Italy Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour
A Tyrolean Traverse from Tre Cime di Lavaredo to Marmolada
- Available: June, July, September
- Activity: Level 4
- Accommodations: Comfortable Hotels, Rustic Lodging
Highlights
- Adventure through spectacular alpine scenery in classic style between soaring peaks and lush valleys
- Marvel at the most iconic vistas of the Dolomites, and explore a medieval village
- Spend an afternoon along the canals and cobbled lanes of Venice with a local guide
Itinerary
Arrive in Venice & Transfer to the Dolomites
Day 1
Welcome to Italy! Please plan on arriving at the airport by 1:00 pm. Your MT Sobek guide will meet you in the Venice Marco Polo Airport for a private transfer departing at 2:00 pm to Dobbiaco, a charming town nestled in a green valley crisscrossed with rivers and sheltered by the soaring peaks of the Dolomites. On arrival, check in to your hotel, enjoy a briefing and aperitivo, followed by a welcome dinner with the group and guide.Accommodation: Sole-Sonne Hotel
Transportation: 2-hour 45-minute private transfer
Meals: Dinner
Hike up to Iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, transfer to Val Campo di Dentro, where you start your first hike in a verdant valley. An easy and pleasant walk will lead you on a forest trail to Dreischusterhutte Hut (5,377') where you enter the heart of the Dolomites. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the way. Begin your ascent to the legendary Tre Cime di Lavaredo (9,839'), probably the most famous landmark in all the Dolomites. Since the first routes were climbed in the 1930s, Tre Cime (“three peaks”) has become one of the most popular Italian peaks in the mountaineering world. Above it is Torre di Toblin, well known for its via ferrata, a relic from the First World War. Arrive at Locatelli Hut (8,000'), built in 1883 (and renovated since), one of the oldest and most photogenic huts in the Dolomites. Leave your backpack here and head out for a stroll to explore magnificent Tre Cime or Torre di Toblin up close.Accommodation: Locatelli Hut
Activity: 4 hours/8 miles of hiking with 3,117' of elevation gain and 328' of loss
Transportation: 20-minute private transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Traverse Tre Cime to the Pratopiazza Valley
Day 3
Enjoy one last view of the rugged peaks of Tre Cime's north faces soaring into the sky as you leave Locatelli Hut. Head west on an easy trail down through the wild Val Ribon, hiking into conifer forest and along rock walls with valley views. From the bottom of the valley, hike uphill to Strudelkopfsattel Pass (7,218'), beneath Monte Specie, and into Pratopiazza Valley, with its typical Dolomite pastures where cattle graze among the wildflowers.Accommodation: Bruckele Hotel
Activity: 6 hours/10 miles of moderate hiking with 2,625' of elevation gain and 3,937' of loss
Transportation: 15-minute private transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike to Stunning Lago di Braies in South Tyrol
Day 4
After crossing Pratopiazza meadow, hike towards Croda Rossa and then up to lofty Gaiselleitte Pass (7,405') along a spectacular yet sheer mountainside trail equipped with chains. If you are concerned about vertigo, explore the medieval village of Ponticello on an easier hike. Then, a traverse through beautiful alpine pastures leads to Cavallo Pass (7,503'). Hike down from the pass to the turquoise waters of tree-lined Lake Braies, located in a magical mountain setting surrounded by breathtaking peaks. After your hike, transfer into scenic to Braies Valley where you will spend the night in a charming hotel.Accommodation: Steinerhof
Accommodation: Trenker HotelActivity: 6 hours/8 miles of challenging hiking with 1,640' elevation gain and 3,280' loss
Transportation: 15-minute local bus transfer Ponticello to Pratopiazza, 20-minute private transfer from Braies Lake to the valley
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stroll amidst Wildflowers at Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park
Day 5
Begin the day with a transfer back to gorgeous Braies Lake (4,921'). From here, head south to picturesque Fosses Lake and the enchanting valley of Piccolo Lake in the heart of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. Walk through splendid alpine grasslands, punctuated by a multitude of wildflowers. Descend to the Scuro Valley, then climb to Fodara Lake and the Fodara Vedla Hut (6,496'). Continue onto a large alpine plateau with open green meadows to reach Pederu Hut in the San Vigilio province of Fanes Valley.Accommodation: Pederu Hut
Activity: 7 hours/11 miles hiking with 3,280' of elevation gain and 4,265' loss
Transportation: 20-minute private transfer to Braies Lake
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at Marmolada and Other Peaks from Puez-Odle Nature Park
Day 6
Today you have two options to start your hike. Drive to La Villa where you can take a cable car to shorten your uphill hiking time or ascend on foot. Whichever you choose, you'll enter the Puez-Odle Natural Park, a small but sensational reserve. Begin at the base of the Cir Mountains where sawtooth ridges pierce the sky. Hike uphill through verdant forest to Gardenacia Hut (6,726') and continue on a narrow mountain path to Piza Gherdenacia (8,770') for fantastic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Head downhill to the Puez Hut in a small grassy valley for a welcome break. The trail then takes you on a pleasant traverse to Gardenacia Pass, with great views of the Marmolada, the highest mountain in the Dolomites, and other prominent peaks in the area.Accommodation: Gardenacia Hut
Activity: 5.5 hours/8 miles hiking with 3,280' of elevation gain and 2,430' of loss
Transportation: 50-minute private transfer, optional 10-minute cable car
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike Back to La Villa & Transfer to Venice
Day 7
From Gardenacia, you'll hike down through Puez-Odle Natural Park savoring your last views of the Dolomites. Again, you have the option to take the last section by cable car or by foot. Arriving in La Villa, you'll be met for a transfer to Venice. Enjoy a delicious lunch in town, then meet with an expert local guide to discover the beautiful canals and historic center of this fabled city. Gather together this evening for a celebratory dinner.Accommodation: Casa Nicolo Priuli
Accommodation: Hotel Carlton on the Grand CanalActivity: 1 hour/1.8 miles hiking with 1,970 feet elevation loss, 2-hour guided tour in Venice
Transportation: 3-hour private transfer, optional 10-minute cable car
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Venice
Day 8
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Venice airport at 10:00 am for your departing flight. We recommend booking a flight with a 12:30 pm departure at the earliest.Transportation: 30-minute private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Why Travel With Us?
- MT Sobek has been operating hiking adventures in Italy for over 40 years and crafts each trip to highlight the iconic sights and hidden gems of the region.
- Our trip explores the Dolomites on a classic hut to hut hiking adventure, staying at boutique hotels and mountain rifugios on an achievable and authentic 8-day itinerary.
- Our expert local Italian guides have decades of experience and will share with you truly authentic experiences you won't find in the guidebooks.
Dates & Prices
- 2025
- Go Private
- Go Custom
- Inclusions
2025
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Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
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Private Trip Pricing: 2025
4 guests from $6,395 per person double occupancy
5 guests from $5,895 per person double occupancy
6 guests from $5,595 per person double occupancy
7 guests from $5,395 per person double occupancy
8 to 9 guests from $5,295 per person double occupancy
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- Jul 12 - 19, 2025
- Jul 20 - 27, 2025
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June, July, September
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- Expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
- All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
- All breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners as noted in the itinerary
- Snacks and water between meals
- Additional regional guides and experts on many trips
- Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at historic sites, museums, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the itinerary
- Special events and other select attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Equipment and experienced guides for activities as described in the itinerary
- Park and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the itinerary
- Select transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Price Does Not Include
- International airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
- Alcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine at select events)
- Gratuities for MT Sobek guides and guide-drivers
- Travel Protection Program
- Personal expenses
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Your Guides
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.
Barbara M.
Barbara’s career as a Mountain Leader began over 20 years ago. The transition to a life spent outdoors inspired more passion, curiosity and enthusiasm for the natural world that seems to grow with each passing day. She loves traveling and hiking, but most of all, doing so with others in a shared experience. Originally from Italy, she leads trips across the country as well as the Alps. The Dolomites have always been of particular passion and she takes pleasure in discovering new corners and new wonders of these beautiful mountains.
Steven G.
Steven was born in the French Alps, where the landscapes shaped the person he is today. He is a certified UIMLA mountain leader who is passionate about people and mountains. When he is not leading a group of trekkers, he is observing wildlife, trail running, mountaineering, rock climbing and skiing. His life is in the mountains, and his dream is to always share the mountains with people. As his family name suggests, he has Italian roots and often explores the mountains of Italy. Due to their unique history, culture, gastronomy and spectacular natural beauty, the Dolomites are one of Steven’s favorite places to share with travelers.
Activity Level
This trip is rated activity level 4. Moderate to challenging hiking 8 to 11 miles and 4 to 7 hours per day over rocky mountain trails.
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Activity Snapshot
Day 2
4 hours/8 miles of hiking with 3,117' of elevation gain and 328' of loss
Day 3
6 hours/10 miles of moderate hiking with 2,625' of elevation gain and 3,937' of loss
Day 4
6 hours/8 miles of challenging hiking with 1,640' elevation gain and 3,280' loss
Day 5
7 hours/11 miles hiking with 3,280' of elevation gain and 4,265' loss
Day 6
5.5 hours/8 miles hiking with 3,280' of elevation gain and 2,430' of loss
Day 7
1 hour/1.8 miles hiking with 1,970 feet elevation loss, 2-hour guided tour in Venice
Accommodations
A warm welcome awaits at comfortable boutique hotels and rustic mountain rifugios with spectacular hiking right from your door.
Weather
The Dolomites have a mountain climate. It can be very hot at lower elevations, but can also be freezing above 7,000 feet.
FAQs
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