
Dolomites Hiking
Days 1-2 fie allo sciliar
Meet in Bolzano
Ride a chairlift to the trailhead for a guided hike in the spectacular Sciliar Range
In an amphitheater of soaring limestone peaks, follow rolling meadows to a traditional mountain rifugio, a cozy hiker’s hut where we enjoy a home-cooked lunch of canederli, speck, polenta or other local delicacies.
Days 3-4 San Cassiano
Explore dazzling Puez Odle Natural Park
Keep an eye out for chamois, mountain pheasants, eagles and marmots
Climb the rocky terrain to Crespeina Pass, ablaze with spring and summer wildflowers
Enjoy a delicious picnic of fresh regional produce and cheeses.
Day 5 Fanes
Against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains and valleys carpeted with alpenrose, trek into the breathtaking Fanes-Sennes-Braies region.
Days 6-8 Cortina d'Ampezzo
Hike a scenic, mostly downhill trail past waterfalls and mountain streams through the famous Valle di Fanes, once a stronghold of Ladin culture
Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a sophisticated—and distinctly Italian—ski village set beneath a battlement of stunning mountain peaks
Ascend to Rifugio Scoiattoli for dramatic views of the Cinque Torri, five stone pinnacles towering at over 9,000 feet.
ALPINE MAGIC: Premiere Inns
Romantik Hotel Turm (2 nights): A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor, an acclaimed art collection and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler.
Hotel Ciasa Salares (2 nights): A four-star family-operated hotel complete with Turkish baths, a sauna and a restaurant wine list offering 1,800 labels.
Rifugio Fanes (1 night): Slumber at 6,800 feet amid some of Europe's most spectacular scenery at our simple yet cozy family-run mountain hut. (Shared bathrooms are likely.)
Cristallo Palace Hotel & Spa (2 nights): Delight in a full array of spa services, a heated swimming pool and unrivaled views of Cortina d'Ampezzo Valley at this sophisticated member of Leading Small Hotels of the World.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 2
1 Route Option Available
- 5.9 miles
- 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 3 to 5
2 Route Options Available
- 7.9, 11.2 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 4
3 Route Options Available
- 5, 7.8, 10.5 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Level 2
2 Route Options Available
- 6.1, 6.5 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 3 to 4
2 Route Options Available
- 8, 11 miles
- 2000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Levels 4 to 5
2 Route Options Available
- 10.3, 14 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
- Levels 1 to 2
2 Route Options Available
- 3.5, 6 miles
- 1500 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 8
- Conclusion of Trip
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2009 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 7/1-8Price: $4998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.)
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On Days 6 & 7 we stay at Hotel de la Poste, a family-run hotel in the heart of Cortina d'Ampezzo, instead of at the Cristallo Palace Hotel & Spa. - 7/12-19Price: $4998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.)
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Guest Trip Reviews
This is our first Backroads trip. It far exceeded our expectations, in every way. The food was over the top in quality and quantity. The scenery and hiking are diverse and extraordinary. The inns were intimate and excellent. But it was the guides who made the trip so very special. They appeared to handle all the logistics effortlessly and we so appreciated having everything handled. They both provided leadership, but it never quite appeared so. They were tons of fun, inspiring, well informed and good teachers, and just so generally interesting as human beings I would have loved to have been almost anywhere with them. I effuse enough. It was a perfect trip. Carmel, CA

First, let me say thank you!!! This was our honeymoon and we decided that just this once we'd really splurge and let someone else do the planning - figuring that we probably won't allow ourselves this kind of luxury again until we hit another major milestone. But the trip was so incredible that we just might be addicted to Backroads and totally unable to travel on our own ever again! Since this was our first time using an "active travel company," we did a lot of research to find the right trip - so we know that there's a ton of competition out therebut based on our experience in the Dolomites, I can't imagine any company doing a better job.- West Chester, PA

This trip was well designed to offer options that seemed to suit everyone. It had absolutely fabulous scenery, and was one of the more challenging trips we've been on.- Bingham Farms, MI

This was a wonderful trip - it offered the right amount of activity combined with cultural enrichment.- Bethesda, MD

Felt like we really got a flavor of the Dolomites! Did all the longest hike options and really loved it.- Reno, NV

A wonderful experience. It was engaging and thoroughly restful at the same time. This is a trip I would seriously consider taking again. San Francisco, CA

Awe inspiring, fun and informative. This was our first Backroads trip . It far exceeded our expectations, in every way. The food was over the top in quality and quantity. The scenery and hiking were diverse and extraordinary. The inns were intimate and excellent. But it was the guides who made the trip so very special. They appeared to handle all the logistics effortlessly and we so appreciated having everything handled. They both provided leadership, but it never quite appeared so. They were tons of fun, inspiring, well informed and good teachers, and just so generally interesting as human beings I would have loved to have been almost anywhere with them. I effuse enough. It was a perfect trip.- Carmel, CA

A wonderful experience, engaging and thoroughly restful at the same time. This is a trip I would seriously consider taking again. The quality of your leaders is fundamental to the quality of the Backroads experience. Please continue to retain, recruit and develop your leaders at the highest possible level. They are your distinguishing competitive advantage...and they ensure a very positive experience.- San Francisco, CA
