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Hiking in Italy's Dolomites: Guided Traverse From Cortina to Alta Badia August 26 - September 2, 2012 Trip Overview In this guided trip you visit some of the most incredible areas in the Dolomites on foot. We take the best of this fairy-tale setting -- incredible scenery, gorgeous hotels and a wonderful rifugio (mountain inn or hut) and delectable cuisine -- and we weave them together with great hiking. Wild alpine meadows and deciduous and evergreen woods contrast with the high altitude lunar-like terrain, soaring peaks, dramatic walls and towering heights. We’ll also experience a contrast in cultures, starting the tour in the refined South Tyrolean, Italian town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, and then switching to Val Badia, a stronghold of Ladin culture and hidden mountain inns that you encounter during your daily hikes. We’ll walk amidst remnants of fascinating history, especially of the “Great War,” artefacts of which can be seen during hikes. You’ll have the opportunity to spend a night in a rifugio (with creature comforts), and will have the fun experience of arriving on foot at the hotel in San Cassiano. You’ll experience all of this under the friendly guidance of an English speaking Italian guide, who lives in the area and will show you some if its out-of-the-way secrets, providing an authentic walking and travel experience in this beautiful region. For additional details on the Guided Traverse from Cortina to Alta Badia, read on below. For information on our self-guided Dolomites tours, click on the following links.
Self-Guided Day Hikes in Cortina Dolomites Cortina D'Ampezzo Self-Guided Hiking Loop Highlights
Land Cost 3-4 participants: $3,300USD/person double occupancy 5-7 participants: $3,150USD/person double occupancy 8-14 participants: $2,950USD/person double occupancy $450USD single supplement (single not available in Rifugio Averau on day 4) $500USD/person deposit. Deposit is payable by check or by credit card through PayPal. The balance is payable by check and is due 90 days before departure Details
Rating This trip is rated moderate to high energy. Participants must be comfortable hiking on trails that are sometimes rocky and have small stones. You must be able to walk up to 8 miles both up and downhill on trails in mountainous terrain. You will spend 4-6 hours a day hiking, not counting breaks and lunch stops. In addition to overall aerobic conditioning, it is important to spend time hiking on trails before the trip: road or treadmill walking or running are not adequate preparation for hiking on mountain trails. We will provide conditioning guidelines prior to the trip, and would also be happy to help you research hiking trails in your area that would be suitable for helping you to prepare. The more you hike before the trip, the safer and more fun will be your Dolomites hiking adventure. For Additional Information or to Sign Up Please contact Deborah Lewis at 1-866-533-4361 (toll free in the U.S.), 1- 203-840-0295 or dlewis@bredeson.com if you have questions. Please click here for a complete itinerary including all inclusions, terms and conditions. To enroll in this trip visit our sign-up page. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Cortina Arrival on your own at Cortina d’Ampezzo. Elegant Cortina enjoys a reputation for great winter skiing (it was the site of the 1956 winter Olympics), and in the summer attracts hikers and mountain climbers who challenge the rocky faces of the nearby mountains. You’ll meet the other guests and your guide, have a trip briefing, and enjoy a welcome dinner. D, 3* Hotel Beppe Sello in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Day 2: Tre Cime di Lavaredo We'll enjoy a scenic 21 mile drive up over the gentle TreCrociPass in the direction of LakeMisurina to Rifugio Auronzo (7,650') and the start of one of the must-do hikes in the Cortina area. We'll circle around Tre Cime (Three Summits) and Monte Paterno/Paternkofen, one of the best known and most dramatic sights in the Dolomites. We'll have lunch at Rifugio Locatelli/Drei Zinnen Huette (7,800') while enjoying the spectacular view of the north faces of the Tre Cime. The north faces were first climbed in the 1930s and are part of the history of mountaineering. We'll also pass by tunnels, bunkers and old barracks, reminders of WWI. We'll walk around Toblinger Knoten and Col Forcellina back to Rifugio Auronzo. Hiking time: 4-5 hours. +550/-550'. B,D, 3* Hotel Beppe Sello in Cortina d’Ampezzo Day 3: Tofana di Rozes We'll transfer 20 minutes from our hotel by van to our hike in the famous TofaneMountains. We'll start at Cason di Rozes (6,232') and hike up a wide trail that was built during WWI, walking in gradual switchbacks up to the Forcella Col de Bos (7,642') at base of the Castelletto and Tofana di Rozes mountains. We will hike up and under the massive rock wall of the Tofana and make a last ascent to the Rifugio Guissani (8,400') for lunch. We'll enjoy the panorama at lunch between the Tofane di Rozes and Tofane di Mezzo. After lunch we'll descend on the same wide trail we used earlier in the day to the Rifugio Dibona and our transfer back to Cortina. Hiking time: 4-5 hours. +2,200'/-1,600'. B,D, 3* Hotel Beppe Sello in Cortina d’Ampezzo Day 4: Croda da Lago - Rifugio Averau
We’ll have a short transfer to Pezie du Paru, from where we’ll hike to Rifugio Croda da Lago under the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site Croda da Lago Massif. From here we’ll hike to Forcella Ambrizzola and up to Passo Giau. From Rifugio Passo Giau we have the option to hike or take chairlift to Rifugio Averau, our home for the night. The New York Times features the huts restaurant in a recent article and you’ll enjoy the wonderful experience of spending the evening and night in the hut after the sun goes down and the day hikers are gone. Approximately 6 hours of hiking. B,D, Rifugio Averau Day 5: Passo Falzarego - Forcella Lagazuoi - San Cassiano
The Cinque Torri area is well-known for the climbers who ascend its famous five peaks, and as the headquarters of the mountain artillery unit during WWI. Today we'll have the opportunity to both watch the climbers and visit the Great War open air museum. From the Rifugio Averau we’ll hike towards Passo Falzarego and hike or take gondola up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi. Mount Lagazuoi is the incredible setting of the rifugio, which is one of the highest rifugi in the Dolomites. The rifugio is nestled on the summit of Mount Lagazuoi, a veritable castle of rock, with spires, turrets, and military forts hidden deep within. On its patio you feel as though you're sitting on the edge of the world. In fact, its spacious deck offers a 360° view of the Dolomites. There is also a wonderful restaurant in the rifugio that serves local specialties such as polenta with roe deer and the typical strudel. We’ll hike down to Capanna Alpina and to our hotel in Alta Badia, enjoying the romantic experience of arriving at our next destination on foot. Val Badia is located in South Tyrol. Before WWI, this area was part of Austria, and the mixed Austrian-Italian culture is reflected in the food, the architecture and the language. The local people (called the “Ladini”) speak Ladino, a language that derives from the Romansh Language, one of the four official languages spoken in Switzerland and also spoken in northern Italy. You’ll note that the signs are written first in Ladion, then German and lastly in Italian. Hiking time: approximately 6 hours. B,D, 3* Hotel Stores in San Cassiano Day 6: Santa Croce Sanctuary
We’ll indulge in a hearty alpine breakfast before hiking to Santa Croce Sanctuary, a 15th century chapel set under the towering rock face of Sasso della Croce. Our walk will take us by hamlets with traditional farmhouses and barns built in small clusters since the middle ages, and through forests and green pastures, to a typical Ladino shepherd’s house for lunch. We’ll sample local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled veggies, and homemade cakes. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage in the afternoon if you wish! Hiking time: 5 hours. B,D, 3* Hotel Stores in San Cassiano
Day 7: Val di Fanes
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast and departure on your own, tearing yourself way from this beautiful part of the world. B Please bear in mind that this is a typical itinerary, and the actual hikes may vary due to weather, special events, or the recommendations of your guide. Included in Price
For Additional Information or to Sign Up Please contact Deborah Lewis at 1-866-533-4361 (toll free in the U.S.), 1- 203-840-0295 or dlewis@bredeson.com if you have questions. Please click here for a complete itinerary including all inclusions, terms and conditions. To enroll in this trip visit our sign-up page.
Call us toll free (U.S.) at 866-533-4361 or +203-840-0295 (outside the U.S.)
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