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Discover the Italian Dolomites on this magical 8-day self-guided walking tour
Marvel at the beauty of the Italian Dolomites and hike from bases in Val Gardena and Val di Fassa
Discover the myriad of gorgeous mountain passes spanning the Dolomites: Sella Pass, Zigolade Pass, and Campolongo Pass.
Spend your evenings cozied up in warm, welcoming huts and hotels, hugged and backed by mountainous slopes.
Trek the view-laden path once walked by many bread and flour merchants—the “bread path” (Viel del Pan).
Explore the Italian Dolomites on this wonderful self-guided walking tour. The Italian Dolomites are stunning, with sweeping valleys, charming mountain villages, and peaceful meadows, all nestled into the Dolomites, collide to form a quiet hush, brimming with tranquility.
This eight-day self-guided hiking tour weaves through notable passes, such as Sasso Piatto, Zigolade Pass, Sella Pass, and Campolongo Pass. The pathways winding amid these passes will undoubtedly have you feeling like you’re under some type of magical spell, one that's potent enough to remove you from reality and take you to a realm exploding with natural enchantment.
Explore the Italian Dolomites on this wonderful self-guided walking tour. The Italian Dolomites are stunning, with sweeping valleys, charming mountain villages, and peaceful meadows, all nestled into the Dolomites, collide to form a quiet hush, brimming with tranquility.
This eight-day self-guided hiking tour weaves through notable passes, such as Sasso Piatto, Zigolade Pass, Sella Pass, and Campolongo Pass. The pathways winding amid these passes will undoubtedly have you feeling like you’re under some type of magical spell, one that's potent enough to remove you from reality and take you to a realm exploding with natural enchantment.
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Dolomites Walking in Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Tour
Day 1 Canazei
Arrive in the pretty town of Canazei and check into your hotel. Let the sweeping view of the Dolomites ease your mind from any travel-related stress into a more relaxed, outdoorsy mindset.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Col Rodella Sasso Piatto Hike
After a delicious breakfast, you will travel to Col Rodella for the start of your first walk through Italy’s mountainous backdrop. Begin on a gravel path before embarking on the trail that leads to Rifugio Sasso Piatto. Expect panoramic views as you trek. At one point, you will stand between the towering Sasso Piatto and Sasso Lungo. Opt to take the lift down at the end of your trek.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 6 hours, 16.3 km, 810 m ascent, 850 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Catinaccio Walk
Enjoy breakfast before preparing for another day of exploring the ever-so magnificent Dolomites. Today’s hike will have you walking to the fantasy-world-like Zigolade Pass. Pass by a collection of local huts. Stop for a rewarding snack at one of them on your way down. Eventually, you’ll circle back to where you started.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 6 hours, 14 km, 777 m ascent, 781 descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Col Rodella to Passo Gardena
After a fulfilling breakfast, tie up your laces and get ready for another day amid fresh mountain air! Start your 13 km hike from Col Rodella over a gravel road. Marvel at the dramatic Sasso Piatto and Sasso Lungo standing tall to your left. Encounter the Sella Pass, where a cluster of towering mountains—Gruppo del Sella—jet out of the ground in the near distance, guiding you. Spend the night at your cozy hut in Passo Gardena.
Overnight Location: Hut in Passo Gardena
Distance: 4-5 hours, 13 km, 440 m ascent, 745 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Dayhike to Puez Geisler National Park
Eat breakfast before enjoying a cable car ride traversing through a scenic wonderland until you reach the start of your hike. Hike through a village, nestled high into the Dolomite mountain ranges: Selva. Eventually, your hike, immersed in jaw-dropping scenery, will take you to Puez Geisler National Park. Meander through forested paths spanning the park until the trail caves into a vast rocky space. Spend the day immersed in breathtaking views! Enjoy another pleasant evening in Passo Gardena.
Overnight Location: Hut in Passo Gardena
Distance: 3.5 hours, 7.5 km, 845 m ascent, 360 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Walk to Canazei
Begin your day of hiking from Passo Gardena. Catch another look of the Gruppo del Sella as you hike through the Dolomites. Eventually, you’ll encounter a steep path that carries you to Ristorante Boè, an alpine lodge. Twist through the jetting peaks until you reach Campolongo Pass.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 5-6 hours, 12.5 km, 755 m ascent, 1020 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Day trip to Viel del Pan
After breakfast, enjoy your final day of trekking through Italy’s dramatic Dolomites. Today you will walk the “bread path” (Viel del Pan), which encompasses historic footsteps imprinted by bread and flour merchants travelling from valley to valley. This trek encompasses a myriad of views, including the Marmolada Glacier and the Sella mountains.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 5.5 hours, 15.8 km, 348 m ascent, 1227 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Depart Canazei
The tour ends in Canazei after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation on Dolomites Walking in Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Tour
Expect to stay in a combination of hotels and huts on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay. Please note that twin rooms are not available in Rifugio Frara so those willing to have one will have to either share a double room or pay a supplement for an extra bed (on request).
Please note that the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar places.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season (please inquire to find out more). However, it’s definitely possible to match single travellers up.
What’s included in the Dolomites Walking in Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Canazei are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Your luggage will be transported for you on days 4 and 6 of the tour, and you will receive a private pick-up on day 6, which will take you from Passo Campolongo to Canazei.
Also Included
- Private transfer from Passo Campolongo to Canazei on day 6
- Detailed tour notes
- 24/7 phone support
Not included
- Transfers throughout the tour, except for the private transfer on day 6
- Drinks, snacks
- Touristic city taxes (around €1.4 EUR per person daily)
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Anything not stated as ‘included’
Optional Extras
- Additional nights at the hotels throughout your walk
- Transfer to and from airports at the beginning and at the end of your tour
- Supplement for solo trekkers
- How hard is the Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Tour?
- Do I need a Visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Canazei to start this tour?
- Is the Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Tour in English?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Where does the Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
- When is the best time to travel to Italy for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. This tour is suitable for those who are regular walkers, with experience at similar distances.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly to the nearest airport, either Venice, Verona, Bolzano, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa, and Innsbruck, and look into taking public transport or hiring a taxi.
This is a self-guided tour, so guide services are not included. However, the information package is in English.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. You don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.
The tour ends in Canazei.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Italian Alps for hiking is during the summer months.
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