Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cortina d'Ampezzo
You'll arrive at Venice airport by 3 pm and get a private transfer heading to Cortina, which takes about 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic. If your flight gets in earlier, you're welcome to join the group at the hotel and settle in. Before dinner, there's an orientation meeting where you'll meet everyone and go over the week ahead.
- Start point
- Viale Galileo Galilei 46, 30173 Venezia Venice, Italy (Next to Information Desk in the main hall., 15:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Venice Airport Cortina d'Ampezzo 
- Day 2
Falzarego Pass Loop Hike
A private transfer takes you to Falzarego Pass at 2105m, and from there you'll hike to Forcella Averau (2435m) with a dramatic cliff passage that's the highlight. After that you'll continue toward Forcella Nuvolau and the Averau refuge, then descend to Scoiattoli refuge where you get views of Tofane and Cinque Torri. The final part is a gentle descent to Cian Zopé before heading back to Cortina by private transfer. The walk is about 4.5 hours over 10km with 350m elevation gain and 715m descent. A longer route option is available if you want to push yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guide prepared trailside picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Forcella Averau with cliff passage
- Forcella Nuvolau and Averau refuge visit
- Scoiattoli refuge visit
Optional Activities
- Longer hike extension to Nuvolau summit (+1.5km, +120m/-120m)
Landmarks Falzarego Pass Forcella Averau Forcella Nuvolau Averau Refuge Scoiattoli Refuge Tofane Cinque Torri 
- Day 3
Giau Pass Alpine Circuit
Your private transfer brings you to Giau Pass at 2236m to start this hike. You'll head via several small passes toward Forcella Giau (2360m) where the views take in mountains on both the northern and southern sides. From there it's through alpine pasture on the Ambrizzola path at 2277m and down to Croda lake and its refuge at 2055m. The return to Cortina follows Alta Via number 1 down to Ponte de Ru Curto at 1710m. Total walking time is 5 hours over 11.5km with 400m gain and 900m descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guide prepared trailside picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Forcella Giau with panoramic views
- Alpine pasture walk on Ambrizzola path
- Croda lake and refuge visit
- Alta Via number 1 descent section
Landmarks Giau Pass Forcella Giau Ambrizzola Path Croda Lake Croda Refuge Alta Via number 1 
- Day 4
Tofane de Rozes and Dibona Hike
A private transfer takes you to the trailhead at 1985m where you'll hike beneath the southern face of Tofane de Rozes using Alta Via number 1. You'll pass Dibona refuge at 2045m which has a terrace with great views toward Cinque Torri, then descend through forest to reach Pocol. A private transfer returns you to Cortina afterward. The day involves 5 hours of walking across 10.5km with 350m elevation gain and 630m descent. Longer route options exist if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guide prepared trailside picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike via Alta Via number 1 beneath Tofane de Rozes
- Dibona refuge visit with terrace views
- Forest descent section to Pocol
Optional Activities
- Longer hike extensions available depending on group ability, guide choice and weather
Landmarks Tofane de Rozes Alta Via number 1 Dibona Refuge Cinque Torri Pocol 
- Day 5
Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circumnavigation
In the morning a private transfer takes you to Auronzo refuge at 2320m, driving past scenic Misurina Lake on the way. Your hike starts with views of the iconic three peaks and crosses Forcella de Mezzo pass. The route goes beneath the north face of Tre Cime, and your guide will help navigate to keep crowds minimal. There are side trails and route options to explore, then you'll return via Locatelli refuge and Forcella Laveredo pass for a full loop around the peaks. The private transfer brings you back to Cortina at the end. Walking takes 4 to 5 hours over 9.7 to 11.3km with roughly 365m elevation gain and loss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guide prepared trailside picnic or hot lunch at mountain refuge (guide's choice)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo circumnavigation hike
- Forcella de Mezzo pass crossing
- North face traverse of Tre Cime
- Locatelli refuge visit
- Forcella Laveredo pass crossing
Landmarks Misurina Lake Auronzo Refuge Tre Cime di Lavaredo Forcella de Mezzo Forcellina Pass Locatelli Refuge Forcella Laveredo Pass 
- Day 6
Sorapis Lake and Celebration Dinner
After a short 20-minute private transfer to Passo Tre Croci, you'll hike on a wide forest path that climbs gradually with mountain views opening up. As you continue, the trail gets rockier and you'll find cable, rail, and stair support to help with the steep sections heading toward Sorapis Lake. Before the lake you'll pass Refugio Vandelli, then reach the pristine lake sitting at the base of Sorapis Mountain at 3205m. After lunch and exploring around the lake, you'll return the same way you came. This evening there's a celebration dinner in Cortina with the group. The full day involves 5 to 6 hours of walking across 11.7km with 558m elevation gain and descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guide prepared trailside picnic), Dinner (Celebration dinner in a restaurant in Cortina)
Included Activities
- Hike to Sorapis Lake
- Refugio Vandelli visit
- Lake exploration time
Landmarks Passo Tre Croci Sorapis Lake Sorapis Mountain Refugio Vandelli - Day 7
Departure from Cortina
You'll have your last breakfast with the group before checking out. A private transfer takes you to Venice Airport, about 2 to 2.5 hours away with an expected arrival between noon and 1 pm. If those times don't work, you can arrange to be dropped at Cortina bus station or Venice train station instead.
- End point
- Arrivi, 30173 Venezia Venice, Italy (Departures Entrance, 12:00 - 13:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Drop-off at Cortina bus station instead of Venice Airport
- Drop-off at Venice train station instead of Venice Airport
Landmarks Venice Airport Cortina Bus Station Venice Train Station
