Hiking Cortina d'Ampezzo - Venice

Day 2: Cortina d'Ampezzo - San Vito di Cadore (ascent approx. 200 m, descent approx. 370 m / approx. 12,5 km / approx. 4 hours)

Slightly above the bottom of the valley you walk on a forest path with a view of the Sorapis massif and on the right the rock formation of the „Five Towers“ - Cinque Torri. Through the Boite Valley you reach San Vito di Cadore.

Day 3: San Vito di Cadore - Pieve di Cadore (Ascent approx. 1,100 m, descent approx. 1,300 m / approx. 21 km / approx. 7–8 hours, or an alternative route with ascent approx. 950 m, descent approx. 950 m / approx. 17.5 km / approx. 6–7 hours)

You can shorten the first part of the hike by taking the chair lift to the Rifugio Scotter Palatini (ticket not included). Following the Via Alpini hiking trail you reach the Passo dei Camosci and then the Galassi mountain hut. Once there, you have already reached the highest point of the hike. Along the way you can enjoy the view of the well-known mountains such as Monte Pelmo, Civetta and Antelao. Through the valley d‘Oten you walk along the river Molinà. There is the possibility, after about 16 km to take a taxi directly to Pieve de Cadore from the Bar Alla Pineta (taxi not included). Otherwise, you can hike to Calalzo di Cadore and take the bus from there to Pieve di Cadore (not included).

Day 4: Pieve di Cadore - Belluno (Ascent: approx. 550 m, descent: approx. 750 m / approx. 14.5 km / approx. 4–5 hours + bus)

Above Calalzo di Cadore you walk towards Tai di Cadore and continue to Valle di Cadore. Here we recommend a short detour to the church of St. Martin in Valle di Cadore. Continue along the hiking trail „Cammino delle Dolomiti“ and hike to Calalzo di Cadore. From here you take the the public bus to today‘s stage destination Belluno „The small Venice in the mountains“.

Day 5: Belluno - Revine (ascent approx. 510 m, descent approx. 1.550 m / approx. 17,5 km / approx. 6 hours)

After a short transfer you arrive at the well-known plateau Nevegal. From there you can see the Santa Croce and Lake Morto. Before reaching the plains in the coming days, today you walk along the ridge and enjoy a wonderful 360° panorama. In one of the romantic mountain huts you can get a delicious refreshment before descending to Revine.

Day 6: Revine - Conegliano - Treviso (ascent approx. 360 m, descent approx. 540 m /approx. 21 km / approx. 6-7 hours)

Transfer in the morning. The hike southwards continues and takes you on the „Dream path Munich - Venice“ hiking trail. After some small hills, you will reach Molinetto della Croda with an old, very beautiful watermill. You wander through beautiful vineyards which invite you to try at least one glass of Prosecco in the evening. After a short train ride from Conegliano you reach Treviso, the fashion city in north-eastern Italy. If you want, you can also take the bus to Conegliano from Refrontolo.

Day 7: Treviso - Venice mainland/Mestre (ascent approx. 0 m, descent approx. 0 m /approx. 23 km / approx. 6 hours)

Today's stage runs along the river Sile and its nature reserve. Here you will find small lakes, peat bogs and watercourses. The area is known for the numerous bird species that nest there. You continue to Quarto d‘Altino and then take the train or ride with your bike to Mestre.Day 8: Departure Individual departure or possibility of extending the stay.

Eco friendly Option b y train: take the train from Innsbruck over the Brenner/Brennero to Franzensfeste/Fortezza. Change the train to the Pustertal/Valle Pusteria - Lienz and get off at Toblach/Dobbiaco, from here please take the bus to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com. By car: on the Brenner/Brennero motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit „Brixen/Pustertal“, then through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria (SS49) to Toblach/Dobbiaco, then continue southwards to Cortina or drive along the Felbertauernstraße to Lienz in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) and then further into Italy through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria to Toblach/Dobbiaco, then continue southwards to Cortina. By plane: Neareste airports are Innsbruck, Verona, Treviso, Venice Marco Polo or Trieste.

Hotels 3*** category. Attention : Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot!

Unattended parking facilities near the hotel.

Every Saturday, shuttle bus transfer from Venice/Mestre to Dobbiaco/Villabassa at a price of €79.00 per person (reservation and payment required at the time of booking. Min. 2 pax). Alternative: the bus Cortina Express offers daily rides from Venice/Mestre to Cortina d‘Ampezzo (reservation at www.cortinaexpress.it).

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We suggest travel insurance.

In Cortina there are several paid but also free car parks near the hotel.

Light, comfortable clothing is advisable. In addition to the usual equipment (clothes, washing things) we recommend hiking or trekking trousers, gloves, hiking or trekking shoes (hard sole and high shaft protect feet), hiking sticks, rain jacket/protection/sunshield (cap, glasses), small rucksack for the day's provisions, water bottle, personal medication, small first-aid kit (plaster, elastic bandage, disinfection, ointment against strains).

Special experience is not necessary. Your state of health should be average and allow you to walk for 6 - 7 hours.

Yes - you are welcome to extend your trip at Venice. We will be happy to make the necessary arrangements for you and book the additional nights. The prices for desired additional nights are listed on the respective travel description.

With the bus "Cortina Express". Departure daily from Mestre train station to Cortina d'Ampezzo or Dobbiaco at a price of about € 30,00 per person (reservation required www.cortinaexpress.it)