Guided Hiking in the Dolomites

Arrival day. Your guide meets you at Venice airport for the 2.5-hour transfer through the Venetian plain and into the mountains, arriving at your hotel in the heart of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The evening is free to explore the town and prepare your kit for the days ahead.

Cinque Torri traverse. The walk starts at Falzarego Pass at 2,105 m6,906 ft and climbs to Forcella Averau at 2,435 m7,989 ft. From the ridge, views extend to the Marmolada and across the Val Badia before a long descent through meadows past the famous five rock towers.

Croda da Lago loop. Starting from Giau Pass at 2,236 m7,336 ft - one of the most photographed road passes in the Dolomites - the route climbs to Forcella Giau at 2,360 m7,743 ft before circling beneath the sheer walls of Croda da Lago. Wildflower meadows and small mountain lakes punctuate the long descent.

Alta Via 1 section. Today follows a classic stretch of the Alta Via 1, passing the Dibona Refuge at 2,045 m6,709 ft beneath the imposing Tofane group. The path winds through scree fields and larch forest, with the distinctive Tofana de Rozes dominating the skyline throughout.

Tre Cime circuit. The tour's signature day. A morning drive brings the group to Auronzo Refuge at 2,320 m7,612 ft and the classic loop around the three towers follows. The north face reveal at Forcella de Mezzo is one of the most photographed moments in the Alps.

Lake Sorapis descent. Setting out from Passo Tre Croci, the trail to Lake Sorapis passes through sections aided by fixed cables and carved steps. The reward is the extraordinary turquoise colour of the lake, fed by glacial meltwater and surrounded by pale limestone walls.

Departure day. After breakfast, the group boards the vehicle for the 2.5-hour transfer back to Venice airport. The tour concludes on arrival at Venice. There is time to stop briefly in the Piave valley if schedules allow.