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Discover the stunning Friulian Dolomites on this guided hiking holiday from Sappada to Pesaris. Your expert guide will lead you between lush valleys, to high peaks, and around crystalline lakes. The Hiking Aventure in the Friulian Dolomites is a perfect introduction to some of the most special mountain scenery in Europe.

You may be hiking through the wilderness, but you’ll still enjoy Italian hospitality and local cuisine in rustic mountain huts and charming village hotels. Savour Italy’s best on a local cheese tasting. Learn about local history on a visit to a WW1 site. Then, take a nice stroll into Austria! The Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour is one you won’t soon forget.

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Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour

Discover the majesty of the Dolomites on a thrilling guided trek
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8 days from $1,975USD
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Duration
8 days
Season
May-Oct
Activity
Walking
Type
Guided, Private
Accommodation
Mountain huts, hotels, B&Bs
Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
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Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour
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Discover the stunning Friulian Dolomites on this guided hiking holiday from Sappada to Pesaris. Your expert guide will lead you between lush valleys, to high peaks, and around crystalline lakes. The Hiking Aventure in the Friulian Dolomites is a perfect introduction to some of the most special mountain scenery in Europe.

You may be hiking through the wilderness, but you’ll still enjoy Italian hospitality and local cuisine in rustic mountain huts and charming village hotels. Savour Italy’s best on a local cheese tasting. Learn about local history on a visit to a WW1 site. Then, take a nice stroll into Austria! The Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour is one you won’t soon forget.

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Trip highlights

Hike through stunning green meadows, past sparkling mountain streams, crystal lakes, and picturesque villages.

Enjoy fresh local food on your picnics on mountaintops and at lakesides.

Treat yourself to a cheese tasting from local producers.

Watch for wildlife as you journey along in the “Bordaglia oasis.”

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Day 1
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Arrive in Italy and Transfer to Sappada
Upon your arrival at the Venice airport, you’ll be picked up for your transfer to your hotel in Sappada. Your first night in this charming village, you will meet your local hiking guide and indulge in an authentic pizza dinner at a local pizzeria.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Sapada (1217m)
Included Meals Lunch, dinner
Day 2
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Begin your Hike up Monte Peralba
Your trek begins! Set out with your local guide and begin to hike the “Pista della marmotta” or “the groundhog trail” up Monte Peralba. Your trail will lead you to the Calvi Refuge, which has spectacular views out over the valley. You can choose to either settle in for the night or take a short walk to see some WW1 memorials nearby.
Distance 3.5 hours, 915m of elevation gain
Overnight Location Mountain hut (2167m)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Hike to Wolayerseehütte Refuge
Enjoy your breakfast at Calvi Refuge before heading out on your longest hike of the tour. Your guide will lead you along the trail that weaves through gorgeous forests and past cold mountain streams. You’ll have a fantastic view of Lake Bordaglia, which is home to a wildlife refuge for deer, chamois, eagles, martens and more. After a long day of hiking, you’ll arrive at the lakeside Wolayerseehütte refuge, where you’ll settle in for the night.
Distance 7-8 hours, 880m of ascent, 1030m of descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut (2150m)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Mont Coglians and Honey and Cheese Tasting
This morning you can choose to take a 3-hour hike around Mount Rauchkofel on the Austrian side. You’ll have a picnic lunch at Lake Volaia before climbing the scenic ridge on Mont Coglians. In the afternoon you’ll stop for a honey and cheese tasting from a local producer.
Distance 3.5 hours plus an optional 3 hours, 770m of ascent, 610m of descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut (2120m)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Hike to Vuezzis
Enjoy the gorgeous scenery as you hike between the little mountain villages on your route. You’ll enjoy another picnic lunch today before you arrive in Vuezzis village. This quaint village is nestled in the Degano Valley and is home to a 14th-century church and charming slate roof house. Get to know the locals over dinner before you turn in for the night.
Distance 5-6 hours, 250m of ascent, 1370m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Vuezzis
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
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Hike Mount Talm
Today you’ll be guided through a beautiful beech forest and the village of Rigolato. You’ll be trekking up to the top of Mount Talm for your picnic lunch before you continue to the Chiampizzulon refuge. Enjoy the incredible views!
Distance 5 hours, 970m of ascent, 230m of descent
Overnight Location Mountain hut (1630m)
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
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See Entralais Pass and Trek to Pesariis
Your trail this morning will lead you across the Pesarina Valley to the Entralais Pass. You’ll enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Carnic Alps from the pass before you continue to Pesariis. You’ll be taken on a short tour of amazing clocks throughout this village, which specializes in clock making. Tonight you’ll celebrate your last night with a traditional dinner made from local produce.
Distance 6 hours, 560m of ascent, 1440 of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Pesariis
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Return to Venice
Say goodbye to the Dolomites as you are driven in your private transfer back to Venice.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided hiking tour in Italy is run as a custom tour for your group, and the price depends on the number of people in your group.

The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:

  • Guided Groups of 4-5: from $2,450USD per person*
  • Guided Groups of 6+: from $1,975USD per person*

*-The exact pricing for this tour depends on your travelling dates and the availability. Please inquire to find out the exact pricing.

What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners are included in this tour. 6 of the lunches will be picnics featuring local produce. Dinners include three courses, water, and a glass of local wine.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Mountain huts are shared occupancy and hotel nights are in double occupancy private rooms.

Transportation during the Tour

Transport for you and your luggage from the Venice airport to your hotel and from your hotel back to the Venice airport is included. Luggage transfers are included too.

Also Included

  • Visit to a local cheese and honey producer with tasting
  • Expert English-speaking local guide
  • 24-hour emergency line

Not included

  • Flights to and from Venice
  • Meals, snacks, or drinks not previously mentioned
  • Tour guide gratuity
  • Gratuities for hotel staff, waiters, servers and local drivers
  • Any increase in Italian State VAT in addition to the current 22%

Accommodation for Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour

This tour splits your accommodations between mountain huts with hostel-style layouts and 2 to 3-star hotels or B&Bs. The mountain huts are known as refuges. They are rustic but charming with shared accommodations. The hotels on this trip are clean and inviting with private rooms based on double occupancy.

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

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room on nights 1, 5 and 7 while travelling with your group. Please note that single rooms are not available in the huts.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. This tour includes day hikes that are moderately difficult, with the longest being 7 hours long. There are no technical climbing skills required and the trail doesn’t have any sections with particularly difficult footing.

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 the Friulian Dolomites Tour?

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners 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 Venice to start this tour?

The nearest airport is the Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE). Venice is also easily accessed by train at the main terminal, Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia.

Is the Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Hiking the Friulian Dolomites Tour Tour end?

This tour ends in Venice and includes a drop off at the airport.

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 visit Italy for this tour is July and August when the weather is warm, sunny, and ideal for hiking.

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