Trekking in the Dolomites - Alta Via

Arrival and check-in at your accommodation. In the northern part of the Plätzwiese plateau (Prato Piazza in Italian) you have one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Dolomites. The plateau is surrounded by mountain peaks and you have a fantastic view over Dürrenstein, Croda Rossa, the Tofane massif and Monte Cristallo.

Accommodation in Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza

Today you can choose between two different hiking routes. Either you hike up to Strudelkopf which offers fantastic views over the famous Drei Zinnen and surrounding mountain peaks. Or you hike through Stollaplatz and Stolla-Alm. If you want, you can actually do both hikes as they are both relatively short!

Accommodation in Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza

After breakfast you begin today's hike downhill, via the spectacular Val dei Canope to Cimabanche. After a short stretch along the road, the trail climbs through Val de Gotres towards Forcella Lerosa, a meadow plateau with fantastic views towards the surrounding peaks. After a steeper downhill section through forest, you begin a final ascent up through beautiful Val Salata to Sennes.

Accommodation in Sennes

Today's hike takes you through plateaus and valleys above the tree line surrounded by mountain views. This short hike can be extended with an ascent to the summit of Muntejela de Senes (2887m). The view from the summit is fantastic!

Accommodation in Sennes

Today's varied route begins by following part of the wide Höhenweg/Alta Via trail, a relatively flat section. Continue over rocky trails down towards the beautifully situated Lago de Foses. Continue uphill towards Lago de Casun and further to the picturesque village of Fodara Vedla which is perfect for a stop. After a longer downhill section to the Pederu hut, you begin the final ascent up to the Fanes plateau.

Accommodation in Fanes

A: L'Ciaval loop via de Ju de la Crusc - 17 km, 1070 m up/down
This full-day hike takes you up a steep, forested mountainside to the more barren, rocky Fanes plateau. At Ju della Crusc (2612m) you reach the edge of the plateau where you experience dramatic views over the valley below. You can also extend the hike and climb the L'Ciaval summit. Time approx 6.5 hours.

B: Fanes loop via Bivacco della Pace - 14 km, 920 m up/down
This hiking alternative is somewhat shorter and takes you to Bivacco della Pace, an area that had fierce battles during World War I. The beginning of the hike is steeper and takes you to Limo Lake where you then get a pleasant hike along a winding gravel road through the alpine landscape and then takes you over the treetops on trails to the foot of Monte Castello. Near Monte Castello there may be sections of snow, hiking poles can therefore be practical to bring! Time approx 6 hours.

Accommodation in Fanes

The hike takes you from the Fanes plateaus to the beautiful Val di Marebbe. A steeper trail takes you to Anthoius Joch, the terrain here is partly steep with loose and slippery ground. The trail then becomes wider and takes you through Wengen/ La Valle to Crusc de Rit through forests and meadows to then reach San Vigilio di Marebbe. Prepare yourself for fantastic views!

Accommodation in San Vigilio di Marebbe

The trip ends after breakfast.