Val Gardena’s Hiking Tour 5-Day
Experience a guided multi-day hike through the Italian Dolomites. Based in Ortisei, our tours feature professional mountain guides, small groups, and scenic routes perfectly balanced for beginner to intermediate hikers.
Day 1 – Arrival in Ortisei
Guests are expected to arrive on Sunday afternoon. Should they need any assistance, we would be delighted to provide detailed transportation options on the best way to reach our hotel. We’ll gather for a pre-dinner orientation to gear up for the week’s epic trails before sitting down to our first mountain meal.
Meals – Dinner
Day 2 – Sassolungo Circuit
The Sassolungo Loop is a breathtaking high-altitude circuit in the Italian Dolomites that circumnavigates the massive Sassolungo and Sassopiatto massifs. Starting typically at Passo Sella, the trail leads hikers through an ever-changing landscape, transitioning from the surreal “City of Boulders” to the rolling green meadows of the Alpe di Siusi. This roughly 17-kilometer trek is physically demanding but technically accessible, offering constant panoramic views of the Marmolada glacier and the Sella Group. Along the way, several historic alpine huts—such as Rifugio Friedrich August and Rifugio Comici—provide perfect stops for local Ladin cuisine, making it as much a cultural experience as a geological one.
Local Transportation: included Hike Facts: approx. 7 miles, 5 to 6 hours. Elevation Gain: 3,694 ft.
Day 3 – Seceda Iconic Ridgeline
The Sassolungo Loop is a breathtaking high-altitude circuit in the Italian Dolomites that circumnavigates the massive Sassolungo and Sassopiatto massifs. Starting typically at Passo Sella, the trail leads hikers through an ever-changing landscape, transitioning from the surreal “City of Boulders” to the rolling green meadows of the Alpe di Siusi. This roughly 17-kilometer trek is physically demanding but technically accessible, offering constant panoramic views of the Marmolada glacier and the Sella Group. Along the way, several historic alpine huts—such as Rifugio Friedrich August and Rifugio Comici—provide perfect stops for local Ladin cuisine, making it as much a cultural experience as a geological one.
Local Transportation: included Hike Facts: approx. 7 miles, 5 to 6 hours. Elevation Gain: 3,694 ft.
Day 4 – Resciesa to Rifugio Brogles
The hike from the Resciesa plateau to Rifugio Brogles is a tranquil yet spectacular traverse that offers some of the best front-row seats to the jagged Odle (Geisler) peaks. Starting with a funicular ride from Ortisei, the trail follows a mostly flat, panoramic path across expansive alpine pastures and through scattered pine forests, making it approachable for most hikers. As you move eastward toward the Flitzer Scharte (Passo Brogles), the landscape shifts from open meadows to a more dramatic mountain setting, culminating at the idyllic Rifugio Brogles. Perched at the foot of the vertical rock walls, the hut provides a perfect vantage point to admire the famous “Seceda needles” from below, offering a quiet alternative to the busier summits while showcasing the raw scale of the Val Funes mountains.
Local Transportation: included Hike Facts: approx. 6.3 miles, 4 hours. Elevation Gain: 1,247 ft.
Meals – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 – Departure
The tour concludes in the morning after breakfast at the hotel, as we bid you a warm farewell. Your departure is at your leisure, and should you need any assistance, we would be delighted to provide detailed transportation options from the hotel to your next destination.
Meals – Breakfast
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