The Best of the Italian Dolomites
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From 1225.00 €
About hiking in the Italian Dolomites
During a week’s hiking in the Dolomites, explore the most beautiful scenery in these Italian mountains. The Dolomites are one of Italy’s most distinctive limestone mountains. Walls, towers, cliffs and stone cathedrals make this unique massif a veritable temple to hiking.
This trip offers a gentle introduction to the most beautiful hikes in the area and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the pearl of the Dolomites: Cortina d’Ampezzo. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are a sight to behold at every turn.
You will leave with :
Sébastien
Trek guide – Mont-Blanc specialist
“The trip to the mountains is a moment of discovery. So you shouldn’t try to arrive before you’ve left to take full advantage of it!”
Photo gallery of hikes in the Italian Dolomites
Italian Dolomites hiking trails
Upcoming departures
What's included in the formula
- Comfortable half-board hotel accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Picnic lunches and provisions for the hike
- Supervision by a qualified French mountain leader
What's not included in the package
- Soft drinks in general
- Personal hiking and travel equipment (boots, poles, personal first-aid kit, etc.)
- Supplements for a single room in the accommodation
- Cancellation assistance insurance to be taken out upon registration
- Everything not mentioned in the price includes
Day 1: To Cortina d'Ampezzo
Your guide will meet you on arrival at your hotel in Cortina in the evening.
A wonderful, timeless week ahead.
Day 2: Lake Sorapis
5 hrs 30 mins walk – 20 min drive – Overnight in hotel – D+: 600 m / D-: 600 m
From Col Tre Croci you can explore the valley and the beautiful Sorapis lake in an enchanting setting.
A beautiful aerial loop takes you back to the starting point after this first foray into the Dolomite landscape.
Day 3: Le Massif de Fromin
5 hrs 30 mins walk – 10 min drive – Overnight in hotel – D+ : 700 m / D- : 700 m
Today you’ll rise above Cortina d’Ampezzo for a hike offering varied views of the Formin massif.
The panorama of the various mountain groups making up the Dolomites is spectacular throughout the walk. Over successive passes, you’ll make a loop to take in the scenery before finishing the hike in a beautiful larch forest.
Day 4: Biella Refuge
After a transfer on a forest track, you arrive at the Ra Stua hut, the starting point of your new hike. Following a circuitous, little-traveled path, you’ll climb up to the Biella hut, set against a mineral, lunar backdrop. This is a great opportunity to observe the local wildlife.
The return loop takes in new viewpoints before reaching Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Day 5: Tofana de Rozes
Set off on a spectacular hike around Tofana de Rozes. Alpine scenery awaits you on a varied and magnificent itinerary.
You’ll stop off at the Giussani hut before returning to the Tofana massif.
A beautiful cross-country path allows you to loop back to enjoy the scenery to the full.
Day 6: Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Today you’ll be heading for the must-do hike of this tour and this beautiful region: the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. A grand finale!
A magnificent wild loop takes you to the Locatelli refuge just opposite the towers. Certainly one of the most beautiful hikes in the Alps.
Day 7: Departure day
Highlights of the trip
General information
SAFETY
You can find the Quai d’Orsay’s position on these countries on the official website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: diplomatie.gouv.fr in the “Conseils aux voyageurs” section.
The information contained on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is subject to change and is given for guidance only. Please note that no region of the world or country can be considered safe from the risk of terrorism.
REGISTRATION
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- by phone: 06 65 93 29 29
- or e-mail: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration with a copy of your passport, your postal address, telephone number and e-mail address, together with a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multirisk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult our insurance contracts on our website.
By internet:
Book your holiday directly on our website: directly on the holiday page, choosing your dates and insurance options.
ATTENTION: air fares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you book during this period.
ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY
We strongly advise you to take out assistance insurance for the duration of your trip.
We offer two different types of insurance: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multirisk, to be taken out when you register for your trip.
Details of this insurance are available on request or can be viewed by by clicking here.
Other offers include Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or Club Alpin Français. Check that your trekking activity is covered.
Make sure your insurance covers all medical expenses in the event of an accident.
You must make sure that you are covered for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information before you set off on your trek:
- a certificate from the insurance company covering mountain rescue costs.
- the contract number and telephone number of the assistance center
Beware of restrictive clauses in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to Visa Premier, Gold or other cards), such as mountain insurance limited to snow activities, or altitude sickness not recognized as an illness requiring repatriation, which will be refused.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and take the necessary steps if necessary.
Health & climate
CLIMATE
The climate is much the same as in the French Alps: summer days are hot and temperatures drop considerably at night.
HEALTH AND VACCINES
No vaccinations required.
We strongly recommend that you are up to date with the usual vaccinations: diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
We recommend that you have a check-up with your dentist before you leave.
IFREMMONT
No specific indication
Transport and conditions
Access to the trailheads is by carpool.
AIR
No specific indication
LUGGAGE
Your luggage is returned to the hotel each evening.
The stay
MEALS
Picnic lunches prepared by your guide or the hotel. Morning meal at the hotel. Evening meal at the hotel or in the town center.
Snacks are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
ACCOMMODATION
6 nights in a 3-star hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo, in a double room. If you would like a single room, please contact us for a supplement.
TRAINING
Supervision by a state-qualified French mountain leader.
Practical info
ELECTRICITY
You can recharge your electronic devices every day at the hotel.
FORMALITIES AND VISA
No visa required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.
BUDGET, CHANGE AND TIPS
Meals not included (cold drinks, snacks, etc.) and accommodation are included in the price of the stay. Tipping is not necessary and should reflect your satisfaction with the team.
Watse added value
AN EXCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE ITINERARY
This holiday has been designed by Watse to offer an in-depth exploration of the mountains around Cortina.
A CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS QUALITY
You’ll be staying in a comfortable hotel right in the center of town. Evening meals will be taken either at the hotel or in a restaurant in the center of Cortina, as you wish.
ACCOMPANIMENT BY A FRENCH GUIDE
A French Watse guide will take care of everything on site.