Italy · 30 Aug – 5 Sep 2027
Dolomites
Alpine treks, via ferrata and mountain refuges — author tour to Italy's most iconic mountains
Alpine treks, via ferrata and mountain refuges — author tour to Italy's most iconic mountains
The Dolomites are a unique mountain range in northeastern Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, emerald meadows and mountain refuges serving the best pasta in the Alps.
We run a hiking tour through the most beautiful spots: Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Sorapis, Cinque Torri, Lago di Federa. Routes are chosen so you get the views without destroying yourself physically.
Tre Cime, Sorapis, Cinque Torri, Fanes waterfalls, Dobbiaco, Braies and Federa. Stay at one apartment base in Santo Stefano di Cadore.
Approximate route and stops. You can zoom and pan the map.
Reference itinerary from the organiser’s 24–30 August 2026 programme. That departure has finished; dates and conditions for the next trip are to be confirmed.
Meet at Marco Polo Airport and travel to Santo Stefano di Cadore. Stay at the same apartment base throughout the trip.
A circular hike from Rifugio Auronzo around Tre Cime, including the views near Rifugio Locatelli.
Hike from Passo Tre Croci to Lake Sorapis. The reference programme specifies 13 km, 450 m ascent and about 5 hours, with narrow sections, steps and cables.
Explore the Cinque Torri rock formations and mountain panoramas.
Visit the Fanes waterfalls and walk around Lakes Dobbiaco and Braies.
Hike to Lake Federa. The reference programme specifies 15 km, 750 m ascent and about 6 hours, with a sustained uphill section.
Breakfast, packing and transfer from the apartments back to Venice.
June-September for hiking (refuges open, no snow). September is best (golden autumn, clear). Winter is ski season — not our format.
The next departure price is to be confirmed. The 2026 reference programme uses apartments and includes breakfasts and dinners; the organiser will confirm current terms and pricing.
Schengen (Italy is a member).
From easy (Tre Cime) to serious (Vajolet). We give daily choices. Minimum — normal fitness, no special skills. We hike between refuges, not via ferrata.
Hiking boots (stiff sole required), poles, rain shell, warm mid-layer, sunglasses, SPF 50. We send the full list.
A separate via ferrata activity is not listed in the attached PDF. Availability, a guide and equipment must be agreed separately.
6-8 people. One minivan.
Tour leader speaks English and Russian. Refuges work in English. No language issues on the trail.
Message us on Telegram — we'll share route details, fitness level required, via ferrata options.