Dolomites in Autumn Light Hiking Adventure 2026

10th - 17th OCTOBER 2026

€2950 per person in double/twin occupancy

Day 1 - 10 October 2026 – Arrival in Cortina d’Ampezzo - Private transfer at 12 pm from Venice Marco Polo airport to pretty Cortina d’Ampezzo, the queen of the Dolomites. Stay at Hotel Barisetti, 7 nights (D).

Day 2 - 11 October 2026 – Gores de Federa and Croda da Lago – An interesting forested walk past enchanting gulleys, canyons and waterfalls along the Federa mountain river, to reach the upper high mountain pastures of Malga Federa and beautifully located Rifugio Croda da Lago for lunch. After lunch we return to Cortina d’Ampezzo by 4-wheel drive vehicle (approx. 7 km/4.3 miles, 550 metres up, 3/3.5 hrs), (BLD).

Day 3 - 12 October 2026 – Lake Braies and Alpe di Nemes circuit – We enjoy sunrise at one of the most beautiful natural Alpine lakes of the Dolomites, enchanting jewel-like Lake Braies, and then continue on a nice circular walk on the beautiful pastures of Alpe di Nemes, with extensive views of the Dolomites on pasture tracks and through lovely forest, with lunch at a family-run mountain dairy farm (approx. 15 km/9.3 miles, 450 metres up and down, 5.5/6 hrs), (BLD).

Day 4 - 13 October 2026 – Cadini and Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Free time in the morning in Cortina d’Ampezzo. In the afternoon we enjoy a lovely walk from Misurina up to the beautiful and iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the mountains symbol of the Dolomites, along forested wide tracks and narrower rocky WWI Alpine military footpaths, to enjoy sunset in the fascinating Dolomites (approx. 8 km/5 miles, 600 metres up). Stay at Rifugio Auronzo, private rooms, shared bathrooms and showers, 1 night (BLD).

Day 5 - 14 October 2026 – Cadini and Tre Cime di Lavaredo - Sunrise circular hike at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, to enjoy enchanting and unique Dolomite views onto the surrounding mountains, such as Cadini di Misurina, Cristallo, Sorapiss and Croda Rossa. We drive back to Misurina for lunch and some free time in the pearl of the Dolomites (approx. 9 km/5.6 miles, 450 metres up and down, 4/4.5 hrs), (BLD).

Day 6 - 15 October 2026 – Passo Giau and Cinque Torri – We drive to the most fascinating and beautiful mountain pass in the Dolomites, for some time to enjoy views and take pictures, and enjoy lunch at a family-run mountain dairy farm. We continue on a wonderful hike from Passo Giau to Cinque Torri, to enjoy an interesting WWI open air museum and sunset, before driving back to Cortina by 4-wheel drive vehicle (approx. 8 km/5 miles, 350 metres up and down, 4/4.5 hrs), (BLD).

Day 7 - 16 October 2026 – Foses and Sennes plateau circuit – A half-an-hour drive takes to Malga Ra Stua for a stunning high plateau mountain walk up to and through unusual Dolomite scenery, past fascinating Alpine lakes, through pastures and meadows, on mountain paths and gravel tracks throughout, with breathtaking views and lunch in a traditional mountain hut (approx. 13 km/8 miles, 650 metres up and down, 5.5/6 hrs), (BLD).

Day 8 - 17 October 2026 - Private transfer at 11.00 am to Venice Marco Polo airport, (B).

Meals included as listed above: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner (drinks at dinner not included)

Hotel

Sport Hotel Cortina - Barisetti – Cortina d’Ampezzo (7 nights) – a pretty 3-star family-run hotel with character perfectly and quietly located in town www.sporthotelcortina.it/en/

What is included:

• comfortable, characterful hotel accommodation;
• all meals – 7 breakfast, 6 lunches at mountain refuges and 7 multi-course dinners at the hotel's restaurant (drinks at dinner not included);
• all transport – to/from Venice airport and to/from walks in mini buses (or cars depending on group size);
• 2 experienced tour consultants/mountain guides, Ilaria and Anna, to guide and support you;
• all specified trips or visits.

For bookings and enquiries contact us at the email address or telephone numbers above.