7 Days / 6 Nights | Dolomites, Italy | Guided | Easy to Moderate | Hotel Based

Spend five days hiking some of the most recognizable trails in the Italian Dolomites, while returning each evening to the same hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

From Cortina, head into the mountains each morning with your guide. Walk beneath the rock towers of Cinque Torri, cross high passes above Croda da Lago, follow the Alta Via 1 beneath the massive face of the Tofane, circle the three towers of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and climb to the turquoise waters of Lake Sorapis.

The difference with this itinerary is its simplicity. You unpack once. Your luggage stays at the hotel while private transfers take you to a different trailhead each morning. You'll carry only a daypack and return to Cortina each afternoon for a hot shower, dinner and a comfortable bed.

Most hiking days cover 6–7 miles over 4–6 hours, with roughly 1,100–1,800 feet of climbing. The trails are non-technical, although you'll encounter rocky mountain terrain and some assisted sections with cables, rails and stairs on the hike to Lake Sorapis.

An EU-certified mountain hiking guide leads the group throughout the week, choosing the best route for the conditions and adjusting when mountain weather requires it.

For hikers who want to experience the Dolomites' classic trails without hut dormitories, heavy packs or changing hotels every night, this is a particularly comfortable way to spend a week in the mountains.

Trip Highlights

• Circle the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, walking beneath the three enormous limestone towers and around their dramatic north faces.
• Hike to Lake Sorapis, where pale turquoise water sits beneath the towering face of Monte Sorapis.
• Walk beneath the Cinque Torri, crossing Forcella Averau before descending among the five distinctive stone towers.
• Follow the Alta Via 1 beneath the Tofane, with the huge south face of Tofana di Rozes rising above the trail.
• Cross the high country above Croda da Lago, linking mountain passes, alpine pasture and a quiet lake in one varied hiking day.
• Stay all six nights in Cortina, unpacking once while private transfers connect you with a different trail each day.

Is This Dolomites Hiking Tour Right for You?

This trip is a good fit for active travelers who want five substantial days of hiking with hotel comfort each night. Most days involve 4–6 hours on the trail and approximately 6–7 miles of hiking.

You don't need climbing or mountaineering experience. The trails are primarily non-technical, but this is still mountain hiking: expect uneven and rocky terrain, sustained climbs and descents, and changing weather. The Lake Sorapis hike also includes short sections assisted by fixed cables, rails and stairs.

You'll carry only a daypack with water, layers, lunch and daily essentials. Your main luggage stays at the hotel in Cortina for the entire trip.

Because this is guided, you also don't need to worry about navigating trailheads, arranging daily transportation or deciding how weather affects the day's route. Your guide handles those decisions and can adapt the hiking plan when conditions require it.

A good fit if you want: classic Dolomites hiking, a small guided group, one comfortable hotel base, private trailhead transfers, and challenging enough days in the mountains without carrying an overnight pack.

2027 Departure Dates

• June 13–19, 2027 — $4,150 per person
• July 11–17, 2027 — $4,150 per person
• July 25–31, 2027 — $4,150 per person
• September 5–11, 2027 — $4,150 per person
• September 12–18, 2027 — $4,150 per person
• Private departures can also be arranged on demand.