Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour
Hikers on the n°119 hiking trail

Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour

7 days

Büllelejochhütte (rifugio Pian di Cengia) in DolomitesCampedelle valley, DolomitesCima Piccola (little peak)Hikers near the Cinque Torri, DolomitesHikers on the n°119 hiking trailHiking in front of the Torre GrandeHiking in front of the Tre Cime di LavaredoHiking trail in Dolomites and the Monte CerneraHiking trail n°1104, near the Auronzo shelterHinking in the Campedelle valley (hiking trail n°119)Landscape view of the Cadini Range and the Auronzo shelterSunset on the Tre Cime di LavaredoThe Tre Cime di LavaredoThe Tre Cime di Lavaredo, ItalyTre Cime di LavaredoTre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites, Italy

Highlights

Embark on an amazing self-guided 7-day Dolomites hike, nestled in Pocol, Cortina d'Ampezzo. On this trip, you’ll choose from a selection of incredible hikes from days 2 through 6, giving you plenty of freedom to explore the mighty Dolomites at your own pace and in your own way!

IImmerse yourself in the heart of majestic mastiffs like Tofane, Cinque Torri, and Fanes Park. Explore diverse trails amongst the craggy peaks and revel in the gorgeous scenery. Enrich your stay with cultural visits to the ethnographic museum of the 'Rules of Ampezzo' and the 'Great War' galleries at Passo Falzarego.

Highlights of the Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour

Explore the diverse rocky and green landscapes of the majestic Dolomites over 7 breathtaking days.
Discover mythical Dolomite peaks: Cinque Torri, Tofane, Tre Cime, all at your own self-guided pace.
Reconnect with yourself as you’re immersed into nature each day on the trails.
Wander around museums and art galleries for a dose of Italian culture and art.

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From $1,125USD
7 days
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Self-Guided
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Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Pocol, Cortina d’Ampezzo

Arrive in Pocol, Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pocol
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Cinque Torri

From Passo Falzarego, 2105m, up to Forcella (pass) Averau, 2435m, with a very beautiful passage underneath the cliffs of Averau, to Forcella Nuvolau and the Averau refuge. You then descend to the Scoiattoli refuge, an amazing view facing Tofane and Cinque Torri. Downhill (easy) to Cian Zopé, 1732 m. Bus back to Pocol (5 min).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pocol
Distance: 4.5 hours, 10km, 350m of ascent, 715m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3 Crossing the Tofane Mountains

A hike that starts at 1985m altitude and passes under the Col dei Bois and the south face of Tofane de Rozes by the Alta via 1, then joins the Dibona refuge and its terrace ideally located facing the Cinque Torri. Then descend via a beautiful wooded path to Pocol.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pocol
Distance: 5 hours, 10.5km, 350m of ascent, 630m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 4 Lake Sorapis

From the Passo Tre Croci, a spectacular hike towards the Sorapis lake, with its beautiful turquoise blue colour, nestled in a cirque at the foot of the Sorapis summit which rises to 3205 m. The path is easy and in good condition, but aerial in several passages and equipped with handrails. A great classic of the panoramas around Cortina.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Misurina
Distance: 5-6 hours, 11.7km, 558m of ascent, 558m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5 Tre Cime di Lavaredo, west and north faces

This hike will allow you to discover the Tre Cime de Lavaredo massif and to admire the Tre Cime from all sides!
Bus to the Auronzo refuge located at an altitude of 2320m. Passage of the Forcella de Mezzo, 2315m. Then descend to the north face of the Tre Cime, the small Forcellina pass and its lakes at 2245 m. You then reach the Rinbon Valley and descend to the Rinbianco Valley. Passing by the idyllic Lake Antorno.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Misurina
Distance: 4.5 hours, 11.7km, 558m of ascent, 558m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6 Tre Cime di Lavadero and Mount Paterno

From the Auronzo refuge that you reach by bus, you will leave on foot for the grand tour of the Tre Cime, a great hike among the needles, towers and other peaks. Crossing to the Lavaredo refuge underneath the Tre Cime. Then tour of Mt Paterno and Croda Passaporto via the Büllelejoch pass and the lakes dei Piani. You then reach the Locatelli refuge and the north face of the Tre Cime, the view is magnificent! Return to Auronzo by the small refuge of Langalm then the Medo pass, 2315m.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Misurina
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13km, 590m of ascent, 590m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 End of trip

Departure after breakfast
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast

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Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour Price and Dates

This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.

2024 Departures
The departures are available every daily, from June 14th to September 21rd.

  • Single room: from $1,550 USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $1,125 USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

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Accommodation on Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour

You will stay in 2-3 star hotels or guesthouses that offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Standard rooms are of double occupancy.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Hotel Villa Argentina in Pocol ★★★

Nestled in the charming village of Pocol, Hotel Villa Argentina provides 3-star comfort with panoramic Dolomite views. Steps away from Cortina D'Ampezzo, this is a picturesque retreat.

Grand Hotel Misurina in Misurina ★★★★

Explore the enchanting Grand Hotel Misurina in Italy for a serene getaway, perfectly blending luxurious comfort with breathtaking views of the Dolomites.

What’s Included in the Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour?

Meals

6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 6 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

This tour includes a private transfer to the start of the hike on day 4 (as well as a luggage transfer on the same day). Any other transfers are not included.

Also Included

  • Digital travel pack
  • 24/7 Telephone assistance during the trip
  • City taxes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Flights
  • Entrance fees to tourist attractions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tourist taxes (to be paid on the spot)
  • Insurance
  • Public bus tickets, cable car/gondola, chair lift

Optional Extras

  • Upgrade to single room
  • Printed travel pack
  • Extra nights in Pocol

Frequently Asked Questions about Cortina and the Dolomites Hiking Tour

Is this tour for me?

We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. You should expect to be hiking 5 to 6 hours per day. Altitude differences will be between 300 to 700m per day. No technical difficulties and easy to slightly harder trails.

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