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Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking

Enjoy 8 mesmerizing days walking the Chestnut Route in the Italian Dolomites

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Italy, Europe

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About this tour:

8 days

May-Oct

Walking

Self-guided, Private

Hotels

Moderate (3/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 7 breakfasts are included. You are responsible for purchasing your own lunches and dinners.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

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Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

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Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking

Expect to stay in a combination of three and four-star hotels on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay. The rooms come with a private bathroom.

Please note that the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar places.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season (please inquire to find out more). However, it’s definitely possible to match single travellers up.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

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Residence Gasser in Bressanone

Hotel Goldene Rose in Brunico is a stylish hotel combining modern comfort with historic charm, offering elegant rooms, a central location in the heart of Brunico, and convenient access to both cultural sites and outdoor activities in the Puster Valley.

Night 2

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Hotel Feldthurnerhof in Velturno

Located on a stunning hillside, this hotel will keep you cozy with its sunny demeanor, necessary amenities, and local and international cuisine.

Night 3

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Gasthof Kircher Sepp in Barbiano

This hotel mirrors the alpine vibes dotting the outdoors. And it has the necessary amenities to induce comfort. Enjoy the delicious breakfast buffet in the morning.

Night 4-5

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Hotel Dolomiten in Collalbo

This family-owned hotel envelops with its comfort, Wi-Fi, TV in each room, and a restaurant that promises amazing Mediterranean and local dishes.

Night 6-7

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Hotel Regina in Bolzano

Located in the thick of city centre, this hotel offers the modern amenities needed after several days of trekking.

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Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking Tour Details

Overview

Itinerary

Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Bressanone

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bressanone | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Begin your journey in South Tyrol’s oldest city: the ever-so vibrant Bressanone. If you have time, go out and explore the rich culture dotting the city. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the trip ahead.

Day 2

Day 2: Walk to Velturno

Overnight Location - Hotel in Velturno | Distance - 15 km, 720 m ascent, 471 m ascent, 5 hours | Meals - Breakfast

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, hop on a bus and travel to Novacella Abbey, which is known for its memorable white wine. Commence your pilgrimage. Follow countryside paths through vineyards and wind through woods before reaching Velturno. Admire the chestnut trees encircling this town, evoking cozy, breezy vibes. Spend the night at a comfortable hotel.

Day 3

Day 3: Walk to Barbiano

Overnight Location - Hotel in Barbiano | Distance - 16 km, 778 m ascent, 798 m descent, 6 hours | Meals - Breakfast

Get ready for another day of hiking through Italy’s magnificent haven of nature. Expect vibrancy to dot your 16 km trek. Encounter the Sabiona monastery standing tall and overlooking a steep cliff drop. Keep trekking until you reach the folksy hub for artists: Chiusa. Continue until you encounter Barbiano, a pleasant village etched along River Isarco.

Day 4

Day 4: Hike to Collalbo

Overnight Location - Hotel in Collalbo | Distance - 15 km, 713 m ascent, 403m descent, 6 hours | Meals - Breakfast

Munch on breakfast before tying up your laces and hiking through pockets of woods and orchards embroidering the landscapes. Come across the ultimate mecca for outdoor enthusiasts: Renon plateau. Take a short detour to a prehistoric rock. Reach Collalbo, kick off your shoes, and relax.

Day 5

Day 5: Collalbo Loop

Overnight Location - Hotel in Collalbo | Distance - 11 km, 400 m ascent, 366 m descent, 4 hours | Meals - Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a relatively easy 11 km loop that will have you winding through forest groves, Alpine meadows blanketing the land, and along Kematen Lake. Admire the pyramids, built by moraine silt, before heading back to Collalbo by train. Be sure to admire the stunning views rolling by outside the train window.

Day 6

Day 6: Hike to Bolzano

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bolzano | Distance - 18 km, 591 m ascent, 1396 m descent, 8 hours | Meals - Breakfast

Get ready for a long but pleasant day meandering Italy’s countryside, where castles and farms provide entertaining viewpoints as you walk. After trekking for 18 km, reach Castel Roncolo, a medieval wonder standing in front of a steep grassy slope. Take a bus from here to Bolzano, where Austrian and Italian cultures collide to form one lively, cheerful city.

Day 7

Day 7: Alp of Siusi loop

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bolzano | Distance - 21 km, 316 m ascent, 484 m descent, 6 hours | Meals - Breakfast

Munch on breakfast before heading to Compatsch by bus, and then cable car. Embark on a stunning loop, passing by quaint huts and villages dotting the hills, while the Dolomites jet out of the ground and tower in the background. Follow the loop back to Compatsch and ride back to the bus in a cable car. Head back to Bolzano for the evening.

Day 8

Day 8: Depart Bolzano

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - None

The tour ends after breakfast.

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What's Included

Dates & Prices

Solo Traveller

Single Room (2+)

Double/Twin Room

Triple Room

Dates	Solo Traveller	Single Room (2+)	Double/Twin Room	Triple Room
May 1, 2025 to Jun 24, 2025	$1,425USD	$1,250USD	$1,050USD	$950USD
Jun 25, 2025 to Jul 6, 2025	$1,495USD	$1,295USD	$1,075USD	$975USD
Jul 7, 2025 to Jul 29, 2025	$1,525USD	$1,325USD	$1,095USD	$975USD
Jul 30, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025	$1,550USD	$1,350USD	$1,125USD	$1,025USD
Sep 1, 2025 to Oct 10, 2025	$1,525USD	$1,325USD	$1,095USD	$975USD
Oct 11, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025	$1,495USD	$1,295USD	$1,075USD	$975USD

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Printed travel documents:$50USD

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