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Hiking Alta Via Highlights

Explore the beautiful Dolomites by foot on this hiking adventure on the Alta Via

4.4 (119 ratings)

Italy, Europe

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About this tour:

7 days

Jun-Sep

Walking

Self-guided, Private

Hotels, Guesthouses

Hard (4/5)

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Don't worry about meals. 6 breakfasts are included.

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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.

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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 Hiking Alta Via Highlights

This tour is based in hotels and a mountain guesthouse. The accommodations on this trip are 3 and 4-star with comfortable rooms and welcoming local hospitality. You’ll enjoy spending your day exploring the mountains and then arriving at your nights' accommodations to find your luggage waiting for you.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of $175USD to have a private room in a hotel where possible.

Night 1

Hotel in Hochpustertal

Stay in this breathtaking town tucked in the Alps in the Puster Valley. Enjoy a comfortable room and wake up to the soft sounds of nature.

Night 2

Hotel in San Vigilio

San Vigilio doesn’t disappoint! Cozy up after hiking at a local hotel.

Night 3-4

Hotel in San Cassiano

Relax after your adventures in a well-equipped hotel in San Cassiano.

Night 5

Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Known as the Pearl of the Dolomites, enjoy a night in this town in the centre of it all. Nearby attractions include the Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) and other great massifs.

Night 6

Hotel in Hochpustertal

Stay in this breathtaking town tucked in the Alps in the Puster Valley. Enjoy a comfortable room and wake up to the soft sounds of nature.

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Hiking Alta Via Highlights Tour Details

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Hiking Alta Via Highlights Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Hochpustertal

Overnight Location - Hotel in Hochpustertal | Distance - None | Meals - None

Arrive anytime in Hochpustertal and check into your hotel. If you’ve driven, there is a free car park nearby.

Day 2

Explore Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park

Overnight Location - Hotel in San Vigilio | Distance - 5-6 hours, 800m of ascent, 1100m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

You’ll begin your hiking tour at Lake Pragser Wildsee, also known as Lago di Braies. From this mountain lake, you’ll explore the beautiful Fanes-Sennes-Prag nature park and then hike to the alpine meadows of Fojedöra.

Finish your day in picturesque San Vigilio.

Day 3

Cable Car and Walking Ritjoch

Overnight Location - Hotel in San Cassiano | Distance - 6 hours, 960m of ascent, 770m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

The cable car Piz de Plaies takes you from San Vigilo to the starting point. The path leads through light woodland and meadows to Piz de Corn. The mountain Peitlerkofel is enthroned on the opposite side. You hike onto the saddle Ritjoch and cross the mountaineering village of La Val. The mighty flanks of the mountain Heiligkreuzkofel are always in view. At the foot of the peaks Neuner and Zehnerspitze you reach the shelter Heiligkreuz. After a short descent you take the cable car to Badia. At the end of the trkking a transfer will take you to San Cassiano.

Day 4

Dayhike from San Cassiano

Overnight Location - Hotel in San Cassiano | Distance - 4-5 hours, 640m of ascent, 630m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

This circular hike takes you from San Cassiano/St. Kassian up to Piz Sorega and onwards across alpine meadows, where you will find numerous refreshment stops with local specialities. You walk in the direction of Pralongià and finally back to San Cassiano/St. Kassian.

Day 5

Hike to Cortina d´Ampezzo

Overnight Location - Guesthouse in Cortina d´Ampezzo | Distance - 5-6hours, 900m of ascent, 600m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

At first, the trail runs comfortably along the valley floor to the Capanna Alpina. In the shadow of the majestic Fanes and Conturines peaks, you hike to the Scottoni refuge and on to the crystal-clear Lagazuoi lake at the foot of the Scottoni peak, in whose waters the bizarre peaks of the Fanes Dolomites are reflected.
Via the Dolomites High Trail you hike to Lagazuoi, which was turned into a veritable fortress with tunnels and trenches by soldiers during the First World War. It is possible to take the cable car directly from the summit to the pass. From the Falzarego Pass you continue by bus to Cortina d‘Ampezzo. Below the Tofanen you hike to Pocol and from there by bus to Cortina.

Day 6

Cortina d´Ampezzo - Son Forca - Ospitale - Hochpustertal

Overnight Location - Hotel in Hochpustertal | Distance - 5-6hours, 970m of ascent, 720m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

The last day of hiking starts in the centre of Cortina d‘Ampezzo. Through woodland and meadows, the route is initially relatively to the Rifugio Mietres, from where you can take a last look at Cortina. once more. A fantastic panorama at the highest point will soon make you forget the efforts of the ascent.
Afterwards, it is almost all downhill through the idyllic Val Padeon to the end of the stage in Ospitale. You then continue by public bus to the Alta Pusteria.

Day 7

Tour Concludes

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

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and begin your journey home or onwards to your next destination.

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Frequently asked questions for Hiking Alta Via Highlights

How hard is the Hiking Alta Via Highlights tour?

We rate this tour as a 4/5. You will hike up to 7 hours each day for several days in a row. While the routes don’t require technical skill, you should be comfortable navigating mountainous terrain. Active hikers will be able to get the most out of this tour.

I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?

Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Hiking Alta Via Highlights tour?

6 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Hochpustertal to start this tour?

This tour begins and ends in Hochpustertal, also known as Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco. The nearest airports are Innsbruck Airport (INN), Antonio Canova Airport in Treviso (TSF), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). It can be accessed from all airports by train or by car.

Is the Hiking Alta Via Highlights tour in English?

This tour is self-guided, but maps and route descriptions will be provided in English.

Where does the Hiking Alta Via Highlights tour end?

This tour ends in Hochpustertal, also known as Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco. The nearest airports are Innsbruck Airport (INN), Antonio Canova Airport in Treviso (TSF), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). You can reach these airports by train or by car.

Is the Hiking Alta Via Highlights tour family-friendly?

Yes, this tour is suitable for families with children ages 16 and older. Children should be comfortable completing all included hikes on this tour.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Italy for this tour?

The best time to travel to Italy for this tour is June through September when the weather in the mountains tends to be the warmest.

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