13-06-2027
7 days
hotel-based hiking tour
technical difficulty
Moderate
Moderate
Discover the Dolomites with WeHike’s guided hiking trips, designed for travelers who want to experience spectacular mountain landscapes, scenic trails, local culture and authentic Alpine traditions. Our trips combine daily guided hikes with comfortable hotel stays, expert local guides and time to enjoy the food, atmosphere and hospitality of the Italian Dolomites.
Our current 7-day hiking trip is based in Val Gardena, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. From here, we explore some of the area’s most iconic landscapes, including the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto mountains, Puez-Odle Nature Park, Alpe di Siusi, Resciesa and Monte Pic.
Each day, we set out on a different guided hike through Alpine valleys, panoramic mountain trails and high-altitude meadows, accompanied by experienced local guides who know the territory in depth. Along the way, we discover the natural beauty of the Dolomites as well as the Ladin culture and mountain traditions that have shaped this region for centuries.
Food and local culture are an essential part of the experience. During our hikes, we stop at traditional mountain huts to enjoy South Tyrolean specialties, local dishes and authentic Alpine flavors surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.
At the end of each day, we return to the same hotel in Val Gardena, where guests can relax in the spa and enjoy the comfort of a fixed base before the next day’s hike. This hotel-based formula allows you to explore a different trail every day without having to change accommodation.
Our Dolomites hiking trips combine guided hiking, mountain landscapes, local culture, traditional cuisine and comfortable hotel stays, offering an authentic way to discover one of the most extraordinary mountain regions in Italy.
Distance: km
Height difference: m
Arrival in the afternoon in Santa Cristina, Val Gardena, in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, followed by hotel check-in and room assignment.
At 6:30 PM, enjoy a welcome aperitivo and meet your local professional hiking guide, who will accompany the group throughout the week’s guided hikes.
Dinner at the hotel follows.
Distance: 12 km
Height difference: 500 m
The first hike of our Dolomites hiking tour takes us to Resciesa, one of the most scenic viewpoints in Val Gardena, within the Puez-Odle Nature Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.
From Ortisei, we take the characteristic funicular up to the Resciesa plateau and begin a panoramic loop hike through Alpine meadows, forests and scenic mountain trails. We continue to Resciesa di Fuori, where sweeping views open across the Dolomites and toward the nearby Val di Funes.
During the hike, we stop at a traditional mountain hut to enjoy local South Tyrolean cuisine, surrounded by spectacular views of the Sassolungo Group, Sciliar and Sella Group.
Distance: 15 km
Height difference: 550 m
This spectacular day on our Dolomites hiking tour takes us into the heart of the Sassolungo Group, one of the most iconic mountain landscapes in Val Gardena.
We follow the panoramic Friedrich August Trail, hiking beneath Sassolungo and Sassopiatto through beautiful high-Alpine scenery, with sweeping views toward Val di Fassa, Alpe di Siusi and the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Along the way, a small sweet surprise awaits.
We then continue to the Sassopiatto Mountain Hut, at around 2,300 meters, where we stop for lunch and a relaxing break surrounded by dramatic Dolomite scenery before returning to our hotel in Val Gardena.
Distance: 9 km
Height difference: 330 m
After the previous days’ hikes, we enjoy a more relaxed day on our guided Dolomites hiking tour, exploring Monte Pic, one of the most scenic viewpoints in Val Gardena.
Using the Col Raiser lifts, we reach the area above Santa Cristina and continue toward the summit of Monte Pic, at 2,364 meters, where its central location offers spectacular 360° views across the Italian Dolomites.
Crossing the beautiful Sëurasas Alpine meadows, we can admire the Odle peaks, Sella Group, Sassolungo and Sassopiatto, Alpe di Siusi and Sciliar.
During the day, we stop at a traditional mountain hut for lunch and a relaxing break, surrounded by some of the most impressive Alpine scenery in the Dolomites.
Distance: 15 km
Height difference: 1000 m
This will be the most challenging hike of our Dolomites hiking tour, but also one of the most spectacular days of the entire week.
We enter the Puez-Odle Nature Park, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, where the landscape changes dramatically: rocky terrain, high-altitude plateaus and almost lunar scenery define one of the most distinctive hiking areas in the Italian Dolomites. From here, sweeping views open toward the Odle peaks, Sella Group, Sassolungo and the surrounding mountains.
We then reach the Puez Mountain Hut, at 2,475 meters, where we stop for lunch before beginning the long descent through Vallunga, one of the most iconic valleys in Val Gardena and a natural gateway to the Puez-Odle Nature Park, continuing down to Selva di Val Gardena.
Distance: 9 km
Height difference: 300 m
Our final hike takes us to Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi), the largest high-alpine pasture in Europe and one of the most scenic hiking areas in the Italian Dolomites.
We walk through wide Alpine meadows and panoramic mountain trails, surrounded by spectacular views of Sassolungo, Sassopiatto, the Sella Group and Sciliar.
This will be a more relaxed day of hiking in South Tyrol, with a stop at a traditional mountain hut to enjoy local specialties and authentic Alpine flavors before bringing our week of guided hiking in the Dolomites to a close.
Distance: km
Height difference: m
After breakfast and check-out, our Dolomites hiking tour in Val Gardena comes to an end after seven days of guided hiking in the Italian Dolomites, spectacular mountain scenery, traditional mountain huts, Alpine culture and local cuisine.
We leave with memories of some of the most iconic landscapes of Val Gardena and the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, but also of the shared experiences, time spent together and new friendships formed along the trails.
Santa Cristina, Val Gardena
mid-mountain companion
Giorgio De Bernardi, Milanese by birth and mountaineer by adoption, has dedicated three decades to alpine life since ’72. An AMM mountain guide and ski instructor, Giorgio has also extended his profession to summer glaciers. An avid ski mountaineer, he has conquered peaks in both South Tyrol and the Himalayas. His experience also includes running a mountain hut.
Hiking guide and Founder of WeHike
Sara Biffoli, founder of WeHike, hiking guide and AIS Sommelier. I am Sara Biffoli, AIS sommelier, hiking guide and founder of WeHike. Born and raised in Florence, with a three-year break in the United States. With WeHike, my hiking guides and I will take you to Italy’s most beautiful valleys, mountains and villages with unique guided hikes for an even more intense immersion in the nature and traditions of my country.
WeHike is the specialized outdoor agency in Italy for unique and unforgettable experiences.
All registered participants will receive full booking and trip details by email. Group size is limited.
Important
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary intolerances at the time of booking.
For the safety of the group, the hiking guide reserves the right to modify the planned itinerary depending on weather and trail conditions.
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