Dolomites to Lake Garda Walking & Hiking Tour

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6 days

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Activity Levels 2-4

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Dolomites to Lake Garda Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Sep-Oct2026: May-Jun, Sep-Oct

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Majestic Mountains & Italy’s Largest Lake

Ah, bella Italia. A land of history, culture... but also of contrasts. Here, cut-glass alpine peaks tower just around the bend from lemon groves and turquoise waters. Gingerbread villages huddle at one end of a valley, while tile rooftops bask in the sun at the other. This is the road from the Dolomites to the Italian Lakes. Where you can have your strudel, and eat it too.

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Highlights

  • Discover North Lake Garda, where the dramatic cliffs plunge tothe shoreline and bucolic pastures and sun-drenched hamlets dot the Tremosine plateau
  • Hike through dreamy alpine meadows and along rugged mountains in the World Heritage site of Schlern-Rosengarten National Park
  • Journey across cultural borderlines, from the German-speaking villages of South Tyrol to the Mediterranean breadbasket of Lago di Garda
  • Unwind at luxurious Italian retreats that welcome us with indulgent cuisine and spa offerings 
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StartBolzano

EndVerona

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Long outdoor dining table set for a meal amid the Dolomites

Days 1-2

Description

Start your weeklong adventure high in the Italian Dolomites, where trails beckon you to hike in the shadows of the Schlern massif • Enjoy a scenic gondola ride up to the Seiser Alm, Europe's highest alpine plateau • Fuel up along the hike at rustic mountain huts • Admire panoramic vistas of the glowing green valley below • Our welcome dinner showcases the Dolomites' delightful fusion cuisine • Savor a tasting of unique local wines and relax in our mountaintop retreat.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

COMO Alpina Dolomites
Compatsch, Seiser Alm
Premiere Hotel

Stay in a mountain oasis—this outstanding alpine retreat boasts spectacular views, top-notch amenities, contemporary sleek South Tyrolean furnishings and sits beside a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. (pool, spa) 

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A view of Lake Garda through some trees

Days 3-6

Description

Descend from the mountains to our lakeside hotel, arriving by boat across Lake Garda • Get to know the elegant resort town of Riva del Garda • Spend the afternoons at our luxurious home and take a dip in Lake Garda at the private swimming beach or indulge with a treatment at the spa • Stroll the limonaia (lemon groves) that give Limone sul Garda its name • Explore the turbulent history beneath all this beauty as we hike to WWI-era fortifications en route to Pregasina • Shop and wander through Riva del Garda, relishing the mix of Austrian and Italian influences in its architecture and cuisine • Pedestrians are welcome on the famed Lake Garda bike path, suspended along a cliffside • Raise a glass to new amici in Italy at a final dinner with sweeping lake views.

Accommodations

Nights 3-5

EALA My Lakeside Dream
Limone sul Garda
Premiere Hotel

The Risatti family of hoteliers opened this new property in 2021, packed with stylish modern amenities and situated on a prized plot of family land with breathtaking views. (pool, spa)

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World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

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Nights 1-2

COMO Alpina Dolomites
Compatsch, Seiser Alm

Premiere Hotel

Stay in a mountain oasis—this outstanding alpine retreat boasts spectacular views, top-notch amenities, contemporary sleek South Tyrolean furnishings and sits beside a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. (pool, spa) 

Nights 3-5

EALA My Lakeside Dream
Limone sul Garda

Premiere Hotel

The Risatti family of hoteliers opened this new property in 2021, packed with stylish modern amenities and situated on a prized plot of family land with breathtaking views. (pool, spa)

From $5,699 /person

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Beautiful hikes with wonderful cultural experiences

Submitted June 2025

By Dave

From Boulder, Colorado

Our whole family loved this trip. We brought our adult boys (in their 20's) and will have treasured lifelong memories together. The daily hikes offered various challenges for everyone and numerous cultural experiences throughout the day. Whether it was the storytelling from our amazing guides (Luca, Massi, and Maria), the quaint villages we encountered, the huts we ate lunch at, the coffee and gelato stops at just the right time of day, plus a few surprise events, the trip was a classic Backroads active vacation with a heavy dose of Italian culture. And of course every step of the journey was just amazingly beautiful ! Thank you Backroads for another incredible experience!

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Exceeded my Expectations

Submitted October 2024

By Bliss in the Dolomites

From Dolomites Italy

I loved my Dolomites trip- Gudes Davide and Camelia and Katerina were outstanding!! Italian natives, fluent English, warm and fun personalities and EXCELLENT knowledge of the area. We hiked in unexpexted snow areas among grazing cows and horses along rolling hills, and Geman influnced food, and surprising lake views in the mediterranean climate of Lake Garda. The hotels were INCREDIBLE and I had one of the best massages of my life at Como Alpina. It was worth every penny. Congratulations Backroads. I will be back.

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A highlight of our lives

Submitted June 2024

By Elise

From Nashville, Tennessee

We were blown away by the incredibly experienced, fun and caring guides, curated and awe-inspiring activities, and stunning vistas, accommodations and food. We had high expectations, and this trip exceeded them. I would follow our guides anywhere - I trust in their insightful recommendations and attention to detail. We loved every minute of this life-enriching experience.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Every aspect of our trip was absolutely perfect!

Submitted October 2023

By Eva

From Ann Arbor, MI

The guides were spectacular in all respects--informative, attentive, kind and with us at all times to help in all ways. The hikes were stupendous, and the hotels and food were unlike any we had experienced in the past. Each was more remarkable than the next. This trip was a true dream come true--it is a must for anyone who wants to experience the Dolomites and northern Italy.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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