Itinerary Details
MT Sobek: Italy Dolomites Hiking with Premier Lodging
Day 1 Arrive in Venice & Journey to Follina
1-hour private van transfer
Touch down at Venice Marco Polo airport and be greeted by an MT Sobek representative, ready to whisk you away to your 5-star hotel in Follina—located in the enchanting Prosecco wine region. Upon arrival, check in and gather with your fellow travelers and guide for a trip briefing before dinner. Indulge in a gourmet welcome meal at the hotel's elegant restaurant, savoring an array of local flavors.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Abbazia Relais & Chateaux
(D)
Day 2 Hike to Monte Cesen & Go Prosecco Wine Tasting
2.5-hour private van transfer
3 hours/4.3 miles hiking with 720' elevation gain & loss
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Malga Mariech, an alpine farmhouse that marks the start of today's hike. From here you will hike up to mighty Monte Cesen, a massif of the Venetian Prealps located on the northwestern edge of the province of Treviso. Follow trails to its low peak (5,150') from above the village of Pianezze and take in stunning views. Celebrate your first hike in the Dolomites with wine tasting in a Prosecco cellar! Afterwards, enjoy a gentle drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo. Check into your 5-star hotel before enjoying a dinner at your leisure this evening.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Savoia
(B, L)
Day 3 Marvel at Tre Cime di Lavaredo & Explore Cortina d’Ampezzo
4 hours/5.4 miles hiking with 1,863' elevation gain & loss
Rise early for a transfer to Rifugio Auronzo (7,611') and embark on a breathtaking loop hike around Tre Cime di Lavaredo (9,839'), a towering landmark in the heart of the Dolomites. Indulge in local delicacies such as canederli (Tyrolean dumplings) and goulash (a hearty beef soup or stew) at a rifugio along the way. The area also serves as an "open-air museum," with remnants of the First World War such as tunnels, bunkers, and old barracks scattered throughout. Tre Cime holds a significant place in mountaineering history, with the first routes conquered in the 1930s. Afterwards, return to Cortina where you can unwind at the spa or take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of the town center. Enjoy dinner with the group tonight in a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Savoia
(B, L, D)
Day 4 Discover Cinque Torri
40-minute private van transfer
Several hiking options are available and will be tailored to the group.
After breakfast, take a scenic short transfer to Passo Falzarego for exploration of the Cinque Torri (Five Towers) area. Ascend to Rifugio Scoiattoli (7,398') and marvel at panoramic views of the Pale di San Martino, Civetta, Monti del Sole, and the Marmolada glacier. Hike a wonderful route that circumnavigates Cinque Torri (7,746'), which was also the site of intense WWI battles. The area now hosts the Grande Guerra open-air museum, featuring restored trenches and shelters. Later, transfer to a luxurious 5-star hotel in Alta Badia, just 20 minutes away, for dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Fanes
(B, L, D)
Day 5 Follow Trails to the Santa Croce Sanctuary
4-5 hours/6.5 miles hiking with 1,080' elevation gain and 1,705' elevation loss
Today's adventure begins with a hike to the Santa Croce Sanctuary nestled at the foot of the Sasso della Croce (Sass dla Crusc in the local Ladin dialect). After transferring to the picturesque village of La Val, traverse through the verdant Armentara meadows until you arrive at the serene 15-century Santa Croce Sanctuary (6,709'), a significant pilgrimage site with stunning mountain views. In the afternoon, continue your journey through woodlands and pastures as you descend back to town. Enjoy a delightful dinner at a local restaurant followed by an overnight stay at the same hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Fanes
(B, L, D)
Day 6 Hike or Ride the Cable Car to Pralongia High Plateau
3-4 hours hiking/6.5 miles hiking with 615' elevation gain and 2,135’ ' elevation loss
Begin your morning journey by reaching the pristine Pralongia High Plateau, which is surrounded by towering peaks, including the majestic Marmolada (10,964'), known as the Queen of the Dolomites and boasting the region's largest remaining glacier. Ascend the plateau via a cable car and marvel at panoramic views before savoring at hearty lunch at one of the rustic rifugios. Enjoy a final afternoon hike with your group and guide and descend the plateau on foot. Toast your Dolomites adventure with a farewell dinner before retiring to your luxurious 5-star accommodations for a final night.
(B, L, D)
Day 7 Return to Venice & Depart
3-hour private van transfer
After breakfast, depart from Hotel Fanes and enjoy a private transfer to Venice airport for your departing flight.
(B)
