Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jul-Oct2026: Jun-Oct
Fairy-Tale Villages amid Italy's Great Peaks
The Dolomites cast a spell with their immense mountains, flower-filled pastures and gourmet cuisine. Enjoy the good life—the Italians call it la bella vita—and be spellbound by these towering peaks.
Highlights
- Hike through magnificent landscapes and picturesque villages with diverse cultural roots and traditions
- Ascend by gondola and trek past grassy meadows, pine forests, alpenrose, edelweiss and family-run trailside huts
- Savor fine dining and local flavors like the simple goodness of polenta and homemade dumplings
- Explore the authentic mountain towns of San Cassiano and Völs am Schlern
- Behold views of the Cinque Torri stone pinnacles, before descending to World War I relics at an open-air museum

StartBolzano
EndVenice
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Days 1-2
Get ready to discover hidden valleys, fairy-tale villages and awe-inspiring mountains in a multicultural mosaic • Accompanied by views of majestic peaks, walk through the hills and meadows above the charming hamlet of Völs am Schlern • Hike through an alpine plateau with dramatic massifs and colorful wildflowers • Stop at a mountain rifugio for a home-cooked lunch of local specialties • Hike to heavenly Völser Weiher and savor a gelato by the lake • Our local friend Martha welcomes us into her home for a one-of-a-kind dinner • At our beautiful hotel, the owner’s impressive art collection is yours to peruse.





Nights 1-2
A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler. (pool, spa)

Day 3
Explore the meadows and forests blanketing the Seiser Alm • Hike toward the twin peaks of Sassopiatto and Sassolungo • Learn about the distinct culture and customs of the Ladin people • Idle on the terrace with a book and a glass of vino at our elegant mountain retreat • A fine evening awaits in picture-perfect Selva Gardena.





Night 3
Just a short walk from the center of the village, this Leading Hotels of the World property has blossomed from a simple 1950s pension to a luxurious wellness resort featuring a gourmet restaurant and 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks. (pool, spa)

Days 4-6
Enjoy spectacular views of the Cinque Torri, a collection of towering stone pinnacles • Ride a gondola to dazzling Puez-Odle Nature Park • Visit an impressive open-air museum that reveals trenches, bunkers and tunnels from World War I • Pamper yourself in one of the region’s most decadent hotel spas • Raise a glass to an incredible mountain adventure • A memorable journey by gondola carries you into the Pralongià meadows for a farewell hike with views of the Dolomites’ most recognized peaks.




Nights 4-5
A luxurious retreat located in charming San Cassiano village with elegant styling and panoramic views of the Dolomites’ limestone peaks. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Our hikes through this captivating, rugged terrain climb rocky and sometimes uneven paths, many of which are remote and do not intersect with roads accessible by Backroads vans. In some cases our shuttles will get us to and from the trailheads, but due to the nature of these trails, we usually won’t see our vehicles along the route.
Ample trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders and local guides, and we’ll make use of the extensive network of mountain huts for provisions, meals and shelter.
Also, please note that our daily route options may travel in different directions from each other, depending on the route level. Please keep this in mind when choosing your walking/hiking option each day, especially if connecting up with other guests midday is important to you.
The Premiere Hotels on this trip are housed in beautiful historic buildings. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that they are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler. (pool, spa)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
Just a short walk from the center of the village, this Leading Hotels of the World property has blossomed from a simple 1950s pension to a luxurious wellness resort featuring a gourmet restaurant and 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
A luxurious retreat located in charming San Cassiano village with elegant styling and panoramic views of the Dolomites’ limestone peaks. (pool, spa)
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Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 37 customers
Great trip to the Dolomites thanks to Backroads!
My wife and I are writing this together. We also went with our son. We have been on many Backroads trips and this one was an amazing trip! Our guides Luca, Michele and Daniele were incredible. They made sure that everyone on the trip had a wonderful and a memorable time.. Even in a group setting, they were determined that each person got what they came for, whether it was relaxation, photography, hiking, comradery or great food. Everyone felt like they were important and interesting . The Dolomites were spectacular, as were the accommodations. Our guides were knowledgeable and other locals also helped in the history of the places we visited. We all became fast friends which was facilitated by the guides and the beautiful landscape. We highly recommend this trip.
Stunning scenery, great guides and exquisite hotels
Nice variety of hikes with plenty of challenges. Beautiful area. Very glad we did this on a guided trip rather than on our own.
Incredible trip
My husband and I took this trip last July to celebrate our Anniversary. We have fondly reflected back on this trip many times since then. The hiking was excellent - always challenging but never seemed too much. The hotels and food were great. We even had a few surprises. Our guides Santi, Irene, and Lori were the best! We enjoyed the trip so much that we are taking our whole family on a Backroads trip next week. Thank you to our guides and Backroads for the wonderful memories!
Fulfilling a dream
The trip fulfilled and exceeded my dream of the last 10 years. The trio of guides and support personnel were very organized, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, diplomatic, passionate, helpful and all-around genuinely warm human beings. The camaraderie among the group was fantastic and just enhanced the quality of the trip. The accommodations spectacular and the sights extremely impressive. Hope to do another BR trip in the not too distant future!
The beauty of the Dolomites may be the best of my trips
Premier Inns certainly make the Dolomite trip cushier than the typical tour group hut to hut Dolomite experience. The inns and included meals highlight Italy's welcoming atmosphere. Backroads ensured that we had a wonderful Inn with access to trails, gondolas, or a shuttle to insanely beautiful spaces. Our trip leaders were highly experienced, and as usual, they individualized each day to meet the customers' needs. We have had many trips and have high expectations, but this trip exceeded expectations because of the absolutely amazing scenery and wonderful team leaders.



The Dolomites are Jaw Dropping
This trip was amazing. Our leaders Giulia and Camilla were always on top of everything and had amazing positive energy. The scenery is breathtaking. The food was delicious. Some of the hikes are pretty challenging, but it was a nice mix and great options were presented. Each of the three hotels were unique, but all were very nice. Our weather in September was a bit of everything from very warm to a short downpour and a bit cooler. The sauna at the Hotel Fannes is not to be missed. The history of the area was very interesting and a bit surprising. I highly recommend this trip!



Amazing views and hikes in a spectacular location!
Wow! Have been looking forward to hiking in this region for years, and it was even more magical than we hoped. The leaders were superb...incredible humans that share their passions and skills. Hotels were more than impressive...views, accommodations, spas and staff. And as a bonus we had a group of exceptional fellow backroads enthusiasts on our trip. It will be difficult to find a trip better than this (and this is our 12th backroads trip).
Exceptional in every way!
Everything about my trip was above a 10! Leaders, support staff, hiking routes, hotels, food, coordination and fellow trip participants! Most definitely exceeded my expectations!!!
We had a great trip in the Dolomites from start to finish.
The trip was absolutely great. Backroads did a top notch job from start to finish. Our guides Petra and Roberto was terrific.
Gorgeous hiking and memorable food
The hikes were challenging but doable for us (a couple in our 50s). The spa facilities (pools, sauna, steam bath etc) were high quality and helped restore the body. Guides were excellent, empathetic and mature. We went with our adult children (early 30s) and it was a wonderful bonding time. In mid July, it was cool in the mountains when blazing hot at sea level, and we had one day of rain which we hiked through no issues. This was a dream vacation.

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