Trekking in the Dolomites

The adventure

Beloved by mountaineers and nature lovers alike, the Dolomites sit perched atop northern Italy like a rocky crown. This exhilarating trip through the mountains features day treks through some of Italy’s most unbelievable scenery, with plenty of visits to small villages along the way to soak up the unique local Ladin culture and cuisine. Nights are spent in mountain refuges, where your hosts will ply you with hearty home-cooked meals. Eat up; you won’t find tastier mountain-trekking food anywhere else.

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10-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Transfer to CortinaWe start our walk to the west of Cortina, walking up through coniferous forests and into mountains with magnificent views across the valley to the town and Monte Cristallo behind. If we are lucky, we might catch a glimpse of the Alpine Marmot, as they are numerous in this area. Listen out for their distinctive whistling.

We start our walk to the west of Cortina, walking up through coniferous forests and into mountains with magnificent views across the valley to the town and Monte Cristallo behind. If we are lucky, we might catch a glimpse of the Alpine Marmot, as they are numerous in this area. Listen out for their distinctive whistling.

Day 3Hike from Cortina to the Col di Lana…

Hike from Cortina to the Col di Lana region across higher ground, passing evidence of First World War trenches.

Day 4Time to stretch those legs again with another…Crossing green Alpine meadows and descending through larch forests, we are in Ladin country today. The ancient Ladin language and culture can be seen as we walk – as well, of course, as the magnificent views! From our high points today you can see westwards to the magnificent Sella massif, while ahead is Monte Civetta.

Crossing green Alpine meadows and descending through larch forests, we are in Ladin country today. The ancient Ladin language and culture can be seen as we walk – as well, of course, as the magnificent views! From our high points today you can see westwards to the magnificent Sella massif, while ahead is Monte Civetta.

Day 5Ascend the legendary Via del Pan and walk…Today we ascend to the legendary Via Del Pan and walk westwards. We traverse steep south-facing slopes in the direction of Canazei. There are stunning views south to the Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites, and its hanging glacier. A century ago, this was a site for many battles, which, incredibly, were fought from the icy summits themselves.

Today we ascend to the legendary Via Del Pan and walk westwards. We traverse steep south-facing slopes in the direction of Canazei. There are stunning views south to the Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites, and its hanging glacier. A century ago, this was a site for many battles, which, incredibly, were fought from the icy summits themselves.

Day 6Enjoy a free day to explore

Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit a spa, the local skating rink, hire a bike, or try climbing around the valley.

Day 7Hike round the impressive Sasso Lungo rock massif…

Hike round the impressive Sasso Lungo rock massif and enjoy views out across the Fassa Dolomites.

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