Itinerary

Day 1 ~ Arrive in Val Gardena, Dolomites
Arrive in Selva di Val Gardena on your own and check into your hotel. Meet your guide in the afternoon for a trip briefing.
D… Hotel in Val Gardena

Day 2 ~ Puez-Odle, Rasciesa, & Geological Phenomena
In the morning we’ll have a short transfer to the beautiful town of Ortisei, dominated by the Rasciesa peak.
Here we’ll hike on rich pastures up to its crest at 2,300m (7,545'). This superb panoramic traverse is dominated by the stunning Puez-Odle group to the east, with their pointed rock needles. This afternoon, we’ll walk and discover the Tyrolean towns of Val Gardena. (5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Val Gardena

Day 3 ~ Sassolungo – Sassopiatto Circumnavigation
Then come the gigantic masses of the Platt Kofel and Lang Kofel; the first, sliced off, as by the malice of a Titan, at a single blow; the second, an array of splintered spires, ashy-tinted or pale yellow.” – Gilbert and Churchill, 1864 

Morning transfer to Passo Sella, for our hike on a wide, well-marked trail under the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto massifs. This evening you will marvel at breathtaking sunsets and quietness of the mountains from the top of the Rifugio Sassopiatto, your home for the night. (5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 4 ~ Catinaccio (Rosengarten) Massif
A fantastic hike under the Catinaccio (Rosengarten) massif, one of the most recognized landmarks of the Dolomites. Indulge a peaceful evening on the terrace of your rifugio, enjoying fantastic panoramas. (4-5 hours hiking.)
B,D… Rifugio

Day 5 ~ Val di Fassa
From the rifugio, hike to Rifugio d’Antermoia and then descend to Val di Fassa where your hotel for the night is situated. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Val di Fassa

Day 6 ~ Sella Massif
Within the enormous fortress-shaped Sella massif is an excellent network of paths. Today we will traverse along the south face of this incredible mountain. Arrive in Alta Badia, a sunny hollow on the south side of the Val Badia, where you will spend the next two nights. Spend a relaxing afternoon at the hotel swimming pool and spa, or explore any of the six Ladin villages that comprise this area and experience the unique culture that still thrives here. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Alta Badia

Day 7 ~ Santa Croce Sanctuary
Indulge in a hearty alpine breakfast before hiking to Santa Croce Sanctuary. Walk through forest and green pasture to a typical Ladino shepherd’s house for lunch. Taste local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled vegetables, and homemade cakes. Enjoy a wonderful relaxing massage in the afternoon. (6 hours hiking.)
B,D… Hotel in Alta Badia

Day 8 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure.
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