The Great Italian Dolomites Traverse
The Italian Alps - Bolzano, Cortina - Tre Cime di Lavaredo
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HIKING THE DOLOMITES, 8-DAY ITINERARY (download as pdf file)
Day 01: ARRIVAL DAY
Transfer from Bozen (airport or train station) to Castelrotto.
Briefing and welcome dinner with your guides.
Day 02: ROSENGARTEN - ANTERMOJA
We'll start the day with a quick transfer to the Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm).
From there, we start our hike up to the Rifugio Alpe di Tires (2550m), where we will stay for a hearty South Tyrolean lunch, before we continue to the Cima Scalieret (2890m). The views across the Dolomites are breathtaking, the majestic towers of Vajolet are nearby, and so is the famous Rosengarten.
After ample time for enjoying the scenery, we will start our descent to the Rifugio Antermoja, situated at the lake of the same name. We will stay here for the night.
Enjoy the alpine sunset in front of the hut! Walking time: 6 hours.
Day 03: ALPE DI SIUSI (SEISER ALM) - SASSOLUNGO
The early morning sees us walking down the picturesque Val Duron.
After a short climb and a traverse along the Alpe di Siusi we will reach the Rifugio Sassopiatto. From here we have two options: If you are feeling strong today, you can continue up to the summit of Sassopiatto at 2965m. For something more relaxing, continue down to the Sella Pass, until we reach the Rifugio Friedrich-August, our cozy mountain inn for the night. Walking time: 5-6 hours
Day 04: THE SELLA GROUP
Today we will be traversing the famous Sella Group and climb Piz Boe (3150m).
Again, we have two options: Hike up the Val Lasties to the summit, or take the cable car to Sasso Pordoi which makes for faster and easier access.
The descent leads us through a beautiful valley full of wildflowers down Corvara for a well-deserved drink. Walking time: 5-7 hours
Day 05: SASSO DELLA CROCE - FANES
A short taxi drive brings us to Pedraces. A pleasant chairlift ride through pine forests brings us to the chapel of Sasso della Croce (2005m).
A steep but rewarding climb brings us to Sasso della Croce (2610m).
After that, a gentle hike in Fanes Nature Park will lead us to our mountain hut for the night: Rifugio Lavarella-Fanes. Walking time: 5 hours
Day 06: FANES VALLEY - CORTINA D'AMPEZZO
A two-hour climb through the scenic Fanes valley of the wildly beautiful Val Travenanzes will lead us to the Valle di Landro, right above Cortina d'Ampezzo, where we will spend the night. You will have plenty of time to stroll through the streets of Cortina, and explore the charming town, which is a famous Italian ski resort. Walking time: 5-6 hours
Day 07: TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO
A short drive to Misurina will bring us to the foot of the majestic Tre Cime, possibly the Dolomites most famous peaks. After admiring the views and eating a hearty lunch we will descend the Val Fiscalina to Sexten/Sesto. After some free time for a glass of wine or cappuccino we will head back to Castelrotto for the night.
Day 08: DEPARTURE DAY
Transfer of all guests to the train station or airport in Bozen
