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Spend 8 days immersed in the Italian Dolomites on this self-guided hiking tour
Explore the Italian Dolomites from La Valle, a mountain village dubbed as a “European Hiking Village” in 2015
Traverse a collection of enchanting viewpoints unveiling sprawling valleys below and various mountain peaks in the background
Enjoy an overnight trip to a remote mountain Rifugio, where you’ll spend one night high in the Italian Dolomites
Enjoy exploring the culture, cuisine and wine of this beautiful part of Italy
Hiking in the Dolomites is spectacular, and this 8-day, self-guided hiking tour allows you to be based in the town of La Valle, enjoying the comforts of a hotel, while hiking in the Italian Dolomites by day. Even better, escape for one night to a remote mountain Rifugio deep in the Dolomites. Enjoy sunset and sunrise from this remote mountain hut in the mountains.
Experience the rich culture peppering Italy’s backyard as you wind through valleys and trails stitched with towering limestone mountains, vast meadows and pastures on this eight-day self-guided tour in Val Badia.
Tucked into the Val Badia region of the Dolomites, sits an array of villages, where the residents speak a romance language other than Italian: Ladin. This tour unveils and unravels layers of Italy’s culture, background, and unspoiled scenery with each hike.
Hiking in the Dolomites is spectacular, and this 8-day, self-guided hiking tour allows you to be based in the town of La Valle, enjoying the comforts of a hotel, while hiking in the Italian Dolomites by day. Even better, escape for one night to a remote mountain Rifugio deep in the Dolomites. Enjoy sunset and sunrise from this remote mountain hut in the mountains.
Experience the rich culture peppering Italy’s backyard as you wind through valleys and trails stitched with towering limestone mountains, vast meadows and pastures on this eight-day self-guided tour in Val Badia.
Tucked into the Val Badia region of the Dolomites, sits an array of villages, where the residents speak a romance language other than Italian: Ladin. This tour unveils and unravels layers of Italy’s culture, background, and unspoiled scenery with each hike.
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Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in La Valle
Arrive in La Valle (Wengen in German) and spend the rest of the day exploring this quaint, near-flawless mountain village. In 2015, La Valle earned the “European Hiking Village” badge, so now it’s officially recognized across Europe as a hub for treks. Enjoy a relaxing evening, basking in a lovely combination of serenity and comfort at your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Hike around Crusc de Rit
Tie up your laces and get ready for your first day exploring the depths of Italy’s towering mountainous backdrop. Today you will hike a loop that takes you from La Valle, passing over Sas De Crosta—a lofty mountain, and back to La Valle. Reach the magnificent Crusc de Rit viewpoint, where Val Badia sprawls below, and Austrian peaks paint the background in the distance. If you want to ease your body into hiking, you can always take the shorter route.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 5-7 hours, 12.3 km-17.3 km, 745-921 m ascent, 745-921 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Hike to the top of Spizan
Travel 2 km by foot—or opt to take a bus—to the village of Pederoa, where your 13 km trek begins. Expect a gradual incline as you meander to the top of Spizan. Let the views of La Valle, Longiarù—another Italian village—and jagged Monte Putia enchant you as you hike this challenging, but rewarding loop. Spend another evening relaxing in your cozy hotel in La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 5 hours, 13 km, 772 m ascent, 772 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Hike Passo Valparola to Sett Sass
Today’s day trip from La Valle will take you, via an included transfer to Passo Valparola, a dramatic mountain pass that has a longstanding hut-turned-museum. Begin your journey along the stunning Sett Sass. Admire the valleys and meadows peppering Val Badia sprawling below, while Marmolada glacier fills the backdrop. Relax your legs at your hotel in La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 6 hours, 14.9 km, 572 m ascent, 1181 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Hike to Rifugio Fanes
Be sure to munch on a hearty breakfast before twisting by the Sasso delle Nove’s rock faces and Austrian peaks en route to Rifugio Fanes. Get ready for a steep ascent close to the end of the trek, but you’ll be met with views of Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park. After reaching Rifugio Fanes and checking into your cozy mountain-backed hotel, it’s suggested to walk 1 km to Lé Vërt lake and Limo lake.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rifugio Fanes
Distance: 6 hours, 13.8 km, 1278 m ascent, 563 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Hike back to La Valle
Expect a trek exploding with steep parts and gorgeous views as you make your way back to La Valle. One of the first stops on this hike is Lech Parom, a tiny blue-green lake nestled high in the mountains. You can skip the tough climb to this spot and follow a more moderate path to La Crusc, where more breathtaking views await. Meander across wide grassy meadows before reaching La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 8 hours, 20 km, 790 m ascent, 1511 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Hike to Rifugio Genova and Back
Enjoy breakfast before taking a local bus from La Valle to the start of your hike in Longiarù. Expect an array of mountainous views and vast prairies to accompany you as you trek to Rifugio Genova, a cozy refuge for adventure enthusiasts cradled by rocky, jagged, and grassy mountain and hillside slopes. On your way down, hike through the charming Seres valley. If your legs aren’t up for a super long journey, you can cut this expedition by 3 km.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 5-6 hours, 13.4-17 km, 950-1110 m ascent, 950-1108 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Depart La Valle
The self-guided tour ends after you eat breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The departure is available any day of the week. Prices below are per person:
Departure on July 26th – August 31st, 2023:
- Solo traveller: EUR1025
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR943
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR911
- Sharing a triple room: EUR855
Departure on September 1st – 30th, 2023:
- Solo traveller: EUR918
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR835
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR794
- Sharing a triple room: EUR744
Departure on October 1st – 10th, 2023:
- Solo traveller: EUR899
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR816
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR776
- Sharing a triple room: EUR728
Departure on June 1st – 24th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1014
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR924
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR874
- Sharing a triple room: EUR819
Departure on June 25th – July 24th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1068
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR978
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR919
- Sharing a triple room: EUR863
Departure on July 25th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1166
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1076
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR1026
- Sharing a triple room: EUR965
Departure on September 1st – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1014
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR924
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR874
- Sharing a triple room: EUR819
Departure on October 1st – 10th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR899
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR816
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR776
- Sharing a triple room: EUR728
Accommodation on Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour
Expect to stay in a combination of hotels and huts on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay.
Please note that the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar places.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season (please inquire to find out more). However, it’s definitely possible to match single travellers up.
What’s included in the Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 packet lunch and 7 dinners. You are responsible for providing your own dinners and lunches on the days where these meals are not specifically mentioned.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in La Valle are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
You are responsible for paying for your travel and luggage transportation throughout, with the exception of your transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola.
Also Included
- Digital information kitt and app
- 24/7 phone support
- Transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola
Not included
- Flights and any type of transportation to and from La Valle
- Touristic city taxes and sojourn taxes (€1.35 EUR – €1.40 EUR per person daily)
- Personal equipment
- Entrance fees
- Anything not stated as ‘included’
Optional Extras
- Transfer to and from La Valle at the beginning and at the end of your tour
- Extra night in any of the accommodations during the tour
- Paperback trip documents, delivered to the first overnight stay
- How hard is the Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour?
- Do I need a Visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to La Valle to start this tour?
- Is the tour in English?
- Is the Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour in English?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Where does Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
This tour is rated as a 3 / 5, and is well suited for guests that regularly go walking. You should be comfortable walking up to 15km each day, though one day does have a 20km route back from Rifugio Fanes.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Yes, 7 breakfasts, 1 packet lunch and 7 dinners. You are responsible for providing your own dinners and lunches on the days where these meals are not specifically mentioned.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly to Venice or another nearby airport and take a train to Brunico, followed by a local bus to Pederoa, and then another super short bus to La Valle. You can drive a car to La Valle.
This is a self-guided tour, so guide services are not included. However, the information package is in English.
This is a self-guided tour.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. You don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.
The tour ends in La Valle.
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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