Highlights of the Dolomites

Day 1  Campitello        
Arrive in Venice and transfer to the pretty alpine village of Campitello, the gateway to the Dolomites. Later, meet your fellow travellers and tour leader. The routes can vary each day and will be discussed with your tour leader.        

Day 2  Rifugio Sasso Piatto        
Today’s walk will start with a cable car ride to Col Rodella to walk the southern flank of SassoLungo/Sasso Piatto to Rifugio Sasso Piatto.        

Day 3  Catinaccio Range
Start your day in the pretty mountain village of Vigo di Fassa and take the cable car to the Ciampede Refuge at 2,000m. A moderate level walk will take you North West to Gardeccia then up Val di Vaiolet to Rifugio Principe for lunch. Enjoy the views before descending to Pera.

Day 4  Alba    
Take a short bus journey to Alba where you can choose between a moderate or more challenging walk. The moderate walk will travel east along the Viel dal Pan with spectacular views of Marmolada, whereas the challenging route will traverse the higher level of Piz Boe.

Day 5  Campitello        
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Campitello by foot or bike. Rest your legs and take in the views or revisit a favourite spot and absorb more of the wonderful vistas. Alternatively, enjoy one of the optional local activities, including a tour to see the remains of Oetzi, the ‘Ice-Man’, in Bolzano.        

Day 6  Piz Boe Mountain        
Travel by bus to Pozza for a gondola ride to Buffaure. Make your way to Col Valvacin to journey up the minor peak to Forca Neigra, after lunch descend via Val di Contrin to Alba for a bus back to Campitello.  

Day 7  Catinaccio Range        
Again you will have two options available. For a more moderate walking day venture to the Catinaccio Range, walking over high passes along high-level footpaths. Take a bus journey over Passo Costalonga and once at the top, walk on the western side of the massif making your way east, finishing following the route to Ciampedie for a cable car descent.

Day 8  Campitello      
The trip ends after breakfast.