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Explore the diverse rocky and green landscapes of the majestic Dolomites over 7 breathtaking days.
Discover mythical Dolomite peaks: Cinque Torri, Tofane, Tre Cime, all at your own self-guided pace.
Reconnect with yourself as you’re immersed into nature each day on the trails.
Wander around museums and art galleries for a dose of Italian culture and art.
Embark on an amazing self-guided 7-day Dolomites hike, nestled in Pocol, Cortina d'Ampezzo. On this trip, you’ll choose from a selection of incredible hikes from days 2 through 6, giving you plenty of freedom to explore the mighty Dolomites at your own pace and in your own way!
IImmerse yourself in the heart of majestic mastiffs like Tofane, Cinque Torri, and Fanes Park. Explore diverse trails amongst the craggy peaks and revel in the gorgeous scenery. Enrich your stay with cultural visits to the ethnographic museum of the 'Rules of Ampezzo' and the 'Great War' galleries at Passo Falzarego.
Embark on an amazing self-guided 7-day Dolomites hike, nestled in Pocol, Cortina d'Ampezzo. On this trip, you’ll choose from a selection of incredible hikes from days 2 through 6, giving you plenty of freedom to explore the mighty Dolomites at your own pace and in your own way!
IImmerse yourself in the heart of majestic mastiffs like Tofane, Cinque Torri, and Fanes Park. Explore diverse trails amongst the craggy peaks and revel in the gorgeous scenery. Enrich your stay with cultural visits to the ethnographic museum of the 'Rules of Ampezzo' and the 'Great War' galleries at Passo Falzarego.
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The Best Hikes of Cortina Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Pocol, Cortina d’Ampezzo
Arrive in Pocol, Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pocol
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cinque Torri
From Passo Falzarego, 2105m, up to Forcella (pass) Averau, 2435m, with a very beautiful passage underneath the cliffs of Averau, to Forcella Nuvolau and the Averau refuge. You then descend to the Scoiattoli refuge, an amazing view facing Tofane and Cinque Torri. Downhill (easy) to Cian Zopé, 1732 m. Bus back to Pocol (5 min).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pocol
Distance: 4.5 hours, 10km, 350m of ascent, 715m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Crossing the Tofane Mountains
A hike that starts at 1985m altitude and passes under the Col dei Bois and the south face of Tofane de Rozes by the Alta via 1, then joins the Dibona refuge and its terrace ideally located facing the Cinque Torri. Then descend via a beautiful wooded path to Pocol.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pocol
Distance: 5 hours, 10.5km, 350m of ascent, 630m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Lake Sorapis
From the Passo Tre Croci, a spectacular hike towards the Sorapis lake, with its beautiful turquoise blue colour, nestled in a cirque at the foot of the Sorapis summit which rises to 3205 m. The path is easy and in good condition, but aerial in several passages and equipped with handrails. A great classic of the panoramas around Cortina.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Misurina
Distance: 5-6 hours, 11.7km, 558m of ascent, 558m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Tre Cime di Lavaredo, west and north faces
This hike will allow you to discover the Tre Cime de Lavaredo massif and to admire the Tre Cime from all sides!
Bus to the Auronzo refuge located at an altitude of 2320m. Passage of the Forcella de Mezzo, 2315m. Then descend to the north face of the Tre Cime, the small Forcellina pass and its lakes at 2245 m. You then reach the Rinbon Valley and descend to the Rinbianco Valley. Passing by the idyllic Lake Antorno.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Misurina
Distance: 4.5 hours, 11.7km, 558m of ascent, 558m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Tre Cime di Lavadero and Mount Paterno
From the Auronzo refuge that you reach by bus, you will leave on foot for the grand tour of the Tre Cime, a great hike among the needles, towers and other peaks. Crossing to the Lavaredo refuge underneath the Tre Cime. Then tour of Mt Paterno and Croda Passaporto via the Büllelejoch pass and the lakes dei Piani. You then reach the Locatelli refuge and the north face of the Tre Cime, the view is magnificent! Return to Auronzo by the small refuge of Langalm then the Medo pass, 2315m.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Misurina
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13km, 590m of ascent, 590m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 End of trip
Departure after breakfast
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The Best Hikes of Cortina Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.Accommodation on The Best Hikes of Cortina
You will stay in 2-3 star hotels or guesthouses that offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Standard rooms are of double occupancy.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the The Best Hikes of Cortina?
Meals
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes a private transfer to the start of the hike on day 4 (as well as a luggage transfer on the same day). Any other transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Digital travel pack
- 24/7 Telephone assistance during the trip
- City taxes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Flights
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions
- Personal expenses
- Tourist taxes (to be paid on the spot)
- Insurance
- Public bus tickets, cable car/gondola, chair lift
Optional Extras
- Upgrade to single room
- Printed travel pack
- Extra nights in Pocol
- How hard is the The Best Hikes of Cortina?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the The Best Hikes of Cortina?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Pocol to start this tour?
- Is the tour material The Best Hikes of Cortina in English?
- Where does the The Best Hikes of Cortina end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. You should expect to be hiking 5 to 6 hours per day. Altitude differences will be between 300 to 700m per day. No technical difficulties and easy to slightly harder trails.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Although the most convenient transportation to Pocol is by car, there are also public transportation options such as buses. Please note that the public transportation is more limited outside school holiday periods (before mid-June and after mid-September – flexible dates).
Yes, the tour material is in English language.
The tour ends where it starts, with the check-out from your hotel in Corfu.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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