“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.
Rifugio Santa Croce hiking, 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
- Walk on alpine pastures, mountain passes and scenic trails
This itinerary lets us visit by foot three of the Dolomite Ladin valleys rich in traditions and customs that recall ancient times. 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.
TRIP DETAILS
Length: 7n / 8d
Start / Finish: Val Gardena / Alta Badia
Activity Level: For everybody in good and active physical health.
Cost: Custom bespoke trip starting at €1,990 (includes 3 and 4 star accommodations in hotel and charming rifugi with private rooms, meals as noted in itinerary, local English guide, transfers in the area, luggage transfer between towns).
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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 Selva di Val Gardena on your own and check into your hotel. Meet your guide in the afternoon for a trip briefing.
D… Hotel in Val Gardena
Day 2 ~ Puez-Odle, Rasciesa, & Geological Phenomena
In the morning we’ll have a short transfer to the beautiful town of Ortisei, dominated by
the Rasciesa peak.
Here we’ll hike on rich pastures up to its crest at 2,300m (7,545'). This superb panoramic traverse is dominated by the stunning Puez-Odle group to the east, with their pointed rock needles. This afternoon, we’ll walk and discover the Tyrolean towns of Val Gardena. (5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Val Gardena
Day 3 ~ 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 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. (5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio
Day 4 ~ Catinaccio (Rosengarten) Massif
A fantastic hike under the Catinaccio (Rosengarten) massif, one of the most recognized landmarks of the Dolomites. Indulge a peaceful evening on the terrace of your rifugio, enjoying fantastic panoramas. (4-5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio
Day 5 ~ Val di Fassa
From the rifugio, hike to Rifugio d’Antermoia and then descend to Val di Fassa where your hotel for the night is situated. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Val di Fassa
Day 6 ~ Sella Massif
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. Arrive in Alta Badia, a sunny hollow on the south side of the Val Badia, where you will spend the next two nights. Spend a relaxing afternoon at the hotel 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. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Alta Badia
Day 7 ~ Santa Croce Sanctuary
Indulge in a hearty alpine breakfast before hiking to Santa Croce Sanctuary. Walk through forest and green pasture to a typical Ladino shepherd’s house for lunch. Taste local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled vegetables, and homemade cakes. Enjoy a wonderful relaxing massage in the afternoon. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Alta Badia
Day 8 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure.
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