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Hiking in the Dolomites

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: ZMXI
Overview
Destination:
Italy, 
Start:Dobbiaco, Italy
Finish:Dobbiaco, Italy
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Style:
Adventure,
Walking & Trekking,
Travel Period
June 2025 - September 2027
Discover the Dolomites on a small group hiking adventure. With easy to moderate walks, conveniently located accommodation and a knowledgeable local leader to keep everything running smoothly, this trip offers an active yet leisurely way to explore one of Italy’s most iconic mountain ranges. Base yourself in the alpine town of Dobbiaco – surrounded by pointy peaks and lush meadows – and spend eight days hiking through UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes, kicking back in village inns and refuelling with hearty mountain food – apple strudel, anyone?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Your adventure begins with a complimentary group arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at 3.45pm in front of the Relay Shop at the arrival hall. If you decide not to take/cannot make the group transfer, welcome meeting will be held in our hotel in Dobbiaco at 7pm on Day 1. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
If you are in doubt about transfer time arrival, or you need to notify us that your flight is delayed, please contact us on +49 8024 4679540 (emergency number option 1)
2. Your adventure ends on Day 8 after breakfast. There are no activities included on that day. You are free to stay in Dobbiaco or take an advantage of complimentary group departure transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport. We will aim to arrive at the airport at around 1.30pm. Please book any flights from 4 pm onwards.
3. A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. Please note, due to unpredictable weather in shoulder seasons (early to mid-June and early to mid-September) some hikes may need to be adjusted or even replaced. We will always aim to provide equally interesting and picturesque hikes of similar difficulty.
5. As of April 2024, Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 25 April and 15 July 2024. If you are planning to explore the old city prior to the start of the trip, you will need to pay the access fee at https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/access-fee. For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information.

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Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch.
  • Transport: Walking, Private vehicle, Taxi.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights).
  • Complimentary Group Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport.
  • Strudelkopf summit guided hike.
  • Local apple strudel tasting.
  • Earth pyramids of Platten guided hike.
  • Cheese tasting at local cooperative.
  • Malga Ra Stua guided hike in the Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites.
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo leader led walk.
  • Tre Cime di Lavaredo scenic hike.
  • Cable car ride in Versciacio.
  • Complimentary Group Departure Transfer to Venice Airport.
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Day 1: Venice to Dobbiaco
Buongiorno! Welcome to Italy. When you arrive at the Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) this afternoon, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to the town of Dobbiaco. Sitting in a green valley surrounded by mountains and parkland, this is your home for the next eight days – and a gorgeous place to start your Dolomites hiking adventure! Settle in at your comfortable guesthouse within easy walking distance of the town before your welcome meeting at 7 pm, where you’ll meet your local leader and group properly.
Day 2: Strudelkopf summit hike
After breakfast, catch the public bus to your first hike up one of the region’s popular summits – Strudelkopf. The trail winds through flower-filled pastures and rewards you with impressive views of the surrounding peaks. Strudelkopf sits at 2307 m above sea level, and if the weather is on your side, you might catch a glimpse of Tre Cime di Lavaredo – one of the Dolomites’ most famous landmarks. After some time at the summit, loop back down and across the valley. Then, after a big day on your feet, take a breather at a mountain hut and dig into a local favourite – apple strudel.
Day 3: Earth Pyramids of Platten
Hit the road in a private vehicle towards the Earth Pyramids of Platten, a natural wonder formed over 25,000 years ago. These clay towers are the tallest and most striking earth pyramids in Europe! The trail winds through dense forests with some incredible views – watch out for chamois, deer, alpine birds and other wildlife. Reach a plateau with even more great vistas and a small hut serving food and drinks. Take a well-earned break before descending to Percha, a charming Tyrolean village with chalets, cafes and inns. Head to a cheese tasting cooperative before returning to Dobbiaco in the early afternoon.
Day 4: Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park
After breakfast, take a public bus to Podestagno to explore the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park. Hike past waterfalls and the Boite River before resting at a cafe housed in a traditional building. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then choose whether you’d like to hike further into the valley or relax by the river. Hiking back down, you’ll take a different path – featuring a short crossing of a steep slope – that leads to some of the most picturesque viewpoints of the surrounding valleys. Take a bus to Cortina d’Ampezzo for some free time in the town before returning to Dobbiaco.
Day 5: Dobbiaco
Today, you have a free day to spend as you like. You could take a bus to one of the many trails in the area to enjoy more hiking on your own or swap the hiking boots for two wheels on a cycling adventure. There are also plenty of museums nearby – go to Monte Piana and Monte Piano for WWI history, or visit Bolzano to see Europe’s oldest natural human mummy known as the Ice Man.
Day 6: Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Today is a full-day hiking excursion to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. This loop trail is widely regarded as the most spectacular hike in the Dolomites with epic scenery at every turn, so make sure your camera is fully charged! Take a moment to rest and take it all in at Rifugio Locatelli, where you’ll have a front-row seat to views of Laghi dei Piani.
Day 7: Monte Elmo summit hike
This morning will be slightly more relaxed with the option to leave your hotel anytime until 9 am. Then, take a short train ride to Versciacio – a popular ski resort in the winter months. Here, you’ll catch a cable car to today’s hike – a short but relatively challenging trek up Monte Elmo. The last part of the hike takes you up a steep slope, but there’s a great restaurant at the bottom (where you can wait if you’re not up for the summit). If you reach the top of Monte Elmo, you’ll also have a chance to cross the Italian Austrian border which runs through the summit point. The afternoon is free to enjoy at your leisure, perhaps with a final celebration at one of the many bars or restaurants in Dobbiaco.
Day 8: Dobbiaco to Venice
After breakfast, your hiking adventure will come to an end and you’ll have a group transfer to Venice Airport Marco Polo, arriving at approximately 1.30 pm. Please book any flights from 4 pm onwards. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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