Dolomites Hikes

Hike the Ring of the Friulian Dolomites

Take the path less traveled and discover one of the Dolomites' wildest and most striking areas – the Friulian Dolomites. Hike the classic ring around this uniquely remote region, the easternmost part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Trip Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable hiking adventure in the Friulian Dolomites! You'll discover the wild side of these magnificent mountains. Be prepared to experience breathtaking alpine scenery, from rocky peaks to steep valleys and scree slopes to wildflower-filled meadows. Stepping into the Friulian Dolomites is like traveling back in time 40 years, so if you appreciate the tranquillity and wilderness and don't mind spartan accommodation (but perfectly adequate), then this trip is the perfect choice to escape the crowds!
This rugged and less well-known side of the Dolomites offers remarkable daily elevation gains, providing an exhilarating yet challenging experience. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to admire two incredible massifs: Pelmo and Antelao, the second-largest peak in the Dolomites. The itinerary also includes a trail around the east and south sides of Monte Pramaggiore and a hike to Campanile di Val Montanaia and the Montanaia Valley. One of the most beautiful sights of the Friulian Dolomites is the very slender spire of the bell tower of Val Montanàia (2,173m / 7,129'). This lonely tower and popular climbing destination rises from the scree of the Val Montanaia amphitheater, towering some 300 meters (940') from its base. Due to its position in the center of the valley, it has become part of the classic iconography of the Friulian Dolomites.
To fully immerse yourself in the local culture, you'll spend three nights in cozy traditional rifugios, which will add to the authenticity of your experience, and two nights in an excellent hand-selected hotel in Pieve di Cadore.
Get ready and contact us to experience the beauty of the Friulian Dolomites! What makes this area so special is its extensive wilderness. Here, you can marvel at the sheer power of Mother Nature, largely untouched, and enjoy watching the occasional Ibex nonchalantly grazing near your trail.

Highlights

  • Discover a wilder side of the Dolomite Mountains – the Friulian Dolomites with remarkable daily altitude gains, as exhilarating as it is challenging!
  • Experience stunning alpine scenery - from rocky peaks to steep valleys, scree slopes to wildflower-filled meadows
  • Admire two incredible massifs: Pelmo and Antelao, the second-largest peak in the Dolomites
  • Trail around the east and south sides of Monte Pramaggiore
  • Hike Campanile di Val Montanaia and the Montanaia Valley
  • Stay 3 nights in cozy traditional rifugios
  • Stay 2 nights in an excellent hand-selected hotel in Pieve di Cadore
Note: Because of the rugged, wild, and remote nature of the Friulian Dolomites, unless you are a very experienced hiker, we highly recommend taking this trip as a guided adventure. While trails are well marked, you will not encounter many other hikers in the area, and English is less spoken than in other areas of the Dolomites. An added benefit? With a guide, you can take advantage of the beautiful off-trail detours available.


Day By Day

Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.

  • Day 1

    Hotel in Pieve di Cadore (D)

  • Day 2

    Rifugio (B,D)

  • Day 3

    Rifugio (B,D)

  • Day 4

    Rifugio (B,D)

  • Day 5

    Hotel in Pieve di Cadore (B,D)

  • Day 6

Accommodation

Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.

Want to learn more about our Hotels and B&Bs?
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!

Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugios?            

Rifugios – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, rifugios are accessible only on foot (with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.

While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.

To learn even more about rifugios in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article, and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!

VIA FERRATA OPTION
Add a day (or more!) 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!

Still want more? Why not extend your adventure!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip in the Dolomites. Explore VeniceVeronaLake GardaFlorence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!

 

Cost

All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.

Guided Trip:
€ 2.440 per person (2 participants)
€ 1.640 per person (4 participants)
€ 1.370 per person (6 participants)

Self-guided version not available.


The cost is based on the specified hotel category. (Please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation.

We will do our best to accommodate you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price. 

Important to note:

  • There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 14th to Sept 8th. 
  • There is a private-room supplement in Rifugi: €40 per Rifugio, per person per night (based on availability).
  • Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.


Cost Includes:

  • Trip briefing
  • Logistics and map of the area
  • 2 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel in Pieve di Cadore
  • 3 nights accommodation in rifugio (shared dormitories)
  • All breakfasts & dinners
  • Local English speaking Professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide
  • Transfers in the area as per itinerary
  • A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral 
  • Local tourist tax
  • Italian VAT tax

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