Dolomites to Lake Garda Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
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Dolomites to Lake Garda Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Luxury Hotels
2026: Sep-Oct 2027: May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Majestic Mountains & Italy’s Largest Lake
Ah, Italy, land of striking contrasts. Double your bella vita on this two-region escape. From Alpine adventures to lakeside elegance, experience two of Italy’s most captivating landscapes in one unforgettable journey.
Highlights
- Experience two distinct cultural worlds, from the German-speaking villages of South Tyrol to the olive groves and vineyards of Lake Garda
- Find your Sound of Music moment in the high-Alpine meadows of the Dolomites’ UNESCO World Heritage Site of Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park
- Trade mountain peaks for the lush glacial valley of Lake Garda, where citrus orchards, palm trees and charming lakeside towns dot the shoreline
- Connect with the culture through food at mountain rifugio huts, bucolic agriturismos and elegant lakeside restaurants
- Unwind at luxurious Italian retreats that welcome us with exceptional surroundings, extensive spa offerings and the best of la dolce vita
Start Bolzano
End Verona
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Itinerary
Days 1-2
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.
Nights 1-2
This contemporary alpine retreat features contemporary South Tyrolean design, sweeping mountain views and direct access to the Dolomites’ UNESCO-recognized landscape. Known for its spacious rooms, indoor and outdoor pools and the COMO Shambhala spa’s wellness facilities, COMO Alpina Dolomites is a Leading Hotels of the World member that has been recognized with MICHELIN Guide Hotel Keys and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards accolades. (pool, spa)
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Days 3-6
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 World War I-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.
Nights 3-5
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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This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
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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.
While COMO Alpina Dolomites offers outstanding service and amenities, please note that it is not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region’s generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
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