Camel Extreme on an active trip in Val Gardena, the Dolomites 2026

Day 1Arrival Day

You fly from Oslo to Venice (flights not included in the price).
Transfer bus from the airport to Selva di Val Gardena and our hotel there (included).
Short stop along the way for a simple bite to eat if desired (not included).

After check-in, there will be a joint activity – a nice and easy / moderate hike to St. Jakob's Church, which is one of the most beautiful short walks in the Dolomites. Approx. 5 km and 200 meters of elevation gain, depending on where you choose to start.
You can walk back and forth the same way up to the church, or you can walk further down to Ortisei and take the local bus back up to the hotel.

Shared dinner at the hotel (included).

Day 2Langental - Puez Refuge - Jimmy Refuge - Dantercepies or Col Raiser - Seceda - Ortisei

Slightly more demanding hike
A long, steep, raw, and magical hike awaits you today!
The hike starts directly from the hotel, heading into a 6 km long valley (hence the name Langental), before the ascent to the Puez Refuge begins. This refuge is located at 2,475 meters above sea level. Upon arrival at the Puez Refuge, approx. 10 km and 900 meters of elevation gain of today's hike are completed. We recommend a lunch stop and some energy replenishment (not included) at this refuge before continuing on towards Forcella di Ciampei (2,672 m) and Forcella Crespeina (2,528 m).
Exciting 'wild-west landscape' between sharp limestone formations from there and down to the Jimmy Refuge (2,222 m). Beautiful views towards the well-known Sella Ronda massif.

If you have time, we recommend a well-deserved 'after-walk' at the Jimmy Refuge before taking the Dantercepies lift down to Selva.
A perfect end to today's long hike. The last lift down leaves at 17:30. You can walk to the hotel from the final station.

Easy / moderate hike
You walk from the hotel (alternatively, the hotel arranges transport up to the mountain lift that takes you to Col Raiser, 2,107 m). There are several trails to choose from here, but feel free to start with the trail towards the Regensburger Refuge (2,307 m) and then continue on a partially narrow gravel road into the valley towards the Geisler Group. Follow the Geisler Group along the lower side, and enjoy the scenery with views of Sassolungo and Sella Ronda. Opportunity for a coffee or something else at a small alpine pasture on the way to Seceda (not included), or stop at one of the many other mountain refuges in the green area you are hiking through. Lunch can be purchased and enjoyed here (not included) – perhaps a Kaiserschmarren at one of our favorite refuges on this stretch, Baita Troier-hütte, where llamas are fenced in just outside. Then you continue on to Seceda.

At the Seceda lift (2,456 m), those who wish can walk further up, approx. 80 meters of elevation gain, to the Seceda peak (2,518 m) and just enjoy the view!!! This is probably the most photographed view in the area.

Lift down to Ortisei (not included) – and perhaps an after-walk here or some shopping?

Delicious shared dinner in the hotel's restaurant in the evening (included).

Day 3Different activities around Sassolungo - then onward to Venice

Check-out, luggage is placed in the hotel's luggage room.

Today, there are various activities for the group to choose from:

Via Ferrata in the Sassolungo group
Via ferrata can be booked for an additional cost for those who wish. In that case, we book a local guide who will take you on a wild, beautiful, and indescribable adventure! The via ferrata is called Furcela de Saslonch. Local guides lead you safely through the Via Ferrata, round-trip transportation, and equipment rental are included in the price. This excursion costs from 210 euros / person. The excursion must be booked through us, but is paid directly to our local partner in Val Gardena.

Easy / moderate hiking in the Sassolungo area.
An alternative is to take the well-known 'telephone booth lifts' up to an altitude of 2,700 meters (lift tickets not included), and from there be able to see the group that has chosen to climb the Via Ferrata. You can, for example, stroll around up here in the wild landscape, or choose a longer and partly demanding alternative, which is to walk further down 400 meters of elevation gain among wild mountain peaks towards the rustic and wonderfully located Langkofel Refuge. Enjoy the views over Seiser Alm. Walk further down and then towards Monte Seura and take the lift down to the valley again or take the Zipline from there (not included)! Raw experience!

You can also take the lift from Selva up towards Sassolungo and hike in this area (lift tickets not included). Easy / moderate or a bit tougher.

Bike tour
There are many great opportunities for bike tours in this valley!
Or you can bring the bike on the mountain lift and cycle there.
There is also the option to cycle along the old railway line between the three cozy towns in Val Gardena (Ortisei – Santa Christina – Selva). Bicycle rental costs from 30-80 euros / person, depending on which type of bike you choose.

Lunch is on your own (not included).

Whatever you choose to do today, make sure to be back at the hotel well before 15:00, because that is when the transfer bus leaves for Venice!

The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of currency fluctuations or typographical errors.