Discover the Val Badia – Hiking Peaks & Valleys

Arrive at the Brunico/Bruneck train station at your leisure and enjoy a 30-minute private transfer from Brunico to La Val. Nestled in the Alto Adige / South Tyrolean part of the Dolomites, La Val is a stunning Ladin village perched at an altitude of 1,348 meters (4,422'). Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes, ancient barns, and traditional rural settlements, it is a hiker's dream destination. With a vast network of trails to suit all levels of difficulty, outdoor enthusiasts flock to La Val. What's more, La Val was the first hiking destination in Alto Adige certified by the "European Hiking Villages" project, which evaluates villages for the uniqueness and beauty of their location and their authentic culture.

Embark on a journey through the picturesque "Hiking Village" of La Val, and discover some of its myriad of trails on your way up to Piz de Pares (2,394m / 7,854'), or Pares Peak, renowned for its scenic beauty. As you traverse through the lush greenery of the fragrant Rit meadow, you will be mesmerized by the breathtaking view of the village of La Val. After a leisurely two-hour walk, you will arrive at the Crusc da Rit cross, where you will be awed by the magnificent panorama that stretches from the Santa Croce/Sas dla Crusc massif to the Sass de Putia/Peitlerkofel massif (Sas de Pütia in Ladin). From this vantage point, you can spot the three majestic churches of La Val – including Santa Barbara and Santa Genesius. Your hike then continues with an ascent of Pares Peak, where you will be rewarded with an even more expansive view of the valley..
(~5.5 hours hiking, 13.6 km / 8.4 miles, 1,006m / 3,300' ascent, 1,031m / 3,382' descent.)

Starting at the very top northwestern corner of the Dolomites, a short distance south of the Austrian border, this exciting itinerary takes you around the majestic isolated mountain Sass de Putia / Peitlerkofel (2,875m / 9,432'). The starting point, Passo delle Erbe (1,987m / 6,519'), is a broad saddle located at the foot of the mountain, full with beautiful flower-filled pastures. The pale Dolomite formations of Sass de Putia rise from dramatic multi-colored rock strata, adding an additional burst of color to their base. Among the highlights of the day are hiking on narrow, zigzagging paths amongst strewn boulders, through Arolla pine woods, and meadows, each with a variety of different wildflowers. 

You even have the option of hiking to the peak of Sass de Putia (2,875m / 9,432'), where the views are quite amazing: Sassolungo-Sassopiatto, Pelmo, Civetta, the Sesto Dolomites, Piz Boè and the Sella Group, as well as the snow-capped Austrian Alps. (Additional 2 hours hiking 500m / 1,640' ascent and descent.)

(~4-5 hours hiking, 13.5 km / 8.1 miles, 650m / 2,132' ascent and descent.) 

Located in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park, this loop hike into the Alpe di Sennes entails a good range of scenery and habitats: grandiose Dolomite groups headed by the Croda Rossa are foremost features, their lower flanks cloaked by flourishing woods of a healthy mix of evergreen conifer and deciduous species. You’ll hike on a stony track, a former wartime mule route, traversing a series of grassy basins dotted with bushes and dwarf mountain pine, the ideal home of marmots and chamois.

Breakfast and departure. Private transfer to Brunico/Bruneck train station.