Arrival in Milan and Private Transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo

Upon arrival in Milan, take a private transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo (1,224m), travelling distance is approx. 412km or 4.5 hrs. 

Cortina d’Ampezzo is a charming alpine resort town surrounded by stunning peaks. Uniquely sheltered from the cold winds of the north, Cortina has a pleasantly mild climate that visitors can enjoy year-round. Host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina enjoys a reputation for great skiing in winter. This chic Venetian town also caters to the high society crowd, offering many year-round social activities, shopping, and fine dining.

Check into your hotel. Rest and relax in the town.

Snow-Shoeing Hike to The Alpe di Sennes Uplands (4 hrs)

In the morning, meet your local English speaking UIAGM/IFMGA Professional Mountain Guide, who will provide you a trip briefing and orientation.

You will begin your snowshoeing adventure today with a hike to the Alpe di Sennes uplands where it offers extensive panoramic views of some of the most beautiful Dolomite peaks: the Hohe Gaisl (3146 m), the Cristallo (3221 m), the Sorapis (3205 m) and the Tofane (3243 m). Along the way, you’ll enjoy good range of scenery, and walk through habitats that provide homes to home to ibex, chamois, roe deer, and marmots. Grandiose Dolomite groups headed by the Croda Rossa are foremost features, their lower flanks cloaked by flourishing woods of a healthy mix of evergreen conifer and deciduous species.

(Total: ~4 hours snowshoeing 7.8km / 4.9 miles, 800m / 2,627′ ascent.)

Snow-Shoeing Hike to Val di Fanes via Pederu (4 hrs)

After breakfast, snowshoe your way down to Pederü (1,548m / 5,079′). Then, you’ll hike up in the Val di Fanes (Fanes Valley) along the Al Plan River on to a rifugio (2,042m / 6,699’), your home for tonight. The entire journey will be filled with adventure and some of the most breath-taking views you’ve ever laid eyes on! Take a few moments to reflect on the beauty of nature around you and marvel at the fact that you too are exploring these spectacular mountain trails on foot, just as they have been traversed for generations before you.

At the end of the day, rest your tired muscles in the comfort of your warm mountain rifugio for the night.

(Total: ~4 hours snowshoeing 7km / 4 miles, 690m / 2,264′ ascent, 620m / 2,034′ descent.)

Snow-Shoeing Hike to Western Dolomites and the Marmolada Massif (3 hrs)

Today, the walk takes you on trails with beautiful panoramas of the Western Dolomites and the Marmolada Massif, the “Queen of the Dolomites.” Which is also a picturesque scene of the highest peaks in the whole region, among them Punta Penìa, at 3,343m above sea level, the highest mountain in the Dolomites Unesco World Heritage Site!

Depart from your Rifugio, snowshoeing south on gentle curves out of a steep valley (option to take steeper shortcuts!) to Passo di Limo (2,172m / 7,126′).  Once you are out of the valley, you may see the beautiful Lago di Limo on your left (to the east) – unless it is frozen and covered with snow! Past an old military building and wooden cross, you hike down for Malga Fanes Grande (2,104m / 6,903′), a cheery converted farm offering light meals and basic accommodation.

The route continues through the beautiful high meadow and karst formations, and then descends to Capanna Alpina (1,726m / 5,663’), a restaurant built at the edge of the Natural Park, in an incredible setting. 

From Capanna Alpina, you will be transferred to your hotel in Alta Badia.

(Total: ~3 hours snowshoeing 9km / 5.6 miles, 397m / 1,302′ ascent, 729m / 2,392′ descent.)

Dolomiti Super-Ski Region Skiing

Enjoy a fun filled day skiing at Alta Badia! The ski area Alta Badia (between 1,300 and 2,778 metres above sea level) is centrally in the Dolomiti Super-ski region, the largest ski area in the Alps. The ideal location of the Alta Badia ski resort is perfect for exploring the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Trentino and the Veneto area on skis and snowboard. This Dolomites’ nature accompanies skiers on more than 1,200 km of ski runs, 450 lifts divided between 12 vast skiing regions.

Ski Pass and equipment rental (ski, boots and poles) are included. Use the hotel’s shuttle service to the ski resort and enjoy the snowy white world!

Transfer to Milan (approx. travelling distance: 375km/4.5hour).

Verona Guided Walking Tour

En-route, we make a tour stop in Verona (approx. 3hours) – the famous story scene of “Romeo and Juliet”. Explore the UNESCO-listed historical centre and learn about Verona’s architectural gems. Visit the Rena di Verona, a beautifully preserved arena that is nearly 2000 years old. Admire the many monuments, the inside courtyards, the beautiful buildings and also the hidden spots and streets. Sightsee the beautiful city through alleys and internal courtyards to wonderful places like Scavi Scaligeri, the ruins of the Roman and Medieval city, Piazza Bra, Juliet’s Balcony, Piazza Erbe and many more.

Transfer to Milan

After 1.5hrs drive, you will arrive in Milan, the global capital of fashion and design.  Free and easy for the rest of the day.

Transfer to airport for your departure flight.