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Italy Small Group Tour - Example 8 Day Tour
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Join this 8-day Classic Dolomites Premium Adventure Group Tour in Italy for an exceptional small group tour experience that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a special blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation, allowing you to find the hidden gems of this lovely region of Italy with the help of expert local guides. This tour offers two activity levels ranging from moderate (Level 3) to challenging (Level 5). You will have the chance to experience the stunning scenery of the Dolomites, with its craggy peaks, pristine alpine lakes, and charming mountain villages, throughout the course of the tour and at your desired pace. Experience local customs and culture, sample the mouthwatering local cuisine, and visit historical sites and museums. 
 
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Highlights
  • Hike the stunning Dolomites, famous for their rugged peaks and deep valleys
  • Take an easy hike to the Tre Cime, a landmark of the Dolomites
  • Visit the charming and traditional village of Villabassa in South Tyrol
  • Explore the charming city of Bolzano, its monuments, cathedrals, and museum
  • Visit an open-air museum dedicated to the First World War in Monte Piana
  • See the beautiful wildflowers and landscape of Strudelkopf.
Places Visited
  • Europe
  • Italy
  • Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol
  • European Union
  • Kreuzbergpass
  • Lago di Braies
  • Monte Piana
  • Monte Specie - Strudelkopf
  • Tre Cime Di Lavaredo
  • Villabassa - Niederdorf
Activity Level: Moderate
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
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Day 1: Arrive in Villabassa

Your journey will start at the Hotel Adler in Villabassa, located in the village square. The group leader will give a short briefing to provide an overview of the week ahead. Your lodging this evening is conveniently located in teh village square, so free time can be spent taking a little stroll around, perhaps up past the church or down to the river. Alternatively, why not soak up the atmosphere with a relaxing drink?

Dolomites Hiking Notes:
  • The activity levels on this tour start at Level 3 (moderate), where you typically walk for five to seven hours every day.
  • Walking at Level 5 (a challenge) is offered on select departures. On these departures, you typically walk steadily for six to eight hours a day. You will travel on well-traveled trails and mountain paths, many of which are more exposed, steep, and rocky than the Level 3 walks.

Day 2: Lago di Braies

Lago di Braies (Level 3 departures)
  • The ideal start to visiting this vast area is a walk straight from the hotel through the pretty, flower-filled Braies Valley. Walk through small villages and farmland until you reach the magnificent Lago di Braies, one of the 297 glacial lakes in the area. It is undoubtedly one of the most stunning due to the surrounding peaks' ragged appearance, which is reflected in the water's unusually mirror-like surface. You will follow the route of the SS hostages, the leaders of 19 countries who were freed after the First World War by the inhabitants of Villabassa.
Distance: 8.7mi (14km)
Ascent: 2,133ft (650m)
Descent: 837ft (255m)


Rossalmhütte (Level 5 departures)
  • Start your walk today from the beautiful Lago di Braies and ascend to Rossalmhütte.
Distance: 9.3mi (15km)
Ascent: 2,461ft (750m)
Descent: 3,281ft (1,000m)

Day 3: Kreutzberg Pass

Kreutzberg Pass to Nemes Alm (Level 3 departures)
  • Today, explore high pastures and ridges along the Austrian border. Walk steadily, exploring the meadows under the ridge of Knieberg. You will have great views of the Rotwand and Monte Popera. Later in the afternoon, visit Alpe Nemes Hut, a great spot for a drink and a bite of homemade apple strudel.
Distance: 8.7mi-9.9mi (14km-16km)
Ascent: 1,969ft-2,297ft (600m-700m)
Descent: 1,969ft-2,297ft (600m-700m)

Kreuzberg Pass to Knieberg (Level 5 departures)
  • Following a different track from the Level 3 weeks, climb the summit of Knieberg, descending later in the afternoon to Alpe Nemes hut.
Distance: 13mi (21km)
Ascent: 3,281ft (1,000m)
Descent: 3,281ft (1,000m)

 

Day 4: Strudelkopf Summit | Durrenstein Summit

Climb up towards Strudelkopf (Level 3 departures)
  • Start your hike at 6,562 ft (2,000 m) altitude, walking among beautiful wildflowers and ascending to the summit of Strudlekopf (7,579 ft/2,310 m). Make a stop at the Durrenstein hut in the early afternoon to try the local Kaiserschmarrn specialty. Enjoy the views of the Tre Cime, Monte Piana, and Monte Cristallo from the summit.
Distance: 9.3mi (15km)
Ascent: 1,640ft (500m)
Descent: 3,281ft (1,000m)

Durrenstein Summit (Level 5 departures)
  • Starting at Platzwiese, you will walk to the summit of Durrenstein (9,314 ft/2,840 m), a majestic peak with views all the way to the Austrian Tyrol.
​Distance: 9.3mi (15km)
Ascent: 2,953ft (900m)
Descent: 2,953ft (900m)

Day 5: Villabassa

Today is your free day to relax in the hotel wellness center or take a self-guided cycle around this wonderful area. Alternatively, travel to Bolzano and visit a museum dedicated to Ötzi, the 5,000-year-old 'iceman," whose remarkably well-preserved body was found in 1991 high on a glacier on the Austro-Italian frontier. Or you could journey to the attractive provincial capital of Lienz in Austria or closer to the cozy town of Brunico.
 

Day 6: Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Level 3 departures)
  • Enjoy a memorable stroll beneath the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (or Drei Zinnen in German) or Three Chimneys. Set amid one of the classic mountain groups in this area, your walk around these impressive peaks is certainly a highlight of the week. Your palate will be delighted by an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner tonight at the restaurant.
Distance: 11.2mi (18km)
Ascent: 1,804ft (550m)
Descent: 3,609ft (1,100m)

Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Level 5 departures)
  • Today you will complete a beautiful walk near the spectacular Tre Cime di Lavaredo, then follow the path on the north side of Paternkofel, heading to the Comici hut above Fischleintal. Tonight, the hotel restaurant will delight your palate with an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.
Distance: 11.8mi (19km)
Ascent: 1,969ft (600m)
Descent: 4,593ft (1,400m)

Day 7: Monte Piana

Monte Piana (Level 3 departures)
  • To complete the week, take the amazing eastern approach route up Monte Piana. You will reach the flat-topped mountain after ascending 1,969 feet (600 meters), surrounded by some of the Dolomites' most breathtaking scenery. It is the site of an open-air museum dedicated to the First World War, where trenches, dugouts, and shell craters can be seen among the alpine flowers. On your return, you have time to spot the brilliant blue gentians, Alpine white edelweiss, and bright saffron that create a beautiful scene around Lake Misurina, thanks to the beautiful pink of the limestone rock.
Distance: 9.3mi (15km)
Ascent: 2,297ft (700m)
Descent: 2,625ft (800m)

Monte Piana (Level 5 departures)
  • You will ascend the southern crag of Monte Piana with the help of a few bridges and a ladder; there is then time to explore the open-air museum, stretched between the northern and southern summits.
Distance: 8mi (13km)
Ascent: 3,281ft (1,000m)
Descent: 2,297ft (700m)

Day 8: Villabassa | Return Home

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Enjoy your final breakfast in Hotel Adler and take the opportunity to reflect on what has been an inspirational escape in the Dolomites. After that, it’s time to start your return journey home.

Accommodations

Hotel Adler Suite & Stube

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Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • 5 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)

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