Gorgeous Walks, Relaxing Spas, and Great Cuisine
Treasures of the Dolomites
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Highlights include hikes on the Alpe di Siusi, the highest alpine plateau in Europe, and the lunar landscape of the famed Latemar Labyrinth, as well as a visit to Bolzano's wonderful museum built for ötzi, the Copper Age Iceman. 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We will meet at 9:30 am at the Verona Porta Nuova train station in Verona. (If you are staying at a hotel in Verona the night before the trip begins, please get a taxi from your hotel to the train station to meet the group.) We'll head out into the countryside of Italy's lush and hilly Trento region with the aim of enjoying one of the first “treasures” of the Dolomites: the sparkling wines made in the classic method. We will discover the secrets of this bubbly wine, and enjoy a tasting, followed by lunch. Afterwards, we continue toward the Dolomites, where our destination is Madonna di Campiglio, a village and ski resort surrounded by Adamello-Brenta Nature Park, which include the 9,000-foot-high peaks of the Brenta Dolomites. It lies at about 5,000 feet in a stupendous valley between the Brenta Dolomites and the glaciers of Adamello and Presanella. There will be time for an hour's walk around town on your own before we gather for our Welcome Dinner. Overnight at Cerana Relax Hotel .\r\n\r\nApproximate Driving Time: 2.5 hours","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"We recommend arriving in Verona the night before the trip begins, although it is also easy to get a train in the early morning from either Milan or Venice. Both cities are approximately 1.5 hours by train to Verona.","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":2,"DayTo":2,"Headline":"Brenta Dolomites \/ Hike to the Vallesinella Waterfalls","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"The Brenta are the westernmost peaks of the Dolomites. Here, lush valleys stretch out below jagged limestone spires, and high alpine plains rise up to meet majestic mountain landscapes. We'll start the morning with a gondola ride to Stazione Groste, a good place for spectacular views and photography, then set out on a trail above treeline with views of the sharp peak of Corno Alto. Descending a balcony trail into forests of fir, larch, birch, and beech, we pause for our pack lunch at Malga Vallesinella Di Sopra, a beautiful clearing with a panoramic view of the dramatic spires of the Brenta Dolomites. Continuing downhill, we stop for coffee at a trailside rifugio (mountain hut), then descend right into town and head to our hotel to freshen up. Overnight at Cerana Relax Hotel.\r\n\r\nApproximate Hiking Distance: 5.5 miles, elevation gain 200 feet, elevation loss 1,500 feet","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"South Tyrol \/ Canyon Rio Sass \/ Lago Smeraldo \/ Siusi allo Sciliar","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Driving north today, it's hard to miss the abundant apple orchards of Val di Non. Like many of the valleys of Trentino Alto Adige, the cultivation of fruit is fundamental to the economy here, and the apples of Val di Non are famous—historical documentation of apple cultivation here dates to the time of Charlemagne! We'll continue from orchards into vineyards as we arrive in charming Fondo, the main village in the upper Val di Non. In Val di Non, our hike bring us into a world of light and dark as we navigate the deep Canyon Rio Sass, an impressive gorge carved by the moving glaciers of the Ice Age. Accompanied by a local canyon guide, we follow metal walkways and staircases suspended in the twists and bends of the canyon, hearing the sound of roaring water swirling in the steep gorge. We finish the hike at the scenic Lago Smeraldo (“emerald lake”) for a lakeside lunch.\r\n\r\nHeading northeast along the wine road, with a possible short wine-tasting stop, we arrive at our destination for the evening, the small village of Siusi allo Sciliar, a typical Tyrolian-style town that will give us the feeling of being in Austria. The town sits just below the large and dramatic rock massif of Sciliar (8,300'), which rises above the Alpe di Siusi. There should be great photo ops as the sun sets and the light plays off the pale rock face. Before dinner, there is free time to enjoy an optional sauna at our spa hotel, and there's a pool to relax in before dinner. You can also arrange for a massage. Overnight at hotel in Siusi.\r\n\r\nApproximate Hiking Distance: 3 miles, 2 hours, elevation loss\/gain of about 475 feet\r\nApproximate Driving Time: 3 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":4,"Headline":"Hike the Largest Alpine Plateau in Europe","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><body>A gondola ride from town brings up to the unique landscape of the Alpe di Siusi, a high mountain plateau that is a mecca for hikers in summer (and skiers in winter). Recognized as Europe's largest high alpine plateau, it is a World Heritage Site. At its northern edge, high cliffs tower over the Val Gardena, and the great stone peaks of the Sassolungo group (Sasso Piatto, Sasso Lungo, and Schiller) stand like sentinels. Our unforgettable hike today also gives us a good look at the geology of the Dolomites, with views extending across the Val Gardena and down to the mountain-ringed town of Ortesei. Lunch will be at one of the typical alpine huts established on the plateau, a delicious opportunity to sample the alpine food of the region. The cuisine in these huts can range from soups to polenta, salads, and local wild meats. Also, a dessert not to be missed here is kaiserschmarm, a sweet, fluffy rum-soaked pancake. We descend back to town by gondola. The late afternoon is for enjoying the sauna and spa or a dip in the pool. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own at one of the local restaurants. Overnight at hotel.\n\nApproximate Hiking Distance: 5 miles on soft dirt trails with some rocky parts, elevation gain\/loss 1,355 feet.\nAn easier option is available of 400 feet elevation gain\/loss by using an extra gondola and shortening the trail by 1.5 miles. <br><br>Geology of the Dolomites: The evolution of the dolomitic landscape began at least 250 million years ago. After their uplift from the sea, the Dolomite reliefs were sculpted and molded through millennia by the force of gravity, running water, and ice, all of which made them “the most beautiful work of architecture in the world,” as the architect Le Corbusier once remarked. These shaping activities took place in very different climatic conditions. At least five glaciation periods, each one followed by inter-glacial phases, have been identified in the Alps. The coldest phases ended some 15,000 years ago when the Alps were buried under a thick icecap from which only the sharpest and highest peaks emerged. During the glacial periods, ice masses completely invaded the main valleys and merged with other ice bodies from the surrounding valleys. The vast heaps of rock debris at the foot of sheer dolomitic cliffs provide the landscape with a moon-like aspect.<\/body>","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"Meditation Hike \/ Lago di Fié \/ Prösels Castle","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"This morning, we'll have a unique hiking experience similar to what the Japanese call “forest bathing,” or shinrin-yoku, which means “bathing” in the forest through our senses. It is a way of simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses. A local guide will lead us on a walk from the hotel into the forest, with stops for different exercises (mental and physical), a relaxing way to experience nature by hearing the sounds, noticing the scents, inhaling the mountain air, and watching the sunlight playing in the leaves. After about an hour's walk with the guide, we'll continue hiking on our own to Lago di Fié, one of the most attractive lakes in the South Tyrol, perfectly located at the foot of the Sciliar Massif and surrounded by a nature park. We'll have a delightful lunch at the rifugio on the lake.\r\n\r\nA short drive brings us to the impressive castle of Prösels, where we'll have a guided visit. The present Gothic form of the castle, built by the Lords of Fiè, dates back to the times of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. About 500 years ago, the castle was the scene of witch trials. Today it hosts art exhibits. We'll head back to Siusi for dinner. Overnight at hotel.\r\n\r\nApproximate Hiking Time: 4 miles, 3 hours (including stops), elevation gain 300 feet, elevation loss 200 feet\r\nApproximate Driving Time: 1 hour","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":6,"Headline":"Val d'Ega \/ Hiking the Latemar Labyrinth \/ Lago di Carezza \/ Corvara","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<body>Our destination this morning is the Dolomites' Val d'Ega, a valley that carves its wild and rocky way up from the city of Bolzano through deep ravines. Here we'll head into the fantastic Latemar Labyrinth, walking first through forest, then into a lunar landscape. We'll have glorious views of the picture-book Latemar Massif, one of the giants of the Dolomites, as it towers into the sky in front of our eyes in an enchanting maze of pinnacles, needles, and massive blocks of rock. After a pack lunch in the Labyrinth, we'll head for Lago di Carezza for a scenic stroll. The rock spires of the Latemar Massif reflect beautifully into this emerald-green alpine lake.\n\nLater in our travels, we'll stop (weather permitting) at Passo Pordoi and take the cable car up to visit an amazing man-made terrace with a commanding Dolomites panorama. Our overnight tonight and the next two days is in the town of Corvara, a South Tyrolean gem set in a pretty valley and surrounded by high peaks. Many local people here speak Ladin (a Latin derivative) as well as German and Italian. Our elegant accommodation is the Posta Zirm Hotel in the heart of town, complete with spa and sauna facilities to soothe our weary muscles. It also has a restaurant with outstanding cuisine. <div><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n\n\nHiking Details:\n5 hours, 5.5 miles, elevation gain\/loss of 730 feet<div>Approximate Driving Time: 2.5 hours\n <br><br>The South Tyrol in History: In addition to Italian and German, Ladin (Romansch) is spoken in the high valleys of the South Tyrol. The Ladin language owes its origins to 15 BC, when Druso, stepson of the Roman Emperor Augustus, conquered this region. Tiberius sent troops to crush the Celtic resisters in the mountain valleys and some of them stayed behind. Their descendants still retain their ancestral Ladin, an archaic tongue that is a combination of ancient Latin and mountain Celtic. Napoleon was a key player in the story of the South Tyrol, conquering it and placing it under the realm of the Austrian Habsburgs. The Habsburgs ruled until the South Tyrol was returned to Italy at the end of World War I. In 1943, the South Tyrol was occupied by Germany, but was restored to Italian rule in 1945 at the conclusion of World War II. Today the South Tyrol is 70 percent German speaking, 26 percent Italian speaking, and four percent Ladin speaking.<\/div><\/div><\/body>","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":7,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Col Alto \/ Pralongia Plateau \/ Sella and Marmolada Massifs \/ Lunch at Club Moritzino","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Right from our hotel, we'll take the gondola up to Col Alto for a lovely stroll in a grand alpine setting called the Pralongia Plateau. From this high plateau, we have a marvelous view including the Sella Massif, the Santa Croce mountains, the spires of the Puez-Odle group, and, of course, the “Queen of the Dolomites,” the Marmolada. Vistas of the Sella group include massive terraces, soaring dolomitic towers, and plunging rock walls. The highest peak in the Sella group is Piz Boè (10,400').\r\n\r\nWe enjoy a special lunch at Club Moritzino, a hotspot for the rich and famous. It overlooks the Badia Valley from its perch at 6,900 feet atop of the Pix La Ila. We'll\r\ndescend by chairlift to La Villa, a picturesque hamlet at the foot of the Gardenaccia in the Piz La Ila highlands. From here, we can either walk back to the hotel along the river or ride by van for those who would like to enjoy the hotel's spa this afternoon. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight at Hotel Posta Zirm.\r\n\r\nApproximate Hiking Time: 4-5 hours, 7 miles, elevation gain 650 feet, elevation loss 1,790 feet","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Alta Badia \/ Sasso Di Santa Croce","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><body>We drive to a nearby town to ride the chairlift up past the cliffs of the Sasso della Croce, an impressive massif in the South Tyrol. It is part of the protected Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. The Sasso della Croce massif dominates the landscape above the village of Badia, and its most famous spire is Monte Cavallo (9,527')), one of scenic icons of Alta Badia. Once we're at the top, we begin our hike down to the town of San Cassiano, a tiny village tucked between Italy and Austria.\n\nWe'll have lunch in the town of San Cassiano then visit the local museum of Ladin culture to learn about the history, archaeology, language, and handicrafts of the people in five Ladin-speaking valleys of the Dolomites. Overnight at Hotel Posta Zirm. Hiking Details: 3 hours, 5 miles, elevation gain 200 feet, elevation loss 1,580 feet<div>Approximate Driving Time: 25 minutes<\/div><\/body>","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":9,"DayTo":9,"Headline":"Hiking Puez-Odle Nature Park \/ Otzi, the Iceman","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<body>A short drive takes us to a new valley, the Val Gardena, the most Ladin of all valleys in the South Tyrol. We'll ride the cable car up to acclaimed Puez-Odle National Park, which offers geologists and other scientists a well-preserved record of the earth's formation. The park is home to some of the most recognizable peaks and ridgelines in the Dolomites. “Odle” means needles, and today's hike brings us different perspectives of famed saw-toothed spires including Sella, Sasso Lungo, and Sasso Piatto in the Sella group. From a geological perspective, Puez-Odle is particularly interesting since all the rock strata typical for the Dolomites can be found here, including Gröden limestone, Bellerophon strata, and Schlern dolomite as well as Jurassic and Cretaceous rocks. Wildlife includes eagles, chamois, deer, and marmots. Rare alpine plants, such as blue gentian, grow among the steep Dolomite rocks, and the area is known for the large number and variety of wildflowers.\n\nAfter lunch at a rifugio, we head down by gondola to Santa Cristina and drive to the town of Bolzano. This afternoon, we enjoy a guided visit to Bolzano's small but fascinating museum built to showcase Otzi, the Iceman. Otzi is the Copper Age hunter whose corpse—in an astonishing state of preservation—was found in 1991 by two German hikers at the base of a glacier at 10,000 feet in the Otztal Alps. The world's oldest and best preserved mummy, Otzi perished in the Alps about 5,300 years ago. He was carrying a bow, arrows, and a dagger, among other items. The extraordinary level of preservation of the artifacts found with and on his body have transformed our understanding of the early dwellers of these mountains. Tonight we'll gather for our festive Farewell Dinner. Overnight at Parkhotel Laurin. Hiking Details: 4 hours, 5 miles, elevation gain 300 feet, elevation loss 1,500 feet<div><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n\n\nApproximate Driving Time: 1.75 hours <\/div><\/body>","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":10,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Verona \/ Depart","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"A drive of about two hours brings us back to Verona for drop-off at Porta Nuova train station, where trains depart for Venice, Milan, and elsewhere in Italy.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":2,"Headline":"Verona \/ Brenta Dolomites \/ Madonna di Campiglio","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<body>From Verona, we head up into the lush valleys and jagged spires of the Brenta Dolomites, with a fantastic hike on a balcony trail, and coffee at a trailside rifugio before returning to our hotel.<\/body><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"South Tyrol \/ Alpe di Siusi \/ Lago di Fié","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"We enter the South Tyrol for a hike in a natural canyon to Lago Smeraldo (“emerald lake”). In the Alpe di Siusi, Europe's highest mountain plateau, we'll savor a breathtaking loop hike. After a short “meditation hike” with a local host, we'll hike to Lago di Fié below the craggy Sciliar Massif for a lakeside lunch. Our hotel offers a spa and Finnish sauna.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Val d'Ega \/ Latemar Labyrinth \/ Sella and Marmolada Massifs \/ Club Moritzino Lunch","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Our hikes reward us with panoramas from the Sella massif to the Marmolada, and we enjoy a special lunch at Club Moritzino, a hotspot for the rich and famous. It overlooks the Badia Valley from its perch at 6,900 feet atop of the Piz La Ila. Our hotel's spa will soothe weary muscles.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Val Gardena \/ Puez Odle National Park \/ Bolzano","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"We descend a trail down the Sasso della Croce massif, and in the Val Gardena, hike below Puez-Odle National Park's famed saw-toothed spires. Ending in Bolzano, we visit the museum for ötzi, the Iceman, the Copper Age hunter whose mummy was found at 10,000 feet in the ötztal Alps. 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Overview
This journey brings you into the unrivaled realm of the Dolomites—but without the challenging hikes of our other Dolomite adventures! Our hikes will be leisurely (and phenomenally scenic), at a slower pace, and on moderate terrain. Aside from hiking, we savor the fine cuisine of this region (with one lunch in a Michelin-starred restaurant), and we have time for optional spa visits at our hotels. Highlights include hikes on the Alpe di Siusi, the highest alpine plateau in Europe, and the lunar landscape of the famed Latemar Labyrinth, as well as a visit to Bolzano's wonderful museum built for ötzi, the Copper Age Iceman. If you're looking for pleasant hikes and walks, cultural and culinary exploration, and a little pampering, this trip is for you!
Arrive: Verona, Italy
Depart: Verona, Italy
Highlights
- Experience the beauty of the Dolomites with slower-paced hikes and easy terrain
- Hike across the breathtaking Alpe di Siusi and famed Latemar Labyrinth
- Relax in spa-hotels in beautiful mountain towns
- Savor the fine cuisine that has made the Dolomites a culinary destination
- Travel by gondola and cable car for easy and scenic access to the trails
- Visit Bolzano's fascinating museum dedicated to the mummy of ötzi, the Iceman
Itinerary
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From Verona, we head up into the lush valleys and jagged spires of the Brenta Dolomites, with a fantastic hike on a balcony trail, and coffee at a trailside rifugio before returning to our hotel.
We enter the South Tyrol for a hike in a natural canyon to Lago Smeraldo (“emerald lake”). In the Alpe di Siusi, Europe's highest mountain plateau, we'll savor a breathtaking loop hike. After a short “meditation hike” with a local host, we'll hike to Lago di Fié below the craggy Sciliar Massif for a lakeside lunch. Our hotel offers a spa and Finnish sauna.
Our hikes reward us with panoramas from the Sella massif to the Marmolada, and we enjoy a special lunch at Club Moritzino, a hotspot for the rich and famous. It overlooks the Badia Valley from its perch at 6,900 feet atop of the Piz La Ila. Our hotel's spa will soothe weary muscles.
We descend a trail down the Sasso della Croce massif, and in the Val Gardena, hike below Puez-Odle National Park's famed saw-toothed spires. Ending in Bolzano, we visit the museum for ötzi, the Iceman, the Copper Age hunter whose mummy was found at 10,000 feet in the ötztal Alps. Depart Day 10 via Verona.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of two Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders
- Accommodations in hotels
- All meals included except 2 dinners as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- A glass of wine or beer with dinner
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Cerana Relax Hotel
Days 1-2 (2 nights)
A 42-room wellness hotel just a stone's throw from the cableway in town, the Cerana Relax is a wonderful family-run accommodation with comfortable rooms perfect for a relaxing night's sleep after a busy day. The food is top notch, from breakfast to the 4-course dinner and great wine list. Spa facilities include massage, sauna, and a hydromassage swimming pool.
Hotel Schwarzer Adler
Days 3-5 (3 nights)
The Schwarzer Adler is small, family-run hotel with personal service, excellent food, and a great location, just a quick walk to the cable car for easy access to hiking. After a great morning on the trail, enjoy the spa and Finnish sauna or head up to the rooftop terrace to savor breathtaking views of Mt. Sciliar. The restaurant serves a top-notch dinner and a plentiful breakfast.
Posta Zirm Hotel
Days 6-8 (3 nights)
Corvara's Kostner family has run this hotel for generations and it has top-notch facilities including spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the mountains, a well-run bar and restaurant, and a first-class spa. The staff is welcoming and helpful. The location can't be beat, with the front of the hotel right on Corvara's main street, and at the rear, the Col Alt gondola, Italy's first chairlift, built by Franz Kostner in the 1930s.
Parkhotel Laurin
Day 9 (1 night)
The Parkhotel Laurin was built in 1910 as Bolzano's first “grand hotel” and this Art Nouveau gem, still owned by the founding Staffler family, is operated with a blend of Old World splendor and modern comfort. The 100 rooms and suites were completely renovated from 1990 and 1998 and all are decorated with original paintings by 20th century artists. Breakfast is served on the front terrace of the hotel, and dinner is served in a pleasant setting on a garden terrace under a tent canopy.
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Trip Leaders
Teresa Baldi
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JoAnn Lantz
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Vicky Sotriffer
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Paola Storai
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Stefano Pozzi
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This trip is rated Level 3, Moderate, according to our trip grading system. It is an active journey with hikes and walks that can be enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good health who has recent hiking experience. You will need to be comfortable hiking six miles in a day and being on your feet for 3-5 hours a day. Trail conditions, weather, and the group's level of fitness can affect hiking times and pacing.
While we've worked hard to find smooth hiking paths with gentle elevation gains, we will experience some rocky and uneven terrain on a few hikes (rocks are what the Dolomites are famous for, after all!). There will also be a bit of elevation gain and loss (roughly 1,750 feet at most, but generally in the mid-hundreds), but at a moderate pace so that all can take their time and enjoy it.
Temperatures are likely to reach the 60s and 70s during the day, with cooling breezes and occasional rain. At night the temperature will drop quite a bit, depending on the altitude. The months we are offering this trip are the optimal ones, but the weather can be fickle, and it can range from blue skies to cloudy, wet, and cold conditions, making rain gear and warm garments necessary.
We stay in hotels chosen as much as possible for their ambience and history and for the delightful dining they offer. While the hotels are very comfortable, the guest rooms are not always of uniform size or amenities. Our Trip Leaders try to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole.
Most evening meals will be taken at our hotels, which often featuring the cuisine the region is noted for. Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often the evening meal will be at 7:30 pm. The cuisine of the South Tyrol is a blend of the best of both sides of the Alps. Speck, one of the South Tyrol's famous specialties, is lean pork cured with juniper berries and other herbs, wood-smoked, and aged for months. Polenta is another staple, traditionally cooked in huge copper pots. The region has a plentiful harvest of wild mushrooms, including porcini, chanterelles, and chiodini. Rye flour finds its way into many local dishes, including ravioli alla pusterese, with rye-flour dough, something unheard of elsewhere in Italy. Risottos, stews, and knodel (dumplings) appear on menus, along with typical Mediterranean pastas.
Our van will transport the group's luggage, so you only need to carry a daypack for items you need for the day (rain gear, sweater, camera, water bottle, etc.). Trip members are always free to skip a day's hike and travel to the next destination in the support vehicle (or remain at the hotel if we are not transferring that day).
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With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
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- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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We'll have glorious views of the picture-book Latemar Massif, one of the giants of the Dolomites, as it towers into the sky in front of our eyes in an enchanting maze of pinnacles, needles, and massive blocks of rock. After a pack lunch in the Labyrinth, we'll head for Lago di Carezza for a scenic stroll. The rock spires of the Latemar Massif reflect beautifully into this emerald-green alpine lake.\n\nLater in our travels, we'll stop (weather permitting) at Passo Pordoi and take the cable car up to visit an amazing man-made terrace with a commanding Dolomites panorama. Our overnight tonight and the next two days is in the town of Corvara, a South Tyrolean gem set in a pretty valley and surrounded by high peaks. Many local people here speak Ladin (a Latin derivative) as well as German and Italian. Our elegant accommodation is the Posta Zirm Hotel in the heart of town, complete with spa and sauna facilities to soothe our weary muscles. 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Vistas of the Sella group include massive terraces, soaring dolomitic towers, and plunging rock walls. The highest peak in the Sella group is Piz Boè (10,400').\r\n\r\nWe enjoy a special lunch at Club Moritzino, a hotspot for the rich and famous. It overlooks the Badia Valley from its perch at 6,900 feet atop of the Pix La Ila. We'll\r\ndescend by chairlift to La Villa, a picturesque hamlet at the foot of the Gardenaccia in the Piz La Ila highlands. From here, we can either walk back to the hotel along the river or ride by van for those who would like to enjoy the hotel's spa this afternoon. Dinner is on your own this evening. 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We'll ride the cable car up to acclaimed Puez-Odle National Park, which offers geologists and other scientists a well-preserved record of the earth's formation. The park is home to some of the most recognizable peaks and ridgelines in the Dolomites. “Odle” means needles, and today's hike brings us different perspectives of famed saw-toothed spires including Sella, Sasso Lungo, and Sasso Piatto in the Sella group. From a geological perspective, Puez-Odle is particularly interesting since all the rock strata typical for the Dolomites can be found here, including Gröden limestone, Bellerophon strata, and Schlern dolomite as well as Jurassic and Cretaceous rocks. Wildlife includes eagles, chamois, deer, and marmots. Rare alpine plants, such as blue gentian, grow among the steep Dolomite rocks, and the area is known for the large number and variety of wildflowers.\n\nAfter lunch at a rifugio, we head down by gondola to Santa Cristina and drive to the town of Bolzano. This afternoon, we enjoy a guided visit to Bolzano's small but fascinating museum built to showcase Otzi, the Iceman. Otzi is the Copper Age hunter whose corpse—in an astonishing state of preservation—was found in 1991 by two German hikers at the base of a glacier at 10,000 feet in the Otztal Alps. The world's oldest and best preserved mummy, Otzi perished in the Alps about 5,300 years ago. He was carrying a bow, arrows, and a dagger, among other items. The extraordinary level of preservation of the artifacts found with and on his body have transformed our understanding of the early dwellers of these mountains. Tonight we'll gather for our festive Farewell Dinner. Overnight at Parkhotel Laurin. 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Fun fact: Irene wrote a book called Spaghetti and Sauna about the cultural differences between Italy, her home country, and Finland, where she lived for four years."},{"GuideID":850627,"First_Name":"JoAnn","Last_Name":"Lantz","BioShort":"Originally from Long Island and holding a degree in education from New York University, JoAnn Lantz has lived in Italy since 1988, slowly restoring an old farm house outside of Lucca, learning about the wines of Italy, and continually exploring her adopted home country. Whether she's leading a hike up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi in the Dolomites or to the top of Monte Solaro on the isle of Capri, she has a gift for bringing out the local charm of each place our journeys visit. “I became a Trip Leader to share the wonders of Italy with others,” she says. “The slowness to change and the depth of history that exists here gives people a chance to reflect on their own lives and see what is truly important.” When not guiding, JoAnn nurtures her small olive grove near Orvieto, pruning the trees, picking the olives, and making olive oil for her own use and as a gift for friends.","BioLong":"Originally from Long Island and holding a degree in education from New York University, JoAnn Lantz has lived in Italy since 1988, slowly restoring an old farm house outside of Lucca, learning about the wines of Italy, and continually exploring her adopted home country. 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She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski.","BioLong":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). 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Having climbed and guided on some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas and the Americas (notably Mt. Rainier), Dan continues to guide on Aconcagua (Argentina) and for Wilderness Travel in the Alps. He is also an Appalachian Trail Ambassador, which involves regularly running an 89-mile stretch of the trail, as well as community involvement. His goal is to \"give back to the wilderness a little of what it has given me.” Dan speaks English, Spanish, and Italian, and continues his interests in wilderness medicine and cooking.","BioLong":"Daniel Windham, born in Georgia's foothills, discovered his passion for the mountains at an early age while backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. After moving to northern Italy, becoming a mountain guide, and running a mountain hut with his Italian wife, he returned (via a couple of years in Costa Rica) to his roots, enjoying the outdoor life with his family. Having climbed and guided on some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas and the Americas (notably Mt. Rainier), Dan continues to guide on Aconcagua (Argentina) and for Wilderness Travel in the Alps. He is also an Appalachian Trail Ambassador, which involves regularly running an 89-mile stretch of the trail, as well as community involvement. His goal is to \"give back to the wilderness a little of what it has given me.” Dan speaks English, Spanish, and Italian, and continues his interests in wilderness medicine and cooking."},{"GuideID":851110,"First_Name":"Stefano","Last_Name":"Pozzi","BioShort":"Originally from Italy, Stefano Pozzi has grown up with a passion for the outdoors. He graduated from the University of Milan and later became a resident of Norway, where he studied Arctic natural history for a year on the island of Spitsbergen. 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Today he spends several months a year working on expedition vessels between Antarctica and Greenland, and guides trips for us in Norway, Finland, and the Alps. “I love being out in nature and being amazed by its beauty, and my hope is that I can share my knowledge with trip members, and in turn, learn something new every day from them.” When he's not at sea or leading trips for us, he enjoys rock climbing in the summer and skiing and snowboarding in the winter."},{"GuideID":850536,"First_Name":"Leila","Last_Name":"Thompson","BioShort":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. 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