Highlights of the Dolomites

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Welcome to the Dolomites

  Arrive at Venice Airport and transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo where you will be staying for the next 6 nights. You will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the hotel. This evening there will be a welcome dinner and a pre-trek briefing to ensure everyone is fully prepared for the trip. Depending on your arrival time there may be a chance to get out and explore the town a little. The scenery is superb, the peaks of Pomagagnon, Monte Cristallo and Cima Tofana can be seen rising up above the town.

  • Transport: Private transfer (2.2 hours, 149 km)
  • Accomodation: Hotel
• Day 2

  The Cinque Torri Path

  This morning we board a local bus to the top of the Falzarego Pass, the starting point of the iconic Cinque Torri (5 towers) path. The trail begins by gaining height gently until we reach a bolder field at the foot of Averau, a Rocky citadel whose summit sits at 2649m. We circle around the peak to reach the Nuvolau Pass where it is possible to ascend an extra 150m to the summit of Nuvolau for fabulous panoramic views. We then rejoin the Cinque Torri path and discover the remains of first world war battles between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops, still visible even now. In the afternoon we return to our hotel in Cortina.

  • Transport: Bus (0.4 hour, 16 km)
  • Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Ascent: 600 m
  • Descent: 800 m
  • Max. altitude: 2575 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 3

  Lagazuoi

  Today we return once more to the Falzarego Pass but with a different objective. We begin the beautiful climb to the summit of Lagazuoi. From the top we have 360 degree views and can see the Maromlada, at 3343m the highest peak in the Dolomites and the only peak to be glaciated. We descend again to a pleasant valley at the foot of impressive vertical cliffs to find the Scotoni refuge where we can pause for a rest before climbing a final pass to catch a bus back to our hotel.

  • Transport: Bus (0.4 hour, 16 km)
  • Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Ascent: 700 m
  • Descent: 1000 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 4

  Tofana di Rozes

  Tofana di Rozes is the seventh highest peak in the Dolomite Mountains at 3225m. Its high rock faces are home to steep and exposed via ferrata. From the Dibona Refuge we will start our circuit of the mountain. A dramatic balcony path offers outstanding views of the surrounding peaks including the Cinque Torri which we discovered yesterday and Croda del Lago which we will discover tomorrow. We also have views of the stunning Travenanzes Valley. In the afternoon we return to Cortina by private transfer.

  • Transport: Bus (0.4 hour, 13 km)
  • Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Ascent: 900 m
  • Descent: 900 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 5

  Croda Del Lago

  A local bus takes us up to the Giau Pass where we begin a hike that showcases the incredible diversity of the Dolomites. We follow a gentle path to green meadows and discover breath taking views of peaks battered by the elements into savagely sharp pinnacles. We circle around the cliffs of Croda Del Lago before descending to Lago di Federa and pausing for a time to photograph the magnificent scenery. Our trail continues into dense forest where we cross cascading streams before reaching the road once more and returning to Cortina.

  • Transport: Bus (0.5 hour, 16 km)
  • Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Ascent: 450 m
  • Descent: 1550 m
  • Max. altitude: 2236 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 6

  Tre Cima di Lavaredo

  On our final day of exploration in the Dolomites we head to the most iconic and mythical peaks in the region. The amazing Tre Cima di Lavaredo. These three giant monoliths have been enticing trekkers and rock climbers for over 100 years and it is easy to see why. Cima Grande, the highest point at 2999m is flanked by Cima Ovest on one side and Cima Piccola on the other. The main peak was first climbed in 1869 but it was not until 1933 that the mighty north face of Cima Grande was first scaled by Emilio Comici. This is still considered by modern mountaineers to be one of the great north faces of the Alps.
  
  Our hike today will take us up to the Locatelli Refuge from where we will have fantastic views of the north faces of all three of the peaks. We descend and return to Cortina mid afternoon.

  • Transport: Bus (0.8 hour)
  • Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
  • Ascent: 500 m
  • Descent: 500 m
  • Max. altitude: 2450 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 7

  Departure

  After breakfast at our hotel we transfer back to Venice Airport for our flight home.

  • Transport: Private transfer (2.2 hours, 149 km)
  • Meals included: Breakfast
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