Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in The Dolomites
Take adventure to another level by trekking through the Dolomites' dramatic peaks where jagged limestone towers cut through alpine skies. This mountain paradise takes you through Val di Vaiolet, around Tre Cime di Lavaredo's famous spires, and across high passes in the Catinaccio range. Check out Campitello's trails, and ride cable cars to stunning viewpoints.
10 best hiking & trekking The Dolomites tours
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MelissaThe Dolomites travel expert at TourRadar
- Amazing Dolomites Alps – ITALY
- Walking in the Dolomites - Campitello
- Premium Walking & Hiking in the Italian Dolomites
- Dolomite Explorer
- Dolomites : Alta Via 1 - Guided Hike
- Walks in the Italian Dolomites
- Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia
- Alto Adige - Dolorama (7 days)
- South Tyrol - The Dolomites of Val Badia 8 Days
- Val Gardena - Hike into the Heart of the Dolomites 8 Days
The UNESCO Dolomites' trails lead from Guissani hut through Val Travenanzes. The path reaches +1,206m at Rosalmhütte pass, featuring military tunnels near Tre Cime, and winds through Cadini di Misurina mountains to Lago Misurina.
Duration 9 days Destinations Venice, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, French Distance 172 mi Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
- US$3,290
Trek the 11-kilometre valley path to Rifugio Contrin at 2,046 metres with close-up views of Marmolada glacier and its 500-metre ascent through Alpine wildflower meadows. The high-altitude Sass Pordoi plateau at 2,950 metres features lunar-like terrain leading to Piz Boe's base with 360-degree views. You'll head through Val San Nicolo's green meadows to Baita alle Cascate near San Nicolo waterfalls, ascending 500 metres over fragrant Alpine landscape.
Duration 8 days Destinations Venice, Campitello di Fassa, Mount Marmolada, Bolzano Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 202 mi Operator Explore! From
- US$2,980
Walk the circular Three Refuges trail at Cinque Torri, where restored WWI trenches sit among orange rock formations. The path continues beneath the towering Sella massif in Val Gardena to Jimmy Hutte and Pradat Hutte, then through alpine meadows to Lake Federa, tucked between Croda da Lago and Antelao peaks.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cortina d’Ampezzo, Cinque Torri, Val Gardena, Badia, Croda da Lago, Antelao, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Auronzo di Cadore, Misurina Age Range Ages 15+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 89 mi Operator Intrepid Premium From
- US$7,215
The iconic peaks beckon with daily treks from Bad Moos, including an 800m ascent to Monte Gsell meadows and the thrilling Smuggler Trail on Monte Elmo. Historic World War I galleries at Arzalpenkopf await, with optional Via Ferrata climbing on Monte Paterno's faces.
Duration 12 days Destinations Verona, Moos, Sexten Age Range Ages 13+ Operated in English, German, Italian Distance 218 mi Operator No Roads Expeditions From
- US$5,258
The Alta Via 1 covers 150km from Passo Falzarego at 2,105m, passing wild limestone formations like Cinque Torri towers and Croda da Lago's turquoise alpine lake at 2,046m. You'll climb to Coldai gap at 2,191m and walk a 3km balcony path beneath Monte Civetta's 3,220m north face near Moiazza's peaks.
Duration 7 days Destinations Pocol, Cinque Torri, Croda da Lago, Longarone Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 23 mi Operator Grand Angle From
- US$2,494
Walks in the Italian Dolomites
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hotel was great, friendly service, yummy food and lots of it. The walks were great, the app worked well.”
Louise, traveled in June
A network of 1000km of mapped Dolomites trails includes the magnificent Tre Cime circuit at 2,999m. The path leads from turquoise Lago di Braies through Hochalm's mountain bowl, featuring challenging 800m ascents/descents. Rotwand pastures and ancient Kreuzbergpass trails complete the journey.
Duration 8 days Destinations Dobbiaco, Moos, Three Peaks Nature Park, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo Age Range Ages 12+ Distance 41 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- US$2,120
The steep trails of the Dolomites lead to Col de Locia and Forcela dl Lech, offering panoramic views from Austrian Alps to Marmolada peaks. WW1 history comes alive at Passo Valparola, while Pre de Costa meadows and Fanes Natural Park's gorges await. Daily routes of 10-15km from San Cassiano.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Cassiano, Badia, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park Age Range Ages 12+ Distance 22 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- US$2,705
Trek the Dolorama trail beneath The Dolomites' iconic jagged peaks, hiking from Kreuzwiese alpine hut to Maurerberg through wildflower meadows with the Geisler and Peitlerkofel massifs towering above. Forest paths lead from Schluterhütte to Raschötzhütte on Seiser Alm, Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow, with panoramic views of The Dolomites' UNESCO-listed Rosengarten and Langkofel peaks. Each day's 8-12 kilometer hike includes rest stops at viewpoints revealing The Dolomites' unique pale limestone formations, with 4 lunch boxes provided for summit picnics surrounded by glaciated peaks.
Duration 7 days Destinations Brixen, Lüsen, Seiser Alm, Lajen Age Range Ages 16+ Distance 28 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,105
Duration 8 days Destinations Wengen, Corvara in Badia Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 375 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,028
Daily hikes range from 3 to 7 hours with ascents between 290m and 1,030m through Puez-Geisler Nature Park. The Kuratensteig trail from Plose to Villnöss is pretty challenging, and you'll summit Seceda Alm for views of Sassolungo before crossing the huge Seiser Alm plateau, with options to skip sections using funiculars.
Duration 8 days Destinations Brixen, Plose, Funes/Villnöß, Val Gardena, Seceda, Sëlva Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 39 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,352
What people love about Hiking & Trekking Tours in The Dolomites
The hotel was great, friendly service, yummy food and lots of it. The walks were great, the app worked well. Unfortunately, being a bit early in the season meant some of the walks were not available, we didn’t find out until trying to get to the start. The hotel thought they were open also. A couple of other walks would then give other options. Overall I really enjoyed it all.
Walks in the Italian Dolomites
- Hiking in the Dolomites
So amazing! Had a fantastic time, our guide Nigel was excellent! The hotel was pretty nice, the food was mixed, some nights was pretty good others weren’t the best. The breakfast was good, however one day I did see mould on one of the baked items which turned me off and the last night when there was obviously more guests at the hotel then other nights and we were last to eat the salad buffet was extremely empty, obviously not the tours issue but maybe something to pass on to the hotel. The views, hikes, picnic lunches and group was amazing and couldn’t fault!
We love the trip from hotel and hiking trails arrangements as well as services. Every one has once of lifetime journey. Thanks for Pino and Caroline for their wonderful excellent services.
The Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour
What our customers ask about Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in The Dolomites
What are the best months for hiking in The Dolomites?
The Dolomites offer their best hiking conditions from June through September. July and August draw the largest crowds with temperatures ranging from 20-25°C perfect for trails like the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit and Val di Fassa. A TourRadar traveler noted "The weather was perfect the food delicious and plentiful the work outs were just right." Pack for variable conditions though as higher elevations near Monte Piano or Strudelkopf can see snow even during summer months.
What type of accommodation can I expect on multi-day hikes?
The Dolomites provide a range of places to stay from 3-4 star properties like Sport Hotel Enrosadira in Campitello to traditional mountain refugios. Most hiking tours blend both styles with nights split between village hotels in places like Dobbiaco or San Cassiano and mountain huts such as Rifugio Fanes or Rifugio Lavarella. According to one TourRadar traveler "The rifugios were like small hostels complete with showers and five course meals. This is the most civilized hiking I have ever done."
What are the most scenic hiking trails in The Dolomites?
The standout routes include the Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop which circles the three famous peaks the Alta Via 1 through Fanes-Senes Natural Park and the Pralongia plateau overlooking Marmolada. As one hiker shared "The scenery was even more spectacular than we expected. Around every bend and hill climbed stands a new view more stunning than the last." The area near Cortina d'Ampezzo also offers excellent paths with views of limestone peaks.
How accessible are the hiking trails from major cities?
Venice serves as the main entry point to the Dolomites with good connections to hiking bases like Cortina d'Ampezzo Dobbiaco and San Cassiano. Most organized tours arrange transfers from Venice Airport to starting locations such as Hotel Franceschi in Cortina. One traveler noted: "The transfer from Venice was well-organized and the local transport system between hiking locations worked efficiently."
What cultural experiences can be combined with hiking in The Dolomites?
The region blends Italian and Tyrolean traditions. Visitors can try mountain dishes at rifugios explore WWI sites along Cinque Torri trails and spend time in villages like San Cassiano. As one guest shared "We were extremely satisfied with the entire trip especially experiencing the local culture." Tours often include stays in traditional communities particularly in South Tyrol letting hikers experience authentic customs and food.
How are meals handled during multi-day hikes in The Dolomites?
Food in the Dolomites ranges from hearty mountain fare to refined Italian dishes. Most guided trips include hotel breakfasts at places like Grand Hotel Misurina trail lunches and dinners at local restaurants or mountain huts. One traveler shared "The wonderful variety of Tyrolean cuisine and the atmosphere of mountain refuges was exceptional." Places readily accommodate dietary needs with vegetarian and vegan choices widely available.