Trip Overview
In Val di Fassa, at the heart of the enchanted rocky Dolomites, summer loves to wake up in Fuciade, among the sun-drenched barns.
It runs freely over alpine pastures and rifugios, until it reaches the crystal-clear waterfalls in the San Nicolò Valley.
It enters the fir forest and pirouettes on the ridges of the Monzoni group, gently tickling her majesty, Queen Marmolada, then reaches the Contrin Valley. It inebriates itself with the sweet fragrance of flowers and the hypnotic scent of hay, among the pastures of Val Duron. Summer emerges from alpine lakes and Dolomite springs.
It somersaults over soft meadows and opens its dances in villages dressed up to welcome the evening lights.
A fiery Enrosadira (the famous red sunset) announces the magic hour, a time when all promises of freedom, discovery and wonder are renewed.
On this fascinating getaway itinerary, not only will you hike to the summit of famous peaks and marvel at breathtaking panoramas.
You will also have the chance to step into history while walking through actual WWI trenches and tunnels located along the former Austro-Hungarian frontline.
To top it all, you will savor the most delicious and genuine mountain food and experience the real mountaineering life by spending your nights in characteristic mountain huts called rifugios. Are you ready for this adventure?
It runs freely over alpine pastures and rifugios, until it reaches the crystal-clear waterfalls in the San Nicolò Valley.
It enters the fir forest and pirouettes on the ridges of the Monzoni group, gently tickling her majesty, Queen Marmolada, then reaches the Contrin Valley. It inebriates itself with the sweet fragrance of flowers and the hypnotic scent of hay, among the pastures of Val Duron. Summer emerges from alpine lakes and Dolomite springs.
It somersaults over soft meadows and opens its dances in villages dressed up to welcome the evening lights.
A fiery Enrosadira (the famous red sunset) announces the magic hour, a time when all promises of freedom, discovery and wonder are renewed.
On this fascinating getaway itinerary, not only will you hike to the summit of famous peaks and marvel at breathtaking panoramas.
You will also have the chance to step into history while walking through actual WWI trenches and tunnels located along the former Austro-Hungarian frontline.
To top it all, you will savor the most delicious and genuine mountain food and experience the real mountaineering life by spending your nights in characteristic mountain huts called rifugios. Are you ready for this adventure?
Highlights
- Experience the fairy tale mountain landscape of the Dolomites, with astounding panoramas around every corner
- Discover why, over the centuries, the Ladin inhabitants of Val di Fassa have done so much to safeguard this territory and preserve its astonishing beauty
- Discover the area of Passo San Pellegrino and Fuciade, with its sun-drenched barns
- Explore remains of trenches and outposts that housed Italian troops on the Bocche front during WWI
- Summit Sas da Mezzodì, a seldom-visited peak, surrounded by the splendid panorama of the Fassa Valley
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Val di Fassa (D)
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Day 2
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 3
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 4
Hotel in Val di Fassa (B,D)
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Day 5
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Day 5
Hotel in Val di Fassa (B,D)
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Day 6
Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
Want to learn more about our Hotels and B&Bs?
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine, and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Prefer luxury acommodations?
You can also book a custom departure of this trip using our luxury hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugi?
Rifugi – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, rifugi are accessible only on foot (with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.
The Dolomite rifugi are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.
To learn even more about rifugi in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article, and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine, and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Prefer luxury acommodations?
You can also book a custom departure of this trip using our luxury hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugi?
Rifugi – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, rifugi are accessible only on foot (with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.
The Dolomite rifugi are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.
To learn even more about rifugi in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article, and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
5 Days Guided Trip:
€ 2.180 per person (2 participants)
€ 1.565 per person (4 participants)
€ 1.290 per person (6 participants)
5 Days Self Guided Trip:
€ 1.210 per person (2 participants)
€ 940 per person (4 participants)
€ 890 per person (6 participants)
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6 Days Guided Trip:
€ 2.950 per person (2 participants)
€ 2.080 per person (4 participants)
€ 1.790 per person (6 participants)
6 Days Self Guided Trip (last day guided):
€ 1.620 per person (2 participants)
€ 1.390 per person (4 participants)
€ 1.310 per person (6 participants)
The cost is based on the specified hotel category. (Please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation.
We will do our best to accommodate you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price.
Important to note:
- There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 14th to Sept 8th.
- There is a private-room supplement in Rifugi: €40 per Rifugio, per person per night (based on availability).
- Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and map of the area
- 2 (or 3) nights accommodations in 3-star hotel in Val di Fassa
- 2 nights accommodations in rifugios (mountain inns), in shared accommodation
- All breakfasts & dinners
- Local English speaking Hiking Guide (guided trips)
- Lift tikets (guided trips)
- Transfers in the area as per itinerary
- A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral
- Local tourist tax
- Italian VAT Tax
Itinerary Map
Area Map
