Hiking
Italy
Experience a week of fantastic hiking in the Dolomites, where mighty mountains and welcoming mountain huts will give you experiences you won't soon forget. Seiser Alm, the Rasciesa plateau, Sassolungo, Seceda, Col Raiser, and St. Jacob's Church – we explore all these iconic destinations on foot, surrounded by spectacular scenery.
The hikes last between 4 and 6 hours in hilly terrain at altitudes between 1500 and 2500 meters above sea level. We spend most of the day out in the mountains, and although we notice the altitude a bit at the beginning, the body quickly acclimates. Most days we start with a mountain lift that takes us up the first 1000 meters of elevation, and brings us comfortably back down in the afternoon. Each afternoon and evening there will be time for your own activities, whether you want to explore the town, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at the hotel in the charming town of Selva di Val Gardena. We enjoy dinners in the hotel's restaurant, while lunches are either packed or eaten at a cozy mountain hut.
The hikes last between 4 and 6 hours in hilly terrain at altitudes between 1500 and 2500 meters above sea level. We spend most of the day out in the mountains, and although we notice the altitude a bit at the beginning, the body quickly acclimates. Most days we start with a mountain lift that takes us up the first 1000 meters of elevation, and brings us comfortably back down in the afternoon. Each afternoon and evening there will be time for your own activities, whether you want to explore the town, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at the hotel in the charming town of Selva di Val Gardena. We enjoy dinners in the hotel's restaurant, while lunches are either packed or eaten at a cozy mountain hut.
The impressive nature of the Dolomites
The charming atmosphere both in the town and at the hotel
Lunch breaks at cosy mountain huts – with top-quality food!
The amazing feeling of standing on "the roof of the world"
Our great hotel with an inviting atmosphere
We start the trip with a direct flight from Bergen to Milan-Bergamo with Norwegian.
Upon arrival in Milan-Bergamo, the transfer bus is ready to transport us to our hotel in beautiful Selva di Val Gardena. Along the way, we take a short break to get something simple to eat (not included) before continuing towards our destination for the evening.
After breakfast, there will be a short bus journey to Ortisei, a trip of approx. 10 minutes, before we take the lift up to Seiser Alm at approx. 2005 m above sea level. Fantastic views over the entire high mountain plateau and the majestic Sassolongo. We walk on a path with a soft surface, through lush flower meadows that recall the scenes from the musical The Sound of Music!
Lunch is enjoyed at Saltriahytte/Radauer Schwaige approx. 1720 m above sea level, alternatively a packed lunch brought along can be enjoyed outside the cabin. After lunch, we continue on a gravel road down to Monte Pana, approx. 1600 m above sea level, where we take the chairlift down to Santa Christina.
Today's hike is approx. 10 km with a descent of 300 meters in altitude. In wonderful nature!
We end the day with a well-deserved joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
We start the day with a bus to the charming town of Ortisei, where today's hike takes us to the opposite side of yesterday's tour. We take the local funicular railway “Ulrikken” up to the Rasciesa plateau at approx. 2000 m above sea level. From there, we follow a steady climb up to Heiligen Kreuz Kapelle and further to Le Kreuz at 2281 m above sea level, where we can enjoy a fantastic view, including towards Austria.
After taking in the magnificent view, the tour continues to Saltner Shwaige, where we stop for lunch or a coffee, depending on what the group wishes. Then we take the funicular back down to Ortisei, where we get some time to explore the town and perhaps make some discoveries on our own.
Today's stage is approx. 6 km with 200 meters of elevation gain.
In the evening, we gather for dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
After breakfast, we take the local bus to Passo Sella, 2180 m above sea level, a drive of approx. 40 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 Box Lift”, which lifts us up to 2700 m above sea level. Here, between the two twin peaks of the Sassolongo group – Sasso Piatto (Plattkofel) and Sasso Lungo (Langkofel) – we can enjoy the surroundings. Just the lift ride itself is an experience to look forward to!
After taking the lift down again, we hike along the foot of Sassolongo to the Comici cabin at 2153 m above sea level. Here we stop for lunch and a well-deserved break before continuing on to Monte Seura at 2025 m above sea level. From there, we take the lift down to Santa Cristina.
Today's hike covers a total of 6–8 km with an elevation gain of approx. 200 meters.
We end the day with a delicious dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
This day you can spend as you wish, either to relax or to explore the area on your own. Perhaps you would like to enjoy the hotel's spa area? Remember to book any treatments at reception during the first few days (not included).
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 wish to be active.
In the evening, we gather for an enjoyable dinner together in the hotel's restaurant.
After breakfast, we take a bus from the hotel to Ortisei, where we take the gondola lift up to Seceda at an impressive 2518 m above sea level. From there, we stroll quietly further up to the Seceda peak, an ascent of approx. 100 meters of elevation gain, where we are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Geisler group mountain range.
The day continues with hiking through the fantastic landscape, and we stop for lunch at one of the cozy mountain huts in the area. The area we walk through is known as a typical marmot landscape, so we cross our fingers to catch a glimpse 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.
Today's stage is approx. 8 km with 400 meters of elevation gain.
We end the day with a joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
We start the day with a hike directly from the hotel, walking through the charming town of Santa Christina. Then we follow the trail through 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 historic building and enjoy the view towards the Sassolongo 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 back along the river to the hotel.
Today's stage is approx. 5 km with 150 meters of elevation gain.
We end the trip with a wonderful dinner at the hotel.
Transfer from Val Gardena to the airport in Milan-Bergamo.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of currency variations or typos.
We start the trip with a direct flight from Bergen to Milan-Bergamo with Norwegian.
Upon arrival in Milan-Bergamo, the transfer bus is ready to transport us to our hotel in beautiful Selva di Val Gardena. Along the way, we take a short break to get something simple to eat (not included) before continuing towards our destination for the evening.
After breakfast, there will be a short bus journey to Ortisei, a trip of approx. 10 minutes, before we take the lift up to Seiser Alm at approx. 2005 m above sea level. Fantastic views over the entire high mountain plateau and the majestic Sassolongo. We walk on a path with a soft surface, through lush flower meadows that recall the scenes from the musical The Sound of Music!
Lunch is enjoyed at Saltriahytte/Radauer Schwaige approx. 1720 m above sea level, alternatively a packed lunch brought along can be enjoyed outside the cabin. After lunch, we continue on a gravel road down to Monte Pana, approx. 1600 m above sea level, where we take the chairlift down to Santa Christina.
Today's hike is approx. 10 km with a descent of 300 meters in altitude. In wonderful nature!
We end the day with a well-deserved joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
We start the day with a bus to the charming town of Ortisei, where today's hike takes us to the opposite side of yesterday's tour. We take the local funicular railway “Ulrikken” up to the Rasciesa plateau at approx. 2000 m above sea level. From there, we follow a steady climb up to Heiligen Kreuz Kapelle and further to Le Kreuz at 2281 m above sea level, where we can enjoy a fantastic view, including towards Austria.
After taking in the magnificent view, the tour continues to Saltner Shwaige, where we stop for lunch or a coffee, depending on what the group wishes. Then we take the funicular back down to Ortisei, where we get some time to explore the town and perhaps make some discoveries on our own.
Today's stage is approx. 6 km with 200 meters of elevation gain.
In the evening, we gather for dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
After breakfast, we take the local bus to Passo Sella, 2180 m above sea level, a drive of approx. 40 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 Box Lift”, which lifts us up to 2700 m above sea level. Here, between the two twin peaks of the Sassolongo group – Sasso Piatto (Plattkofel) and Sasso Lungo (Langkofel) – we can enjoy the surroundings. Just the lift ride itself is an experience to look forward to!
After taking the lift down again, we hike along the foot of Sassolongo to the Comici cabin at 2153 m above sea level. Here we stop for lunch and a well-deserved break before continuing on to Monte Seura at 2025 m above sea level. From there, we take the lift down to Santa Cristina.
Today's hike covers a total of 6–8 km with an elevation gain of approx. 200 meters.
We end the day with a delicious dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
This day you can spend as you wish, either to relax or to explore the area on your own. Perhaps you would like to enjoy the hotel's spa area? Remember to book any treatments at reception during the first few days (not included).
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 wish to be active.
In the evening, we gather for an enjoyable dinner together in the hotel's restaurant.
After breakfast, we take a bus from the hotel to Ortisei, where we take the gondola lift up to Seceda at an impressive 2518 m above sea level. From there, we stroll quietly further up to the Seceda peak, an ascent of approx. 100 meters of elevation gain, where we are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Geisler group mountain range.
The day continues with hiking through the fantastic landscape, and we stop for lunch at one of the cozy mountain huts in the area. The area we walk through is known as a typical marmot landscape, so we cross our fingers to catch a glimpse 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.
Today's stage is approx. 8 km with 400 meters of elevation gain.
We end the day with a joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
We start the day with a hike directly from the hotel, walking through the charming town of Santa Christina. Then we follow the trail through 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 historic building and enjoy the view towards the Sassolongo 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 back along the river to the hotel.
Today's stage is approx. 5 km with 150 meters of elevation gain.
We end the trip with a wonderful dinner at the hotel.
Transfer from Val Gardena to the airport in Milan-Bergamo.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of currency variations or typos.
We start the trip with a direct flight from Bergen to Milan-Bergamo with Norwegian.
Upon arrival in Milan-Bergamo, the transfer bus is ready to transport us to our hotel in beautiful Selva di Val Gardena. Along the way, we take a short break to get something simple to eat (not included) before continuing towards our destination for the evening.
After breakfast, there will be a short bus journey to Ortisei, a trip of approx. 10 minutes, before we take the lift up to Seiser Alm at approx. 2005 m above sea level. Fantastic views over the entire high mountain plateau and the majestic Sassolongo. We walk on a path with a soft surface, through lush flower meadows that recall the scenes from the musical The Sound of Music!
Lunch is enjoyed at Saltriahytte/Radauer Schwaige approx. 1720 m above sea level, alternatively a packed lunch brought along can be enjoyed outside the cabin. After lunch, we continue on a gravel road down to Monte Pana, approx. 1600 m above sea level, where we take the chairlift down to Santa Christina.
Today's hike is approx. 10 km with a descent of 300 meters in altitude. In wonderful nature!
We end the day with a well-deserved joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
We start the day with a bus to the charming town of Ortisei, where today's hike takes us to the opposite side of yesterday's tour. We take the local funicular railway “Ulrikken” up to the Rasciesa plateau at approx. 2000 m above sea level. From there, we follow a steady climb up to Heiligen Kreuz Kapelle and further to Le Kreuz at 2281 m above sea level, where we can enjoy a fantastic view, including towards Austria.
After taking in the magnificent view, the tour continues to Saltner Shwaige, where we stop for lunch or a coffee, depending on what the group wishes. Then we take the funicular back down to Ortisei, where we get some time to explore the town and perhaps make some discoveries on our own.
Today's stage is approx. 6 km with 200 meters of elevation gain.
In the evening, we gather for dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
After breakfast, we take the local bus to Passo Sella, 2180 m above sea level, a drive of approx. 40 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 Box Lift”, which lifts us up to 2700 m above sea level. Here, between the two twin peaks of the Sassolongo group – Sasso Piatto (Plattkofel) and Sasso Lungo (Langkofel) – we can enjoy the surroundings. Just the lift ride itself is an experience to look forward to!
After taking the lift down again, we hike along the foot of Sassolongo to the Comici cabin at 2153 m above sea level. Here we stop for lunch and a well-deserved break before continuing on to Monte Seura at 2025 m above sea level. From there, we take the lift down to Santa Cristina.
Today's hike covers a total of 6–8 km with an elevation gain of approx. 200 meters.
We end the day with a delicious dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
This day you can spend as you wish, either to relax or to explore the area on your own. Perhaps you would like to enjoy the hotel's spa area? Remember to book any treatments at reception during the first few days (not included).
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 wish to be active.
In the evening, we gather for an enjoyable dinner together in the hotel's restaurant.
After breakfast, we take a bus from the hotel to Ortisei, where we take the gondola lift up to Seceda at an impressive 2518 m above sea level. From there, we stroll quietly further up to the Seceda peak, an ascent of approx. 100 meters of elevation gain, where we are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Geisler group mountain range.
The day continues with hiking through the fantastic landscape, and we stop for lunch at one of the cozy mountain huts in the area. The area we walk through is known as a typical marmot landscape, so we cross our fingers to catch a glimpse 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.
Today's stage is approx. 8 km with 400 meters of elevation gain.
We end the day with a joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
We start the day with a hike directly from the hotel, walking through the charming town of Santa Christina. Then we follow the trail through 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 historic building and enjoy the view towards the Sassolongo 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 back along the river to the hotel.
Today's stage is approx. 5 km with 150 meters of elevation gain.
We end the trip with a wonderful dinner at the hotel.
Transfer from Val Gardena to the airport in Milan-Bergamo.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of currency variations or typos.
This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
I have participated in 2 trips to the Dolomites with Anne Grethe as a guide, and warmly recommend it! Fantastic trips with a knowledgeable, social, fun, and inclusive guide. It is wonderful to be on a trip with a group of like-minded people; you get to know each other well and easily make new friends.
Eli Kindem
Pleasant guides, and everyone was cheerful and service-minded.
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