Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking

Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo (1,224m / 4,016') on your own and check into your hotel (private transfer available on request). Cortina d’Ampezzo is a charming alpine resort town surrounded by stunning peaks. Host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, and co-host to the forthcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, Cortina enjoys a reputation for great skiing in winter, and in the summer attracts hikers and climbers who challenge the rocky faces of the nearby mountains. This chic Venetian town also caters to the high society crowd, offering many year-round social activities, shopping, and fine dining. 

In the afternoon (time to be confirmed), meet a Dolomite Mountains representative who will provide a trip briefing and orientation, route maps and your duffel bag (1 bag every 2 members).

In the morning you will meet your local English speaking Hiking Guide and begin your exciting adventure in the Dolomites.

Today's hike takes you from the center of Cortina to the foot of the imposing Tofane group (3,244m / 10,640') which comprises Tofana di Rozes, Tofana di Dentro and Tofana di Mezzo. Hike the uphill path to Passo Posporcora and descend to S.Uberto, where one of our drivers will meet you for a private transfer to the other side of the valley. Get ready for the second part of your day and explore the area beneath the imposing Monte Cristallo (3,221m / 10,565'), where your rifugio is located.
(~7 hours hiking, 18 km / 11 miles, 1,163m / 3,815' ascent, 527m / 1,730' descent.)

A superb itinerary to the soaring Tre Cime di Lavaredo – probably the most famous landmark in all the Dolomites, and known across the world. You can have lunch in one of the rifugios in the area, tasting local specialties such as canederli (a Tyrolean dumpling) and goulash (a beef soup or stew). A wonderful way to appreciate the Tre Cime di Lavaredo in summer is by hiking a loop around these mountains, during which their usual shapes mutate from sharp points to soft corners, the three sections of the mountain apparently merging into one. The area is a sort of “open air museum,” as there are lots of reminders of the First World War – tunnels, bunkers, and old barracks. Tre Cime is also part of the world history of mountaineering – the first routes were climbed in the 1930s.
Depart from your rifugio this morning and descend to Lago Misurina, with great views over Cortina and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Continue to Lago d'Antorno which marks the start of your ascent to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, where your next rifugio is located.
(~6 hours hiking, 16,3 km / 9,8 miles, 855m / 2,805' ascent, 530m / 1,740' descent.)

Another adventure awaits today. From your Rifugio descend to Lago di Landro along Valle di Rienza and take a private transfer to the second part of your hike. Today you will travel under the Tofana di Rozes massif to the summit of Mount Lagazuoi (2,778m / 9,114'), a veritable castle of rock, with lots of spires, turrets and hidden military forts to explore. Here you will reach one of the highest rifugios in the Dolomites.
Spend the afternoon exploring World War I tunnels built into the hillside or relaxing on its patios, where you’ll feel as though you're sitting at the edge of the world – its spacious deck offers 360° view of the Dolomites!
(~6-7 hours hiking, 16 km / 9,6 miles, 1,069m / 3,508' ascent, 1,380m / 4,526' descent.)

This stage is of great interest for both the spectacular mountains around and the abundance of reminders of the terrible years of WWI due to the vicinity of the former border between the long-dismantled Hapsburg Empire and Italy.

From your rifugio, descend to the main road either by cable car (not included) or on foot. Hike a memorable traverse below the awesome Tofana di Rozes. Climb through forests to the fascinating, renowned Cinque Torri area and stop at a lovely rifugio for lunch, with incredible vistas around. After lunch, you may wish to circumnavigate the Cinque Torri. This area saw heavy fighting during WWI. Trenches and Italian army shelters have been restored, creating the Grande Guerra open-air museum of WWI, offering insights into the war and fighting through interpretive panels. After the “museum,” you will hike through the middle of the rock towers, where you will likely see climbers high up on the walls. Continue your hike and take a transfer back to Cortina.
(~5-6 hours hiking, 11,6 km / 7 miles, 582m / 1,908’ ascent, 1,040m / 3,412’ descent.)

Today, you will enjoy a beautiful hike around the Croda da Lago massif (2,236m / 1,389'). 

Enter the enchanting Zone 1 of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the magnificent Croda da Lago and Monte Pelmo reign supreme. Nestled in the Ampezzo Dolomites, between Cortina and San Vito di Cadore, in the province of Belluno, the Croda da Lago boasts an imposing mountain massif with several jagged peaks divided into two subgroups. At the foot of this majestic sight lies a characteristic Dolomite lake, Lake Fedèra, and the Croda da Lago – Gianni Palmieri refuge. The Croda da Lago (2701 m), the Becco del Mezzodì, the Lastoi de Formin, and the Rocchette majestically close the Ampezzo basin to the south. This breathtaking haven is enclosed to the north by the Giau Pass and the Falzarego, to the west by the Codalunga Valley, and to the south by the Fiorentina Valley.
(~4-5 hours hiking, 9 km / 5,5 miles, 303m / 994' ascent, 695m / 2,280' descent.)

Breakfast and departure on your own (private transfer available on request).