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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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Land at Marco Polo Airport in Venice and take a 2-hour private transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cortina d\'Ampezzo, a stylish alpine town surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks. Favored by the jet set, this renowned resort destination is brimming with shopping opportunities, fine dining restaurants, and social events year-round. It\'s also uniquely sheltered from the cold northern winds, which give the town an abundance of sunshine and a climate that\'s both mild and pleasant. Settle in at your 5-star hotel, then meet your local English-speaking guide for dinner where you\'ll discuss your hiking options for the upcoming days, and settle on a plan that suits your group best.
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After a relaxed breakfast of fresh pastries, coffee, and alpine favorites, a private transfer brings you to Cimabanche, an alpine gateway into the heart of the Dolomites. From the trailhead, you\'ll traverse a breathtaking high-alpine pasture in the shadow of Croda Rossa Mountain, which gets its name from its dramatic, crimson-colored limestone walls and its unique color from iron oxide. A rifugio en route provides the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch. Enjoy picture-perfect views of Croda Rossa and mountain ranges like the Cristallo group, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and those of the Fanes?Sennes?Braies Nature Park as you eat. Descend by gravel road and meet your private transfer for the return to Cortina. Enjoy an evening at your leisure.
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After an early breakfast, head to Rifugio Auronzo for a classic loop around Tre Cime di Lavaredo. As you follow the trail, watch the celebrated formation shift before your eyes, its sharp spires softening, separating, and merging with every change in perspective. This dramatic area is also an open-air museum of World War I history, with tunnels, bunkers, and old barracks carved into the rugged mountain faces. Along the way, learn about the peaks’ mountaineering legacy, including early ascents of the daunting north faces in the 1930s. Later in the day, transfer back to Cortina, with the evening free to explore the town’s excellent dining scene.
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The day begins with breakfast followed by a morning transfer to the trailhead for the Croda da Lago Loop, a magnificent hike through lunar landscapes at the foot of the 8,856-foot Croda da Lago massif. Climbing to over 8,000 feet, expect outstanding views of this remarkable high-altitude terrain, including the impressive Mondeval, Pelmo, and Civetta massifs ahead. Continue on to Forcella Ambrizzola, a strategic connecting hub for various trails, then descend to a rifugio—the perfect place for a relaxing lunch. Afterward, follow the Federa River downhill, passing natural waterfalls and suspended wooden bridges en route. Meet your private transfer at the end of the hike and return to your hotel.
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Following a hearty breakfast, transfer to Passo Giau, a wonderfully scenic 7,336-foot mountain pass. From here, hike around the extraordinary Cinque Torri, or Five Towers, a dramatic cluster of jagged limestone formations that captures the wild beauty of the Dolomites in miniature. Beyond its five main pillars, Cinque Torri unfolds into a striking landscape of secondary boulders, fractured towers, and sheer rock faces. The route winds past sculptural stone spires and World War I remnants, offering a fascinating glimpse into the battles once fought between Italy\'s Alpini and the Austro-Hungarian Kaiserjäger. Afterward, transfer back to Cortina, where you\'ll celebrate your accomplishments over a festive farewell dinner with your guide.
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Accommodations

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Stay all five nights at a 5-star hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo, unpacking once and returning each evening to refined alpine comfort, excellent dining, and views of the surrounding peaks.

Grand Hotel Savoia

Luxury Hotel

This impeccable 5-star hotel in Cortina has an exclusive feel, and provides guests with exceptional comfort and convenience. Your room has everything needed for a perfect stay: matchless views of the Dolomites, designer furnishings and chic décor, minibar, flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Concierge and room service are available, and the on-site spa offers a retreat like atmosphere with an indoor pool and sauna/hot tub.