Active Seniors' Tour in the Dolomites - with Seiser Alm and Sassolungo

Day 1Arrival Day - Val Gardena

We start the trip with Norwegian's direct flight to Verona. Please note! Flight tickets are not included in the price.
Upon arrival in Verona, the transfer bus will be ready to transport us to our hotel in beautiful Val Gardena. Along the way, we will take a short break for a light bite to eat (not included), before continuing to Val Gardena.
Expect the transport from the airport to our hotel in Val Gardena to take approx. 3 hours. 

Check-in, socialising and a joint dinner.

Day 2Excursion Seiser Alm

After breakfast, there will be a short bus journey to Ortisei, a bus ride of approx. 15 minutes. Once there, we take the lift up to Seiser Alm at approx. 2,005 m above sea level. Fantastic views over the entire high-mountain plateau and the majestic Sassolungo.
We walk on a path with a soft surface, across lush flower meadows reminiscent of scenes from the musical The Sound of Music!

Lunch is enjoyed at Saltriahütte / Radauer Schwaige approx. 1,720 m above sea level, alternatively you can enjoy a packed lunch outside the cabin (not included).
After lunch, we continue on a gravel road down to Monte Pana, approx. 1,600 m above sea level, where we take the chairlift down to Santa Christina.

We round of the day with a well-deserved, joint dinner in the hotel restaurant (included).

Day 3Excursion Rasciesa Plateau & Le Kreuz

After a good breakfast, we take the bus to the charming town of Ortisei, where today's walk goes to the opposite side of yesterday's tour. We take the local funicular railway up to the Rasciesa plateau, approx. 2,000 m above sea level. From there, we follow a steady climb up to Heiligen Kreuz Kapelle, and further to Le Kreuz at 2,281 m above sea level. Here we enjoy a fantastic view, including towards Austria.

After taking in the magnificent views, the trip continues to Saltner Shwaige, where we stop for lunch or a coffee, depending on the wishes of the group (not included). We then take the funicular back down to Ortisei, where we get some time to explore the town and perhaps make some discoveries on our own.

In the evening, we gather for a joint dinner in the hotel restaurant (included).

Day 4Excursion Sassolungo

After breakfast, we take the local bus to Passo Sella, 2,180 m above sea level, a drive of approx. 30 minutes. Here we are greeted by a fantastic view of both Sella Ronda and the majestic Marmolada.
Today's first highlight is the unique "Telephone Booth Lift", which lifts us up to 2,700 m above sea level. Here, between the two twin peaks of the Sassolungo group – Sasso Piatto (Plattkofel) and Sasso Lungo (Langkofel) – we can truly enjoy the surroundings. The lift ride itself is an experience to look forward to!

After taking the lift down again, we hike along the foot of Sassolungo to the Comici mountain hut, 2,153 m above sea level. Here we stop for a nice lunch (not included) and a well-deserved break before continuing on to Monte Seura at 2,025 m above sea level. From there, we take the lift down to Santa Cristina.

We complete the day with a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Day 5Rest day - on your own (possibly Via Ferrata Sassolungo Forcella)

You can spend this day as you wish, either to relax or to explore the local area on your own. Perhaps you would like to enjoy the hotel's spa area? Loosen some muscles in the swimming pool or in the steam room? 

Should you feel like some activity, the area around the hotel offers great opportunities for climbing, cycling or hiking.
Tour leader Anne Grethe is always available with good suggestions for those who want to be active.

You can also choose to join an exciting Via Ferrata. We start at the Sella pass where the Via Ferrata Sassolungo Forecella is. Quite simply a magical experience. You sign up for this excursion when booking the trip, an additional charge applies. 

Lunch on your own (not included)

In the evening we gather for an enjoyable, joint dinner in the hotel restaurant (included)

Day 6Excursion Seceda - Col Raiser

After breakfast, we take the bus from the hotel to Ortisei, where we take the gondola lift up to Seceda at an impressive 2,518 m above sea level. From there, us stroll quietly further up to the Seceda peak, a climb of approx. 100 meters of elevation, where we are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Geisler group mountain range.

The day continues with a hike through the fantastic landscape, and we stop for lunch at one of the cozy mountain huts in the area (not included). The area we walk through is known as a typical marmot landscape, so we cross our fingers that we will catch sight of some of these funny creatures along the way!

Seceda and the Geisler group are perhaps among the most photographed places in the Dolomites, with their green meadows on one side and dramatic, pointed rock formations on the other.
After a memorable trip, we take the lift from Col Raiser down to Selva.

We conclude the day with a joint dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Day 7Excursion St. Jacob's Church

We start the day with a hike directly from the hotel, walking through the charming town of Santa Christina. We then follow the trail through local farms and a beautiful larch forest, with great views of Val Gardena along the way.
At St. Jacob's Church we take a short break to admire the historical building and enjoy the views towards the Sassolungo group, which we explored earlier in the week.

The hike ends in Ortisei, but those who wish can extend the trip with a leisurely stroll along the river back to the hotel.
Lunch on your own (not included).

We round off the trip with a wonderful farewell dinner at the hotel.

Day 8Departure Day

Breakfast before transfer from Val Gardena to the airport in Verona.

Lunch & dinner on your own (not included)

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