Italy · August 2026
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, Seceda, Alpe di Siusi. Routes are chosen so you get the views without destroying yourself physically.
The route covers legendary points: Tre Cime di Lavaredo (3 peaks, the symbol of the Dolomites), Lago di Sorapis (turquoise lake at 1,925 m), Seceda with the Geisler panorama, Alpe di Siusi (Europe's largest alpine plateau), Cinque Torri. Optional via ferrata for those wanting adrenaline.
Approximate route and stops. You can zoom and pan the map.
Fly into Venice (Marco Polo) or Treviso. Airport → Cortina is 2.5 hours by car via Belluno.
The signature postcard of the Dolomites. Three vertical towers surrounded by trails. The Tre Cime loop is 10 km, 3–4 hours, only ~350 m total ascent. Technically easy but stunning every 15 minutes.
Pick depending on how strong you feel.
The most-Instagrammed Dolomite views. Seceda is a sharp ridgeline above Val Gardena.
The Dolomites' most famous lake — Lago di Braies / Pragser Wildsee. Emerald green, with wooden rowboats, framed by sheer cliffs. The lap around the lake is 3.5 km, an hour at relaxed pace.
June-September for hiking (refuges open, no snow). September is best (golden autumn, clear). Winter is ski season — not our format.
NOMAP 7-day — €1,500-2,200 per person. Includes minivan, lodging in mountain refuges/guesthouses, tour leader, route. Flights and food separate.
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.
Optional — 1 day with a certified guide and gear. For the confident. See beginner guide.
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.