Day 1

Arrival in the Alta Pusteria Dobbiaco (Toblach) / Villabassa (Niederdorf)

Individual arrival at the hotel in Villabassa (Niederdorf). Private car park near your hotel (included in the price).

Day 2

Alta Pusteria - Elmo (Helm) - Sesto (Sexten)

After a transfer to Sesto, a cable car will take you up the Elmo, the mountain overlooking Sesto. On your hike along the Mount Coglians ('Karnischer Kamm; a mountain range resembling a comb) you can enjoy an exclusive view of the Dolomites from the opposite side, including the famed meridian of Sesto (Sonnenuhr), a group of peaks forming an almost perfect sundial. Once over the 'Klammbachalm' (mountain pasture) it is a comfortable walk down through the valley to your hotel in Sesto.

You can also opt for a shorter and easier walk by taking the transfer to San Candido (Innichen). From here you can hike along forest trails in the shade of larch trees and turn inwards along the Sexten valley, renowned for producing numerous mountain climbing dynasties such as the Innerkofler family.

Walking time: 5 hrs (13 km) or 3 hrs (8 km)  / difference in altitude:450m or 200m

Day 3

Sesto (Sexten)- Croda Rossa (Rotwandwiesen)- Pass Monte Croce (Kreuzbergpass)-Sesto 

The programme for today is a circular route starting at the malga Croda Rossa, an alpine pasture surrounded by famous Dolomitic mountain peaks. The walk to the pass, passo Monte Croce (Kreuzbergpass), the border between the provinces of Bolzano (Bozen)-South Tyrol and Belluno, passes below the Sesto Croda Rossa. You continue walking to the pasture, malga Nemes and then back to Sesto. You will have amazing views over a varied landscape consisting of forests, marshes and glades, with the ever-present Dolomites as a dramatic backdrop.

Walking time: 5 hrs (15 km) / difference in altitude:400m

Day 4

Sesto (Sexten)- Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen)- Auronzo - Misurina

Today's walk begins gently with a walk through one of the finest valleys within the Sesto nature reserve, the Val Fiscalina (Fischleintal). This will take you to the high Fondo Valle (Talschlusshütte; hut at the end of the valley), which rests at the foot of the Cima Uno (Einserkofels summit). From here you continue your walk through the Val Sassovecchio (Altsteintal) in the direction of the Mount Paterno (Paternkofel). This was a region where terrible battles took place during the First World War. Appearing from nowhere, you are suddenly faced with the Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen; Three Peaks), the best-known rock formation of the Dolomites. During this walking tour you will have the opportunity to admire these rock towers from all sides before taking the bus from Auronzo to Misurina. What better way to finish your day than relaxing by the picturesque lake of Misurina, while eating an ice cream or drinking an Italian cappuccino?

Walking time: 6 hrs (16 km) / difference in altitude:1.400m

Day 5

Misurina-Passo Tre Croci-Faloria-Cortina d'Ampezzo

To start the day, a transfer will take you to the Passo Tre Croci. You will be walking through the Sorapis mountain range, above the important resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The panorama has an understated elegance and is simply incredible. The colossal rocks of the Ampezzaner Dolomites push high into the sky. The Cristallo, Tofane and Fanes mountain groups are the principal features in this spectacular scene. You can reach Cortina either by train or on foot and enjoy the unique position of the town, surrounded by well-known summits. Your day can be rounded off by strolling along the 'Corso Italia' with its exclusive shops, bars, restaurants and grand hotels.

Walking time: 3 hrs (6 km) / difference in altitude: 500m

Day 6

Cortina - National Park Fanes Sennes Prags- Prato Piazza (Plätzwiese) / Braies (Prags)

Today you will walk through the largest nature reserve in the Dolomites, 'Fanes Sennes Prags', which inspired the bizarre and fascinating legends of the ancient tribes of the Fanes Empire. The alpine pasture Prato Piazza (Plätzwiese), the Croda Rossa (Hohe Gaisl) and the Gruppo della Croce (Kreuzkofelgruppe) are considered the most treasured walking areas in the country. The charismatic magnetism of the unusual flora and natural lakes has an enthralling charm on even the most discerning visitor.

Walking time: 5 hrs (12 km) / difference in altitude:850m

Day 7 

Prato Piazza (Plätzwiese) /Braies (Prags) – Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) – Villabassa (Niederdorf) / Dobbiaco (Toblach)

Today’s walk takes you to the Braies Valley below the impressive Piccola croda Rossa (Kleinen Gaisl) mountain, along a peak path and on down to the idyllic lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee), with its crystal clear turquoise blue water. The valley will fascinate you with its dark-needled coniferous forests, the white rock walls of the mountains and the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Lake. In the late afternoon you will be taken to your hotel Villabassa (Niederdorf) / Dobbiaco (Toblach).  

Walking time: 5½ hrs (13 km) / difference in altitude:550m

Day 8

Departure

Period

Arrival every Sunday from 17/06/2012 till 02/09/2011. High Season from 30/06 till 08/09.  With a minimum of 5 pax  is on request another starting date possible.

Level 3

For walkers with some experience. Routes middle/high landscapes with some steep climbs. Day distances between 10-20 km with an average of 3 km an hour. Walking over footpaths, mountain tracks, forest trails and little road walking. Well marked trails.

Participants

minimum 2 (traveller alone on request)

Prices 2012

Per person in double room with breakfast      € 598,00

Single supplement     € 105,00

High season supplement p.p. for starting dates 30/06 till 08/09     € 55,00

Extra night

in High Pusteria Valley *** hotel; in double room p.p.p.n. 48,00 €; single surcharge € 12,00 (during high season prices on request