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Spend 8 unforgettable days discovering Italy's famous mountain rage
Explore the stunning Tre Cime on this wonderful Italian trekking tour.
Spend a night on the shores of the stunning Lago di Braies, with perfect views of Croda del Becco.
Enjoy stunning scenery on this self-guided trek through the many diverse landscapes of the Dolomites.
Experience authentic Tyrolean culture and hospitality as you trek between mountain huts in the heart of the Dolomites.
Imagine spending 8-days walking through the Italian Dolomites, staying at remote mountain huts. This 8-day self-guided Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tour has some of the most incredible scenery in the Alps. New wonders await you around every turn, as the landscape along this stunning tour of the Dolomites is so varied (and beautiful).
You will spend your days trekking in the Dolomites on a path that keeps you high, savouring stunning views every day. With wild alpine meadows, jaw-dropping mountains, iridescent high-altitude lakes, and lush, green forests, the Dolomites is the ultimate hiking destination. This trekking tour takes you through the beautiful Dolomites on impressive diversity of terrain, with a multitude of well-maintained hiking routes to suit walkers of all ages, ability and fitness levels. Wherever you go, you can be sure of a warm welcome from the friendly mountain residents, and a hiking trip here is the perfect chance to learn more about local cultures, the Dolomites’ unique cuisine, and the delicate ecosystems of the region. Combining culture, history, food and glorious landscapes, this self-guided Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tour is the best way to experience the region.
Visit Tre Cime di Lavaredo
One of the highlights of this trekking tour is seeing the three pinnacles of Tre Cime. These three iconic peaks stand proudly, overlooking a stark, bare valley, in a landscape that looks as though it comes from another world. Their craggy, raw, rugged faces create an incredible sight in the heart of the Dolomites, and it’s no wonder that they are so often considered the most popular peaks in the region. These three rocky towers are a popular spot for rock climbers, offering some really challenging routes for experienced mountaineers.
The region around Tre Cime di Lavaredo is steeped in history, and once formed a key battleground on the frontier between Austria and Italy during the First World War. The war left scars here, and you’re likely to pass tunnels, trenches and other fortifications during your hike. Many of these can be explored on foot, using the Via Ferrata, and they offer a fascinating insight into this region’s dark past.
Hut to Hut Hiking
Hut to hut hiking allows you to experience all the joys of a multi-day backpacking trip, without the stress! Instead of carrying your tent and cooking equipment with you, all you need to do is hike to your next destination, where you’ll be met with a warm meal and shelter for the night.
Hut to hut hiking is a great way to immerse yourself in the landscape of any region, allowing you to avoid taking your car or public transport, and offering the opportunity to get right out in the wilderness. It’s a great option for those who don’t want to take a lot of heavy camping gear, or who aren’t experienced backpackers, as you can be sure that you’ll have a place to stay each night.
The rifugios of the Dolomites are well-equipped to take hikers, and although the accommodation is often basic, it’s a wonderful way to get back to basic and away from the stresses of day-to-day life. Traveling this way will allow you to take on longer, more strenuous hiking routes without worrying about accommodation or food – you can simply relax and enjoy the trail knowing you’ll have a warm bed at the end of the day!
Imagine spending 8-days walking through the Italian Dolomites, staying at remote mountain huts. This 8-day self-guided Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tour has some of the most incredible scenery in the Alps. New wonders await you around every turn, as the landscape along this stunning tour of the Dolomites is so varied (and beautiful).
You will spend your days trekking in the Dolomites on a path that keeps you high, savouring stunning views every day. With wild alpine meadows, jaw-dropping mountains, iridescent high-altitude lakes, and lush, green forests, the Dolomites is the ultimate hiking destination. This trekking tour takes you through the beautiful Dolomites on impressive diversity of terrain, with a multitude of well-maintained hiking routes to suit walkers of all ages, ability and fitness levels. Wherever you go, you can be sure of a warm welcome from the friendly mountain residents, and a hiking trip here is the perfect chance to learn more about local cultures, the Dolomites’ unique cuisine, and the delicate ecosystems of the region. Combining culture, history, food and glorious landscapes, this self-guided Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tour is the best way to experience the region.
Visit Tre Cime di Lavaredo
One of the highlights of this trekking tour is seeing the three pinnacles of Tre Cime. These three iconic peaks stand proudly, overlooking a stark, bare valley, in a landscape that looks as though it comes from another world. Their craggy, raw, rugged faces create an incredible sight in the heart of the Dolomites, and it’s no wonder that they are so often considered the most popular peaks in the region. These three rocky towers are a popular spot for rock climbers, offering some really challenging routes for experienced mountaineers.
The region around Tre Cime di Lavaredo is steeped in history, and once formed a key battleground on the frontier between Austria and Italy during the First World War. The war left scars here, and you’re likely to pass tunnels, trenches and other fortifications during your hike. Many of these can be explored on foot, using the Via Ferrata, and they offer a fascinating insight into this region’s dark past.
Hut to Hut Hiking
Hut to hut hiking allows you to experience all the joys of a multi-day backpacking trip, without the stress! Instead of carrying your tent and cooking equipment with you, all you need to do is hike to your next destination, where you’ll be met with a warm meal and shelter for the night.
Hut to hut hiking is a great way to immerse yourself in the landscape of any region, allowing you to avoid taking your car or public transport, and offering the opportunity to get right out in the wilderness. It’s a great option for those who don’t want to take a lot of heavy camping gear, or who aren’t experienced backpackers, as you can be sure that you’ll have a place to stay each night.
The rifugios of the Dolomites are well-equipped to take hikers, and although the accommodation is often basic, it’s a wonderful way to get back to basic and away from the stresses of day-to-day life. Traveling this way will allow you to take on longer, more strenuous hiking routes without worrying about accommodation or food – you can simply relax and enjoy the trail knowing you’ll have a warm bed at the end of the day!
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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, dinner
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
2026 Prices for Self-Guided Rifugio to Rifugio Trekking Tour in the Italian Dolomites The departures are available starting daily from June 15 to Sept 15.
The starting price for four people with luggage transfers is EUR1550 per person.
Accommodation on the 8-day Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tour
During this trek you’ll stay at a 3-star hotel in Bressanone, and mountain huts along the trail.
What’s included in the Hut to Hut Trekking in the Dolomites Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included. Dinner in Bressanone on day 1 is not included. Lunches can be purchased at your own expense from grocery stores or mountain huts to be eaten along the trail.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included as described in the itinerary.
Baggage Transfers
With luggage transfers included: you will only carry what you need for the day’s hike. Your bags are transported to your accommodations by vehicle, and you will have access to them every night (except day 2 in Locatelli, day 4 in Biella hut and day 6 in Gardenacia hut where this service is not available as these huts are not reachable by car).
Also Included
- The Roadbook, which outlines the route, as well as maps and reservation vouchers. One Roadbook is provided for each 4-person group.
- Access to a mobile app that includes GPS guidance
- 24/7 Emergency Hotline
Not included
- Transportation to Bressanone to start the trip and from Bolzano at the end of the trip.
- Showers at mountain huts that charge extra for this.
- Drinks, tips, and other personal expenses
- Travel insurance for trip cancellation or interruption, lost or stolen baggage, or other assistance.
- Tickets to any attractions
- Public transportation and chairlifts during the tour.
- Optional Via Ferrata climb up “Paterno” or “Torre di Toblin” (day 2)
Optional extras
- Daily packed lunch (days 3-7)
- Via Ferrata climb (day 2): Climb up “Paterno” or “Torre di Toblin” including English-speaking guide and technical gear.
- How hard is the Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tour?
- Do I need a Visa?
- Are meals included?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Bressanone to start this tour?
- Where does the tour end?
- Do I need vaccines?
- When should I book a trek in the Dolomites?
- What's the earliest I can hike in the Dolomites?
- Can I upgrade my accommodation?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. Be prepared to hike about 6-7 hours each day, covering about 15-18km along mountain trails. Expect 700-1,000 m of elevation gain or loss each day.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included. Other meals are at your expense.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. You can get travel insurance here.
Make your own way by bus to Bressanone (Brixen) or add private airport transfer (for an additional fee) when booking your tour. The closest international airports are Verona, Venezia, or Innsbruck.
The tour ends in Bolzano. Buses are available from here back to Verona, Venezia, or Innsbruck airports. Or arrange for a private airport transfer (additional fee) when you book your tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Trekking in the Dolomites is extremely popular, and early booking provides a much higher chance of finding a suitable accommodation on the dates you want. During booking, the itinerary may need to be changed to find accommodation.
Most hikers in the Dolomites don't start until the June. The reason is that there is the possibility of snow remaining on the trail, making this trip more challenging, and in some cases dangerous. In addition, many refugio's don't open until the middle or end of June.
This tour is largely staying in mountain huts. There are no other nearby hotels, so the mountain huts are the only option. For many people, staying in a mountain hut is a highlight of the trip, though mountain huts are not for everyone.
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Allibert Trekking specializes in mountain sports adventures throughout the European Alps (France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria). From the Dolomites to the Mediterranean coast, they create and organize hiking, mountaineering, ski touring, snowshoeing, and multi-sport trips throughout the Alps.
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