Our trip begins in Treviso, where you meet your guide(s) at the Porta Altinia Suites Hotel at 1 pm. From there, we will transfer to the charming alpine village of San Candido where you will check into your four-star hotel. The village itself offers breathtaking views, with the rugged peaks of the Baranci mountains forming a striking and dramatic backdrop. In the evening, we will meet for a welcome dinner where you will get acquainted with your traveling companions and guides.
Overnight in San Candido
Dinner included
Driving distance:
Venice to San Candido 150 km / 2 hr 30 min
In the morning, we’ll take a 30-minute van transfer to the beautiful Val di Casies, where our warm-up hike begins. This scenic walk winds through a timeless Alpine landscape of rolling meadows, traditional farmhouses, wooded hills, and quiet hamlets, offering a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations. The trail includes a series of gentle ups and downs, with a gradual overall ascent along the valley.
We’ll pause for lunch at a welcoming restaurant with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and pastoral countryside. After the hike, a private transfer takes us to the village of Dobbiaco, where we’ll visit the Visitors Centre and Museum for an engaging introduction to the geology of the Dolomites and the region’s role in World War I.
From there, you can choose to walk the final flat 5 km back to San Candido with your guides or take a short, 4-minute train ride. Once back in San Candido, you’ll have time to relax, explore the charming village, or enjoy the hotel spa before gathering for dinner in the hotel dining room.
Overnight in San Candido
Breakfast and dinner included
Hiking distance: 8,6 km / Hiking Duration: 3 hr
Elevation gain/loss: 380 m
Driving distance:
San Candido to start of the hike 15 km / 30 min
Today, we transfer to the high alpine meadow of Prato Piazza, set at 2,000 m and surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Croda Rossa, Tofana, and Monte Cristallo ranges. From here, we hike up to Strudelkopf, a modest summit with truly extraordinary views. This is one of those classic Dolomites “wow” moments, as the landscape unfolds in every direction from the wide, grassy plateau. We then descend to Rifugio Vallandro, where you can enjoy a relaxing mid-morning break with cappuccino and traditional apple strudel. Nearby, we visit a historic Austrian fort dating back to the First World War, which offers commanding views over what was once the Imperial border between Habsburg Austria and Italy. The hike continues across open alpine meadows and through a peaceful larch forest, before arriving at the charming Malga di Stoppo for lunch. Afterward, we follow a scenic trail alongside a sparkling mountain stream to the historic Hotel Bruckele, where there is time to enjoy a refreshing drink before our van shuttle returns us to the hotel.
Before dinner, we gather in the cellar of the historic Orso Grigio hotel for a lively and informative wine tasting with our friend Franz. Passionate and deeply knowledgeable, Franz will introduce you to five wines that showcase the character and traditions of South Tyrol. We then finish the day with dinner in the hotel dining room.
Overnight in San Candido
Breakfast and dinner included
Hiking distance: 14 km / Hiking Duration: 5 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 365 m & 840 m
Driving distance:
San Candido to Prato Piazza 33 km / 40 min
Hotel Bruckele to San Candido 22 km / 25 min
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo have become the visual symbol of the Dolomites, so hiking around them is an absolute must. These three peaks rise like monoliths into the sky and are surrounded by hundreds of jagged peaks that line the horizon like a crumbling forest of rock. After breakfast we have a short transfer to the Rifugio Auronzo, where we begin our hike towards the Rifugio Locatelli which offers spectacular views onto the Tre Cime. Continue hiking towards the Forcella Pian di Cengia, and from there the trail descends in sweeping curves and switchbacks into a basin before climbing steeply to the Rifugio Lavaredo to close the loop.
Overnight in San Candido
Breakfast and dinner included
Hiking distance: 15 km / Hiking Duration: 5 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 900 m & 570 m
Driving distance:
San Candido to Tre Cime di Lavaredo 30 km / 45 min
Tre Cime di Lavaredo to San Candido 30 km / 45 min
This morning, we leave the Sud Tyrol region and bead towards Veneto, home to the alpine jewel, Cortina d’Ampezzo. As we approach the expansive valley where the town is nestled, the majestic peaks of Monte Cristallo, Monte Pelmo, Croda da Lago, and the Tofanes dominate the horizon. It’s easy to see why Cortina is celebrated as one of the most beautifully situated towns in the Italian Alps.
Today’s hike reveals a strikingly different landscape as we trade high peaks and open alpine meadows for a dramatic world of canyons, waterfalls, and crystal-clear streams. The trail follows the Rio Fanes upstream, winding through dense rhododendron and alongside a vivid sapphire-blue river. Along the way, we stop to admire a series of powerful waterfalls—including one you can walk behind for a truly magical, behind-the-curtain perspective. At the end of the hike, a short transfer takes us to Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Overnight in Cortina
Breakfast and dinner included
Hiking distance: 12 km / Hiking Duration: 5 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 473 m & 473 m
Driving distance:
San Candido to Cascate di Fanes 29 km / 30 min
Cascate di Fanes to Cortina 10 km / 15 min
This morning, we transfer to Passo Falzarego, where our hike begins with a steady ascent to Rifugio Averau, nestled beneath the imposing cliffs of Mount Averau. As we climb, sweeping views unfold around us, and upon reaching the rifugio, we pause to enjoy coffee and traditional apple strudel while taking in an unforgettable panorama of jagged peaks, including Monte Civetta and the glacier-crowned Marmolada—the highest summit in the Dolomites.
We then descend to explore the dramatic Cinque Torri, a group of five striking rock towers that attract climbers from around the world. This remarkable area also serves as an open-air museum, with carefully restored trenches and fortifications marking the Italian front lines from World War I. Across the valley, Austrian forces held their positions, and the strategically important Falzarego Pass became the site of intense high-altitude conflict.
We stop for lunch at Rifugio Scoiattoli, celebrated for its excellent regional cuisine and spectacular mountain views. In the afternoon, we enjoy a scenic chairlift ride down to the pass before returning by van to Cortina.
Overnight in Cortina
Breakfast included
Hiking distance: 8 km / Hiking Duration: 4 hr
Elevation gain: 400 m
Cortina to Passo Falzarego 17 km / 30 min
Baita bai de dones to Cortina 14 km / 20 min
This morning, we set out from our hotel on foot, and within minutes we find ourselves beneath the towering Monte Faloria. A spectacular gondola ride will take us to an elevation of 2,100 meters, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From this vantage point, we can admire much of the terrain we've traversed in recent days and in the distance, the majestic summits of Monte Pelmo, Civetta, and Marmolada come into view, and on clear days, the iconic spires of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo punctuate the horizon. Our trail begins by heading toward the striking triangular peak of Monte Cristallo and then descends along the northern slopes of Faloria through ancient larch forests and alpine pastures. Along the way, we will pass a traditional malga, where cheese is still crafted using methods handed down through generations. A highlight of the hike is a stop for lunch at Rifugio Mietres, a charming wooden chalet renowned for its outstanding cuisine and stunning views. From there, we continue our descent into Cortina, passing massive wooden barns that harken back to an era when the town was a humble farming village, home to resilient mountain folk.
Overnight in Cortina
Breakfast and dinner included
Hiking distance: 11 km / Hiking Duration: 4 hr
Elevation gain/loss: 85m / 973 m
After breakfast we offer one group transfer to Treviso station. We plan to arrive around 11 a.m. From there, you can continue your journey within Italy or take a taxi, train, or bus to get to nearby Venice International Airport.
Breakfast included
Driving distance:
Cortina to Treviso 127 km / 2 hr 30 min
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