Start: Rifugio Auronzo (2,320 m)
Finish: Rifugio Locatelli (2,450 m)
Distance: 5 km (one way)
Estimated time: ~2 hours
Highest point: Forcella Lavaredo (2,454 m)
Elevation gain: 130 m
Transfer time: Venice Airport → Auronzo Parking (2.5 hours)
Distance: 6.0 mi
Elevation gain: 2,959 ft
Estimated time: 4.5–5 hours
Overnight stay: Rifugio Carducci
Morning: Rifugio Carducci → descend to the valley to Giralba.
Distance: 3.1 mi
Elevation gain: 13 ft
Estimated time: 2.5–3 hours
Afternoon: private transfer from Giralba to Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi (40 minutes)
Overnight stay: Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi, Cortina d’Ampezzo
4:30 AM – Transfer from Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi to Passo Tre Croci (15 minutes approx.)
8:00 AM – Start hiking from Passo Tre Croci
10:30 AM – Arrival at Lago di Sorapis
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Time at the lake
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Stop at Rifugio Vandelli (lunch) - Open from 20 June to 20 September - Remember to book via WhatsApp here.
12:00 PM – Start return hike
2:15 PM – Arrival back at Passo Tre Croci
2:30 PM – Transfer back to Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Optional Ferrata Fusetti (from Ciasa Lorenzi to Ferrata Fusetti takes 30 min.)
7:00 PM – Dinner at Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi
Morning: transfer from Hotel Ciasa Lorenzi to Vigo di Fassa (~2 hours)
9:00 AM – Start from Rifugio Antermoia
10:15 AM – Arrive at Rifugio Passo Principe
10:15–10:45 AM – Break at Rifugio Passo Principe
11:45 AM – Reach Pas de Molignon
11:45 AM–12:00 PM – Stop at Pas de Molignon
1:15 PM – Arrive and overnight stay Rifugio Alpe di Tires (open from May 27, 2026 to October 18, 2026)
Details:
Rifugio Antermoia → Rifugio Passo Principe — 1 h 15 min
Rifugio Passo Principe → Rifugio Alpe di Tires (via Pas de Molignon) — 2 h 15 min
Estimated total walking time: 3 h 30 min
Departure from Rifugio Alpe di Tires: hike up towards Alpe di Siusi (~2 h 30 min), then continue and take the cable car down to Ortisei — 3 h 30 min total.
Final evening and overnight stay in Ortisei.
For further questions don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Roundtrip flights (USA - Venice) are not included in the tour price. We recommend using Skyscanner or Google Flights to search for international flights.
The trip will be confirmed once we reach 12 bookings. We’ll notify you right away when that happens, and at that point you can go ahead and book your flights using the following recommended travel dates.
We recommend leaving the U.S. on Sunday, May 31 to arrive in Venice (VCE) on June 1. You may wish to arrive earlier to adjust to the time change or spend extra time exploring Venice.
Since the tour concludes on Sunday, June 9, please book your return flight for that date. Avoid early departures (before 12:00 pm) as we’ll first make the two-hour bus trip from Cortina d’Ampezzo to the airport before your flight.
On June 1st we will provide one airport transfer between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to Moena--where we'll stay for the first 4 nights. The exact timing will depend on traveler arrival times and will be announced one month prior to departure.
On the morning of June 9th we will also provide a transfer from Cortina to Venice Airport.
We recommend planning your arrival at Venice Airport by 2:00 PM. On that day, one shared airport transfer to Moena will operate between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The final transfer time will depend on the last arrival to VCE.
Yes. Starting in late 2026, U.S. citizens will be required to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization before entering Europe.
ETIAS is a simple online application, with responses typically issued within 96 hours. Once approved, it is electronically linked to your passport.
ETIAS is not yet in operation, but it is expected to be introduced soon. We kindly ask travelers to check whether ETIAS is required for their travel dates and to complete the application if necessary.
To apply, please visit: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias
The deposit is $500 and is fully refundable within 30 days of payment.
Yes, payment plans are available. Once you have paid the deposit, write to explore@alitheatravel.com or respond to the tour confirmation email to request a custom payment plan.
This is a full itinerary that visits many of the highlights of the Dolomites in just eight days. Whenever possible your guide will provide time to relax and enjoy a glass of wine or have a conversation with new friends.
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners are included, but you will want to bring spending money for souvenirs and for meals and snacks not included in the itinerary.
Except for a few trail sections, the walking and hiking itself will not be that challenging. In terms of sheer time spent on the trail, however—up to 7 hours some days—you should have the endurance and stamina not only to complete, but to enjoy, the long hikes.
If you are comfortable walking a maximum of 10-12 miles on flat terrain in one day then you should be physically prepared for the hiking on this tour.
The average mileage per day will be approximately 7 miles, which is not excessive, but keep in mind that trail hiking is more difficult than flat terrain.
