”
- Gaze out over the Austrian Alps and the Marmolada (the “Queen of the Dolomites”) from the top of the Piz Boe
- Enjoy the atmosphere of the mountain rifugio, the real mountaineer flair
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.
You’ll hike the best the Dolomites have to offer, including the majestic Sella massif, the Tofane and the striking, often-photographed pillars of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, arguably the most well known landmark in the Dolomites.
TRIP DETAILS
Length: 7n / 8d
Start / Finish: Cortina d'Ampezzo / Alta Badia
Activity Level: For everybody in good and active physical health.
Cost: Custom bespoke trip starting at €1,960 (includes accommodations and meals as noted in itinerary, local English guide, transfers in the area, luggage transfer from first hotel to the last one).
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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 Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dolomites
Arrive in Cortina d'Ampezzo on your own (private transfer available on request). Meet your guide in the afternoon for a trip briefing.
D… 3-Star Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Day 2 ~ Sorapiss Massif
This varied loop route leads to a lovely hut set below towering Punta Sorapiss, and guarantees extensive views over neighboring
Dolomites. We'll also have a good chance of spotting wild chamois, a mountain goat-antelope native to Europe. (5 hours hiking.)
B… 3-Star Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Day 3 ~ Tre Cime di Lavaredo
A superb hike to the soaring Tre Cime di Lavaredo – probably the most famous landmark in all the Dolomites, known across the world.
We’ll have lunch in one of the rifugios in the area, tasting local specialties such as canederli (a Tyrolean dumpling) and goulash (a beef soup or stew). (6 hours hiking.)
B… 3-Star Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Day 4 ~ Dolomiti d’Ampezzo & Fanes-Sennes-Braies National Parks
On this hike to the Alpe di Sennes uplands, you'll experience a wonderful range of scenery and habitats, two natural parks – Dolomiti d’Ampezzo and Fanes-Sennes-Braies – and the spectacular Croda Rossa (Red Wall in English, Rote Wand in German) mountain group. We'll hike to the family run Rifugio Fodara Vedla (1,965m / 6,447'), a beautiful place to spend the night with superb view east to the Croda Rossa massif (2,818m / 9,245'). (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio
Day 5 ~ Altopiano di Fanes
Hike through the Altopiano di Fanesto to Alta Badia, a sunny hollow on the south side of the Val Badia in the Alto Adige region where you'll spend the next three nights. Here in the heart of the Dolomites, you'll enjoy superb panoramas of the Western Dolomites and the Marmolada Massif, the "Queen of the Dolomites". (5-6 hours hiking.)
B,D… 3-Star Hotel in Alta Badia
Day 6 ~ Sella Group
Within the enormous fortress-shaped Sella massif is an excellent network of paths. Today we will traverse along the south face of this incredible mountain, or you can have a go at rock-climbing or ascending a via ferrata on Its sheer flanks!
Lunch at one of the rifugios. Upon return to your hotel, spend a relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool and spa, or explore any of the six Ladin villages that comprise this area and experience the unique culture that still thrives here. (5-6 hours hiking.)
B,D… 3-Star Hotel in Alta Badia
Day 7 ~ Passo Cir, Forcella Ciampai, & Rifugio Puez
Today we’ll take a rewarding hike in the Puez Odle Natural Park. Here we may have another opportunity to see the native chamois along the way.
Lunch at Rifugio Puez where you'll taste local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled vegetables, and homemade cakes.
The afternoon is at leisure, continuing to explore the valley, afternoon shopping in town, or relaxing by the pool. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… 3-Star Hotel in Alta Badia
Day 8 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure.
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