Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia

Centre-based walking in the stunning natural landscapes of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia

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Trip Fee

$ 2.600

Single Room Difference

$ 276

Date

30 August - 06 September 2025

Trip Information

In the heart of the Italian Dolomites, the Alta Badia region boasts some of the most spectacular alpine scenery as well as a reputation for excellent cuisine. The village of San Cassiano is no stranger to either and sits just 15km, as the crow flies, due West of Cortina d'Ampezzo (or 30km by road and the Falzarego Pass). Around 500m in altitude above the village lies a large area of beautiful alpine meadow, dotted with traditional wooden mountain huts and the most amazing panoramic views. At some points you have a 360-degree vista that spans from the Austrian Alps to the North to the Marmolada range to the South (the highest peaks in the Dolomites), with the Fanes Natural Park to the East and the Sella mountain range and Gardena Pass to the West - all stunning views in their own rights but when combined it's almost mind-blowing!

Activity Areas

Centre-Based
Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Dolomites, Italy

Included in the Price

— All breakfasts and 4 dinners — All accommodation (see accommodation section) — Route notes and maps — Arrival & departure transfers (when booking a flight inclusive package)

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) — Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) — Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information

— 7 nights in a 4 star hotel with spa, all rooms en suite — 6 days centre-based walking — Some travel on local buses — Altitude max. 2663m, average 2000m — Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Start Armentarola, San Cassiano

Arrive at your hotel in Armentarola, San Cassiano. Staying at 4 star Ciasa Salares for 7 nights, with 4 nights on Half Board. The below itinerary is only a suggestion and you can do any walk on any day.

Day 2 Pralongia Walk

From the hotel, you ascend steadily along peaceful country lanes, through pine forest and up onto high alpine meadows with spectacular views of the surrounding Dolomites mountain ranges. Either enjoy a picnic en route or when you reach the mountain hut at Pralongia, take time over lunch and soaking up the mountain panorama. Return to San Cassiano for the hotel shuttle or walk back to the hotel. Staying at Ciasa Salares. Optional shorter walk: 5hrs, distance 15km/9.5mi

Day 3 Santa Croce and Badia Walk

Walk directly from the hotel or take the shuttle to San Cassiano. This pilgrimage route first skirts above the village then heads through some delightful pine woods. Along the route you pass depictions of the last hours of Jesus Christ's life on earth before you reach the church at Santa Croce with its amazing backdrop and views across the valley and the village of Badia. Descend to Badia and take the bus back to the hotel. Staying at Ciasa Salares. Optional shorter walk: 4.5hrs, distance 13km/8mi

Day 4 San Cassiano to Corvara Walk

Enjoy truly spectacular scenery on this favourite Alta Badia trail. You can start the day with a gondola lift or you can climb the first 5km through pine forest and alpine meadows. Once up at the top there are fabulous views ahead to the Marmolada mountains, the highest in the Dolomites, and behind as far as the Austrian Alps in the distance. At some points you have the most incredible 360-degree panoramic views. Continue on with a variety of mountain hut options for lunch then descend to Corvara for a well-deserved drink before catching the bus back to the hotel. Staying at Ciasa Salares. Optional shorter walk: 3.5hrs, distance 11km/7mi Walking time 4hrs, distance 10km/6.5mi or walking time 5.5hrs, distance 13km/8mi.Comfortable Hotel

Day 5 Two lakes of Badia Walk

A short bus trip to Badia before this lovely walk takes you to two small lakes close to Badia with the fabulous backdrop of the Somamunt, Col Plo Alt and Pre Janin mountains. There are some wonderful views over the village and across the valley to the Santa Croce mountain as you head to Lech dla Lunch (pronounced lek-dela-loonk). Bring a picnic and you could even stop here for loonk! A steep climb sets you on your way to Lech da Sompunt and its delightful swans. Descend back to Badia passing through tiny hamlets and take the bus back. Staying at Ciasa Salares.

Day 6 Valparola Pass Walk

Today you head up to one of the key strategic passes from WW1 – the Passo Valparola for fabulous views over the San Cassiano valley. Heading through the delightful Pre de Costa meadows, and past the Malghe Valparola, you head up towards the pass. When you get there, you may want to stop for refreshments at the rifugio at the top. You can make this a history trip and continue on to the nearby WW1 museum or even to Passo Falzarego and a cable car up to the top of Lagazuoi – one of the most fiercely fought over mountains in the Dolomites. Another alternative is a tough 13km walk across towards the Setsas mountain with more fabulous views and back to the hotel. Staying at Ciasa Salares. Optional longer walks available.

Day 7 Fanes Natural Park Walk

Defintely worth the wait - the Fanes Natural Park is a huge expanse of outstanding natural beauty. You can either walk directly from the hotel or get the shuttle to the Capanna Alpina hut before starting the steep climb up to the panoramic Col de Locia. The verdant plateau beyond (Plan de Ciaulunch) and the climb up to the Forcela dl Lech provide awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and a sparkling, aquamarine mountain lake. You need a head for heights on this one as you descend via two steep gorges, with well trodden paths, to the Scotoni mountain hut and down a spectacular ski slope to the start point. Staying at Ciasa Salares. Optional shorter walk: 4.5 hrs, distance 10km/6mi

Day 8 End San Cassiano

The tour ends in San Cassiano.

Travel Dates

30 August - 06 September 2025 $ 2.600

02 - 09 September 2025 $ 2.600

06 - 13 September 2025 $ 2.600

08 - 15 September 2025 $ 2.640

13 - 20 September 2025 $ 2.600

20 - 27 September 2025 $ 2.600

13 - 20 June 2026 $ 2.720

14 - 21 June 2026 $ 2.760

20 - 27 June 2026 $ 2.720

27 June - 04 July 2026 $ 2.945

04 - 11 July 2026 $ 2.870

11 - 18 July 2026 $ 2.870

18 - 25 July 2026 $ 2.690

25 July - 01 August 2026 $ 2.690

01 - 08 August 2026 $ 2.810

08 - 15 August 2026 $ 2.810

15 - 22 August 2026 $ 3.845

22 - 29 August 2026 $ 3.500

29 August - 05 September 2026 $ 2.945

05 - 12 September 2026 $ 2.720

12 - 19 September 2026 $ 2.720

19 - 26 September 2026 $ 2.720

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