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:
EnglishTour Overview
Join our expert mountain leaders and a small group of like-minded adventurers to hike the most scenic trails in the Dolomites. Based at a family-run hotel in the lovely village of Campitello, we walk among jagged limestone peaks and through lush valleys, before returning home for a warm welcome and an Italian feast. With excellent chairlift, cable car and bus links, we can access a huge variety of routes, allowing us to offer two difficulty levels on each walking day: Activity Level 3 (Moderate) and 5 (Challenging).
Please note: To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, our expert tour leaders may alter routes based on weather conditions and group ability.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Campitello
Meals Included: Dinner
We start in Campitello, a pretty Dolomite village chosen for its ease of access to the nearby hiking trails. In the evening, the leaders will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead and give advice on the area.
Day 2 : Activity Level 3 (Moderate) – Walk To Rifugio Sassopiatto (7,874Ft/2,400M)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our day combines high-altitude routes that capture picture-perfect Dolomite scenery with lower-level trails down to the Val di Fassa. The early season should ensure we see a wide variety of alpine flowers. We begin our journey by taking a cable car towards Col Rodella and then walk along the southern flank of Sasso Lungo/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.
Distance: 10mi (16km); ascent: 800ft (244m); descent: 2,513ft (776m); 4hr 30min hour walking time
Day 3 : Activity Level 3 (Moderate) – Summit Val Di Vaiolet (8,520Ft/2,597M)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day by taking a bus to Vigo di Fassa, from here we take a cable car to Ciampedie. Walking northwest 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.
Distance: 10.5mi (17km); ascent: 2,133ft (650m); descent: 2,133ft (650m); maximum altitude: 8,520ft (2,597m)
Day 4 : Activity Level 3 (Moderate) – Ascend To Viel Dal Pan (7,677Ft/2,340M)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 (10,968ft/3,343m) to the south. We lunch at Col de Cuc, then descend through the Avisio valley to Penia for our bus back to Campitello.
Distance: 10mi (16km); ascent: 755ft (230m); descent: 3,543ft (1,080m); maximum altitude: 7,677ft (2,340m)
Day 5 : Free Day
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional activities for the free day include self-guided cycling from Campitello or a day trip to see the remains of Ötzi the Iceman in Bolzano.
Day 6 : Activity Level 3 (Moderate) – Ascend To Forca Neigra (8,228Ft/2,508M)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We begin by taking a bus to Pozza and then the gondola to Buffaure. After, we 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 finish the walk descending via Val di Contrin to Alba for our bus back to Campitello.
Distance: 9.5mi (15km); ascent: 1,706ft (520m); descent: 4,396ft (1,340m); maximum altitude: 8,228ft (2,508m)
Day 7 : Activity Level 3 (Moderate) – Catinaccio Massif (7,513Ft/2,290M)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 the Catinaccio massif, making our way round to the eastern side for lunch at Baita Marino Pederiva. We finish our walk following the route to Ciampedie for our descent by cable car.
Distance: 7mi (11km); ascent: 984ft (300m); descent: 1,411ft (430m); maximum altitude: 7,513ft (2,290m)
Day 8 : End Campitello
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip comes to an end after breakfast. Say a fond farewell to Campitello as you begin your return journey home.
What's Included
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All breakfasts, six dinners
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All accommodation (see accommodation section)
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Tour leader throughout
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Local taxes (approximately €14, see Trip Notes)
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Local transport (approximately €95)
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 six dinners are included and provided by the hotel.
The hotel restaurant dishes out 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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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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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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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 flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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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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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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