Walking Holidays in the Italian Dolomites

Day 2 - The Val Badia Way

The Alta Badia is one of the Alps’ most picturesque valleys. The beauty of the landscapes reaches its climax at Corvara, where the colossal walls of the Sella massif bring the valley to its terminus. Both walks today serve as an introduction to the area and a perfect warm-up for a week in the great outdoors. 

Shorter Option
La Villa to Corvara, 4kms, 3hrs. Walking, Ascent – 60m, Descent – 100m
A short and delightful stroll along the riverside track between La Villa and Corvara

Longer Option
Badia to Corvara, 7.5 kms, 3hrs. Walking, Ascent – 225m, Descent – 10m
This is a longer version of the above option, starting one village further down the valley (Badia), giving you a longer scenic walk back to Corvara along the riverside track, from which you can gaze up at the Alta Badia’s signature peaks, extensive upland flower pastures and quaint hamlets.

Day 3 - The Piscadu Waterfalls & Colfosco

Day 4 - Falzarego, Lagazuoi & WWI

Lagazuoi is a renowned WWI site in an area of majestic peaks. A dramatic cable car ascent takes you to Rifugio Lagazuoi and words cannot describe the views that await you at the top from extensive panoramic sun terraces. Expect close-ups of remarkable rock formations and the best 360 views in the Dolomites.

Shorter Options
WWI Museum & Rifugio Lagazuoi, 3km, 1 -2 hrs. Walking, Ascent 200m, Descent 150m
Our Walk Pack outlines 2 short walks. One includes the WWI museum ahead of the cable car ascent, whilst the other is at the top of the cable car and leads you to a crucifix on a dramatic outcrop. This whole area is effectively an open-air WWI museum, supported by fascinating photographs and information boards. The scenery is as remarkable as the fact that this terrain was a WWI battleground.

Longer Option
Falzarego WW1 Circuit, 6kms, 3hrs. Walking, Ascent 230m, Descent 230m
An opportunity to do an easier walk at altitude. Steeped in WW1 history you will spend the day within a natural theatre of peaks and rocks passing the ruins of a military field hospital. At the end of your walk, you have the option of ascending the cable car at Lagazuoi.

Day 5 - Lake to Lake

Today our 2 options are in different locations with our longer option unfolding on picturesque woodland trails and our easier proposal incorporating a mindboggling lunar landscape at 2500m loomed over by some of the most startling rock formations in the Dolomites.

Shorter Option
Kostner Hut
This itinerary is for good weather only and it will be like no other during your stay, as you get close-up to extraordinary rock formations. Two chairlifts comprise your ascent to a magical lunar landscape at 2500m with the flanks of the Sella massif looming ever-larger as you ascend. At the top, you never venturing too far from the stone-clad Kostner Hut (rifugio), where you can enjoy refreshment or lunch in a panoramic paradise.

Longer Option
Lake to Lake (Badia to La Villa), 7.5kms, 3–4hrs. Walking, Ascent 387m, Descent 190m
Peaceful woodland paths meander under the towering Puez-Odle massif. Beautiful forest scenery and optional refreshment at the idyllic Lake Sompunt. Option to walk back to Corvara along the river.

Day 6 - The Pralongia Plateau

Spend a heavenly half-day in Corvara’s own floral playground, which is also a staggering 360 panoramic viewing platform for the 7 great Dolomite peaks that exceed 3000m. These glorious upland pastures are criss-crossed by walking trails and interspersed with welcoming mountain huts (rifugios), perfect for a mid-morning coffee or a lazy lunch on a sun-soaked terrace.

Shorter Option
Plateau Ramble, 4kms, 3hrs. Walking, Ascent 60m, Descent 100m
For a gentle stroll, your Walk Pack includes a short ramble, on which an inspirational day of flower-strewn landscapes unfolds at your own pace.

Longer Option
Plateau Explorer – 10kms, 4–5hrs Walking, Ascent 250m, Descent 650m
An undulating gem, rich in magnificent views (as described above), flanked by abundant flower meadows and interspersed with welcoming rifugios with panoramic sun terraces, good food and drink.  

Day 7 - Santa Croce Chapel & Rifugio, Badia

Santa Croce might be the magic moment of your holiday. As the chairlift rises above nearby Badia, you are transported to a remote alpine paradise of traditional farmsteads, flower-strewn pastures, the gentle clanging of cattle bells and Santa Croce itself, a spectacularly-located mountain chapel built next to a traditional rifugio, where food, drink and warm hospitality prevail.

Shorter Option
Snow Cave Stroll, 5kms, 2 hrs. Walking, Ascent 175m, Descent 350m
Set against an inconceivable backdrop comprised of the monumental walls of the Fanes massif, this is a short walk through high alpine meadows to a natural cave, which is formed by the snowmelt of the spring months. 

Longer Option
The Runch Hut Round, 9kms, 3–4hrs. Walking, Ascent 75m, Descent 735m
An enchanting mountain walk from the chapel and rifugio of Santa Croce, loomed over by the spellbinding rockface of the Fanes massif. The Runch Hut stands in a glorious location and is perfect for lunch or refreshment on a day of abundant treasures: sensational views, prolific flower meadows, idyllic woodland and the distant snow-capped Austrian Alps to the north.

Day 8 - Depart

Independent onward travel or Collett’s airport transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport (Saturdays and Wednesdays only). 

Looking to stay for more than 7 nights?
Guests who book for more than 7 nights will still receive the standard Walk Pack of their choice.
You might want to spend your additional days relaxing in the village, visit nearby places of interest or partake in other locally-supplied alpine activities.
But if you are simply looking for more walking, our Walks Team will be on hand to support this. We have an extended selection of wonderful walks of your chosen grade for you to pick from – all with comprehensive route notes and maps.