Immerse in the beauty of the Dolomites mountain range in the Italian Alps, where your senses will be delighted! The journey begins in the chic Venetian town of Cortina d’Ampezzo with its fashionable cafes, galleries and boutiques. We then head deeper into the heart of Dolomites where splendid mountain and lake views take centre stage, before concluding at a gourmet accommodation in the lesser-known Ortisei in Val Gardena.
Itinerary Highlights
- Stays in the fashionable Cortina d’Ampezzo and the off-the-beaten Ortisei
- Rifugio-to-rifugio hiking into the heart of Dolomites
- Short or long hike options to tailor to your interests
- Beautiful views of alpine lakes, or further deep into the impressive Piccola Croda Rossa and
- Rifugio Biella with views of the Tofane and Pelmo Massifs
- Conclude your hiking adventure at a Relais & Châteaux accommodation, known for its
- Michelin-starred restaurant
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Venice / Cortina D’Ampezzo
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Day 2
Cortina D’ampezzo
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Day 3
Cortina d'Ampezzo / Fodara Vedla
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Day 4
Fodara Vedla / Altopiano di Fanes
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Day 5
Altopiano di Fanes / Alta Badia / Ortisei
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Day 6
Ortisei
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Day 7
Ortisei / Departure from Venice
Itinerary
Arrival in Venice / Cortina D’Ampezzo
Transfer: Airport to hotel
Arriving in Venice airport, you would be met and transferred to your accommodation for the night.
Cortina D’ampezzo
Hike to Cascate De Fanes
Immerse in an easy hike of 2.5 hours along the Botè River into Cascate De Fanes, some of Dolomites' highest and largest waterfalls. During the hike, you will ascend 158 meters and descend 252 meters. You will pass through incredible botanical biodiversity with pools, rapids and waterfalls.
Cortina d'Ampezzo / Fodara Vedla
Hike from Malga Ra Stua to Fodara Vedla
This morning, you will be transferred to Malga Ra Stua, lying between the Croda Rossa and Lavinores Dolomite groups. Depending on your interest, we can offer a short hike or a long hike to Fodara Vedla. The short hike covers 4.5km (approximately 2 hours), ascending 400 meters and descending 120 meters. Dotted with mountain bushes and pines, the path winds through artistic grooved rock surfaces and Lago de Fodara. The long hike covers 11.9km (approximately 6 hours), ascending 700 meters and descending 410 meters. This path will pass through Lago di Remeda Rossa, Lago di Fosses along the foot of the impressive Piccola Croda Rossa, Rifugio Biella with views of the Tofane and Pelmo Massifs, as well as views of Croda del Becco and Cristallo.
Fodara Vedla / Altopiano di Fanes
Hike to Fanes-Senes-Braies
This trail spans 8.1 kilometers (approximately 4 hours), ascending 530 meters and descending 460 meters. The path winds through mountain huts and culminating with a splendid view of the Tofane Mountains.
Altopiano di Fanes / Alta Badia / Ortisei
Hike to Alta Badia
Today, you will hike 11.4 kilometers (approximtely 5.5 hours), ascending 779 meters and descending 1,111 meters. The scenic hike will pass through beautiful high meadow and karst formations into the dramatic mountain gap of Forcella del Lago. At the base of the slope is Lago di Lagazuoi with green lakes framed by pines against the backdrop of Cima del Lago and Cima Scotoni.
If you would like to shorten the journey, it is also possible to descend directly to Capanna Alpina. The journey would then be shortened into 9 kilometers (approximately 3 hours), ascending 397 meters and descending 729 meters.
Transfer from Alta Badia to Ortisei
You would be met and transferred to your accommodation for the night.
Ortisei
Free Day
Today is free day at leisure. You may enjoy various facilities available at our hand-picked accommodation, including wellness and gourmet experiences. Alternatively, we can also help arrange guided day hikes to scenic places around Ortisei.
Ortisei / Departure from Venice
Transfer: Hotel to Airport
You would be met and transferred to the Venice airport for your onward journey.
Hotels & Tour Price
Includes
- Accommodation as stated on twin sharing basis
- Meals as stated
- Tours and transfers as stated with a private vehicle as per itinerary
- Private English-speaking guides during tours
- Entrance fees as stated
- Luggage transfer from Cortina d'Ampezzo to Ortisei
- Duffel bag transfer to rifugios
Excludes
- International airfare and airport taxes
- Optional experiences
- Beverages in restaurants where meals are included
- Travel insurance
- Visa (if required)
- Personal expenses such as spa, laundry, bar bills, phone and internet charges
- Gratuities
- City tax at hotels, to be paid directly at check-out