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Discover the incredible Dolomites around Val Badia on this self-guided hiking tour
Surround yourself with alpine culture.
Be humbled by towering peaks overhead.
Breathe in the crisp mountain air.
Lose yourself in calming alpine meadows.
This self-guided hiking tour in the Dolomites is perfect for people without time for a longer break. This 5-day hiking tour lets you explore the region around Val Badia, and the stunning Italian Dolomites.
Escape the hustle and bustle spanning the popular cities in Italy and let the astonishing, towering Dolomites in Val Badia envelop you. Experience another side of Italy’s rich culture, one that introduces delicious wines, mouthwatering cheese in the thick of nature rather than in the lively cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Amid the jagged Dolomites, you’ll encounter local folk speaking a language other than Italian: Ladin—a romance language. The different language paired with the wild scenery unveils another layer of Italy. Basically, this self-guided five-day tour embodies the same elements that make the country so great, but with tall mountains and a different cultural perspective.
This self-guided hiking tour in the Dolomites is perfect for people without time for a longer break. This 5-day hiking tour lets you explore the region around Val Badia, and the stunning Italian Dolomites.
Escape the hustle and bustle spanning the popular cities in Italy and let the astonishing, towering Dolomites in Val Badia envelop you. Experience another side of Italy’s rich culture, one that introduces delicious wines, mouthwatering cheese in the thick of nature rather than in the lively cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Amid the jagged Dolomites, you’ll encounter local folk speaking a language other than Italian: Ladin—a romance language. The different language paired with the wild scenery unveils another layer of Italy. Basically, this self-guided five-day tour embodies the same elements that make the country so great, but with tall mountains and a different cultural perspective.
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Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in La Valle
Begin your introduction to the stunning area of Val Badia in La Valle (Wengen in German)—a quaint village tucked in the mountains. Spend the day meandering the town before enjoying a relaxing night at your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Panoramic Passo Valparola to Corvara Hike
After munching on a delicious breakfast, get ready for your first day of trekking in Val Badia. Take a brief transfer to Passo Valparola, where your 14.9 km trek, exploding with spectacular views as you walk along the Sett Sass until the landscape unfolds into Pralongià, a vast meadow, begins. Admire the jetting summits dotting the background, including the unmatched views of the Marmolada glacier as you trek. Spend a pleasant evening basking in the quiet, tranquil La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 6 hours, 14.9 km, 572 m ascent, 1181 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Trek to Rifugio Fanes
Pack a daypack because you’re going to leave La Valle for an epic hiking adventure to Rifugio Fanes. Spending a night in a rifugio is simply splendid, as you get sunset and sunrise in the mountains almost entirely to yourself. The trail slowly ascends as you pass by Sasso delle Nove’s rock faces and vistas of Austrian mountain tops. Be prepared for a steep incline during the last section of this hike. Eventually, you’ll reach astonishing views of the valley sprawling below and of Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park. Once you reach Rifugio Fanes, opt to go on a worthwhile 1 km jaunt to Lé Vërt lake and Limo lake.
Overnight Location: Mountain Hut
Distance: 6 hours, 13.8 km, 1278 m ascent, 563 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Hike back to La Valle
Say goodbye to your cozy Rifugio Fanes and embark on a semi-steep journey back to La Valle. Today’s trek will take you through larch forest until the scenery collapses, bringing Lech Parom, a glistening lake surrounded by lofty mountains, into focus. You can also opt to take a route that requires less of a climb, but still traverses gorgeous views of mountain peaks and valleys. The last part of the hike will take you across the green, lush pastures blanketing Armentara. Spend your last night on this tour at your leisure in La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 8 hours, 20 km, 790 m ascent, 1511 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Goodbye La Valle!
The self-guided tour ends after you enjoy a hearty, tasty breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Departure on June 1st – 27th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR685
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR595
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR568
- Sharing a triple room: EUR529
Departure on June 28th – July 27th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR711
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR621
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR590
- Sharing a triple room: EUR550
Departure on July 28th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR761
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR671
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR644
- Sharing a triple room: EUR601
Departure on September 1st – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR685
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR595
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR568
- Sharing a triple room: EUR529
Departure on October 1st – 10th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR661
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR571
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR544
- Sharing a triple room: EUR505
Accommodation on Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) 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 and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info). However, it’s sometimes possible to match single travellers up.
What’s included in the Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, and 4 dinners are included. You are responsible for providing your own lunches and dinners on the days where these meals are not specifically mentioned.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights along the tour. Accommodations before and after the tour in La Valle are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
You are responsible your travel throughout the tour, with the exception of your transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola. Note that you should leave your main luggage at your hotel in La Valle and pack an overnight bag only for your journey to the Rifugio.
Also Included
- Transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola
- Digital information kit and app
- 24/7 phone support
- Accommodation
Not included
- Flights and any type of transportation to and from La Valle
- Luggage Transfer to the Rifugio
- Transfers throughout the tour, except for the transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola
- Touristic city taxes (€1.35 EUR – €1.90 EUR per person daily)
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Transfer to and from La Valle at the beginning and at the end of your tour
- Additional nights during, before, or after the tour
- Paperback trip documents
- How hard is the Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour?
- Do I need a Visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to La Valle to start this tour?
- Is the Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour in English?
- Where does the Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour end?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
This tour is rated as a 3 / 5. This tour may not encompass super difficult terrain, but you will cover a lot of kilometers each day with some steep sections! Be prepared to walk a lot.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Yes, 4 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, and 4 dinners are included. You are responsible for providing your own lunches and dinners 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, therefore guide services are not included. However, the info package and tour notes are in English.
The tour ends in La Valle.
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.
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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