Walking Holidays
High Level Walking Holidays in the Dolomites - Click for larger image

High Level Walking Holidays

High level Organised & Self-Guided walks and treks

An organised high level walk descending from Piz Boé towards the Pordoi PassHigh in the Dolomites at a First World War Austrian Supply Depot, 2,540mWalking the Val Mesdi down from Piz Boé, looking towards Sassongher and Corvara
Descending from Piz Boé towards the Pordoi Pass above Arabba
A WWI Walk visits an Austrian Supply Depot high in the Dolomites
Descending the Val Mesdi from Piz Boé high above Corvara

In each village, Collett's organises five high level walks a week, which anyone is welcome to join at no extra cost. These spectacular walks allow us to show you some of the most awe-inspiring routes in the Dolomite range - See Organised Walks below.

high level walks
in a nutshell...

  • Organised Walks

  • In each of our three alpine resorts, Arabba, Corvara and Pedraces, we offer two spectacular walks five days a week (not Wednesday or Saturday). One walk would take place at medium or low level, whilst the other would be a more challenging route at high level.

    These walks are free of charge and completely optional. If they interest you, simply drop into Office Hour to sign up for the next day's itinerary. High Level Walks set off after breakfast at about 9am. We usually take a packed lunch and return to the village late afternoon, depending on the length and location of the walk.

  • Spectacular Scenery

  • Expect high alpine trails with occasional scrambling in the rocky reaches, some exposed ridges near the summits of the spectacular massifs, welcoming and remote rifugios and breathtaking views. Waymarking is good and navigating is generally easy.

  • Be Independent

  • The advice and guidance of our Walk Organisers is available each evening at Office Hour. We have documented over 40 local walks and Route Laminates of these are available to anyone wanting to go out independently.

Thanks to an extensive network of well marked trails, you will be exposed at every turn to the most sensational situations, whilst enjoying a good range of routes to suit individual fitness levels.

A High Level Walk on Monte Piana

On these high trails, warm hospitality awaits you at the rifugios, where you can enjoy excellent food and drink. Varying from timbered huts to stone lodges, they offer magnificent panoramas from their sun terraces. They are spread liberally through the mountains, some close to chairlifts and cable car stations, others more remote. Finding the rifugios is easy, as good trail signs at regular intervals indicate distances and hiking times. In the rifugios, hospitality is warm and a feeling of camaraderie prevails.

Organised or independent Walking
high Level Walks

In each village, Collett's organises five high level walks a week, which anyone is welcome to join at no extra cost.These stunning walks take place in a sociable atmosphere and allow us to show you some of our favourite paths, panoramas and rifugios.They usually attract about 12 walkers and often bring together people with similar interests.

High Level Walking above Arabba on the Sella Massif
High Level Walking up above Arabba on the Sella Massif

These walks are free of charge and completely optional. If they interest you, simply drop into Office Hour to sign up for the next day's itinerary.

High Level Walks set off after breakfast at about 8.30 - 9am. We usually take a packed lunch and return to the village late afternoon, depending on the length and location of the walk.

High Level Walking up above Monte Lagazuoi
A Collett's organised high level walk on Monte Lagazuoi
High Level Walk to the Sumit of the 'Ombretta' - Click for larger imageWalking on the Alta Via 2 up to Piz Boé, High above Arabba ~ Click for larger imageWalking high on the Sella Massif in the Central Italian Dolomites & South Tyrol
High Level Walk to the Summit of the 'Ombretta.'
Walking on the celebrated Alta Via 2 near Arabba
The Sella Massif dominates Arabba and Corvara offering numerous 'from-the-doorstep' high level itineraries

Walking Holiday Maps and Information, Guided tours and being independentbeing independent

For people who prefer to be independent and do their own thing, on your arrival you can obtain an Ideas & Information File, which will be invaluable to you. It will provide you with easy access to numerous magnificent proposals. In it, we have documented over 30 wonderful high and medium/low level walks, over 20 Via Ferratas, several 'Drives and Days Out', bike rides etc. under headings, such as 'Five Easy Walks', 'Five Classic Via Ferratas', 'Five Ideas for a Rainy Day' etc.

...route Laminates can be borrowed from us either at office hour or from our resort offices

In addition, a Route Laminate corresponds to each of the proposals documented in the Ideas & Information Files. This is a small laminated A5 version of your chosen walk, Via Ferrata etc., which you can borrow from us. It is easy to carry and less bulky than the 'I&I' File. It contains the relevant section of map as well as the route description and other useful details. Route Laminates can be borrowed from us either at Office Hour or from our resort offices.

The Pisciadu Hut, high above the Val Badia and Corvara - Click for larger image
The Pisciadu Hut, high above the Val Badia and Corvara.

Collett's is Bonded with ABTA and AITO

Colletts Mountain and Walking Holidays bonded through ABTA ~ Holidays with 100% financial protection Colletts Mountain and Walking Holidays is a member of AITO and is bonded with ABTA - Holidays with 100% financial protection

Collett's is a regulated, independent holiday specialist committed to the highest levels of personal care and attention to detail. Abroad, we respect the people, character and local customs of our featured destinations. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators abiding to its Quality Charter and encouraging high standards of quality and service. Finally, Collett's is bonded through ABTA and guarantees the protection of all holiday payments. Collett's Ltd. is registered in England No. 3467538 @ Lake House, Market Hill, Royston, Herts, SG8 9GN Directors: N.R.Baron, T.J.E Collett & P.Melia.