Enjoy 8 mesmerizing days walking the Chestnut Route in the Italian Dolomites
The Chestnut Route is a wonderful hiking tour in the Italian Dolomites. You will journey up the Eisack Valley, marveling at the undulations painting the landscape, while the towering Dolomites and the magnificent Alps line the horizon.
Along the way, you will hike past castles, vineyards, and charming villages boast of fascinating, historical tales. This self-guided walking tour, following the Chestnut route in South Tyrol, seamlessly stitches together German and Italian culture, elevating the stories and vibrancy stretching across this eight-day self-guided tour.
Among the landscapes exploding with fairytale-like beauty, you’ll encounter cheerful villages nestled into the countryside, like Chiusa. Rest your body in cozy hotels and B&Bs each night.
Highlights of the Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking
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Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking Tour
Day 1 Bressanone
Begin your journey in South Tyrol’s oldest city: the ever-so vibrant Bressanone. If you have time, go out and explore the rich culture dotting the city. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the trip ahead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bressanone
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 Walk to Velturno
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, hop on a bus and travel to Novacella Abbey, which is known for its memorable white wine. Commence your pilgrimage. Follow countryside paths through vineyards and wind through woods before reaching Velturno. Admire the chestnut trees encircling this town, evoking cozy, breezy vibes. Spend the night at a comfortable hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Velturno
Distance: 15 km, 720 m ascent, 471 m ascent, 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Walk to Barbiano
Get ready for another day of hiking through Italy’s magnificent haven of nature. Expect vibrancy to dot your 16 km trek. Encounter the Sabiona monastery standing tall and overlooking a steep cliff drop. Keep trekking until you reach the folksy hub for artists: Chiusa. Continue until you encounter Barbiano, a pleasant village etched along River Isarco.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barbiano
Distance: 16 km, 778 m ascent, 798 m descent, 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Hike to Collalbo
Munch on breakfast before tying up your laces and hiking through pockets of woods and orchards embroidering the landscapes. Come across the ultimate mecca for outdoor enthusiasts: Renon plateau. Take a short detour to a prehistoric rock. Reach Collalbo, kick off your shoes, and relax.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Collalbo
Distance: 15 km, 713 m ascent, 403m descent, 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Collalbo Loop
After breakfast, enjoy a relatively easy 11 km loop that will have you winding through forest groves, Alpine meadows blanketing the land, and along Kematen Lake. Admire the pyramids, built by moraine silt, before heading back to Collalbo by train. Be sure to admire the stunning views rolling by outside the train window.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Collalbo
Distance: 11 km, 400 m ascent, 366 m descent, 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Hike to Bolzano
Get ready for a long but pleasant day meandering Italy’s countryside, where castles and farms provide entertaining viewpoints as you walk. After trekking for 18 km, reach Castel Roncolo, a medieval wonder standing in front of a steep grassy slope. Take a bus from here to Bolzano, where Austrian and Italian cultures collide to form one lively, cheerful city.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bolzano
Distance: 18 km, 591 m ascent, 1396 m descent, 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Alp of Siusi loop
Munch on breakfast before heading to Compatsch by bus, and then cable car. Embark on a stunning loop, passing by quaint huts and villages dotting the hills, while the Dolomites jet out of the ground and tower in the background. Follow the loop back to Compatsch and ride back to the bus in a cable car. Head back to Bolzano for the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bolzano
Distance: 21 km, 316 m ascent, 484 m descent, 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Depart Bolzano
The tour ends after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: None
The departure is available on any day of the week. Prices below are per person:
Departure on October 1st – 25th, 2023:
- Solo traveler: $1,375 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,195 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $1,025 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $925 USD
Departure on May 1st – June 24th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,475 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,275 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $1,075 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $975 USD
Departure on October 7th – October 25th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,475 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,275 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $1,075 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $975 USD
Departure on June 25th – July 11th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,550 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,350 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $1,125 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $995 USD
Departure on July 12th – July 31st, 2024 and September 1st – October 6th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,550 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,350 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $1,125 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,025 USD
Departure on August 1st – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,595 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,395 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $1,150 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $1,050 USD
Accommodation on Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking Tour
Expect to stay in a combination of three and four-star hotels on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay. The rooms come with a private bathroom.
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 (please inquire to find out more). However, it’s definitely possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Residence Gasser in Bressanone ★★★
Hotel Goldene Rose in Brunico is a stylish hotel combining modern comfort with historic charm, offering elegant rooms, a central location in the heart of Brunico, and convenient access to both cultural sites and outdoor activities in the Puster Valley.
Hotel Feldthurnerhof in Velturno ★★★
Located on a stunning hillside, this hotel will keep you cozy with its sunny demeanor, necessary amenities, and local and international cuisine.
Gasthof Kircher Sepp in Barbiano ★★★
This hotel mirrors the alpine vibes dotting the outdoors. And it has the necessary amenities to induce comfort. Enjoy the delicious breakfast buffet in the morning.
Hotel Dolomiten in Collalbo ★★★
This family-owned hotel envelops with its comfort, Wi-Fi, TV in each room, and a restaurant that promises amazing Mediterranean and local dishes.
Hotel Regina in Bolzano ★★★
Located in the thick of city centre, this hotel offers the modern amenities needed after several days of trekking.
What’s included in the Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included. You are responsible for purchasing your own lunches and dinners.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Your luggage will be transported throughout the tour, but you are responsible for paying for your own transfers.
Also Included
- Ritten Card for 3 days
- Detailed tour notes
- 24/7 phone support
Not included
- Flights to get to Bressanone or out of Bolzano
- Transfers throughout the tour
- Lunches, dinners, drinks, snacks
- Touristic city taxes
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Feel free to add more nights at the hotels throughout your walk
- Transfer to and from airports at the beginning and at the end of your tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking
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