--- title: "Guided Dolomites - Women Only" type: "tour" trip_type: "guided" lang: "en" distance_km: 53 elevation_plus_m: 2023 elevation_minus_m: 3168 difficulty: "Easy" duration_days: 7 from_price_eur: 3300 season: "June to September" accommodation: "Hotel" start_point: "Cortina d'Ampezzo" end_point: "Cortina d'Ampezzo" url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/tours/guided-dolomites-women-only/" description: "A 7-day women-only guided hiking tour based in Cortina. Daily treks to Cinque Torri, Tre Cime, and Lake Sorapis, led by a female mountain guide." --- # Guided Dolomites - Women Only A seven-day women-only guided hiking week around Cortina d'Ampezzo, led by a female EU-certified guide. Cinque Torri, Tre Cime, Lake Sorapis, and the Tofane massif - hotel-based with all transfers. ## Overview A hotel-based guided hiking week in the Dolomites exclusively for women, led by an EU-certified female mountain guide. Five days of walking cover Cinque Torri, the Croda da Lago circuit, the Tofane massif on the Alta Via 1, the Tre Cime loop, and Lake Sorapis. A supportive group setting where women hike together and share the mountain experience, staying in comfort in central Cortina d'Ampezzo. ## Stats - Trip type: guided - Difficulty: Easy - Duration: 7 days - Daily hours: 4 - 6h / day - Distance: 53 km - Elevation gain: 2023 m - Elevation loss: 3168 m - Accommodation: Hotel - Start: Cortina d'Ampezzo - End: Cortina d'Ampezzo - From price: €3300 per person - Season: June to September ## Highlights - Women-only group for a supportive and focused atmosphere - Led by an EU-certified female mountain guide - Cinque Torri rock towers above Falzarego Pass - Croda da Lago circuit from the scenic Giau Pass - Alta Via 1 section beneath the Tofane massif - Classic Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop from Auronzo - Turquoise glacial waters of Lake Sorapis - All trailhead and airport transfers included ## Included - 6 nights in 3-star Hotel da Beppe Sello, Cortina (double room, half-board) - Picnic lunches on all trail days - EU-certified female mountain guide for all hiking days - Return transfers Venice airport - Cortina d'Ampezzo - Daily transfers to and from trailheads - Tourist taxes ## Not included - Flights or trains to Venice - Beverages - Travel insurance - Entrance fees (e.g. Auronzo road toll) - Personal expenses ## Availability - 06/2026: available - 07/2026: available - 08/2026: available - 09/2026: available - 06/2027: available - 07/2027: available - 08/2027: available - 09/2027: available ## Day-by-day itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Cortina d'Ampezzo - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Arrival day.** Your guide meets the group at Venice airport for the 2.5-hour transfer into the mountains, arriving at the hotel in central Cortina d'Ampezzo. The evening is free to explore the town, settle in, and meet your fellow hikers over dinner. ### Day 2: Cinque Torri from Falzarego Pass - Distance: 10 km - Time: 4 h - Ascent: 350 m - Descent: 715 m **First steps together.** The walk begins at Falzarego Pass at 2,105 m (6,906 ft) and climbs to Forcella Averau at 2,435 m (7,989 ft). From the ridge, views extend across the Val Badia and toward the Marmolada before a long descent through meadows past the five famous rock towers. ### Day 3: Croda da Lago Circuit - Distance: 11 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 400 m - Descent: 900 m **Croda da Lago loop.** From Giau Pass at 2,236 m (7,336 ft) the route climbs to Forcella Giau at 2,360 m (7,742 ft) and circles beneath the sheer walls of Croda da Lago. Wildflower meadows and mountain lakes make this one of the most rewarding days of the week. ### Day 4: Tofane Massif on the Alta Via 1 - Distance: 10 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 350 m - Descent: 630 m **Alta Via 1 section.** A classic stretch of the Dolomites long-distance high route passes the Dibona Refuge at 2,045 m (6,709 ft) beneath the Tofane group. The path winds through scree and larch forest with the Tofana de Rozes dominating the skyline throughout the day. ### Day 5: Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop - Distance: 10 km - Time: 4 h - Ascent: 365 m - Descent: 365 m **The highlight together.** The most anticipated day of the week. A morning drive to Auronzo Refuge at 2,320 m (7,612 ft) precedes the classic circuit around the three towers. The north face reveal at Forcella de Mezzo is a shared moment the group will not forget. ### Day 6: Lake Sorapis via Tre Croci Pass - Distance: 12 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 558 m - Descent: 558 m **Lake Sorapis descent.** From Passo Tre Croci the trail to Lake Sorapis passes fixed cables and carved steps in the steeper sections. The turquoise colour of the lake - fed by glacial meltwater - is one of the most striking sights in the entire Dolomites. ### Day 7: Transfer to Venice - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Departure day.** After a final breakfast, the group travels back to Venice airport on the 2.5-hour transfer through the mountains and the Venetian plain. The tour concludes on arrival at Venice. ## FAQ ### Is this tour only for experienced hikers? This tour is graded Easy (Level 2/5). Regular walkers comfortable on uneven mountain terrain who can manage 4 to 6 hours per day will find it well within reach. No prior alpine experience is required. ### What is the group size? Groups run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 14 women, led by one EU-certified female mountain guide. ### Can I join if I am travelling solo? Absolutely. Many participants join solo and leave with new friendships. The women-only format makes it easy to connect with fellow hikers who share a love of the mountains. Single room supplements are available on request. ### Who is the guide? Your guide is an EU-certified female mountain guide with extensive experience leading groups through the Dolomites. She adapts the pace to the group and provides geological, historical, and practical knowledge throughout the week. ### What happens if weather forces a change of route? Your guide will adapt the day's programme to conditions, selecting a safe and scenic alternative. Safety always takes priority and the guide monitors mountain weather daily.