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2025: Jun 27 – Jul 6 | Aug 29 – Sep 7
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ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Milan
Arrive Milan this morning, you are met and transferred to the hotel.
This afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour, see the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the extravagant shopping galleria that links Piazza della Scala to Piazza del Duomo, and then gaze in awe at Milan Duomo.
Marvel at Castello Sforzesco, Milan’s Renaissance pride and joy, and learn of its role today as home to several of the city’s museums.
Accommodation: Best Western Hotel Madison or similar
Day 2: Milano – Canazei (B/D)
This morning, we are picked up from the hotel and departure to Val di Fassa.
Enjoy driving through Alpe di Siusi for a Photo session – accommodation in Canazei and free time.
A mountain village surrounded by the imposing beauty of the Italian Alps, Canazei is strategically located in a basin with the Marmolada to the southeast, the Sella Group to the northeast, and Sassolungo to the northwest, the stunning Dolomites are visible from almost every direction and made it an ideal base for your hiking trip.
Dinner in the hotel and overnight
Accommodation: Chalet Vites Mountain Hotel or similar
Day 3: Roda di Vael (B/D)
Hotel breakfast and departure for a daily excursion to Rifugio Roda di Vael.
Vigo di Fassa is in the heart of the Dolomites. Travel from Gardeccia hollow, take trail to Ciampedie for a stunning view of the Vaiolet Valley. Continue on the path known as “Alta Via dei Fassani,” to reach the Baita Marino Pederiva and Roda di Vael refuges. Alternatively, from Ciampedie, ascend to “Pra Martin” and follow the panoramic “Vial da le feide” at the foot of “Cigolade.”
Lunch at the mountain hut located at 2.300 m. a.s. l. and return to Canazei.
Hotel dinner and overnight.
Possible via ferrata hike with an alpine guide (optional). Max 5 people/each alpine guide
Accommodation: Chalet Vites Mountain Hotel or similar
Day 4: Passo Pordoi (B/D)
Hotel breakfast and departure to Passo Pordoi, from where you will admire the landscape over the Dolomites and the Alps.
Passo Pordoi area features 28 hairpin bends and is one of the four passes of the Strada delle Dolomiti, built in the early 20th century to connect Bolzano with Cortina and promote tourism in the Ladin valleys, ideal for hiking, climbing, and walking. Notably, the Viel dal Pan, an ancient bread traders’ route, offers unique paths. Piz Boè is easily accessible via a modern cable car that reaches the highest peak of Sass Pordoi (2,950 meters) in minutes, providing breathtaking 360-degree views of the Alpine Range.
Return to Canazei and free time discovering one of the most renowned mountain destinations of the Alps.
Hotel dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Chalet Vites Mountain Hotel or similar
Day 5: Passo Sella (B/D)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Departure to Val Gardena, driving along the Passo Sella.
Excursion in Passo Sella (8 km).
Located on a grassy saddle that separates the Sassolungo from the Sella Group, Sella Pass links Val di Fassa to Val Gardena along 12 km main road no. 242, connecting the mountain pass to Canazei. One of the most famous passes of the Dolomites, it is overlooked by the majestic Sella Towers and by the Mesules barrier. Unforgettable is the view over the Sassolungo group, at an altitude of 3,181 metres.
Arrival in Selva di Val Gardena and hotel accommodation.
Free time to discover this mountain village.
Hotel dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel Wolkenstein or similar
Day 6: Seceda (B/D)
Hotel breakfast and departure to Seceda, by bus and by lifts (included).
You will take Col Raiser cable car first and you will then enjoy the excursion to Seceda (8-10 km).
The Col Raiser cable car effortlessly transports you to Val Gardena’s stunning pastures. At the summit station, you’ll be greeted by a breathtaking panorama: the Geisler Peaks, Stevia, the Sella Group, Sassolungo with Molignon and Sciliar, and Pic Mountain—a panoramic 360° view par excellence!
The Alpe di Seceda is located on the sunny side of Val Gardena, at the foot of the Parco Naturale Cisles-Odle (nature reserve), part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage and represents an ideal base for hikes.From the Seceda summit you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Dolomites and of all the mountains in South Tyrol – from Ortles to Großglockner (Austria).
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Hotel Wolkenstein or similar
Day 7: Funes Valley (B/D)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Departure to Val di Funes and excursion on foot (10 km) reaching Geisleralm and with Santa Maddalena view point.
Val di Funes captivates with its enchanting alpine scenery and dramatic contrasts. The Odle/Geisler peaks dominate the skyline, seemingly sculpted with a fierce determination to touch the sky.Beneath these majestic peaks, charming farmsteads, picturesque churches, and lush alpine meadows create a picturesque landscape begging to be captured in photographs.
Continuation by car to Lake Misurina.
Accommodation in the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Misurina or similar
Day 8: Tre Cime Lavaredo (B/D)
Hotel breakfast and early departure by public bus to Rifugio Auronzo for an excursion on foot on a ring trail to Tre Cime di Lavaredo (10 km).
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, also called the Drei Zinnen, are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy. They are one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps.
Return to the hotel in misurina, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Misurina or similar
Day 9: Braies – Trento (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Departure to Lake Braies for a 6 km hike around this iconic lake.
Lake Braies – the jewel of the Dolomites, stands as one of Italy’s most stunning lakes. Nestled at approximately 1,500 meters above sea level in the picturesque Alta Pusteria (Hochpustertal), this mountain lake captivates visitors with its turquoise-green waters and the majestic backdrop of the Seekofel massif (2,810 meters).
Continuation to Trento, hotel accommodation.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: NH Trento Hotel or similar
Day 10: Trento – Milan (B)
This morning after breakfast, we take our departure for Milan by road.
On arrival, you will be dropped at the Main railway station or Milan Malpensa Airport.
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