Explore Italy’s rustic wilderness on foot in the Italian Dolomites
Discover Italy’s hushed, quiet corner, sketched with the ever-so demanding Dolomites, where alpine valleys, woodlands, jetting karsts, and sparkling lakes add layers of natural beauty, on this eight-day self-guided walking tour.
The masterpiece-like views you’ll stumble upon will enchant you just like the Colosseum in Rome or the canals snaking through Venice, but with an unbeatable outdoorsy twist.
This trek will carry you through one of the most stunning areas within the South Tyrol—the province in which the Dolomites stand: Fanes-Sennes Nature Reserve. Expect to weave through a myriad of memorable views, encountering the occasional marmot or chamois en route. End each day of trekking with mouth-watering local cuisine and relaxing stays in cozy huts and hotels nestled in the mountains.
Highlights of the Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes
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Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes 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, 5-8 km, 314-336 m ascent, 284-336 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
This is a private tour run for your group only. Prices below are per person. If you want to reduce the price, you can consider excluding luggage transfers from the tour package (please enquire for more information).
Departure on June 1stst – 24th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,150 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,250 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,195 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $1,150 USD
Departure on June 25th – July 25th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,175 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,250 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,195 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $1,150 USD
Departure on July 26th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,175 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,275 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,225 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $1,150 USD
Departure on September 1stst – 22nd, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,175 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,250 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,195 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $1,150 USD
Departure on September 23rd – October 5th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,150 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,250 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,195 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $1,150 USD
Accommodation on Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes Tour
Expect to stay in cozy hotels and huts on this tour. Please note, that when staying in mountain huts in Sennes and Fanes, the bathrooms will be shared. It is also possible to book rooms in these huts with private bathrooms, but the number of such rooms are very limited and require an extra supplement, as well as booking a long time in advance. Please note that the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar places.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers joining this tour will stay in dormitory accommodations (shared spaces).
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hut Platzwiese in Prato Piazza
This pleasant guesthouse, cradled by the mountains, offers rooms mirroring alpine vibes and mouth-watering cuisine at their restaurant.
Rifugio Sennes
Rifugio Sennes sits in the Fanes-Senes-Braies National Park. The cozy rooms paired with the Tyrolese cuisine served at the restaurant amounts to a relaxing stay.
Rifugio Fanes Hut
The rooms mirror the serenity of the outdoors, but with the bonus of warmth and coziness. Enjoy the Ladin and international dishes offered at the restaurant.
B&B Villa La Bercia
Expect rustic-designed rooms with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a balcony during your stay here. Enjoy a yummy breakfast in the morning!
What’s included in the Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches 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 7 nights along the tour are included. Accommodations before the tour starts in Plätzwiese and after the tour ends in San Vigilio di Marebbe are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Luggage transfer on this tour is optional (you can book it as an optional extra, 1 piece per person, up to 20kg). Any personal transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Digital information kit and app
- 24/7 phone support
Not included
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Drinks and snacks
- Touristic city taxes (€1,35 EUR – €1,80 EUR per person daily)
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Transfer to Plätzwiese from the airport and from San Vigilio di Marebbe to the airport
- Additional nights during, before, or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes
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