Walking Holiday in the Dolomites in 8 days
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In the heart of the northern Italian Dolomites, an immense mountain range near the Austrian border and dominated by the world-famous Tre Cime (Three Peaks), is the Tyrolean village of Dobbiaco.
Discover the beauty of the majestic Alta Pusteria Valley on a week-long self-guided walking holiday in the Dolomites.
Walk along a high-ridged path along the Austrian border; enjoy 360-degree views over the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian Alps, and take a circular walk through Tre Cime: three immense pure rock obelisks that have become the symbol of the region.
Surprisingly, you can access all of this on well-defined routes, either directly from the hotel, on a short bus trip or cable car ride.
- Marvel with Tre Cime, symbol of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover the shimmering turquoise lakes and emerald green slopes
- Visit excellent places for bird watching and enjoy the alpine panoramas
- Explore charming hamlets and villages with an excellent mountain transport system
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Dobbiaco
Dobbiaco is a small town in the province of Bolzano, in the Trentino Alto Adige region and is close to the most important peaks in the Dolomites. It is known as "the gate to the Dolomites" because from the town, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Three Peaks.
The town is located in the Val Pusteria, called "Green Valley", between the strategic position of the routes connecting Venice with the Bavarian region of Germany. Enjoy this city divided into two parts: the old part, rising to 1,256 metres, and the new part that arose at the beginning of the 20th century in the area of the train station, right in the area of the mountain peaks.
The town is located in the Val Pusteria, called "Green Valley", between the strategic position of the routes connecting Venice with the Bavarian region of Germany. Enjoy this city divided into two parts: the old part, rising to 1,256 metres, and the new part that arose at the beginning of the 20th century in the area of the train station, right in the area of the mountain peaks.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 2 - Enjoy your day around Dobbiaco 8,3 miles | 13,5 km
From your hotel, carefully ascend along the quiet country lanes and walk through picture-perfect Tyrolean villages and hamlets, which stretch across the hillside. Visit the Chiesa di San Gratsch church and the Kapelle St. Peter am Kofel chapel, each with beautiful views of the surrounding villages.
In Stadlern, take some time to picnic and soak up the mountain panorama, before returning to Dobbiaco on the side of the bubbling River Rienza.
In Stadlern, take some time to picnic and soak up the mountain panorama, before returning to Dobbiaco on the side of the bubbling River Rienza.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 3 - Enjoy your day in the Nemes Mountains 9,5 miles | 15 km
After a short bus ride on your own, arrive at the Cabinovia Croda Rossa bus station. In the morning enjoy a spectacular cable car ride to the Rotwand pastures (1,914 m), just below the imposing Croda Rossa limestone peaks. Cable car transport is at your own expense. From here, you descend carefully along beautiful pine-scented forest trails to the old Kreuzberg Pass, the easternmost mountain pass in South Tyrol.
You then head to the Malga Nemes refuge, a fabulous scenic lunch spot, where marmots feed in the open, sunny meadows. Afterwards, drive down to the Tyrolean village of Moos, where you take the bus back to Dobbiaco. This journey is also at your own expense.
You then head to the Malga Nemes refuge, a fabulous scenic lunch spot, where marmots feed in the open, sunny meadows. Afterwards, drive down to the Tyrolean village of Moos, where you take the bus back to Dobbiaco. This journey is also at your own expense.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 4 - Enjoy your day around Lago di Braies 9 miles | 14,6 km
Today you will enjoy a fantastic walk full of ascents and descents, with unparalleled views on one of our favourite trails in the Dolomites.
First, take a bus at your own expense to Lago di Braies and, from there, venture on an easy walk along the shores of Lago di Braies. Then ascend through the meadows of Alte Kaser to the idyllic mountain hollow of Hochalm where you can have lunch.
You will then descend through a deep valley, which lies below colossal peaks and impressive fluted cliffs.
At the end of the walk, you should head back to Lago di Braies, from where you will take a bus to Dobbiaco on your own.
First, take a bus at your own expense to Lago di Braies and, from there, venture on an easy walk along the shores of Lago di Braies. Then ascend through the meadows of Alte Kaser to the idyllic mountain hollow of Hochalm where you can have lunch.
You will then descend through a deep valley, which lies below colossal peaks and impressive fluted cliffs.
At the end of the walk, you should head back to Lago di Braies, from where you will take a bus to Dobbiaco on your own.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 5 - Enjoy your day in the high mountain meadows 8,3 miles | 13,4 km
Head to the heart of the d'Ampezzo National Park, in the Italian-speaking region of Veneto. Take a bus journey on your own account to Cimabanche, where your journey begins to the Gotres Valley and the high mountain meadows of Forcella Lerosa.
Then descend to the idyllic meadows of Rifugio Ra Stua and continue along a narrow forest path that heads towards Cortina d'Ampezzo.
When you reach the end of the Forcella Lerosa trail, take a bus on your own back to Dobbiaco.
Then descend to the idyllic meadows of Rifugio Ra Stua and continue along a narrow forest path that heads towards Cortina d'Ampezzo.
When you reach the end of the Forcella Lerosa trail, take a bus on your own back to Dobbiaco.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 6 - Enjoy your day in Mount Elmo and Klammbachhütte 8,3 miles | 13,4 km
This fabulous ride will take you over the stunning peak of the Carniche Alps. Start the day by taking a bus on your own to the cable car stop: Versciaco - Elmo. Once there, take the cable car up to Mount Elmo (2,041m). The cable car ticket is also at your own expense.
You will have the opportunity to walk along an ancient path, which was part of a military supply route. This path takes you from Mount Elmo to the Sillianer Hutte refuge in Austria.
This peak, which marks the border between Italy and Austria, offers spectacular views of the Austrian Alps. You will then descend a well-defined rocky path through the beautiful mountain meadows of the Klammbachalm before the forest takes you back to the village of Moos. In Moos, you will take a bus at your own expense back to Dobbiaco.
You will have the opportunity to walk along an ancient path, which was part of a military supply route. This path takes you from Mount Elmo to the Sillianer Hutte refuge in Austria.
This peak, which marks the border between Italy and Austria, offers spectacular views of the Austrian Alps. You will then descend a well-defined rocky path through the beautiful mountain meadows of the Klammbachalm before the forest takes you back to the village of Moos. In Moos, you will take a bus at your own expense back to Dobbiaco.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 7 - Enjoy your day in Tre Cime 7,1 miles | 11,5 km
The week ends spectacularly as you make your way on your own account by bus to the Rifugio Auronzo; located at a high altitude at the foot of the world-famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo (2,999m at the summit). These gigantic free-standing limestone towers have been so popular with walkers that they have become the symbol of the Dolomites.
The wide mountain path you will continue was built by soldiers during the First World War and will give you the best view of these three immense massifs.
At the end of your trip along the foothills of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, take a bus on your own from Rifugio Auronzo to Dobbiaco.
The wide mountain path you will continue was built by soldiers during the First World War and will give you the best view of these three immense massifs.
At the end of your trip along the foothills of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, take a bus on your own from Rifugio Auronzo to Dobbiaco.
Overnight in Dobbiaco
Park Hotel Bellevue
The beautiful Park Hotel Bellevue offers first-class accommodation by combining the charm of the old world with traditional Italian hospitality. You can relax in its luxurious spa with sauna, steam bath, pool, and massage area.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 8 - Dobbiaco
Depart from your hotel to the nearest airports: Venice International Airport or Franz Josef Strauss International Airport.
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- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
- Daily Breakfasts
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
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- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & transfers
The best way to get to Dobbiaco is to fly into Venice's Marco Polo International Airport. From there take the bus 1411 (operated by FlixBus) to "Dobbiaco".
From Venice airport you can also take the bus 100 (operated by Cortina Express) until "Cortina D'Ampezzo" and take the regional bus 445 to "Toblach, Dobbiaco".
From Venice airport you can also take the bus 100 (operated by Cortina Express) until "Cortina D'Ampezzo" and take the regional bus 445 to "Toblach, Dobbiaco".
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
How far in advance should I book my trip?
We suggest you make the reservation as soon as possible, as soon as you have decided your travel dates as this destination is extremely popular and accommodation sells out quickly.
What should my physical preparation be?
The Italian Dolomites, with their more than 1,000 km of trails, are considered the mecca for highly experienced walkers. Ideal if you are a lover of food, wine, flora and fauna, and if you are looking for opportunities for bird watching, swimming, enjoying high peaks and routes in lakes and rivers.
The forest paths and trails are varied and well signposted, both those located at high altitude, and those in the lower valleys. There are moderate ascents on most days and long descents on days when a cable car is used to gain altitude.
Walkers must have a good fitness level and have confidence on uneven terrain.
If you're afraid of heights, a couple of suggested walks may not be right for you, however, there are many other possible options. Cable cars can come into operation if, in an unlikely case, there is extreme bad weather.
Walking boots are essential and we recommend carrying walking sticks. On some of the walks at higher altitudes, there may be snow at the beginning or end of the season.
Is it suitable for solo walkers?
This holiday is available to solo walkers and groups. There is no minimum group size, however, transfers are subject to at least 4 people (in total) booked on each departure. This holiday is not suitable for children.
What is the best time of year to travel this route?
You can start this holiday any time of the year, however we recommend enjoying it between June and September.
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