Group hiking trip in Val Gardena – Dolomites

Day 1 – Arrival at Santa Cristina in Val Gardena

• Check- in the afternoon, room assignment and accommodation.
• At 6:30 p.m. welcome drink for the presentation of the local hiking guide.
• Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 – Hiking to Rasciesa

Lenght: 13 km
Elevation gain: 550 m

Our first hiking tour will be the Rasciesa plateau, in the heart of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, which with its 1000 hectares stretches between Val Gardena in the south and the enchanting Val di Funes in the north.

From Ortisei we will ride the funicular up to the Alpe, which we will cross on a loop hike. Among the forests, hills, trails and delightful meadows that dot the ridges of this plateau we will reach the mountain Rasciesa di Fuori peak at 2284 meters.

We will have lunch at the mountain hut enjoying typical local dishes surrounded by the breathtaking panorama of some of the most famous Dolomite peaks: Marmolada, Sassolungo and Catinaccio.

Day 3 – Hiking tour Sassolungo and Sassopiatto

Lenght: 15 km
Elevation gain: 350 m

This hike tour will be a succession of Alpine panoramas and views overlooking
the most remarkable mountains in the entire Dolomites complex. We will closely explore the Sassolungo mountain group, which includes Sasso Levante and the Sassopiatto massif.

We will hike along the Federico Augusto ridge trail, an ancient communication route used mainly for military purposes between the Fassa Valley and the Alpe di Siusi, along which a sweet surprise will delight our palates.

Next, we will reach the Sassopiatto mountain hut where we will stop for lunch and a well-deserved rest before resuming the path to the hotel.

Day 4 – Hiking tour Pic Mountain

Lenght: 9 km
Elevation gain: 270 m

Today we will do an easier hike to regain some strength, also using the Col Raiser funicular.

We will hike to Mount Pic, above the village of Santa Cristina, a mountain that is lower than the surrounding Dolomite peaks, but thanks to its central position is able to offer an extraordinary panorama of Val Gardena.

To enjoy the scenery at its best, we will reach the summit of Monte Pic (2363 m) by crossing Alpe Seurasas, and from there heavenly views of the entire valley will open up: the Odle, the Sella group, Sassolungo and Sassopiatto, Alpe di Siusi, the peaks of Terrarossa and Sciliar.

We will have lunch at the mountain hut in total relax and surrounded by a 360-degree spectacle.

Day 5 – Hiking tour Puez-Odle National Park

Lenght: 18 km
Elevation gain: 600 m

This will be the most challenging hike of our entire trip, but also the most beautiful.

Taking the Col Raiser funicular up to the Puez plateau, located in the Puez-Odle National Park, we will achieve a unique moonscape with a 360-degree view of all the nearby Dolomite groups: the Odle, Sella group, Marmolada, Piz Boè and Sassolungo mountain group.

We will then reach the Puez Hut at an elevation of 2475 meters for lunch, and then return to Selva hiking through the via Vallunga, the valley par excellence of Val Gardena.

Day 6 – Last day

Return home. After breakfast, you can enjoy a day of relaxation, taking advantage of the hotel’s beautiful swimming pool for a few more hours, or indulge in some shopping.

Those who feel like exploring one more peak or plateau in Val Gardena can make one last hike tour by planning it with the hiking guides the night before.

Participation fee:

• € 220.00 to be paid at the time of registration
• € 650.00 thirty days before departure

The fee includes:

• Two Professional English speaking Hiking Guides for the duration of the entire hiking trip (environmental hiking guide qualified in accordance with L.R. 42 of 23/03/2000 and subsequent amendments)
• Accommodation of 5 nights in a 4* hotel at Santa Cristina in Val Gardena in double rooms with single beds on request.
• Half-board service (5 breakfasts and 5 dinners) excluding drinks.
• Use of indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, spa and gym of the hotel.
• Valgardena MobilCard: use of all buses in the valley included
• Parking space at the hotel and 11kW charging stations for electric cars
• Astronomical terrace with two observatories
• Free fast wifi
• Accident insurance

The fee does not include

• Travel costs to reach Santa Cristina in Val Gardena and return (fuel and tolls) to be made by own car
• Tourist tax of e. 2.50 per/day
• Lunches at refuges
• Ski lifts – approximately €75.00 for all 5 days
• Anything not specified under “The fee includes”.

Registrants will receive all booking and travel details by email.
The event has a limited number of participants.

Technical organization by:

Certosa Viaggi
Via Mario Orsini 2
50125 Firenze (ITALY)
Tel. +39 055 2047019
Email: sabrina@certosaviaggi.it

Important

• Report any food intolerances at the time of booking
• Optional trip cancellation insurance available upon request

Cancellation policy

The following applies in case of cancellation:

• Cancellations made up to 61 days from the date of departure: penalty 0%.
• The cancellation of the reservation from 60 to 31 days from the date of departure: penalty of 30% of the booked services.
• The cancellation of the reservation from 30 to 15 days from the date of departure: penalty of 40% of the booked services.
• The cancellation of the reservation from 14 to 8 days from the date of departure: penalty of 70% of the booked services.
• The cancellation of the reservation within 7 days from the date of departure penalty of 100% of the booked services.

Read the Terms and Conditions for participation in the guided trekking trip.