italy Tours Highlights of the Dolomites

Itinerary:

Day 1 Venice    
Arrive in Venice and transfer to the pretty alpine village of Campitello, the gateway to the Dolomites. Later, meet your fellow travellers and tour leader. The routes can vary each day and will be discussed with your tour leader.    

Day 2 Rifugio Sasso Piatto    
Today’s walk will start with a cable car ride to Col Rodella to walk the southern flank of SassoLungo/Sasso Piatto to Rifugio Sasso Piatto.    

Day 3 Catinaccio Range
Start your day in the pretty mountain village of Vigo di Fassa and take the cable car to the Ciampede Refuge at 2,000m. Enjoy the views as you walk the beautiful Catinaccio Range, including some routes over high passes along high level footpaths.    

Day 4 Alba
Take a short bus journey to Alba where you can choose between a moderate or more challenging walk. The moderate walk will travel east along the Viel dal Pan with spectacular views of Marmolada, where as the challenging route will traverse the higher level of Piz Boe..  

Day 5 Campitello    
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Campitello. Rest your legs and take in the views or revisit a favourite spot and absorb more of the wonderful vistas. Alternatively, enjoy one of the optional local activities, including a tour to see the remains of Oetzi, the ‘Ice-Man’, in Bolzano.    

Day 6 Piz Boe Mountain    
Travel by bus to Pozza for a gondola ride to Buffaure. Make your way to Col Valvacin to journey up the minor peak to Forca Neigra.  

Day 7 Catinaccio Range    
Venture to the Catinaccio Range, walking over high passes along high-level footpaths. Take a bus journey over Passo Costalonga and once at the top, walk on the western side of the massif making your way east.    

Day 8 Campitello    
Transfer to Venice airport for your flight home.  

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