The Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour

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Description

Summary

Starts
Bolzano
Duration
8 days
Languages
English and Italian
Difficulty
Hard
Minimum age
25 years

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Dolomite Alps. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of awe-inspiring natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. From the charming city of Bolzano to the serene Alpe di Siusi, the majestic Sella Pass, and the enchanting Lake Braies, every day brings a new adventure. Whether you're strolling through pine forests, exploring WWI trenches, or marveling at the towering peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, you'll be immersed in the magic of the Dolomites. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and expert guides, this tour is designed to provide a truly immersive experience of this stunning region.

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Included

1 Bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

Water is carried in support vehicle for daily refills

Entrance fees to museums, Events and parks as listed in the itinerary

Tipping and Gratuities All gratuities for Hotel porters and Waiters service

Walking sticks: One walking stick per person

Local guiding fees for specialist sites

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All Breakfasts,

All Lunches

(Except 1 Lunch)

All Dinners

(Except 1 Dinner)

Drinks with MealsWine, water & coffee.

A nourishing breakfast, every morning;

Gourmet picnics & packed lunches prepared with love using local ingredients and typical recipes; occasional trattoria-style lunches. Selected local wines with every meal and water of course; Our favourite local and gourmet restaurants owned by real local people (mainly family run business) who serve delicious typical food of the area! We set the menu for you so that you can have a 360° taste of all the food of the regions

This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let us know the food option that you prefer

vegetarian, vegan, meat

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Alpe di Suisi: 2 nights

San Cassiano: 3 nights

San Vigilio: 2 nights

Premium 4* & 5* Hotels with Spa

A nice hotel and a good night's sleep are an important part of your overall travel experience!

When considering a hotel, we look at more than just the rooms. We look for hotels or bed and breakfasts which are committed to ensuring their guests are well looked after and pay attention to detail, for example offering locally sourced breakfast produce, or a special selection of toiletries, or tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Wherever possible your hotel will be perfectly positioned for exploring and will have a historical charm or maybe a new and innovative design. We choose the best possible places to stay ensuring that each night you are comfortably settled in a place that is welcoming and full of authentic local charm. We are on a mission to find the ingredients you need to wake feeling rested and looking forward to each day of your Caspin Journeys tour!

Take a closer look at some of the properties we have chosen for you..

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Minibus transport from start to finish as listed in the itinerary

Not all tours include airport transfers (see Itinerary)

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Owner Guided.

Fully Guided: 2 experienced Caspin Journeys Tour Leaders/guides 24/7

Service of expert multilingual Caspin Journeys Leaders/ guides with extraordinary local knowledge, available for the duration of your trip.

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Destinations

Pustertal - Val Pusteria
Alleghe - Alie
photo of the romantic, Snow covered Skiing Resort of Cortina d Ampezzo in the Italian Dolomites seen from Tofana with Col Druscie in the foreground.Cortina d'Ampezzo
photo of skiing in the Alpe di Siusi with snow in winter, Dolomites, Italy.Bolzano - Bozen
Toblach - Dobbiaco
San Ćiascian - St. Kassian - San Cassiano
photo of Glimpses of the mountain village of San Giovanni di Fassa, Vigo di Fassa, Val di Fassa, Trento, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy.Pozza di Fassa
Reiperting - Riopratino

Map

Attractions

Sass de Forcia orientale
Val Gardena
Aerial view of the Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens, a botanical gardens located in Merano city in north ItalyThe Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Cascate di Fanes
photo of winter landscape with wooden log cabin on meadow Alpe di Siusi on blue sky background on sunrise time. Dolomites, Italy. Snowy hills with orange larch and Sassolungo and Langkofel mountains group.Alpe di Siusi | Mont Sëuc
Parrocchia di Santa Maria Assunta
Malga Fosse
photo of sunny winter landscape at Ski Area in Dolomites, Italy - Alpe Lusia.Ski Area Alpe Lusia
Croda Rossa

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Bolzano to Compatsch

  • Bolzano - Bozen
  • Pozza di Fassa - Arrival day
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  • Alpe di Siusi | Mont Sëuc
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Our journey begins at the Bolzano train station, from where we'll drive into the heart of the Dolomite Alps to the village of Compatsch in the Alpe di Siusi. Here, we'll enjoy a leisurely stroll across open meadows, surrounded by pine forests and quaint alpine huts. The day concludes with a delicious dinner. You may also wish to explore Bolzano's arcaded shopping and the fascinating Iceman Museum before the trip starts.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Alpe di Siusi

  • Bolzano - Bozen
  • Pozza di Fassa
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  • Val Gardena
  • The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
  • Ski Area Alpe Lusia
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After a short cable car ride, we'll embark on a leisurely loop-walk through the Alpe di Siusi, exploring fairytale witch benches and breathtaking lookout points over the Val Gardena. We'll then traverse the Goldknopf alpine pasture, taking in panoramic views of the Dolomite peaks, before entering the magical Spiegelwald forest. The day concludes with a hearty dinner.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From Alpe di Siusi to Sella Pass

  • Pozza di Fassa
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  • Sass de Forcia orientale
  • Parrocchia di Santa Maria Assunta
  • Malga Fosse
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We'll start the day with a cable car ride to the Sella Pass, where we'll follow a panoramic trail with the Sasso Lungo and Sasso Piatto mountains always in sight. The trail offers breathtaking views over the Catinaccio group and the Marmolada Glacier, and we might even spot some marmots along the way. The day concludes with a delicious dinner.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Exploring Passo Falzarego

Day 4: Exploring Passo Falzarego

  • Museum Ladin
  • Agility Forest San Martino di Castrozza
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We'll start the day at Passo Falzarego, walking across meadows abundant with wildflowers and gradually climbing up to the Nuvolau. After lunch in a mountain hut, we'll explore the site of fierce Austrian-Italian battles during WWI, walking through trenches and fortifications at the foot of five stone towers. The day concludes with a delicious dinner.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: From Cortina D’Ampezzo to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

  • Cortina d'Ampezzo
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  • Lake Coldai
  • Cascate di Fanes
  • Croda Rossa
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We'll take a scenic drive from the chic ski resort of Cortina D’Ampezzo, past the enchanting Lake Misurina, to Rifugio Auronzo, the starting point of today's circular walk. We'll enjoy a long and enjoyable trail around the base of the magnificent pinnacles of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, marveling at the honey-colored shadows reflecting on its perpendicular limestone walls in the afternoon sun. The day concludes with a delicious dinner.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Exploring Santa Croce Massif

  • San Ćiascian - St. Kassian - San Cassiano
  • Alleghe - Alie
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We'll take a leisurely walk beneath the Santa Croce Massif, through pastures and farmland dotted with many wildflowers. The majesty of the mountains around us will make us feel so small, reminding us of the farmers who once lived here in isolation during the winter months, relying on faith, skill-sharing, cooperation, and hard work to survive arduous conditions. The day concludes with a delicious dinner.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: From Lake Braies to Brunico

  • Pustertal - Val Pusteria
  • Toblach - Dobbiaco
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  • Baggalocke
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We'll start the day with an early departure to Lake Braies, where we'll make a circular walk around this magnificent, emerald green alpine lake. On our return to S.Vigilio in the minibus, we'll stop for a stroll in the charming old town of Brunico. The day concludes with a delicious dinner.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Departure

  • Reiperting - Riopratino
  • Bolzano - Bozen - Departure day
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After breakfast, we'll depart from our hotel at 9.00 am and drop off at the Bolzano train station at 11.00 am, marking the end of our unforgettable journey through the Dolomite Alps.

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