Dolomites Hikes

The Best of the Dolomites: Hiking and Gourmet

On this best of the Dolomites itinerary, you’ll visit some of the most incredible areas in the Dolomite Mountains on foot – taking in more sights and delights than you can imagine! Luxury hotels, gourmet cuisine, professional mountain guides, and private transportation in one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world – what could possibly be better?

Trip Overview

Always wanted to visit the Dolomites, but never knew where to start? At Dolomite Mountains, we have the perfect trip for you! We’ve assembled an itinerary that includes our favorite hikes, the most famous vistas, and the best restaurants – all in one incredible trip! You’ll explore two natural parks and a plethora of vistas as you hike to the Alpe di Sennes. You’ll discover Alta Badia – “the heart of the Dolomites” – with its towering peaks and lush valleys, and experience the three cultures that thrive here – Italian, German, and Ladin. You’ll straddle the landscape and history of these two areas, hiking through tunnels created during World War I, where the Italians and Austrians battled for this territory in the early 20th century.

And what’s better than complementing all that hiking with incredible cuisine? You’ll dine on traditional Italian fare in Cortina, heavily influenced by its location in the Veneto and proximity to Venice. In Alta Badia, you’ll discover South Tyrolean cuisine, with its Austrian and Ladin influences. Your culinary experience will be well rounded, introducing you to everything from the best and most highly regarded restaurants in the region, to hearty Dolomites cuisine at rifugi (mountain inns), to a meal at a historic, working “malga” or dairy farm. The culinary highlight? Dinner at a gourmet restaurant! This trip truly is the best of the Dolomites!

Highlights

  • Experience the best of the Dolomites and everything this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer!
  • Hike amid glorious landscapes of pillars, pinnacles, and colossal rock walls of the Dolomite Mountains
  • Enjoy luxury hotels, gourmet cuisine, professional mountain guides, and private transportation throughout

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 Cortina d'Ampezzo (D)

  • Day 2

    Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo (B,D)

  • Day 3

    Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo (B,D)

  • Day 4

    Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)

  • Day 5

    Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)

  • Day 6

    Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)

  • Day 7

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 Luxury Hotels?           
Luxury accommodations in the Dolomites combine the ultimate in comfort and refinement. From five star hotels, Michelin star-rated restaurants, and pampering spas, just because you are in the mountains does not mean you cannot have a truly luxe Italian experience in the Dolomites! From the chic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, a popular destination for the rich and famous, to the quiet and discreet luxury of San Cassiano in Alta Badia, you will find accommodations with credentials ranging from membership in the exclusive Relais & Châteaux to The Leading Hotels of the World!

Want to see the Dolomites in action?
Check out the high definition videos in our SUMMER VIDEO GALLERY!

Don’t miss our Photo Galleries, to discover why this is the perfect place for your next adventure!

Want to learn more about hiking in the Dolomites?
Check out our Tips for Hiking in the Dolomites article!

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:
€ 6.470 per person (2 participants)
€ 5.060 per person (4 participants)
€ 4.530 per person (6 participants)

Self Guided Trip:
€ 3.920 per person (2 participants)
€ 3.610 per person (4 participants)
€ 3.440 per person (6 participants)

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. 
  • Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.



Cost Includes:

  • Trip briefing and orientation
  • Logistics and map of the area
  • 3 nights accommodation in 5-star hotel in Cortina d' Ampezzo
  • 3 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel in Alta Badia
  • All Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners, 2 Traditional Dinners, & 2 Gourmet Dinners
  • Local English speaking Professional Hiking Guide for 5 days (guided trips)
  • Lift tickets (if guided)
  • Transfers in the area as per itinerary
  • Luggage transfer from Cortina d'Ampezzo to Alta Badia
  • A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral 
  • Local tourist tax
  • Italian VAT tax

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