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Cortina D Ampezzo, idyllic mountain peaks of Dolomites

Dolomites Hiking Adventure

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Discover the enchanting surroundings of the western alpine region of Italy and hike the Dolomites mountain range on this 10-day guided tour. Take an easy hike to the Tre Cime and visit the Lagazuoi terrace to take incredible photos of the Dolomites. Visit Pesariis, known as the town of the clocks, nestled in the valley of time, so called because of the century-old art of clock making. Hike to the top of Mount Coglians, the highest peak in the region, and of the Carnic Alps to see the dramatic view that spans from Austria to the Adriatic Sea as well as to all of the Dolomites. Explore Cortina d’Ampezzo and experience true masterpieces of nature in the alpine region, award-winning views, serene lakes, and an enchanting mountain village. Visit the charming town of Bolzano before going back to Venice.
 
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Highlights
  • Visit Pesariis, known as the town of the clocks
  • Hike the Mount Coglians, the highest peak in the region
  • Learn the traditional crafting harpsichords in Pesariis
  • Discover the enchanting mountain scenery of Cortina
  • Take an easy hike to the Tre Cime, a landmark of the Dolomites
  • Stop at a local dairy and watch a traditional cheesemaker in action
  • Explore the charming city of Bolzano, its monuments, cathedrals, and museum
  • Cruise along the Grand Canal of Venice in a motorboat
Places Visited
  • Europe
  • Italy
  • Mediterranean
  • Adriatic Sea
  • Venice
  • Province of Belluno
  • Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol
  • Province of Trento
  • Bolzano
  • Campitello di Fassa
  • Cortina d Ampezzo
  • European Union
  • Moena
  • Mount Coglians
  • Pesariis
  • Pozza di Fassa
Activity Level: Moderate
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
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Day 1: Arrive in Venice | Pesariis

Upon arrival at Venice Airport (VCE), take a private transfer and travel north to the heart of the Dolomites Region, to the charming farmhouse in Pesariis historic center. After check-in, meet your local guide and take a walking orientation of the village, known as the town of the clocks, nestled in the valley of time because of the century-old art of clock making. Discover the Museum of the clocks before meeting Eliana and her family and explore the property’s organic orchard. Pick up vegetables for lunch tomorrow, and then enjoy a welcome dinner at your organic farmhouse prepared by Eliana and her daughters.

Distance: 100 miles / 2.5 hours
Walking Tour: 1 hou

Day 2: Pesariis

After breakfast, meet with Eliana and her daughters. Continue to the kitchen and learn to make regional specialties, then take an easy hike to the nearby charming hamlet of the stavoli di Orias, a masterpiece of ancient agriculture architecture, and return to the property to feast on your creations for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure.

Distance: 5 miles / 10 Minutes
Hiking Tour: 2 hours

Day 3: Mount Coglians

After breakfast, meet a mountaineering guide and head to Forni Avoltri. Divided into two groups, start the hike up to reach the top of Mount Coglians, the highest peak in the Region and of the Carnic Alps. Once you have reached the gorgeous peak, enjoy the breathtaking views that span from Austria to the Adriatic Sea as well as to all of the Dolomites. Reach the nearby Marinelli hut, one of the most fascinating of the Western Alps, where Caterina, the hut manager for more than 20 years, has prepared one of her famous and rewarding lunches. In the afternoon, return to your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Distance: 40 miles / 2 hours
Hiking Tour: 7-8 hours

Day 4: Cortina d’Ampezzo

This morning check out and drive a short way to meet Alessandro and Michele at their artisanal workshop. Here, they carry out the traditional local art of crafting harpsichords from the best-selected woods of the area. Continue to Rigolato, and meet a pottery artisan that creates amazing objects. Then, reach the tiny village of Vuezzis and take in the pleasure of meeting the locals at a home-hosted lunch. Finally, drive to Cortina d’Ampezzo, the site of the 1956 and 2026 winter Olympics and our home for the next three nights. Take a walking orientation of the charming town center before dinner on your own.

Distance: 60 miles / 2.5 hours
 

Day 5: Tre Cime di Lavaredo

After breakfast, reach the Tre Cime – “Three Peaks” – the landmark of the Dolomites. The white dolomite and the green meadows and forests shape the landscape here. Until 1919, the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria, and now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno. However, they are still part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. Enjoy the opportunity of hiking the most iconic and majestic peaks of the Region and of sharing a picnic lunch at one of the most panoramic spots in the area. Complete the ring and return to your accommodation for some time to stroll the town at your own pace. After dinner at a local restaurant, enjoy an optional (included) night experience by driving to Col Druscié (20 minutes) to the Helmut Ullrich Astronomical Observatory, which offers an unforgettable stars and planets observation experience under a “natural cupola” at a height of almost 6,000 feet at the foot of the Tofane mountains.

Distance: 30 miles / 1.5 hours
Hiking Tour: 4-5 hours

Day 6: Val di Fassa

Take just a few things today – the necessary for an adventurous overnight at a mountain hut, and explore Col Rodella in the Val di Fassa. Start at Pian de Frataces and take the cable car to an amazing natural terrace through a fir and larch forest and typical wooden huts and barns. Reach the Des Alpes hut. Here, an easy via Ferrata is available for those interested in taking a specific class with an alpine guide. After lunch at the hut, proceed along a panoramic path along the plateau and reach the Sasso Piatto hut, where you spend the night.

Distance: 75 miles / 3,5 hours
Hiking Tour: 4-5 hours

Day 7: Campitello di Fassa | Moena

Today, wake up early and reach nearby Malga Sasso Piatto. A mountain cheese farm where you will share the experience of the morning milking with the shepherds, learn about artisanal cheese making and enjoy breakfast. Continue down to the valley and reach the mountain village of Campitello di Fassa. Proceed to Moena, one of the most charming villages of the Alps, your home for the next two nights. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the car-free village and relax before sharing dinner with pizza.

Distance: 10 miles / 30 minutes
Hiking Tour: 2-3 hours

Day 8: Bolzano

After breakfast, drive this morning to Bolzano. Surrounded by mountains and built in a natural basin, it is a charming city with a blend of German and Mediterranean traditions. Be treated to a fascinating guided tour of the town center, without missing the Cathedral with its Gothic bell tower and Piazza Walther, with its characteristic wooden houses offering amazing decorations. After lunch at leisure, explore the striking South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to Ötzi the iceman—a 5,000-year-old natural human mummy discovered by hikers in the nearby Ötztal Alps.

Distance: 50 miles / 2 hours
Walking Tour: 1-2 hours

Day 9: Venice

After breakfast, return to Venice, drop your luggage at the hotel, and enjoy lunch at leisure. Then, take a guided tour of the city ending at Tessiture Bevilacqua, where women carry on the art of producing precious fabrics that are still being shipped to the most important Royal Houses of the world for 3-generations. Learn the art and enjoy a farewell dinner tonight in the fascinating atmosphere of the Venetian back canals.

Distance: 110 miles / 3 hours
Walking Tour: 2-3 hours

Day 10: Return Home

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast, a private transfer to Venice Airport for your return flight home

Accommodations

Agriturismo Sot La Napa

Agriturismo Sot La Napa
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Interior

Hotel de la Poste

Hotel Entrance
Reception Area

Rifugio Sasso Piatto

Rifugio Sasso Piatto
Rifugio Sasso Piatto

Central Hotel - Moena

Reception Area
Hotel Interior
Delicious Local Foods

Palazzo Barocci Venezia

Palazzo Barocci Venezia
Palazzo Barocci Venezia
Palazzo Barocci Venezia

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Included
  • 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • 9 Nights Accommodations
  • 6 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Professional local English speaking guides throughout your tour
  • Private water taxi transfer from hotel in Venice to Venice VCE airport via car terminal
  • Porterage at all accommodation and all city taxes
  • Private water taxi transfer from Venice car terminal to hotel in Venice
  • Entrance to South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
  • Helmut Ullrich Astronomical Observatory Visit with a local Expert
  • Visit a local cheese producer with tasting
  • Vaporetto card on day 9
  • Entrance to the Museum of the clocks in Pesariis
  • Welcome reception and dinner (3 courses) at the organic farmhouse in Pesariis with water, soft drinks and 1 glass of wine or 1 beer. Standard coffee or tea service included
  • Cooking class with Eliana and her daughters, the owners of the organic farm in Pesariis followed by lunch with water, soft drinks, wine or beer
  • Lunch at the Marinelli hut
  • Visit to a harpsichord workshop in Pesariis
  • Visit to a pottery artisan in Rigolato
  • Home hosted lunch in Vuezzis
  • Full-day Professional English-speaking local hiking guide in Tre Cime di Lavaredo and to Col Rodella
  • Dinner (3 courses) at a local restaurant in Cortina d Ampezzo with water, soft drinks and 1 glass of wine or 1 beer. Standard coffee or tea service included
  • Lunch (2 courses) en-route to Sasso Piatto at a Mountain hut with water, soft drinks, wine, or beer
  • Half-day Professional English-speaking local hiking guide for excursion to Campitello di Fassa
  • Dinner (1 pizza + 1 dessert) at a local pizzeria in Moena with water, soft drink or beer
  • Private visit to the Tessiture Bevilacqua in Venice
  • Farewell dinner (3 courses) at a local restaurant in Venice with water, soft drinks and 1 glass of wine or 1 beer. Standard coffee or tea service included
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)

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