Dolomites Walking Tour in Alto Adige

Dolomites Walking Tour in Alto Adige Tour

Day 1 Arrive in Plätzwiese

Let the quiet vibes blanketing Plätzwiese envelop you as you ease from the stress of travelling to a more relaxed mode. Right away, Plätzwiese immerses you into the sweeping natural views spanning the Dolomites.
Overnight Location: Hut in Prato Piazza
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Round trip hike from Plätzwiese

After a tasty breakfast, decide which trek you’d rather embark on: a 6 km climb atop Strudelkopf for magnificent views or an 8 km hike along Stollaplatz. If you have the energy, you’re more than welcome to do both walks since they aren’t too long. End the day in Plätzwiese.
Overnight Location: Hut in Prato Piazza
Distance: 2-2.5 hours, 6-8 km, 350-250 m ascent, 350-250 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Hike to Sennes

Enjoy a fulfilling breakfast before embarking on a journey through the vast Val dei Canope to Cimabanche, where only whispers of nature can be heard as you hike through the grassy lands, backed by snow-capped peaks. Continue your journey across more unspoiled scenery and landscapes: Val de Gotres and Forcella Lerosa. Eventually, you’ll trek downhill through a hushed forest before climbing uphill until you reach your destination for the night: Sennes Hut.
Overnight Location: Hut in Sennes
Distance: 6 hours, 21.3 km, 985 m ascent, 834 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 Hike the Munt de Sennes loop

After a relaxing night tucked into the mountains in a cozy bed, prepare to go on another adventure traversing a collection of magnificent vistas. Today’s loop will take you above the treeline, granting exceptional views of the mountains and land below. If you have the energy, opt to trek to the top of Muntejela de Senes peak, where more views await.
Overnight Location: Hut in Sennes
Distance: 2.5 hours, 7.2 km, 345 m ascent, 330 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 Hike to Fanes

Enjoy breakfast before beginning a 19.7 km trek from Sennes to Fanes via Lago de Foses, where you’ll spend the night in a rustic, luxurious hut. Wind through the valley on the Dolomite Höhenweg trail. Meander through the woods, climb up until you’re above the treeline, and then follow a path downhill until you arrive in Pederü, a quiet area with a hut. After, begin hiking upwards towards Rifugio Fanes.
Overnight Location: Hut in Fanes
Distance: 6-7 hours, 19.7 km, 1000 m ascent, 900 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Hike Fanes Loop

Today’s expedition grants you two options! 1. Hike the L’Ciaval loop via de Ju de la Crusc, a steep route with sweeping views. 2. Fanes loop via Bivacco alla Pace, a pleasant meander with elevated intensity at the end for a view of Monte Castello. Enjoy another night basking in nature in Fanes.
Overnight Location: Hut in Fanes
Distance: Option A—6.5 hours, 17.3 km, 1069 m ascent, 1.076 m descent
Option B—6 hours, 16.6 km, 1235 m ascent, 1235 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Hike to San Vigilio di Marebbe

Enjoy a yummy breakfast before tying up your laces for another day of exploring South Tyrol’s Dolomites. Encounter an array of ascents and descents as well as valleys, meadows, and lovely views en route. Walk through the quaint, mountain-backed village of La Valle (Wengen in German) en route to the jaw-dropping Crusc de Rit. Reach San Vigilio di Marebbe, where you’ll enjoy the last night of this tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in San Vigilio di Marebbe
Distance: 6-7 hours, 18.8-20.8 km, 650 m ascent, 1450 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 Depart San Vigilio di Marebbe

Sadly, your self-guided tour comes to an end with departing San Vigilio di Marebbe.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast