Hiking Dolomites Alta Via

Day 2: Lake Pragser Wildsee – San Vigilio/St. Vigil (ascent approx. 800 m, descent approx. 1.100 m / approx. 15,5 km / approx. 5-6 hours - Variante to Pederü: ascent approx. 900 m, descent approx. 850 m / approx. 14 km / approx. 5-6 hours)

Starting at the pearl of the Dolomite lakes, the lake Pragser Wildsee (1.494 m), you hike through the romantic area of the nature park Fanes-Sennes-Prags which is one of the largest protected areas of South Tyrol. In the shade of the impressive mountain massif Seekofel you will reach the high alpine pasture Fojedöra. Stop and enjoy the homemade bread and the tasty alpine cheese. Through the lonely high valley you hike past the lake Hochalpensee and finally reach the highest point. Far down in the valley you can already see the villages of the Gadertal.

DAY 3: San Vigilio/St. Vigil - Badia/Abtei - San Cassiano/St. Kassian (Ascent: approx. 960 m, descent: approx. 700 m / approx. 16 km / approx. 6 hours. Alternative route to Wengen: ascent: approx. 480 m, descent: approx. 720 m / approx. 14.5 km / approx. 4–5 hours.)

The cable car Piz de Plaies takes you from San Vigilo to the starting point. The path leads through light woodland and meadows to Piz de Corn. The mountain Peitlerkofel is enthroned on the opposite side. You hike on to the saddle Ritjoch and cross the mountaineering village of La Val. The mighty flanks of the mountain Heiligkreuzkofel are always in view. At the foot of the peaks Neuner and Zehnerspitze you reach the shelter Heiligkreuz. After a short descent you take the cable car to Badia. At the end of the trekking a transfer will take you to San Cassiano.DAY 4: Roundtour San Cassiano/St. Kassian (Ascent: approx. 640 m, descent: approx. 630 m / approx. 12.5 km / approx. 4–5 hours. Valparola Pass alternative route: Ascent: approx. 400 m, descent: approx. 570 m / approx. 11 km / approx. 4 hours.) This circular hike takes you from San Cassiano/St. Kassian up to Piz Sorega and onwards across alpine meadows, where you will find numerous refreshment stops with local specialities. You walk in the direction of Pralongià and finally back to San Cassiano/St. Kassian

Day 5: San Cassiano/St. Kassian - Cortina d´Ampezzo (Ascent approx. 1,050 m, descent approx. 900 m / approx. 20.5 km / approx. 7–8 hours. Alternative route – Falzarego Pass: Ascent approx. 970 m, descent approx. 600 m / approx. 14 km / approx. 5–6 hours.)

At first, the trail runs comfortably along the valley floor to the Capanna Alpina. In the shadow of the majestic Fanes and Conturines peaks, you hike to the Scottoni refuge and on to the crystal-clear Lagazuoi lake at the foot of the Scottoni peak, in whose waters the bizarre peaks of the Fanes Dolomites are reflected. Via the Dolomites High Trail you hike to Lagazuoi, which was turned into a veritable fortress with tunnels and trenches by soldiers during the First World War. It is possible to take the cable car directly from the summit to the pass. to the pass. Below the Tofanen you hike to Pocol and from there by bus to Cortina.

Day 6: Cortina d´Ampezzo - Son Forca - Ospitale - Hochpustertal (Ascent approx. 970 m, descent approx. 720 m / approx. 15 km / approx. 5–6 hours. Alternative route via the Rio Gere chairlift to Son Forca: ascent approx. 500 m, descent approx. 800 m / approx. 4 hours. Alternative route: ascent approx. 340 m, descent approx. 50 metres / approx. 9.5 km / approx. 3 hours.)

The last day of hiking starts in the centre of Cortina d‘Ampezzo. Through woodland and meadows, the route is initially relatively to the Rifugio Mietres, from where you can take a last look at Cortina once more. A fantastic panorama at the highest point will soon make you forget the efforts of the ascent. Afterwards, it is almost all downhill through the idyllic idyllic Val Padeon to the end of the stage in Ospitale. You then continue by public bus to the Alta Pusteria. Option to take a shortcut via the Son Forca cable car (not included).Day 7: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend the stay.

Eco-friendly option by train: Take the train from Innsbruck over the Brenner/Brennero to Franzensfeste/Fortezza. Change trains for the Pustertal/Valle Pusteria - Lienz and get off either at Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco depending on the location of your hotel. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com. By car: on the motorway Brenner/Brennero (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit “Brixen-Pustertal”, then along the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria (SS49) to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco, depending on the location of your hotel 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 or Niederdorf/Villabassa, depending on the location of your hotel. By plane: Low cost flights are available to Innsbruck airport, Sant’ Angelo - Antonio Canova airport in Treviso and/or to the Marco Polo airport in Venice. On request, we can organise transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour.

Hotels 3*** and 4**** category; Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot!

Paid parking available near the hotel; advance booking not possible; payment on arrival

We suggest travel insurance.

You need a good basic condition for this hike, climbing skills are not necessary. Your state of health should be average and allow you to walk for 5 - 6 hours.

We recommend this hike on 16 years and older.

You only need to carry your daypack with snacks, weather protection and whatever else you need during the day. We take care of the rest of the luggage transfer

Yes, you walk in any weather. We recommend that you check the weather conditions in your hotel in the morning and choose an alternative route if necessary. If you advise us in time, on some stages there is the possibility to go with the luggage transport (possibly with an extra charge!). Limited availability, only in exceptional cases, emergencies!