Easy Hiking and Tasting Adventure in the Dolomites
The breathtaking trails twist and turn among alpine meadows, towering peaks, and land of savory traditional dishes.
- Destination from Alta Badia to Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Difficulty level easy/intermediate
- Length of days 4 nights/5 days
- Self-guided
- Departure dates mid-June – end of September
- Please note: Itinerary subject to changes due accommodation a
Arrival
Arrive in Alta Badia via private transfer or on your own. Check into your charming 3-star superior family-run hotel, where a tour briefing will be organized based on your arrival time.
Pralongia Plateau
Enjoy an easy hike on the Pralongia Plateau or, if you prefer, you can take the cable car. Stop for a break at a mountain hut to savor some local specialties while admiring the stunning view of the Marmolada Glacier, also called “The Queen of the Dolomites”. The hiking time ranges from 1 to 5 hours, depending on the itinerary you choose. In the evening, for dinner treat your tastebuds at a typical Tyrolean farmhouse.
WWI Area – overnight in a family-run Rifugio – Via Ferrata Option
This morning, reach the “World War I” site by private transfer. Explore the First World War open-air museum, including reconstructed trenches and the stunning landscape of the UNESCO Dolomite mountains surrounding you. You can visit the MMI museum as an option. The setting for your lunch will be the most beautiful panorama ever. In the afternoon, hike to the mountain inn where you will spend the night, or take the cable car for an easier alternative. Hiking time ranges from 1 to 5 hours, depending on the itinerary you choose.
Croda da Lago
After a memorable stay in the hut, pack your backpack and prepare for a new day of walking through meadows adorned with mountain flowers, with the stunning Tofana di Rozes, Cinque Torri, Averau, and Nuvolau mountains in the backdrop. Your final destination is a serene lake with crystal-clear water reflecting the magnificent surrounding peaks. Take a private transfer back to Cortina d'Ampezzo to conclude your adventure in the Dolomites.
hiking time: 3,30 hours length: 9,8 km
difference in level: +406 m/-1.001 m
highest point: 2.420 m lowest point: 1.694 m
Departure
On request, if you like you can add a few more days in Cortina d'Ampezzo visiting the stunning 3 Cime di Lavaredo or spending some days in an Italian city.
Breakfast and departure on your own - private transfer on request.
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Costs included
- Tailor-made trip organization
- 1-night accommodation at a mountain hut with breakfast (private rooms/dormitory depending on availability),
- 2-night accommodation at a Family run hotel with half-board
- 1-night accommodation at a Family run B&B with breakfast,
- private transfers as per itinerary
- your hiking map
- Italian VAT and tourist taxes
Costs not included
Airfare, trains, public buses, insurance, drinks, lunches, dinners on days 3 & 4, food & beverage during the excursions, cable cars, museum entrance fees, local English-speaking guide (on request), in/out airport transfers (on request), holiday extensions, souvenirs, private expenses, tips and anything NOT mentioned in “costs included”.
Additional information
Please note, that all guided tours may be subject to changes, depending on:
- weather conditions
- the physical condition of each participant
- equipment and clothing not suitable for the excursion (e.g. sneakers instead of mountain boots, clothing not suited to the weather conditions...)
- the itinerary doesn’t include any travel or health insurance
Services on request
- airport in/out transfers
- holiday extensions
- helicopter flights over the Dolomites
- dinners at special locations
- local English-speaking UIAGM/IFMGA professional mountain guide for a Via Ferrata day
- single supplements at hotels/B&B/mountain huts
To extend your trip for more exploration of the Dolomites or other Italian cities, contact us!
4 - 6 persons – starting at € 990,00
7 - 8 persons – starting at € 940,00
Single supplement upon request (if available).
Please note that during the high season period of July and August, the cost may increase by 6% to 12% from the given price.