A Super-Flexible Walking Holiday in the Dolomites
6 Days / 5 Nights
Day 1 – Arrival in the Dolomites
- Arrival: Fly into Venice, Innsbruck, or Verona. Private transfer or rental car to your mountain base (e.g., Val Gardena or Alta Badia).
- Check-in: Charming alpine hotel or mountain lodge with spa.
- Afternoon: Leisurely stroll through the village, enjoy Italian coffee & cake.
- Evening: Welcome dinner with regional South Tyrolean specialties.
Flexible option: Guided village walk or short forest trail depending on arrival time.
Day 2 – Gentle Alpine Meadows & Panoramic Views
- Morning: Easy panoramic walk (4–5 hrs) through alpine meadows, with breathtaking views of the Sassolungo & Sella Massif.
- Lunch: Mountain hut (“rifugio”) with traditional dumplings & strudel.
- Afternoon: Option to continue walking, take a cable car down, or relax in the spa.
- Evening: Optional wine-tasting session with local Südtirol wines.
Flexible option: Guests choose between a gentle meadow loop (easy) or an extended ridge hike (moderate).
Day 3 – Iconic Dolomite Peaks
- Morning: Guided walk at Tre Cime di Lavaredo (3–6 hrs depending on route).
- Highlight: One of the world’s most famous mountain circuits with dramatic rock towers.
- Picnic lunch: Provided by hotel, enjoyed on a scenic plateau.
- Afternoon: Relaxation or photography session with a local guide.
- Evening: Cozy dinner in a traditional rifugio with candlelight atmosphere.
Flexible option: Full-day circuit (challenging) or short loop with more time to rest.
Day 4 – Forests, Lakes & Cultural Touches
- Morning: Walk to alpine lakes (e.g., Lago di Braies or Lago di Carezza).
- Afternoon: Optional cultural visit to Bolzano (Ötzi Museum) or a wellness afternoon.
- Alternative activity: E-bike ride through mountain valleys.
- Evening: Farewell group dinner with live Tyrolean music.
Flexible option: Guests choose between a lake hike, cultural city visit, or rest day.
Day 5 – Departure
- Morning: Short farewell walk or yoga in the meadows.
- Transfer to Venice/Innsbruck/Verona for onward travel.
🔑 Highlights
- Flexible walking levels every day (easy to challenging).
- Authentic alpine hospitality – mix of wellness hotels & mountain huts.
- Cultural touchpoints – South Tyrolean food, wine & traditions.
- Personal freedom – choose daily between guided hikes, independent walks, or relaxation.