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Winter Hiking in the Dolomites

Explore the snow-capped Dolomites of Italy on this winter hiking adventure

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Italy, Europe

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About this tour:

8 days

Jan-Feb

Walking

Self-guided, Private

Hotels

Moderate (3/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.

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 Winter Hiking in the Dolomites

This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star and offer a warm welcome and modern conveniences. Most of the hotels on this itinerary also offer an indoor pool or sauna for you to enjoy after your adventures in the mountains.

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. If you prefer a single room, the required supplement is included in the listed price.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Hotel in Alta Pusteria

Spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel along your route.

Night 2-3

Hotel in Sesto

Stay in a comfortable 3 or 4-star hotel along your route.

Night 4-5

Hotel in Prato Piazza

Stay in a comfortable 3 or 4-star hotel along your route.

Night 6-7

Hotel in Villabassa/Dobbiaco

Both of these mountain villages will take your breath away. Amid the Puster Valley, you’ll be surrounded by peaks and fields as far as you can see.

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Winter Hiking in the Dolomites Tour Details

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Winter Hiking in the Dolomites Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive in Alta Pusteria

Overnight Location - Hotel in Alta Pusteria | Distance - None | Meals - Dinner

Today is your travel day and you can arrive any time to check into your hotel in Alta Pusteria. Get settled and find a nice local spot for dinner.

Day 2

Day 2: Hike to Drei Schuster Mountain Hut

Overnight Location - Hotel in Sesto | Distance - 15 km, 650m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast and dinner

Today your hiking journey into the mountains begins! A transfer will bring you to Campo di Dentro where you’ll begin your winter hike through the meadows towards Drei Schuster hut.

This is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy a warm drink and the house specialty Apfelküchlein while you take in the view of the incredible Dolomite peaks before you. Take the public bus to return to Sesto for the night.

Day 3

Day 3: Explore the Mountains Around Sesto

Overnight Location - Hotel in Sesto | Distance - 11 km, 375m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast and dinner

Today you’ll walk a circuit from Sesto and experience scenic views of Zwölferkofel and Dreschusterspitze as you hike between them. You’ll hike past several mountain huts on your to Passo Monte Croce before returning to Sesto.

Day 4

Day 4: Hike to the Prato Piazza Plateau

Overnight Location - Hotel in Prato Piazza | Distance - 6 km, 500m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, a shuttle will bring you to a restaurant where you’ll join your hiking path. Your trail follows the Stolla stream through a frozen valley to the Gasthof Brückele hut. You’ll continue hiking in the shadow of the impressive Croda Rossa peak towards Prato Piazza.

Day 5

Day 5: Monte Specie Hike

Overnight Location - Hotel in Prato Piazza | Distance - 10 km, 325m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast and dinner

Your hike today will take you up Monte Specie. Begin from Prato Piazza and enjoy the spectacular views of the Pragser Dolomites as you climb. From Strudelkopf you’ll have a panoramic view of the Drei Zinnen (the most iconic view in the Dolomites) before you begin the return journey.

Day 6

Day 6: Walk Prato Piazza - Dobbiaco - Monte Rota – Santa Maria – Villabassa/Dobbiaco

Distance - 12 km, 625m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast and dinner

After the transfer to the starting point of the tour in Dobbiaco, you hike to Valle San Silvestro and then on through deeply snow-covered spruce forests to Monte Rota. The trail leads you to the small village of Santa Maria with its Gothic pilgrimage church and then back to Dobbiaco. The mixture of silence and tranquillity of the first part and the magnificent Alpine panorama on the second part make this stage very varied.

Overnight Location: Hotel in Dobbiaco

Day 7

Day 7: Hike to the Drei Zinnen

Overnight Location - Hotel in Dobbiaco | Distance - 14 km, 675m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast and dinner

A transfer will drive you to Misurina where you’ll begin your winter walk through the mountains. You’ll pass Lake Antorno on your way to the Auronzo hut. The hut is on the southwest side of the Drei Zinnen and the terrace offers spectacular sweeping views of the snowy peaks.

A transfer will bring you back to your hotel.

Day 8

Day 8: Tour Concludes

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

Today your tour finishes after breakfast. You can choose to extend your stay by booking additional nights in Dobbiaco.

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FAQ for Winter Hiking in the Dolomites

How hard is the Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour?

We rate this tour as a 3/5. This tour includes hikes between 5km and 15km per day in cold conditions. The hikes are moderately challenging due to their length and the possibility of difficult winter footing, but require no technical expertise and should be suitable for many active hikers.

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 Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour?

7 breakfasts 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 winter hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Dobbiaco to start this tour?

This tour begins and ends in Dobbiaco/Toblach, also known as Hochpustertal or Niederdorf/Villabassa. 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 Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour guided?

No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day, but you should be prepared to have more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.

Where does the Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tours end?

This tour ends in Dobbiaco, Italy. You can easily reach the nearest airports, Innsbruck Airport (INN), Antonio Canova Airport in Treviso (TSF), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) by car or train.

Do I need snowshoes?

Snowshoes may be an asset during certain parts of your hikes, however, they are not strictly necessary.

Can I rent snowshoes?

Yes. You can request pricing for snowshoe and trekking pole rentals.

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.

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