7-day itinerary
Dolomites Peak Week For Hikers
Seven days of alpine trails, rifugios & dramatic peaks
The Dolomites offer some of Europe's most jaw-dropping hiking terrain, with UNESCO-listed spires, flower-carpeted meadows and cozy mountain huts at every turn. This seven-day itinerary takes you through the best trails and villages of South Tyrol and the Veneto, perfectly paced for active adventurers.
Morning: Fly into Bolzano or transfer from Innsbruck or Venice, then check into your guesthouse and freshen up.
Afternoon: Stroll the old town, visit the Bolzano Cathedral and pop into the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology to see Ötzi the Iceman.
Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner of Tyrolean dumplings and local Lagrein red wine at a traditional Weinstube.
Morning: Take the cable car from Ortisei up to Alpe di Siusi, the largest high-altitude Alpine meadow in Europe, and begin the panoramic Panorama Trail.
Afternoon: Hike the loop past Compatsch to Saltria with sweeping views of the Sassolungo massif, covering around 12 km at a gentle pace.
Evening: Descend to Castelrotto village for dinner and an overnight stay at a family-run Gasthof.
Morning: Drive or bus the scenic Sella Pass road and hike the Sella Ronda Trail section above 2200 m with incredible 360-degree Dolomite views.
Afternoon: Explore the charming village of Selva di Val Gardena, browse local woodcarving shops and refuel at a rifugio with polenta and goulash.
Evening: Settle into Val Gardena accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening walk through Ortisei's pedestrian lanes.
Morning: Bus to Corvara and hike the Prà de Rit panoramic trail, a moderate 10 km route with views across the Badia Valley to the Fanes plateau.
Afternoon: Explore the car-free upper village of Corvara and visit the Ladin cultural museum to learn about the valley's unique indigenous culture.
Evening: Dine at a rifugio or local restaurant on Schlutzkrapfen (spinach-filled pasta) and finish with a local schnapps.
Morning: Drive or bus to Lago di Misurina and take the toll road to the Auronzo Hut, then begin the unmissable Tre Cime loop trail (10 km, 3 hours).
Afternoon: Complete the full circuit around the three iconic peaks passing Rifugio Lavaredo and Rifugio Locatelli with stunning north-face views.
Evening: Return to Cortina d'Ampezzo for dinner and check in — treat yourself to a slightly upgraded hotel after a big hiking day.
Morning: Take the Faloria cable car up from Cortina and hike the Croda da Lago trail, a moderately challenging 14 km route with crystal-clear alpine lakes.
Afternoon: Return to Cortina by early afternoon and explore the elegant town centre, visit the Olympic ice rink area and browse high-end mountain gear shops.
Evening: Enjoy a farewell-eve dinner on Cortina's buzzing Corso Italia with Aperol Spritz and wood-fired pizza.
Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast then transfer by bus or private transfer (2.5 hours) from Cortina to Venice Santa Lucia station or Marco Polo Airport.
Afternoon: If time allows before your flight, drop your luggage at the station and take a 2-hour vaporetto ride through Venice's Grand Canal.
Evening: Fly home with full memory cards, tired legs and plans to return next summer.
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