Premium Walking & Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

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Walk the alpine lakes and panoramic mountain trails in the Italian Dolomites

Discover the Italian Dolomites in style on this six-day Premium walking and triking 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.

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Trip code: ZIXD
Start
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
End
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Destinations
Italy
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Walking, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Feature Stay Hotel (6 nights)
Days
6
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
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Style
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Why you'll love this trip

  • 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

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Inclusions and activities

Meals

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Walking, Private vehicle, Taxi

Accommodation

Feature Stay Hotel (6 nights)

Premium inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Included activities
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo - Welcome meeting
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo - Welcome dinner
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo - Lunch at Rifuggio Scoiattoli
  • Cinque Torri WWI Open Air Museum
  • Cinque Torri guided hike with cable car
  • Val Gardena guided hike
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo - Cheese tasting + light lunch
  • Federa Lake guided hike
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo - Farewell dinner
  • Tre Cime di Lavaredo guided hike

Optional activities
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo - Visit to the Observatory of Helmut Ullrich - Free

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Is this trip right for you?

  • The Dolomites experience warm weather, with hot summer days and occasional rain or thunderstorms. The evenings can be cool, so be sure to pack some warm layers. Good walking clothing, including waterproof wet weather gear, and appropriate footwear are a must.
  • You’ll walk from 4 to 12 km per day, with a maximum elevation gain of 550 m. You may wish to bring walking poles with you.
  • The Dolomites experience warm weather, with hot summer days and occasional rain or thunderstorms. The evenings can be cool, so be sure to pack some warm layers. Good walking clothing, including waterproof wet weather gear, and appropriate footwear are a must.
  • You’ll walk from 4 to 12 km per day, with a maximum elevation gain of 550 m. You may wish to bring walking poles with you.

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Important notes

1. Your adventure begins with a complimentary group arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at 3.45pm in front of the Relay Shop at the arrival hall. If you decide not to take/cannot make the group transfer, welcome meeting will be held in our hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo at 6pm on Day 1. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary. If you are in doubt about transfer time arrival, or you need to notify us that your flight is delayed, please contact us on +49 8024 4679540 (emergency number option 1)
2. A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Due to unpredictable weather in shoulder seasons (early to mid-June and early to mid-September) some hikes may need to be adjusted or even replaced. We will always aim to provide equally interesting and picturesque hikes of similar difficulty.

Essential Trip Information

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Premium Walking & Hiking in the Italian Dolomites
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