Journey from Trento into the heart of the Dolomites, where an off-the-beaten-path Alpine world unfolds • Ride a chairlift from Pozza di Fassa to hike among towering limestone spires and wildflower-dotted slopes • Pause for a traditional lunch at a rustic rifugio—just one of the week’s many inviting huts • Ease into mountain life with sauna time and a welcome aperitivo • Hike dramatic ridgelines along the Trentino–Veneto border, with sweeping views of the Marmolada glacier and glacial Lago di Fedaia • Visit a World War I museum nestled near the glacier, home to stories of the so-called City of Ice, a frozen fortress built beneath the snow • Sample Ladin mountain specialties and experience the enduring traditions of this ancient Alpine culture.

On foot or by gondola, climb into an otherworldly realm—the moonlike Sella Group • Linger over a hearty lunch at a mountain hut with views that stretch across crag and cloud • Up for a challenge? Tackle Piz Boè’s summit trail • Learn to craft traditional strudel at a family-run farm • With stunning views of the Catinaccio and Latemar peaks, hike to a traditional malga where Alpine hospitality and heritage come alive over a farmstead lunch • Discover the heart of the Catinaccio, where the Vajolet Towers pierce the sky and jewel-like Lake Antermoia shimmers below • Celebrate your Dolomite days with a farewell toast and classic Alpine dinner.