Discover the incredible Dolomites around Val Badia on this self-guided hiking tour
This self-guided hiking tour in the Dolomites is perfect for people without time for a longer break. This 5-day hiking tour lets you explore the region around Val Badia, and the stunning Italian Dolomites.
Escape the hustle and bustle spanning the popular cities in Italy and let the astonishing, towering Dolomites in Val Badia envelop you. Experience another side of Italy’s rich culture, one that introduces delicious wines, mouthwatering cheese in the thick of nature rather than in the lively cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Amid the jagged Dolomites, you’ll encounter local folk speaking a language other than Italian: Ladin—a romance language. The different language paired with the wild scenery unveils another layer of Italy. Basically, this self-guided five-day tour embodies the same elements that make the country so great, but with tall mountains and a different cultural perspective.
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Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in La Valle
Begin your introduction to the stunning area of Val Badia in La Valle (Wengen in German)—a quaint village tucked in the mountains. Spend the day meandering the town before enjoying a relaxing night at your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Panoramic Passo Valparola to Corvara Hike
After munching on a delicious breakfast, get ready for your first day of trekking in Val Badia. Take a brief transfer to Passo Valparola, where your 14.9 km trek, exploding with spectacular views as you walk along the Sett Sass until the landscape unfolds into Pralongià, a vast meadow, begins. Admire the jetting summits dotting the background, including the unmatched views of the Marmolada glacier as you trek. Spend a pleasant evening basking in the quiet, tranquil La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 6 hours, 14.9 km, 572 m ascent, 1181 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Trek to Rifugio Fanes
Pack a daypack because you’re going to leave La Valle for an epic hiking adventure to Rifugio Fanes. Spending a night in a rifugio is simply splendid, as you get sunset and sunrise in the mountains almost entirely to yourself. The trail slowly ascends as you pass by Sasso delle Nove’s rock faces and vistas of Austrian mountain tops. Be prepared for a steep incline during the last section of this hike. Eventually, you'll reach astonishing views of the valley sprawling below and of Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park. Once you reach Rifugio Fanes, opt to go on a worthwhile 1 km jaunt to Lé Vërt lake and Limo lake.
Overnight Location: Mountain Hut
Distance: 6 hours, 13.8 km, 1278 m ascent, 563 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Hike back to La Valle
Say goodbye to your cozy Rifugio Fanes and embark on a semi-steep journey back to La Valle. Today’s trek will take you through larch forest until the scenery collapses, bringing Lech Parom, a glistening lake surrounded by lofty mountains, into focus. You can also opt to take a route that requires less of a climb, but still traverses gorgeous views of mountain peaks and valleys. The last part of the hike will take you across the green, lush pastures blanketing Armentara. Spend your last night on this tour at your leisure in La Valle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Valle
Distance: 8 hours, 20 km, 790 m ascent, 1511 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Goodbye La Valle!
The self-guided tour ends after you enjoy a hearty, tasty breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The departure is available any day of the week. Prices below are per person:
Departure on June 1st – 27th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $795 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $695 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $675 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $625 USD
Departure on June 28th – July 27th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $825 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $725 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $695 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $650 USD
Departure on July 28th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $895 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $795 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $750 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $695 USD
Departure on September 1st – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $795 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $695 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $675 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $625 USD
Departure on October 1st – 10th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $775 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $675 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $650 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $595 USD
Accommodation on Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour
Expect to stay in a combination of hotels and huts on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay.
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 and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info). However, it’s sometimes possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Pider ★★★
Enjoy basking in the amenities offered by Hotel Pider: WiFi, TV, private bathroom, and a spa. The restaurant also serves traditional Ladin food.
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.
Hotel Pider ★★★
Enjoy basking in the amenities offered by Hotel Pider: WiFi, TV, private bathroom, and a spa. The restaurant also serves traditional Ladin food.
What’s included in the Self-Guided Hiking In Val Badia (Short) Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, 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 4 nights along the tour. Accommodations before and after the tour in La Valle are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
You are responsible your travel throughout the tour, with the exception of your transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola. Note that you should leave your main luggage at your hotel in La Valle and pack an overnight bag only for your journey to the Rifugio.
Also Included
- Transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola
- Digital information kit and app
- 24/7 phone support
- Accommodation
Not included
- Flights and any type of transportation to and from La Valle
- Luggage Transfer to the Rifugio
- Transfers throughout the tour, except for the transfer from La Valle to Passo Valparola
- Touristic city taxes (€1.35 EUR - €1.90 EUR per person daily)
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Transfer to and from La Valle at the beginning and at the end of your tour
- Additional nights during, before, or after the tour
- Paperback trip documents
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