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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Luca Z.

Luca was born in the northern Italian town of Cividale del Friuli, near the Austrian and Slovenian borders. His love of the mountains began at an early age while exploring the foothills of the eastern Alps and the Dolomites with his family. Today Luca is a hiking guide for the Veneto Board of Alpine Guides, a UIMLA Mountain Leader, and a passionate trail runner. Luca speaks Italian, Friulano (a minority Rhaeto-Romance language), English, and a little German—and is also a classical musician with 15 years of orchestral training! When he is not mountain guiding, Luca enjoys relaxing, cooking, socializing with friends, and playing with his cats.

Chiara S.

Chiara was born and raised along the southern edge of Lake Como, surrounded by nature. As a child, every free moment was an opportunity to climb trees and dive bomb into the icy lake. The sports that Chiara practiced as a young woman were always strongly linked to nature: rowing, windsurfing, and sailing helped Chiara fall in love with "her" lake; while skiing and climbing brought her closer to the mountain world. She attended university in Milan, and after a stint as a salesperson, her choice to leave the city came naturally: with her shiny red mountain bike, and "more backpacks than handbags," Chiara arrived in Cortina d'Ampezzo and never looked back! In Cortina, she found a new life, and a mountain-guide husband. Chiara has a clear passion for nature, and she loves to share her knowledge of the territory and the local culture with clients, adults and children alike.

Loris M.

Loris was born and raised in the countryside in North East Italy surrounded by fields and low hills, the perfect playground to develop a love for the outdoors. A short journey away were the Dolomites, which he visited regularly with his family. During these trips Loris and his father began exploring the trails, hiking in every direction they could possibly reach. Loris later served Italy by joining the National Army. He became a member of the athletic team division, focusing on trail running and biathlon, as well as working on the Army Rescue Team. Work and leisure have taken Loris to many different countries, including Nepal and Tibet. But the Dolomites still hold the top place in his heart, with their countless trails, rock climbing routes, and backcountry ski touring locations. In his time off from sports and work, Loris enjoys spending time with his family at home in Trieste.

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Your Dolomites adventure begins the moment you land. A private group transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport winds northeast into the Italian Alps, climbing through vineyard-covered foothills and into the dramatic dolomitic valleys of South Tyrol before arriving in the heart of Val Gardena, one of the most beautiful valleys in the entire range. Check into your 4-star boutique hotel, meet your fellow hikers and your guide over a welcome briefing, and enjoy a festive first-night dinner.
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The Alta Via 2 wastes no time. Ride the Dantercepies cable car above Val Gardena to Passo Gardena, where jagged peaks, pale limestone, and wide-open sky fill the horizon. From here, hike into Puez-Odle Nature Park, a wild high-alpine landscape of sculpted ridges, hidden couloirs, and rock towers that rise like cathedrals. The trail passes Rifugio Jimmy before climbing toward Rifugio Puez, a landmark Alta Via 2 stop set on a sweeping plateau with views across the valleys below. Your descent follows the peaceful Vallunga, a long pine-lined valley threaded with mountain streams, before returning to the hotel for a well-earned mountain dinner.
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After a hearty alpine breakfast, your morning transfer delivers you to Passo Pordoi. From the pass, you step onto one of the most spectacular footpaths in the Alps. The Viel del Pan, the “Way of the Bread,” was once walked by flour merchants trading their goods across the mountains, and today it offers something more valuable: an unbroken, incomparable panorama of the Marmolada (10,964\') from ridge to glaciated summit that stretches the full length of the trail. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Dolomites,” Marmolada is the highest mountain in this range and home to its largest glacier. The path is wide, well-graded, and deeply scenic, rewarding both the seasoned alpine hiker and the first-timer in equal measure. A glacial lake marks the end of the hike and the beginning of an excellent coffee stop before your transfer to Val di Fassa, home for the next two nights.
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Today’s hike is a study in contrast and quiet drama. A morning transfer brings you to Malga Ciapela, where the trail begins alongside the Pettorina River before climbing steadily west through mixed forest and open meadow on a paved road. Past a working agriturismo and the long-abandoned mountain village of Franzedaz, a silent remnant of the traditional alpine life once lived at altitude, the landscape shifts from pastoral to primordial. Above the pastures, the terrain turns rocky and red: Forca Rossa takes its name from the iron-rich stone that colors the pass a deep, burnt ochre. It’s a striking, elemental finish to three days on the Alta Via 2. From the pass, descend to Passo San Pellegrino for your transfer back to the hotel and a second evening in the Val di Fassa.
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The Alta Via 1 makes its entrance with one of the great sights in the Dolomites. Your transfer to Passo Staulanza places you directly at the foot of Mount Pelmo’s north face: 3,300 vertical feet of raw, unbroken limestone rising from the valley floor to a summit at 10,394 feet. Standing this close, it is easy to understand why the mountain is known as the Throne of the Gods. From here, the trail leads to Forcella Roan (6,807\') and the abandoned stalls of Malga Prendera (7,047\'), where weathered stone walls and rough timber shelters recall the Dolomites’ old pastoral life. Once used by herders moving cattle through these high summer pastures, the empty buildings now stand quietly beneath the peaks, adding a haunting sense of history to the wild alpine landscape. Continue beneath this extraordinary massif through high passes and open ridgelines, as panoramic views unfold toward Sorapiss, the unmistakable pyramid of Antelao, and the distant Cadore Dolomites. Reach grassy Col Piombin and Passo Giau (7,336\'), then transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo, your base for the next four nights, with the drama of Alta Via 1 fully underway.
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The Cinque Torri take center stage today. After a short transfer back to Passo Giau, the trail leads toward one of the Dolomites’ most recognizable landmarks: the Five Towers, rising above the tree line at 7,218 feet, west of Cortina. From town, their silhouette looks clean and unmistakable, but up close the scene becomes far more intricate, with fractured pinnacles, secondary boulders, and rocky towers scattered across the hillside. After taking in the views and enjoying a trail lunch beneath the spires, the route reveals another layer of the landscape. During World War I, this ridge stood near the former border between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the open-air museum preserved here brings that history vividly into view. Continue to Passo Falzarego for your transfer back to Cortina.
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The Sennes Loop is a fitting finale to your Alta Via journey, pairing peaceful high-country beauty with one last rewarding day on the trail. After a short transfer to Malga Ra Stua, hike north through Vallon Scuro to Campo Croce before joining a stony former wartime mule route. Passing the glassy Lago de Fodara, reach Rifugio Fodara Vedla, a cozy hut with beautiful eastward views of Croda Rossa rising in pale, sculpted layers above the valley. Continue toward Rifugio Sennes, then loop through a remote high-country circuit near Rifugio Biella, Lago di Fosses, and the often-dry Rememda Rossa, where wide skies, quiet meadows, and limestone peaks give the day a spacious, faraway feel. Return through Campo Croce to Malga Ra Stua, where your transfer back to Cortina awaits. Celebrate your Alta Via adventure at tonight’s farewell dinner.
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Accommodations

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Relax at 4-star boutique hotels throughout: Val Gardena (Nights 1 and 2), Val di Fassa (Nights 3 and 4), and Cortina d'Ampezzo (Nights 5 and 8). Each property is carefully selected for location, character, and proximity to the next day's trailhead.

Hotel Cortina

Comfortable Hotel

Located in Cortina d'Ampezzo, this accommodation boasts "authentic hospitality and elegance from another time." The rooms are perfectly furnished and the hospitality is fantastic. There is a cozy bar and restaurant in-house, offering a selection of delicious regional cuisine. Hotel Cortina also offers a wellness center with a sauna, Turkish bath, and the option for a variety of spa treatments. Nestled in the Dolomites with a stunning backdrop, the hotel is the ideal place to spend the night after a day of hiking and exploration.

Franceschi Park Hotel

Comfortable Hotel

Franceschi Park Hotel sits on the grounds of a magnificent private park in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Conveniently located within walking distance of the town center, it offers spacious, elegant rooms furnished in the typical Ampezzan style. Guests enjoy delicious homemade meals made by the owners themselves, and an array of amenities such as tennis courts, a sauna, solarium, Turkish bath, and Jacuzzi.

Hotel Astoria

Comfortable Hotel

With its charming alpine vibe, Hotel Astoria's spacious rooms feature elegant wooden interiors accentuated by refined colors and amenities such as a TV, a mini-bar, free Wi-Fi, and stunning mountain views. Indulge in Chef Giuseppe's culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, paired with wine from the best Italian and Foreign labels. Unwind in the wellness center and treat yourself to wellness services like their swimming pool, Finnish sauna, and whirlpool bath. Lastly, explore Canezi with complimentary mountain bike rentals!

Hotel Lajadira

Comfortable Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the towering Dolomite mountains, this hotel is housed in a classic chalet and modern wing. Stay in cozy, comfortably appointed rooms. An indoor pool looks out across the gardens to the peaks beyond, while the spa offers quiet space for soothing massages and body treatments. The restaurant is full of rustic Ladin charm, authentic and inspired Italian dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients.

Hotel Nivas

Comfortable Hotel

Boutique Hotel Nives offers an intimate, stylish stay in the center of Selva Val Gardena, surrounded by the soaring Dolomites. This family-run, chalet-style hotel features just 13 comfortable rooms and suites with beautiful views of the mountain scenery. Enjoy alpine hospitality, rich Tyrolean fare, and perhaps a visit to the wine cellar. After a rewarding day on the trail, unwind in the spa with pool and outdoor hot tub.