Hiking in the Dolomites
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The stupendous Dolomites, crossroads of Germanic and Mediterranean cultures, are home to the Ladins, an ancient people whose language and traditions are still well preserved in the high mountain valleys that surround the breathtaking Sella Group massif. You enjoy the local hospitality as you hike through this majestic mountainous region, from the lovely summer herding pastures of the Gardena Valley to the surreal silences among the karstic rock formations of the Fanes basin.
Highlights
- Walk along the fabulous cliffside paths along the Amalfi Coast
- Visit the picturesque towns of Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Capri
- Explore the ruins of Pompeii
- Enjoy the wonderful cuisine and wines of the region
Itinerary Outline
Here is an outline of a suggested daily itinerary. You can shorten or lengthen this tour to fit your travel dates. Request a detailed itinerary using the contact form below:
- Day one: Your guide meets you upon your arrival in Bressanone, followed by an orientation tour of the town.
- Day two: Today you take the gondola to the top of the Plose Mountain for a ring walk through alpine meadows and luxuriant larch forests with spectacular views.
- Day three: In the morning you transfer to a rifugio near the village of Fodara Vedla, where you spend the next 2 nights. Today's hike features vistas from the summit of Sas de la Para (2462m).
- Day four: Today you hike to Sennes and arrive at the feet Croda del Becco (2810m), one of the most impressive peaks in the Dolomites. From here you continue to the picturesque alpine lakes of Fosses and Remeda Rossa.
- Day five: You start the day with a transfer into the heart of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park where you'll spend the next 2 nights. The challenge for today is climbing the 2794 meters of Col Bechei, for a great view of the massif of Cortina's Dolomites.
- Day six: A marvelous hike today brings you to the glaciers of the Fanes area, with paths through silent Cembro pines and magnificent panoramas across the Badia valley.
What's Included
- 2 nights first-class accommodation with en-suite facilities
- 4 nights rifugio with en-suite facilities when available
- breakfast and dinner each day
- 4 lunches
- full-time, professional Tour Leader
- guided walks each day
- paid entrance to all included activities
- all land transfers during tour
- all taxes and service charges at hotels and restaurants
- travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities
(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)
Pricing
We price this tour for the following category of accommodation. We also tier-price based on the tour's final group size. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join, thereby taking advantage of our tier discounts. All prices are quoted per person in USD.
| accomm. level | 2-3 p | 4-5 p | 6+ p | sing. supp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| comfort/first class | 3080 | 2590 | 2280 | 330 |
Scheduling
You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, June through September. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience.
Check for open departures of this tour already scheduled by other travelers. Or schedule your own departure and open it for others travelers to join.
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