Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Italy and Transfer to Sappada

Upon your arrival at the Venice airport, you’ll be picked up for your transfer to your hotel in Sappada. Your first night in this charming village, you will meet your local hiking guide and indulge in an authentic pizza dinner at a local pizzeria.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sapada (1217m)
Distance: None
Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 Begin your Hike up Monte Peralba

Your trek begins! Set out with your local guide and begin to hike the “Pista della marmotta” or “the groundhog trail” up Monte Peralba. Your trail will lead you to the Calvi Refuge, which has spectacular views out over the valley.

You can choose to either settle in for the night or take a short walk to see some WW1 memorials nearby.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut (2167m)
Distance: 3.5 hours, 915m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 Hike to Wolayerseehütte Refuge

Enjoy your breakfast at Calvi Refuge before heading out on your longest hike of the tour. Your guide will lead you along the trail that weaves through gorgeous forests and past cold mountain streams. You’ll have a fantastic view of Lake Bordaglia, which is home to a wildlife refuge for deer, chamois, eagles, martens and more.

After a long day of hiking, you’ll arrive at the lakeside Wolayerseehütte refuge, where you’ll settle in for the night.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut (2150m)
Distance: 7-8 hours, 880m of ascent, 1030m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Mont Coglians and Honey and Cheese Tasting

This morning you can choose to take a 3-hour hike around Mount Rauchkofel on the Austrian side. You’ll have a picnic lunch at Lake Volaia before climbing the scenic ridge on Mont Coglians.

In the afternoon you’ll stop for a honey and cheese tasting from a local producer.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut (2120m)
Distance: 3.5 hours plus an optional 3 hours, 770m of ascent, 610m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Hike to Vuezzis

Enjoy the gorgeous scenery as you hike between the little mountain villages on your route. You’ll enjoy another picnic lunch today before you arrive in Vuezzis village.

This quaint village is nestled in the Degano Valley and is home to a 14th-century church and charming slate roof house. Get to know the locals over dinner before you turn in for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vuezzis
Distance: 5-6 hours, 250m of ascent, 1370m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 Hike Mount Talm

Today you’ll be guided through a beautiful beech forest and the village of Rigolato. You’ll be trekking up to the top of Mount Talm for your picnic lunch before you continue to the Chiampizzulon refuge. Enjoy the incredible views!
Overnight Location: Mountain hut (1630m)
Distance: 5 hours, 970m of ascent, 230m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 See Entralais Pass and Trek to Pesariis

Your trail this morning will lead you across the Pesarina Valley to the Entralais Pass. You’ll enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Carnic Alps from the pass before you continue to Pesariis.

You’ll be taken on a short tour of amazing clocks throughout this village, which specializes in clock making. Tonight you’ll celebrate your last night with a traditional dinner made from local produce.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pesariis
Distance: 6 hours, 560m of ascent, 1440 of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 Return to Venice

Say goodbye to the Dolomites as you are driven in your private transfer back to Venice.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast