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Premium Walking & Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

Premium Walking & Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

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Discover the Italian Dolomites in style on this six-day Premium walking and trekking adventure. Base yourself in scenic Cortina d’Ampezzo – the gateway to the Dolomites. Explore iconic landscapes like Cinque Torri, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Ampezzo Valley and Val Gardena on easy to moderate hikes. Visit the WWI Open-Air Museum, and relax at historic mountain refuges. Indulge in a delicious fusion of Italian, Austrian and German cuisine (your leader will have all the best spots ready). With premium accommodation and seamless transfers, you can enjoy the comfort of unpacking once while experiencing the best of this stunning alpine region.

Trip Name
Premium Walking & Hiking in the Italian Dolomites
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
6
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Stay near Cortina d’Ampezzo – a scenic alpine town and the gateway to the Dolomites. Enjoy the convenience of unpacking once, with easy daily transfers to and from the region’s best hiking trails.
  • Hike the highlights of the Italian Dolomites, from the panoramic mountain paths of the Cinque Torri to the serene lakeside paths around Lake Federa.
  • Escape the crowds and hike the mostly downhill trail in Val Gardena.
  • Walk the Tre Cime de Lavaredo loop, where rugged peaks, cliffs and alpine meadows come together.
  • After a satisfying day’s walk, tuck into the unique mixture of Italian, Austrian and German inspired food – enjoying Europe’s local culinary traditions.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Buongiorno! Welcome to Italy. When you arrive at the Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) this afternoon, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo – gateway to Italy’s stunning Dolomites and home of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cortina sits in the shadow of the Tofane – three peaks that are among the highest and most dramatic peaks in the entire Dolomites. Settle in and unpack at your comfortable hotel before your welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your local leader and group. Then head out for an included dinner to get to know your fellow hikers before you set off on your hiking adventure.
Day 2 - Cortina d'Ampezzo
After breakfast, take your private transfer along the scenic Great Dolomites Road to the circular trail of the Three Refuges in Cinque Torri (Five Towers). Start at the Baita Bai de Dones hut, then save your legs and take the 5 Torri chairlift to the panoramic Scoiattoli refuge. Enjoy lunch with sweeping views of the 5 Torri. Hike beneath towering orange-hued rock formations to the restored trenches of the 5 Torri Open-Air Museum of World War 1 – the largest in the Dolomites. Learn how Austrian and Italian troops once battled across these rugged peaks. Now on the east side of the 5 Torri, walk towards the historic Clinque Torri refuge, before following the downhill forest path to Lake Bai de Dones. Pause to soak up reflections of Tofana di Rozes in the clear water, then return to Cortina. The afternoon is yours to relax or maybe wander Cortina’s town centre.
Day 3 - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Enjoy breakfast then take a spectacular one hour drive east to the Corvara region and into the Val Gardena, a favourite destination not just because of the infinite hiking paths but also the stunning views over the Sella group to the south and the rugged Cir Peaks to the north. As soon as you begin your hike you are treated to a spectacular vista of the Sella, Sassolungo and Alta Badia as you head up to the Jimmy Hutte, a beautiful rifugio with some of the best views in the Dolomites. Take a moment to relax, perhaps grab a drink and soak in those views before continuing on through the Val Gardena as the path undulates its way east before zigzagging its way upwards to the Col Pradat and our second amazing rifugio for the day, the Pradat Hutte. Here a incredible Dolomite landscape opens up - in front of you the mighty Sella massif and the endless rolling green meadows dotted with alpine flowers. Perhaps take in lunch with a view before descending the path to the village of Corvara far below. For those feeling a bit more leisurely you have the option of taking the cable car down to the village before enjoying the easy drive back to Cortina for a free evening to explore.
Day 4 - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Set off on the short drive to Pezie de Paru to begin a gentle hike through forested paths to Lake Federa. Located between the massifs Croda da Lago, Cristallo, Antelao, Sorapiss and Becco di Mezzodi, the alpine lake remains full year-round, fed by underground springs. Begin hiking along a historic mule track to Cason de Formin, then zigzag up a wooded slope to a spectacular viewpoint over the Ampezzo valley. From there, descend to Lake Federa, where calm waters mirror the surrounding peaks. Take a break at the Croda da Lago refuge – a mountain hut by the lake – and maybe sample one of their 56 flavours of grappa. Continue back to the starting point of your hike for the short drive back to Cortina and enjoy a local cheese tasting and light lunch. This afternoon you may wish to visit the Observatory of Helmut Ullrich at Col Druscie for a unique close-up view of the sun.
Day 5 - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Today marks your final, and perhaps best, hike in the Dolomites. Experience Tre Cime di Lavaredo from every angle as you hike around the three towering pillars of the Dolomites. Set off from Rifugio Auronzo, following a mostly flat gravel path. Enjoy sweeping views over the Auronzo Valley as you walk toward the Cappela degli Alpini. Take a short detour to a scenic viewpoint before rejoining the main trail to Rifugio Laveredo. From here, gradually climb to Forcella Lavaredo, then continue to Rifugio Locatelli. Leave the main path to visit the twin alpine lake – Laghi dei Piani – before making a final short climb to Sasso di Sesto for panoramic views of Rifugio Locatelli, the alpine chapel and of course Tre Cim, before descending into the green valley. As the spikey crags of the Cadini di Misurina reappear, you’ll follow the path to Rifugio Auronzo and maybe have a refreshing drink on the terrace. Later, you’ll drive through the Dolomites for a farewell dinner in Cortina.
Day 6 - Cortina d'Ampezzo
With no activities planned after breakfast, you’re free to leave at any time. If you’d like to extend your stay in Contina d’Ampezzo , just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
07-06-202612-06-2026AUD $ 8,895-
26-07-202631-07-2026AUD $ 9,995-
30-08-202604-09-2026AUD $ 8,595-
06-06-202711-06-2027AUD $ 9,025-
20-06-202725-06-2027AUD $ 9,025-
27-06-202702-07-2027AUD $ 10,495-
04-07-202709-07-2027AUD $ 10,495-
18-07-202723-07-2027AUD $ 10,495-
25-07-202730-07-2027AUD $ 10,495-
01-08-202706-08-2027AUD $ 9,025-
15-08-202720-08-2027AUD $ 9,025-
29-08-202703-09-2027AUD $ 9,025-

Accommodation

Feature Stay Hotel (6 nights)

Transport

Walking, Private vehicle, Taxi

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