Hiking in the Dolomites

Trip Type: Walking & Trekking
Italy | 8 Days | 1 - 12 People
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NZD 4,564.00 /Person

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Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and stunning scenery of the Dolomites on this eight-day small group hiking adventure. This trip offers a comf...

Hiking in the Dolomites

Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and stunning scenery of the Dolomites on this eight-day small group hiking adventure. This trip offers a comfortable yet active way to enjoy this scenic region, surrounded by mountain peaks and green pastures. Base yourself in the scenic Italian town of Dobbiaco and spend each day exploring the Dolomite’s iconic backdrop of towering cliffs, lush hills and green lakes. With easy to moderate walks, conveniently located accommodation and a knowledgeable leader, this hiking adventure is filled with natural wonders.

Buongiorno! Welcome to Italy. When you arrive at the Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) this afternoon, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to the town of Dobbiaco – sitting within in a green valley, surrounded by alps this is a gorgeous place to start your hiking adventure in the Dolomites. Settle in at your comfortable guesthouse, which is within easy walking distance of the town, then you’ll have a welcome meeting at 7 pm tonight to meet your local leader and group properly. Surrounded by parkland and nearby woods, this is your home for the next eight days as you explore the natural beauty of the Dolomites.

After breakfast, catch the public bus to your first hike up one of the popular summits in the region – Strudelkopf. The hike offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, and you'll walk through pastures full of wildflowers. The very top of Strudelkopf sits at 2307 m above sea level, and if the weather’s nice, you may get a glance of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. After some time at the summit, loop your way back down and across the valley. Before you reach the finish line, take a break in one of the mountain huts and taste a local’s favourite – strudel.

Hit the road in your private vehicle and travel towards Bruneck – this town lies at the heart of the Kronplatz region. When you arrive, you’ll take a hike to the unique Earth Pyramids of Platten, which are more than 25,000 years old. These naturally formed earth towers are the tallest and most perfectly shaped earth pyramids in Europe! After snapping a few pictures at this incredible place, hike further up on well defined, slightly steep paths – walking poles for support are a good idea! Reach a plateau with great views and a small hut serving food and drinks. Take a break before heading back down to catch a local bus to Bruneck, where you’ll have some time before returning to Dobbiaco in early afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a cheese tasting at the cooperative dating back to 1882!

After breakfast, take the public bus to Podestagno and start your exploration of the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park. Enjoy spectacular views of waterfalls and the Boite River, and take a rest at a cafe housed in a traditional building surrounded by green pastures. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then choose whether you’d like to hike further into the valley or rest at the green pastures by the waters of the Boite River. Hiking back down, you’ll take a different path, which features a short crossing of a steep slope. The path leads to the most picturesque viewpoints of surrounding mountains and valleys! Take a bus to Cortina d’Ampezzo for some free time to explore the town before heading back to Dobbiaco.

Today is slightly different, with a free day for you to enjoy your own way. You can take a bus to the start of one of the many trails in the area and enjoy more hiking on your own, or visit local museums, experience WWI history in Monte Piana and Monte Piano or rent a bicycle. Or, you may want to visit Bolzano – home of the Europe’s oldest natural human mummy known as the Ice Man.

Today is a full day excursion to explore the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. This loop walk is widely regarded as the most scenic hike in the Dolomites and is packed with rugged peaks, lush alpine meadows and pristine lakes. Keep your camera handy as there is superb scenery at every turn, especially at Rifugio Locatelli with a fantastic view of Laghi dei Piani!

This morning will be slightly more relaxed with an option to leave your hotel as late as 9 am. Take a short train ride to the town of Versciacio – a popular ski resort in the winter months. Here, you’ll catch a cable car for incredible views on your way to today’s hike – a short but relatively challenging trek up Monte Elmo. The last part of the hike takes you up a steep slope, but there’s a great restaurant at the bottom (where you can wait if you’re not up to the summit). If you reach the top of Monte Elmo, not only will you be greeted with amazing views, but you’ll also have a chance to cross the Italian Austrian border, which runs through the summit point. This afternoon is free to enjoy at your leisure, perhaps with a final celebration at one of the many bars or restaurants in Dobbiaco.

After breakfast, your hiking adventure will come to an end and you’ll have a group transfer to Venice Airport Marco Polo, arriving at approximately 1.30 pm. Please book any flights from 4 pm onwards. If you’d like to extend you stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Meals
7 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(s),

Transport
Walking , Private vehicle , Taxi

Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)

Included Activities
  • Complimentary Group Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport
  • Strudelkopf summit guided hike
  • Local apple strudel tasting
  • Malga Gonner Alm guided hike
  • Earth pyramids of Platten guided hike
  • Cheese tasting at local cooperative
  • Malga Ra Stua guided hike in the Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo leader led walk
  • Tre Cime di Lavaredo scenic hike
  • Cable car ride in Versciacio
  • Complimentary Group Departure Transfer to Venice Airport
  • Revel in the beauty of the sheer rock walls, deep valleys and lush pastures of the Dolomites – a scenic mountainous area in the northern Italian Alps.
  • Base yourself at a charming hotel surrounded by parkland and native woods, within easy walking distance of the town of Dobbiaco.
  • Hike the Three Peaks of Lavaredo loop – a full day walk that’s widely regarded as the most scenic hike in the Dolomites.
  • See the Earth Pyramids of Platten – naturally formed earth towers which are the tallest and most perfectly shaped earth pyramids in Europe.
  • Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch featuring some of the region’s famous produce at the green pastures of Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park.
  • The Dolomites boasts pleasantly warm weather, with hot summer days and possibly rain and thunderstorms on occasion. It can get cool in the evening throughout the year so bring warm clothes. Good walking clothing including waterproof wet weather gear and appropriate footwear are a must. We will walk up to 14 km per day, with a maximum elevation gain of 800 m. You may wish to bring walking poles with you. On Day 7 we will take a cable car ride from Versciacio to the start of our walk. The views will be stunning, but if you suffer from vertigo, you may feel slightly uncomfortable. On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15 kg / 33 lb. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera for daytrips.

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Provided by
Intrepid Travel
Reference Code:
ZMXI
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Dobbiaco, Italy
Trip Finishes:
Dobbiaco, Italy
Countries Visited:
Italy
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Italy | 8 Days | 1 - 12 People

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