A perfect introduction to hut-to-hut hiking in the Dolomites ⛰️

This adventure combines Venice, the mountains of Val Gardena, and a 4-day hut-to-hut trek through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Dolomites. We’ll meet in Venice for our first night together before traveling to Selva in Val Gardena, where we’ll meet our mountain guides and prepare for the trek ahead.

Over four days, we’ll hike from Val Gardena to Val di Fassa, traveling through alpine meadows, forests, and dramatic limestone mountains. The route runs largely through the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park and includes iconic landscapes like Seiser Alm, the Schlern Massif, Lake Antermoia, and the Rosengarten mountains.

We’ll spend three nights in traditional mountain huts, surrounded by incredible scenery and immersed in the fun, communal atmosphere of hut-to-hut hiking.

One of the things we love about this itinerary is that the shorter hiking days give us time to truly enjoy the experience along the way. We can stop for delicious lunches at mountain huts during our hikes and arrive at our rifugios with plenty of time to relax, play cards, grab a cold drink, watch the sunset, and enjoy dinner together.

With moderate hiking distances, well-maintained trails, and no technical climbing required, this trip is an incredible way to experience the magic of the Dolomites and a great introduction to multi-day trekking.

Age Requirement: 21+

Trip Host: Melanie

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⭐ Begin the adventure in Venice — Meet your group over a welcome dinner before heading into the mountains together

⭐ Experience true hut culture — Spend three nights in traditional mountain huts surrounded by the peaks of the Dolomites

⭐ Hike from Val Gardena to Val di Fassa — Travel through alpine meadows, forests, rocky mountain landscapes, and some of the region’s most iconic scenery

⭐ Cross the incredible Seiser Alm — Hike across one of Europe’s largest alpine plateaus, surrounded by traditional huts and spectacular mountain views

⭐ Explore the Rosengarten mountains — Hike through one of the Dolomites’ most dramatic mountain landscapes

⭐ Hike with two professional mountain guides — Learn about the landscape, trails, and culture of the Dolomites throughout the trek

This is a moderate 4-day hiking trip with daily distances of approximately 5.5 to 8 miles and around 4 to 5 hours of hiking each day. The biggest hiking day includes approximately 820 m / 2,690 ft of ascent, so you should still expect plenty of uphill and downhill hiking.

The route follows well-maintained mountain trails through alpine meadows, forests, and rocky high-altitude terrain. There are no technical climbing sections. This is one of our more approachable hut-to-hut adventures.

You should arrive comfortable hiking for several hours at a time and be prepared for four consecutive days in the mountains. We’ll provide a training guide and packing list to help you prepare.

This trip is for adventurous travelers who want to experience the Dolomites on foot without taking on one of our more demanding trekking itineraries.

This trip may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy hiking. You’re comfortable spending several hours on mountain trails with elevation gain and loss and know that hiking is something you enjoy.

• Want to try hut-to-hut trekking. You’re excited about waking up in the mountains, sharing accommodations, and experiencing authentic hut culture.

• Want a challenge without an extreme trek. You’re ready to be active for four consecutive hiking days but don’t need huge mileage or technical terrain.

Welcome to Italy! Make your way from Venice Airport into the city and check into our hotel. Airport transportation is not included, but we’ll send you detailed instructions beforehand to make your arrival easy.

That evening, we’ll meet as a group for the first time, get to know one another, and kick off the adventure with a welcome dinner together in Venice.

Meals included: D
Accommodation: Shared twin room at our hotel in Venice

After breakfast in Venice, we’ll travel together into the Dolomites and make our way to Selva in beautiful Val Gardena. The valley is known for its dramatic mountain scenery and centuries-old Ladin culture and will be our base before heading onto the trail.

That evening, we’ll meet our two mountain guides for a trek briefing and go over everything we need for the days ahead. Afterward, you’ll have the evening free to explore Selva and grab dinner on your own.

Meals included: B
Accommodation: Shared hotel room in Selva

Our hut-to-hut adventure begins! After transferring to the trailhead, we’ll hike across Seiser Alm, a vast alpine plateau filled with meadows, mountain huts, and classic Dolomite views. From there, we’ll climb toward the Schlern Massif and our first mountain hut.

Our hut sits in a spectacular position below Monte Pez, with panoramic views across the surrounding Dolomites and an incredible setting for our first night in the mountains.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shared dormitory in a mountain hut
Approx. hiking stats: 13 km / 8.1 miles • +820 m / 2,690 ft ascent • -370 m / 1,214 ft descent • approx. 5 hours

Today we’ll descend from the Schlern area with incredible views toward the Antermoia Massif before reaching Alpe di Tires and the dramatic jagged limestone towers of the Rosszähne.

We’ll continue along the scenic Siusi Ridge, with views toward the Langkofel, Sella, and Marmolada mountain groups, before finishing the day near the foot of Plattkofel and settling into another welcoming mountain hut.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shared dormitory in a mountain hut
Approx. hiking stats: 13 km / 8.1 miles • +500 m / 1,640 ft ascent • -630 m / 2,067 ft descent • approx. 5 hours

Today we’ll make our way from the Langkofel area toward the spectacular Antermoia basin. The trail takes us through alpine meadows and the peaceful landscapes of Val Duron before climbing higher into the Rosengarten Massif.

The highlight of the day is Lake Antermoia, a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by dramatic limestone peaks and rugged mountain terrain. It’s one of the most memorable landscapes of the entire trek.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shared dormitory in a mountain hut
Approx. hiking stats: 9 km / 5.6 miles • +780 m / 2,559 ft ascent • -580 m / 1,903 ft descent • approx. 4.5 hours

Our final hiking day takes us deeper into the Rosengarten Massif and up to Passo d’Antermoia at 2,770 m, the highest point of our trek. From here, we’ll have incredible views across the dramatic limestone peaks that make this part of the Dolomites so distinctive.

More experienced hikers may have the option to take a detour toward the famous Vajolet Towers before we continue toward Val di Fassa and complete our hut-to-hut journey.

After the hike, we’ll transfer back to Selva for a hot shower, a comfortable hotel bed, and one final evening together in the mountains.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shared hotel room in Selva / Val Gardena
Approx. hiking stats: 10 km / 6.2 miles • +330 m / 1,083 ft ascent • -830 m / 2,723 ft descent • approx. 4 hours

After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to the Dolomites and transfer together back to Venice.

Our trip ends when we arrive in Venice. You can catch an afternoon or evening flight home or continue onward for your next adventure in Italy or elsewhere in Europe.

Meals included: B
Accommodation: Not included

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