Discover the Dolomites Walking Holiday

Travel overview

Make your own way to Venice Marco Polo Airport, where you will join our scheduled transfer departing at 14:00 for the journey into the heart of the Dolomites. As the plains give way to dramatic limestone peaks, the scenery quickly signals the start of your alpine adventure. Your base for the first nights is the welcoming village of Corvara, nestled among some of the most celebrated mountains in the region. Private transfers from other nearby airports are also available at a supplement if preferred.

Pension Angelo (half-board)

Your first night is spent in the lively mountain village of Selva di Val Gardena, surrounded by some of the most dramatic peaks in the Dolomites. You’ll stay at the welcoming Pension Angelo, a traditional alpine guesthouse known for its warm hospitality and comfortable rooms.

Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant and usually features Tyrolean and Italian dishes, often including regional specialities and a homemade dessert. Breakfast the following morning offers a generous buffet of breads, pastries, fruit, cheeses and local products before you begin your first day walking in the Dolomites.

Walk overview

A lift from Corvara carries you up to the panoramic Pralongià Plateau, where your walk begins with sweeping views across the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Gentle trails wind across open alpine pastures dotted with traditional mountain huts, perfect for coffee or lunch stops along the way. As you continue south, magnificent views open towards the immense cliffs of Monte Civetta, one of the most imposing mountains in the range. Your descent follows quiet woodland paths into the Livinallongo Valley before reaching Arabba, a small village that retains its traditional alpine character.

4* Hotel Evaldo (half-board)

Tonight you stay in the small mountain resort of Arabba, beautifully positioned beneath the towering limestone walls of the Sella Group. Your accommodation is the elegant Hotel Evaldo, a comfortable 4-star hotel with traditional alpine style and excellent facilities.

After your walk you can relax in the hotel’s wellness area before dinner. The evening meal is typically a multi-course menu combining South Tyrolean and Italian cuisine. Breakfast the next morning includes a varied buffet with fresh breads, pastries, fruit, cereals and hot options.

Walk overview

A spectacular lift ride out of Arabba reveals breathtaking views of Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. Your trail then contours beneath the rugged Portavescovo Ridge, following sections of the famous Alta Via 2 across high alpine terrain. Along the way you’ll enjoy expansive views across rocky peaks and green valleys below. Later, two cable car descents carry you down into Canazei, a lively Ladin village where traditional alpine culture, architecture and cuisine remain proudly preserved.

3* Hotel Jan Maria or similar (half-board)

Walk overview

Today’s walk showcases one of the most iconic mountain groups in the Dolomites — the dramatic towers of Sassolungo Group. A panoramic trail curves beneath the cliffs of Sasso Piatto, offering constantly changing views of this extraordinary limestone massif. The route continues towards the edge of the vast Alpe di Siusi, Europe’s largest alpine meadow, where rolling pastures stretch beneath the skyline of surrounding peaks. To the south, the pink-tinged summits of the Rosengarten Group complete the panorama. Tonight you stay high in the mountains in a traditional rifugio surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Rifugio Tierser Alpl (half-board)

Tonight brings a memorable alpine experience at the high mountain refuge of Rifugio Tierser Alpl, set high in the spectacular Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. Surrounded by dramatic limestone peaks, this traditional rifugio offers simple but comfortable accommodation in an unforgettable setting.

Dinner is taken in the refuge dining room and typically consists of hearty mountain dishes designed to refuel walkers, often accompanied by local wines. Breakfast the following morning is simple but satisfying, with breads, jams, cheese and coffee before continuing your trek through the high Dolomites.

Walk overview

Crossing the sweeping grasslands of the Alpe di Siusi is one of the most memorable walks of the week. Flower-filled meadows and a network of easy trails create a true walker’s paradise, framed by views of the Sassolungo Group and the jagged peaks of the Puez-Odle Group. Along the way you’ll pass welcoming alpine huts offering traditional food and spectacular viewpoints. Eventually the trail descends into the charming Val Gardena village of Ortisei, famous for its long tradition of wood carving and its attractive alpine centre.

3* Hotel Villa Emilia or Hotel Rodes (half-board)

Descending once more into the Val Gardena valley, you stay in a traditional alpine hotel such as Hotel Villa Emilia or Hotel Rodes. These welcoming 3-star hotels offer comfortable rooms and easy access to the shops, cafés and restaurants of the surrounding villages.

Dinner is served at the hotel and often includes a menu of regional Tyrolean dishes alongside Italian favourites. Breakfast the following morning features a buffet selection of breads, pastries, fruit, cereals and local cheeses.

Walk overview

A lift from Ortisei quickly transports you back into the high mountains, opening up magnificent views across the northern Dolomites. Your route follows scenic trails along a vast natural amphitheatre formed by the striking cliffs of the Puez-Odle Group. Gentle paths across alpine meadows offer constant panoramic views, including superb perspectives back toward the rolling plateau of the Alpe di Siusi. The walk finishes in Selva di Val Gardena, the highest village in Val Gardena, where traditional Ladin culture and craftsmanship remain an important part of local life.

3* Garni Morene (B&B)

Walk overview

A final lift brings you to Passo Gardena, where the terrace of Rifugio Dantercepies provides the perfect place for an early coffee with spectacular views. From here, your trail contours along the valley side with constant panoramas of the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Passing through the picturesque village of Colfosco, with its charming church and dramatic setting beneath towering cliffs, you gradually descend back to Corvara. Celebrate the end of your journey with a final evening in this welcoming alpine village — perhaps with a slice of traditional South Tyrolean strudel.

Pension Angelo (half-board)

Travel overview

Expect an early start today. Our scheduled transfer departs Corvara at 06:45 for the journey back to Venice Marco Polo Airport, suitable for flights departing after 12:00.