Highlights of the Dolomites
8 Days Starting and ending in Campitello
Visiting: Italy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TEI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Val di Fassa lies between Marmolada (3,343m), the Dolomites' highest peak, and Catinaccio (2,965m), the famous long ridge that glows red in the rising sun. Based in the lovely village of Campitello, we are ideally situated to access neighbouring valleys and discover their attractive villages. We walk along jagged limestone spires towering above and through lush green valleys carpeted with a profusion of alpine flowers. With excellent chairlift, cablecar and bus links, we are able to access a huge variety of walks, thus allowing us to offer two grades of walking on each departure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Fly to Venice; transfer to Campitello. In the evening the leaders will hold
a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead and give advice on the local
area.
Day 2
Our day walks mix high-altitude routes that guarantee stunning Dolomite
scenery with some lower level trails down to the Val di Fassa. The early
season should ensure that we see a wide variety of alpine flowers. We will
begin our journey by taking a cable car towards Col Rodella and then walk
along the southern flank of SassoLungo/Sasso Piatto to Rifugio Sasso Piatto.
There will be an opportunity for an optional walk as far as viewpoint
Palacia. We retrace our steps to the refuge for lunch before we descend via
Rifugio Micheluzzi to Campitello.
15Km; 300m ascent and 1100m descent; max altitude 2400m
Day 3
We start the day by taking a bus to Vigo di Fassa, from here we will take a
cable car to Ciampedie. Walking North West to Gardeccia then up Val di
Vaiolet to Rifugio Principe for lunch. Here you will get a fantastic view of
the valley before returning via the same route to Gardeccia and Ciampedie
with a possible alternative descent via chairlifts to Pera.
17Km; 650m ascent and 650m descent; max altitude 2597m
Day 4
Today we take a short bus journey to Alba and then a cable car to Col
Rossi. We will walk east along a generally contouring path via Viel dal Pan
with spectacular views of Marmolada (3343m) to the south. Stopping for
Lunch at Col de Cuc, then descending through the Avisio valley to Penia for
our bus back to Campitello.
16Km; 230m ascent and 1080m descent; max altitude 2340m
Day 5
Optional activities for the free day include self-guided cycling from
Campitello or a day trip to see the remains of Oetzi, famous 'ice-man', in
Bolzano.
Day 6
Today we begin by taking a bus to Pozza and then the gondola lift to
Buffaure. After, we will make our way towards Col Valvacin, continuing our
journey up the minor peak and then east to Forca Neigra, stopping for lunch
at Rifugio Passo San Nicolo. We will finish todays walk by descending via
Val di Contrin to Alba for our bus ride back to Campitello.
15Km; 520m ascent and 1340m descent; max altitude 2508m
Day 7
Today is the last day of the tour and we will venture into the Catinaccio
range, walking over high passes along high-level footpaths. We will begin
with a bus journey over Passo Costalonga to the Paolina chairlift. Once at
the top, we walk on the western side of Catinaccio massif making our way
round to the eastern side for lunch at Baita M. Pederiva. Finishing our walk
following the route to Ciampedie for our cable car descent.
11Km; 300m ascent and 430m descent; max altitude 2290m
Day 8
The trip ends in Campitello.
What's Included
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 6 dinners.
* All breakfasts, 6 dinners
* All accommodation (see accommodation section)
* Airport transfers (for those on the group flights)
* Tour leader throughout
* Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
What's Not Included
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Local transport (approx. EUR 79)
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Travel insurance
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Local taxes (approx. EUR 10, see Trip Notes)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Accommodation
Passed down from father to son, Sport Hotel Enrosadira is a three-star hotel in the village of Campitello. The name – Enrosadira – is Ladin (a language spoken by roughly 30,000 in this mountainous region) for ‘those brief, fleeting moments in which the sky seems to light up and catch fire among the peaks of the Dolomites’.
Those same peaks make a beautiful backdrop for this hotel and you can enjoy lovely views from the large terrace. Elsewhere, there’s a sauna, bar, and lounge with comfortable armchairs to relax in the evenings. Wifi is available in the communal areas. There’s also a restaurant serving a mix of local and Mediterranean cuisines.
Worth knowing
There is no lift at the hotel.
Food
All breakfasts and 6 dinners are included, provided by the hotel.
The hotel restaurant provides generous breakfasts and traditional evening
meals. On certain days you will need to buy food in local shops for packed
lunches, or certain walks may offer the opportunity to buy lunch at a
mountain hut en route.
Check out our Q&As
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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