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Multi-Day Tour * Nature & Culture
HIGHLANDS, PEAKS AND VILLAGES OF THE DOLOMITES
A first “taste” of the Dolomites with the splendid nature of its plateaus, its most famous peaks and the beauty of Ortisei and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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Info Sheet
Period: from June to October
Type of tour: Private tour (only for you and your group)
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights tour
Departure and arrival: Bolzano
Form of transport: by public transport and by car or van including driver/guide
Tour Guide: Italian, German, English, Japanese
The tour is also available in Self-Guided Tours
What to Expect
- The historic centre of the Episcopal town of Bressanone (free time)
- Walk on the Plose admiring Odle/Geisler and lunch in mountain hut
- Wonderful walk on the Alpe di Siusi and lunch in mountain hut
- Tasting of 7 types of cheeses
- Walk in the fairytale village of Santa Maddalena
- Presule Castel and its history with the witches
- Tour of the Dolomites through the most famous valleys and passes; ascent by cable car to Lagazuoi; Lake Misurina with a view of the Three Peaks and, finally, Lake Dobbiaco
Walk
Difficulty: Easy (Level 1)
2nd day: Duration approx. 2 hours; length 6 km / 4 miles; elevation ↑↓190 m / 623 ft
3rd day: Duration approx. 2,5 hours; length 8 km / 5 miles; elevation ↑ 160 m / 525 ft ↓ 310 m / 1,017 ft
Clothing and Equipment
Medium equipment: Hiking shoes, windproof jacket (preferably waterproof), fleece or light sweater, small rucksack with flask or water bottle, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Recommended: extendable trekking poles.
If the trip is planned in the colder seasons, it is recommended to have heavier clothing, woollen hat, and gloves with you. Keep also in mind that in the high mountains it can be cold even in summer and sudden changes in weather conditions are possible.
Anti COVID-19 provisions
COVID-19 products and devices are provided on site. The vehicles are sanitized after each journey.
Itinerary
Departure and arrival: Bolzano (Transfer on request)
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Independent arrival in Bolzano, a city considered the “Gateway of the Dolomites”; hotel accommodation. If you arrive early, Bolzano offers many possibilities to spend a few free hours.
For example, a walk in the historic center or the ascent to the Renon plateau with the cable car. Overnight at a hotel in Bolzano.
Meals included: None
Day 2: Bressanone, a walk on the Plose and Santa Maddalena
Meeting at the hotel with the tour guide. The first stop on this day is in Bressanone (40 km / 25 miles north of Bolzano). Bressanone is a small town rich in history and beauty, where the nobility of the court and the Prince Bishops built splendid residences and a magnificent castle. Walk through the streets of the center among the medieval houses and visit the Cathedral, the seat of cardinals, and the beautiful frescoes in the Cloister located right next to the Cathedral.
Transfer to Sant’Andrea to take a cable car that in a few minutes takes you to the Plose where you can take a pleasant walk at high altitude, up to the rifugio Rossalm (2,200 m / 7,218 ft), with a magnificent view of the Dolomites; an extraordinary panorama overlooking the Sass de Putia, the Odle, and which will remain unforgettable. Lunch at the mountain hut. After this walk, you move on to a cheese tasting by a cheese refiner. His dairy products are of artisanal origin from South Tyrol and beyond.
Finally, in Funes Valley, in the village of Santa Maddalena, you will have the opportunity to photograph its churches from different points of view, always with the spires of the Odle Group in the background. These images are a worthy conclusion to this spectacular day. Transfer to the hotel in Gardena Valley. Overnight at a hotel in Gardena Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Duration of the walk: approx. 2 hours; elevation: ↑↓ 190 m / 623 ft; length: 6 km / 4 miles
Day 3: Walk on the Alpe di Siusi and Presule Castel
From Ortisei ascent by cable car to the Alpe di Siusi. The day’s itinerary begins with a walk with breathtaking views of the Alpe di Siusi, the largest grassy plateau in the Alps (52 square kilometers / 20 square miles). From the Alp you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Dolomites of the Gardena Valley, the Sciliar massif, the Sassolungo and the Sasso Piatto. Lunch break in the mountain hut.
The spectacular landscapes of the Alpe di Siusi have fueled the local imagination with numerous legends about witches; this is confirmed by moving to Presule Castel, which in addition to being a beautiful castle to visit, is sadly known for the witch trials that took place 500 years ago.
Return to Gardena Valley via Castelrotto and the Pinei Pass. Overnight at a hotel in Gardena Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Duration of the walk: approx. 2,5 hours; elevation: ↑ 160 m↓ 310 m; length: 8 km / 5 miles
Day 4: Tour of the Dolomites with a stop in Cortina and Lake Misurina
It starts towards Gardena Pass, a popular destination for sportsmen and one of the historic Dolomite passes of the Giro d'Italia. Beyond the pass, the splendid Badia Valley, in the middle of the Dolomites, a Ladin basin kissed by the sun and dominated by rocky giants.
After Corvara, located in a sunny plain at the foot of Mount Sassongher, and La Villa, stopping along the Valparola Pass and the Falzarego Pass is a must; the latter, in particular, was the scene of bloody battles during the First World War, and its trenches are a splendid testimony of this.
You go up with the cable car to Lagazuoi to take advantage of a nice walk at high altitude up to the cross at the top of the Piccolo Lagazuoi (2,778 m / 9,114 ft). Descending to the pass, continue towards Cortina d'Ampezzo, also known as the " Pearl of the Dolomites "; free time for a pleasant stroll along the shopping street. Your tour starts again along two famous lakes, Misurina, in the background of which the imposing Three Peaks of Lavaredo stand out, and Dobbiaco right at the beginning of the Alemagna state road. Once you have passed the Pusteria Valley and the Isarco Valley and left Brunico and Bressanone behind, the tour ends in Bolzano. Overnight at a hotel in Bolzano.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast independent departure of the participants.
Meals included: Breakfast
Note: The program may change due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather conditions, festive or seasonal closures of roads, museums, cable cars etc. In these cases, alternative solutions will be provided.
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Independent arrival in Bolzano, a city considered the “Gateway of the Dolomites”; hotel accommodation. If you arrive early, Bolzano offers many possibilities to spend a few free hours.
For example, a walk in the historic center or the ascent to the Renon plateau with the cable car. Overnight at a hotel in Bolzano.
Meals included: None
Day 2: Bressanone, a walk on the Plose and Santa Maddalena
Meeting at the hotel with the tour guide. The first stop on this day is in Bressanone (40 km / 25 miles north of Bolzano). Bressanone is a small town rich in history and beauty, where the nobility of the court and the Prince Bishops built splendid residences and a magnificent castle. Walk through the streets of the center among the medieval houses and visit the Cathedral, the seat of cardinals, and the beautiful frescoes in the Cloister located right next to the Cathedral.
Transfer to Sant’Andrea to take a cable car that in a few minutes takes you to the Plose where you can take a pleasant walk at high altitude, up to the rifugio Rossalm (2,200 m / 7,218 ft), with a magnificent view of the Dolomites; an extraordinary panorama overlooking the Sass de Putia, the Odle, and which will remain unforgettable. Lunch at the mountain hut. After this walk, you move on to a cheese tasting by a cheese refiner. His dairy products are of artisanal origin from South Tyrol and beyond.
Finally, in Funes Valley, in the village of Santa Maddalena, you will have the opportunity to photograph its churches from different points of view, always with the spires of the Odle Group in the background. These images are a worthy conclusion to this spectacular day. Transfer to the hotel in Gardena Valley. Overnight at a hotel in Gardena Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Duration of the walk: approx. 2 hours; elevation: ↑↓ 190 m / 623 ft; length: 6 km / 4 miles
Day 3: Walk on the Alpe di Siusi and Presule Castel
From Ortisei ascent by cable car to the Alpe di Siusi. The day’s itinerary begins with a walk with breathtaking views of the Alpe di Siusi, the largest grassy plateau in the Alps (52 square kilometers / 20 square miles). From the Alp you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Dolomites of the Gardena Valley, the Sciliar massif, the Sassolungo and the Sasso Piatto. Lunch break in the mountain hut.
The spectacular landscapes of the Alpe di Siusi have fueled the local imagination with numerous legends about witches; this is confirmed by moving to Presule Castel, which in addition to being a beautiful castle to visit, is sadly known for the witch trials that took place 500 years ago.
Return to Gardena Valley via Castelrotto and the Pinei Pass. Overnight at a hotel in Gardena Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Duration of the walk: approx. 2,5 hours; elevation: ↑ 160 m↓ 310 m; length: 8 km / 5 miles
Day 4: Tour of the Dolomites with a stop in Cortina and Lake Misurina
It starts towards Gardena Pass, a popular destination for sportsmen and one of the historic Dolomite passes of the Giro d'Italia. Beyond the pass, the splendid Badia Valley, in the middle of the Dolomites, a Ladin basin kissed by the sun and dominated by rocky giants.
After Corvara, located in a sunny plain at the foot of Mount Sassongher, and La Villa, stopping along the Valparola Pass and the Falzarego Pass is a must; the latter, in particular, was the scene of bloody battles during the First World War, and its trenches are a splendid testimony of this.
You go up with the cable car to Lagazuoi to take advantage of a nice walk at high altitude up to the cross at the top of the Piccolo Lagazuoi (2,778 m / 9,114 ft). Descending to the pass, continue towards Cortina d'Ampezzo, also known as the " Pearl of the Dolomites "; free time for a pleasant stroll along the shopping street. Your tour starts again along two famous lakes, Misurina, in the background of which the imposing Three Peaks of Lavaredo stand out, and Dobbiaco right at the beginning of the Alemagna state road. Once you have passed the Pusteria Valley and the Isarco Valley and left Brunico and Bressanone behind, the tour ends in Bolzano. Overnight at a hotel in Bolzano.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast independent departure of the participants.
Meals included: Breakfast
Note: The program may change due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather conditions, festive or seasonal closures of roads, museums, cable cars etc. In these cases, alternative solutions will be provided.
Accommodation
- 2 nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel in Bolzano
- 2 nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel in Gardena Valley
We are available to satisfy requests for higher category hotels and rooms and other needs (balcony, view, bathtub, etc.)
Price
Price per person in double room
| HOTEL | 2 - 3 people |
4 - 5 people | Single room Supplement |
|
| 3 Star Hotel | € 0.00 | € 0.00 | € 0.00 | |
| 4 Star Hotel | € 0.00 | € 0.00 | € 0.00 | |
Included
- 4 nights in 3 or 4 star hotel
- All breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Tourist taxes
- Professional guide and/or driver with car/van
- All necessary transfer from the 2nd to the 4th day
- Parking, motorway tolls, taxes
- Tasting of 7 types of cheeses
- Cable car tickets
- Entrance fees to museums as per program
- A beautiful and very useful panoramic map of the Dolomites (one per group)
- All breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Tourist taxes
- Professional guide and/or driver with car/van
- All necessary transfer from the 2nd to the 4th day
- Parking, motorway tolls, taxes
- Tasting of 7 types of cheeses
- Cable car tickets
- Entrance fees to museums as per program
- A beautiful and very useful panoramic map of the Dolomites (one per group)
Not Included
- Travel expenses to reach the place of departure
- Drinks during meals
- Insurances
- Anything not included in "Included"
- Travel expenses to reach the place of departure
- Drinks during meals
- Insurances
- Anything not included in "Included"
Cancellation per Multi day tour
Cancellation requests must be sent by post, fax or e-mail and are subject to the following penalties:
- 10% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made up to 31 days prior to tour date;
- 30% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to tour date;
- 50% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made between 14 and 8 days prior to tour date;
- 100% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made within 7 days prior to tour date.
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