--- title: "Grande Traverse: Verona to Venice" type: "tour" trip_type: "guided" lang: "en" distance_km: 107 elevation_plus_m: 6910 elevation_minus_m: 5500 difficulty: "Medium" duration_days: 11 from_price_eur: 3170 season: "Late June to mid-September" accommodation: "Hotels and mountain refuges" start_point: "Verona" end_point: "Venice" url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/tours/guided-grande-traverse-verona-venice/" description: "11-day guided hut-to-hut traverse from Verona to Venice through the Dolomites. Rosengarten, Alpe di Siusi, Lagazuoi, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo." --- # Grande Traverse: Verona to Venice An 11-day guided traverse from Verona to Venice through the heart of the Dolomites. Rosengarten, Alpe di Siusi, Puez-Odle, Lagazuoi, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo - refuges throughout with cultural city bookends. ## Overview An 11-day guided hut-to-hut traverse crossing the full breadth of the Dolomites from Verona to Venice. Eight days of walking connect the Rosengarten towers, the Alpe di Siusi, the remote Puez-Odle plateaus, Lagazuoi, the Tofane massif, and the north face of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Mountain refuges for eight nights bookend a cultural crossing that starts in Roman Verona and ends on the Venetian lagoon. ## Stats - Trip type: guided - Difficulty: Medium - Duration: 11 days - Daily hours: 4 - 6.5h / day - Distance: 107 km - Elevation gain: 6910 m - Elevation loss: 5500 m - Accommodation: Hotels and mountain refuges - Start: Verona - End: Venice - From price: €3170 per person - Season: Late June to mid-September ## Highlights - Rosengarten towers and the Catinaccio skyline - Alpe di Siusi - largest high-altitude plateau in Europe - Remote Puez-Odle plateau above the treeline - Lagazuoi summit views and WWI tunnel network - Tofane massif and the Travenanzes canyon - Tre Cime di Lavaredo north face - Authentic nights in mountain refuges with Italian dinners - Verona and Venice as cultural bookends ## Included - EU-certified mountain guide for the entire traverse - 10 nights accommodation (2 hotels in Verona and Venice, 8 mountain refuges) - Breakfasts and dinners throughout - Picnic lunches on all hiking days (except Day 10) - All transfers per itinerary - Luggage transport between overnight stops ## Not included - Travel to Verona or from Venice - Beverages - Travel insurance - Registration and refuge booking fees - Dinner on Day 1 in Verona - 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 Verona - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Arrival day.** Arrive in Verona and check into your hotel. The evening is free to explore the Roman amphitheatre and the medieval centro storico. Your guide is available for a pre-departure briefing on the route ahead. ### Day 2: Passo Costalunga to Stella Alpina Refuge - Distance: 12 km - Time: 4 h - Ascent: 810 m - Descent: 550 m **Into the Dolomites.** Transfer from Verona to Bolzano and onward to Passo Costalunga, where the walking begins at the foot of the Rosengarten massif. The trail climbs through larch forest and open meadows to the Stella Alpina Refuge at 2,000 m (6,562 ft), with the pale towers of Catinaccio glowing in the afternoon light. ### Day 3: Stella Alpina to Alpe di Tires Refuge - Distance: 12 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 850 m - Descent: 400 m **Rosengarten heights.** A demanding day that crosses beneath the main Rosengarten towers and descends into the broad Alpe di Tires basin. The pale rock walls and wildflower meadows of this circuit are among the most photogenic in the Dolomites. Overnight at the Alpe di Tires Refuge at 2,440 m (8,005 ft). ### Day 4: Alpe di Tires to Passo Sella - Distance: 13 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 450 m - Descent: 600 m **Across the Alpe di Siusi.** The route descends from the Rosengarten area and traverses the edge of the Alpe di Siusi - the largest high-altitude plateau in Europe - before climbing again to Passo Sella at 2,244 m (7,362 ft), with the vertical walls of the Sella Group rising directly ahead. ### Day 5: Passo Sella to Gardenaccia Refuge via Vallunga - Distance: 14 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 1050 m - Descent: 600 m **The Vallunga canyon.** Today's standout section descends into the dramatic Vallunga canyon, a narrow gorge of pale limestone cutting deep into the Puez-Odle plateau. The route climbs out through increasingly open terrain to the Gardenaccia Refuge, perched at the edge of the high plateau above the Val Badia. ### Day 6: Gardenaccia to Dibona Refuge via Lagazuoi - Distance: 13 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 1000 m - Descent: 650 m **Lagazuoi summit.** A long ridge walk across the Puez-Odle plateau leads toward the Lagazuoi massif. The climb to the summit at 2,778 m (9,114 ft) rewards with panoramic views spanning the entire Dolomites range. Descend to Falzarego Pass and continue to the Dibona Refuge on the Tofane side. ### Day 7: Dibona Refuge to Ra Stua via Travenanzes - Distance: 14 km - Time: 6 h - Ascent: 850 m - Descent: 1200 m **Travenanzes canyon.** The most dramatic day of the traverse. The trail descends into the narrow Travenanzes canyon beneath the Tofane walls - a slot canyon of vertical rock above a rushing stream. The route emerges into the broad Ampezzo valley and climbs to the Ra Stua Refuge. ### Day 8: Ra Stua to Prato Piazza via Sennes - Distance: 14 km - Time: 5 h - Ascent: 760 m - Descent: 570 m **The Sennes plateau.** A long traverse across the remote Sennes plateau inside the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. Marmots are common and the views north toward the Austrian Alps are clear on good days. The day ends at Prato Piazza, a broad highland meadow with the Croda Rossa forming a striking backdrop. ### Day 9: Prato Piazza to Auronzo Refuge near Tre Cime - Distance: 15 km - Time: 6 h - Ascent: 1140 m - Descent: 930 m **Approaching the towers.** The final full hiking day heads south toward the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The trail crosses open terrain with the three towers visible from far off, growing with every step. The complete circuit around the north face at Auronzo Refuge provides the defining finish of the traverse. ### Day 10: Transfer to Venice - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Venice arrival.** A 3-hour transfer from the Tre Cime area through Cortina and down the Belluno valleys delivers the group to Venice in time for the afternoon. The evening is free to explore the canals and celebrate the traverse. ### Day 11: Venice Departure - Distance: 0 km - Time: 0 h - Ascent: 0 m - Descent: 0 m **Departure day.** A final morning in Venice before onward travel. Take a last stroll through the calli or cross to San Giorgio Maggiore by vaporetto. The traverse from Verona to Venice - through one of the great mountain ranges in Europe - is complete. ## FAQ ### What fitness level is required for this traverse? This tour is graded Medium (Level 3/5). Daily hiking ranges from 4 to 6.5 hours with significant elevation changes, reaching a maximum altitude of 2,958 m (9,705 ft). Prior multi-day hiking experience on mountain trails is strongly recommended. ### What are the sleeping arrangements in mountain refuges? Most refuges offer shared dormitory rooms with bunk beds, blankets, and pillows provided. Some offer smaller rooms for 4 to 6 people. Bring a lightweight sleeping bag liner for hygiene and extra warmth. ### What happens if weather forces a route change? Your guide monitors conditions daily and will reroute to safe alternatives or arrange a rest day at a refuge if needed. Safety always takes priority, and the guide has deep local knowledge of every section of this route. ### Can I join the tour as a solo traveller? Yes. Solo travellers can join a scheduled group departure. The minimum group size is 6 participants. Contact us for upcoming departure dates. ### Is luggage transferred between refuges? Yes, luggage is transported between overnight stops by vehicle. You carry only a daypack on the trail with water, lunch, rain gear, and personal items. Maximum bag weight is 15 kg.