Treasures of the Dolomites

Gorgeous Walks, Relaxing Spas, and Great Cuisine

Overview

This journey brings you into the unrivalled 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, and we have time for optional spa visits at our hotels. Highlights include hikes across the Alpe di Siusi, the highest alpine plateau in Europe, and the lunar landscape of the famed Latemar Labyrinth. If you’re looking for pleasant hikes and walks, cultural and culinary exploration, and a little pampering, this trip is for you!

Itinerary at a Glance

Days 1-2
Verona / Brenta Dolomites / Madonna di Campiglia

From Verona, we head up into the lush valleys and jagged spires of the Brenta Dolomites. A gondola ride carries us above treeline for a fantastic hike on a balcony trail, and our spa hotel is a village in a stupendous valley between the glaciers of Admello and Presanella.

Cerana Relax Hotel
Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
Days 3-5
South Tyrol / Alpe di Siusi / Lago di Fié

Driving through the apple orchards of Val di Non, we enter the South Tyrol for a beautiful hike to Lago Smeraldo (“emerald lake”). In the unique landscape of the Alpe di Siusi, Europe’s largest and highest mountain plateau, we’ll savor a breathtaking loop hike. After a short “meditation hike” with a local host, we’ll hike to beautiful Lago di Fié, at the foot of the craggy Sciliar Massif, for a lakeside lunch. Our hotel offers a spa and Finnish sauna.

Hotel Schwarzer Adler
Siusi allo Sciliar, Italy
Days 3 to 5 (3 nights)
Days 6-7
Val d’Ega / Latemar Labyrinth / Sella and Marmolada Massifs / Lunch at Club Moritzino

In the Dolomites’ Val d’Ega, we follow a meandering trail across the fantastic Latemar Labyrinth, where the picture-book Latemar Massif, one of the giants of the Dolomites, towers above us in an enchanting maze of pinnacles and needles. Hiking on the Pralongia Plateau, panoramas include the marvelous Sella Massif, the Santa Croce mountains, and, of course, the “Queen of the Dolomites,” the Marmolada. On Day 7, 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 Pix La Ila.  Our hotel’s spa and sauna facilities can be used soothe our weary muscles.

Posta Zirm Hotel
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Days 6 to 8 (3 nights)
Days 8-10
Val Gardena / Puez Odle National Park / Bolzano

We follow a beautiful trail down the Sasso della Croce massif, followed by lunch in a Michelin-starred restaurant and a visit to a museum of the local Ladin culture. In the Val Gardena, our final hike brings us to Puez-Odle National Park’s famed saw-toothed spires: Sella, Sasso Lungo, and Sasso Piatto in the Sella group. Ending our adventure in Bolzano, we visit the fascinating museum built to showcase Otzi, the Iceman, the Copper Age hunter whose mummy was found at 10,000 feet in the Otztal Alps. Depart Day 10 via Verona.

Posta Zirm Hotel
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Days 6 to 8 (3 nights)
Parkhotel Laurin
Bolzano, Italy
Day 9 (1 night)

Highlights

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 Otzi, the Iceman

Details

Length: 10 days
Cost From: $6395  
Arrive: Verona, Italy
Depart: Verona, Italy
Lodging: 9 nights hotels
Meals: All meals included except 2 dinners as indicated in the Detailed Itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Activity: Walking, Hiking / Trekking
Trip Level:

Easy to moderate walks and hikes, 3-4 hours a day, altitudes between 5,000 and 7,000 feet, van support (for luggage or if you wish to skip a day’s hike)