Hut to Hut Trekking in the Dolomites Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Bressanone

Make your way to Bressanone (Brixen) , Italy. At the hotel check in, you will receive your travel pack, which contains all the information needed for this incredible tour.
Overnight Location: 3-Star hotel in Bressanone
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Trek to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

You will be  take you to Val Camp di Dentro, where your self-guided trekking adventure begins. The trail allows you to warm up with an easy, pleasant walk to the Dreischusterhütte Hut.

Soon after, you will be introduced to the true heart of the Dolomite mountains as you trek to the renowned Tre Cime di Lavaredo, a stunning peak in the Dolomites.  You will also see the legendary Torre di Toblin, a popular World-War-I-era via ferrata route. You can leave your backpack at the Locatelli Hut while you explore this amazing area.

Your home for the night is the historic Locatelli Hut, one of the oldest huts in the Dolomites. It was built in 1883, renovated more recently, and boasts the perfect location for your Tre Cime adventures, including an optional guided tour on a via ferrata. If you’d like to take one of these climbing tours, either on Paterno or Torre di Toblin, be sure to book this in advance.
Overnight Location: Shared room in a mountain hut
Distance: 4 hours, 10 km, 950 m of ascent, 100 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 Hike to Prato Piazza Hut

Leaving the Locatelli Hut behind you, pause for one final glimpse of the breathtaking north faces of Tre Cime. Your trek continues along an easy path westward, leading down through the Val Ribon. Trek to the valley bottom, then follow the trail uphill again to the Strudelkopfsattel Pass (2,200 m / 7,218 ft) in the shadow of Monte Specie. Finish the day with a peaceful hike through lovely Dolomite pastures in the Pratopiazza Valley until you reach the Prato Piazza Hut.
Overnight Location: room for 2 people or shared room according to availability
Distance: 7 hours, 16 km, 900 m of ascent, 1,300 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Hike to Biella Hut

You leave the hut and cross gentle meadows and forests as the terrain gradually becomes alpine beneath the towering Croda Rossa (3,146 m / 10,321 ft). Limestone spires rise to your left before you reach the airy but easy Gaiselleite Pass (2,260 m / 7,414 ft), offering stunning views. After a stop at Casa Cavallo, you continue to the foot of the Sora Forno Pass and arrive at the Biella Hut (2,327 m / 7,334 ft), nestled below Croda del Becco (2,810 m / 9,219 ft) in a breathtaking mountain setting.
Overnight Location: Shared room in a Mountain Hut
Distance: 6 hours, 11 km, 800 m of ascent, 400 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 Hike from Biella Hut to the Fanes Nature Park

This morning you’ll head south toward Lake Fosses and the charming valley of Lake Piccolo, nestled in the heart of Fanes Natural Park. Here, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking alpine meadows, ablaze with the colors of countless wildflowers. After exploring this idyllic valley, descend into the Scuro Valley before climbing again toward Lake Fodara and its namesake hut.

From there, you’ll follow the classic Fanes Valley trail across a more open landscape, tracing the course of the untamed Rio San Vigilio stream. It will lead you to the Fanes Alpine Pasture (2,060 m / 6,758 ft), where you’ll spend the night surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty.
Overnight Location: 2 people or shared room according to availability
Distance: 7 hours, 17 km, 1,000 m of ascent, 1,300 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Hike the Medesc Pass to the Gardenacia Hut

Heading east this morning, you’ll climb gently through a small valley before reaching a steep section that brings you to the base of Piz de Lavarella (3,055 m / 10,023 ft) via the Forcella de Medesc Pass. The landscape takes on a distinctly alpine character, with striking mineral tones and imposing rock faces all around.

From here, you’ll then make an easy descent toward the charming village of La Villa Stern (1,468 m / 4,816 ft), a true jewel of the region. The route then ascends once more, winding through larch-covered slopes until you arrive at the Gardenacia Hut (2,050 m / 6,725 ft), a peaceful refuge nestled in the heart of these untouched mountains!
Overnight Location: Room for 2 people or shared room according to availability
Distance: 7 hours, 14.5 km, 1,200 m of ascent, 1,200 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Final Hike to Bressanone

The final stage of your Dolomites journey begins with a short hike from the hut to Gardenacia Pass (2,543 m / 8,343 ft). From there, a scenic traverse leads to the Puez Hut, offering sweeping views of the Marmolada and surrounding peaks. The trail then descends steeply into the tranquil San Silvestro Valley, where you pass through serene alpine pastures before reaching San Silvestro Church and the village of Wolkenstein. Your trek concludes here, followed by a private transfer back to Bressanone for your final night.
Overnight Location: 3-Star hotel in Bressanone
Distance: 5.5 hours, 15 km, 600 m of ascent, 1,150 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 End of Your Dolomites Hut to Hut Trek

This morning your tour comes to an end as you check out of the hotel in Bressanone and depart for onward travels.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast