Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia
Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia
Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia
8 Days Starting and ending in Armentarola, Italy
Visiting: San Cassiano, Dolomites, Alta Badia, Badia, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07DS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites with the "Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia" tour. Discover over 400 kilometers of marked trails, offering stunning views of jagged limestone peaks, lush alpine meadows, and serene pine forests. Stay in the charming alpine village of San Cassiano at the luxurious 4-star Ciasa Salares hotel, featuring four exquisite restaurants, a spa, and an indoor pool. Explore historical sites like the WW1 museum and fighting tunnels in the Lagazuoi mountain. Enjoy guided walks through picturesque routes such as the Pralongia Walk, Santa Croce and Badia Walk, and the Fanes Natural Park Walk. With included breakfasts, dinners, and transfers, this tour promises a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration in the heart of Italy's Dolomites.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Armentarola, San Cassiano
Location: San Cassiano
Accommodation Name: 4 star Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive at your hotel in Armentarola, San Cassiano. *Staying at 4 star Ciasa Salares for 7 nights, with 4 nights on Half Board*. The below itinerary is only a suggestion and you can do any walk on any day.
Day 2 : Pralongia Walk
Location: Dolomites
Accommodation Name: Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From the hotel, you ascend steadily along peaceful country lanes, through pine forest and up onto high alpine meadows with spectacular views of the surrounding Dolomites mountain ranges. Either enjoy a picnic en route or when you reach the mountain hut at Pralongia, take time over lunch and soaking up the mountain panorama. Return to San Cassiano for the hotel shuttle or walk back to the hotel. *Staying at Ciasa Salares.* Optional shorter walk: 5hrs, distance 15km/9.5mi
Day 3 : Santa Croce And Badia Walk
Location: San Cassiano
Accommodation Name: Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walk directly from the hotel or take the shuttle to San Cassiano. This pilgrimage route first skirts above the village then heads through some delightful pine woods. Along the route you pass depictions of the last hours of Jesus Christ's life on earth before you reach the church at Santa Croce with its amazing backdrop and views across the valley and the village of Badia. Descend to Badia and take the bus back to the hotel. *Staying at Ciasa Salares.* Optional shorter walk: 4.5hrs, distance 13km/8mi
Day 4 : San Cassiano To Corvara Walk
Location: Alta Badia
Accommodation Name: Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy truly spectacular scenery on this favourite Alta Badia trail. You can start the day with a gondola lift or you can climb the first 5km through pine forest and alpine meadows. Once up at the top there are fabulous views ahead to the Marmolada mountains, the highest in the Dolomites, and behind as far as the Austrian Alps in the distance. At some points you have the most incredible 360-degree panoramic views. Continue on with a variety of mountain hut options for lunch then descend to Corvara for a well-deserved drink before catching the bus back to the hotel. *Staying at Ciasa Salares.* Optional shorter walk: 3.5hrs, distance 11km/7mi Walking time 4hrs, distance 10km/6.5mi or walking time 5.5hrs, distance 13km/8mi. *Comfortable Hotel*
Day 5 : Two Lakes Of Badia Walk
Location: Badia
Accommodation Name: Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Breakfast
A short bus trip to Badia before this lovely walk takes you to two small lakes close to Badia with the fabulous backdrop of the Somamunt, Col Plo Alt and Pre Janin mountains. There are some wonderful views over the village and across the valley to the Santa Croce mountain as you head to Lech dla Lunch (pronounced lek-dela-loonk). Bring a picnic and you could even stop here for loonk! A steep climb sets you on your way to Lech da Sompunt and its delightful swans. Descend back to Badia passing through tiny hamlets and take the bus back. *Staying at Ciasa Salares.*
Day 6 : Valparola Pass Walk
Location: Dolomites
Accommodation Name: Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you head up to one of the key strategic passes from WW1 – the Passo Valparola for fabulous views over the San Cassiano valley. Heading through the delightful Pre de Costa meadows, and past the Malghe Valparola, you head up towards the pass. When you get there, you may want to stop for refreshments at the rifugio at the top. You can make this a history trip and continue on to the nearby WW1 museum or even to Passo Falzarego and a cable car up to the top of Lagazuoi – one of the most fiercely fought over mountains in the Dolomites. Another alternative is a tough 13km walk across towards the Setsas mountain with more fabulous views and back to the hotel. *Staying at Ciasa Salares.* Optional longer walks available.
Day 7 : Fanes Natural Park Walk
Location: Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park
Accommodation Name: Ciasa Salares
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Defintely worth the wait - the Fanes Natural Park is a huge expanse of outstanding natural beauty. You can either walk directly from the hotel or get the shuttle to the Capanna Alpina hut before starting the steep climb up to the panoramic Col de Locia. The verdant plateau beyond (Plan de Ciaulunch) and the climb up to the Forcela dl Lech provide awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and a sparkling, aquamarine mountain lake. You need a head for heights on this one as you descend via two steep gorges, with well trodden paths, to the Scotoni mountain hut and down a spectacular ski slope to the start point.* Staying at Ciasa Salares.* Optional shorter walk: 4.5 hrs, distance 10km/6mi
Day 8 : End San Cassiano
Location: San Cassiano
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave San Cassiano
What's Included
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All breakfasts and 4 dinners
All breakfasts and four dinners are included during your stay.
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All accommodation
Accommodation is provided at the 4-star Ciasa Salares hotel for 7 nights.
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Route notes and maps
Route notes and maps are provided for your walking tours.
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Arrival & departure transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are included when booking a flight inclusive package.
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Complimentary grappa tasting
Complimentary grappa tasting is available once a week at the hotel.
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Free spa access
Headwater customers receive free access to the hotel's spa facilities.
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One picnic lunch
One picnic lunch is included at the hotel’s private mountain hut.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation
Single accommodation is available on request and requires a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplement
A solo traveller supplement applies when only one person is travelling on a departure date.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.
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Drinks
Drinks are not included and must be paid for separately.
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E-mountain bike hire
E-mountain bikes are available to hire for an additional charge, payable locally.
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Spa treatments
Spa treatments are available for a supplement and are not included in the package.
Food
All breakfasts and four dinners are included.
Accommodation
Ciasa Salares, located near San Cassiano, offers a luxurious stay with four restaurants, a spa, indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Guests enjoy complimentary spa access, grappa tasting, and a picnic lunch at a private mountain hut. E-mountain bikes are available for hire.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes a free shuttle service to San Cassiano and the Capanna Alpina restaurant. Arrival and departure transfers are provided when booking a flight-inclusive package. Guests can also use the bus and mountain lift system to explore the area.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation is at the 4-star Ciasa Salares hotel in Armentarola, San Cassiano. It is a family-run hotel with four restaurants, a spa, an indoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna, and a steam room. Guests have access to a library and lounge, and there is a complimentary grappa tasting once a week.
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Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the hotel offers a complimentary grappa tasting once a week, as well as a glass of wine and cheese tasting in the wine cellar. There are also special rooms for cheese and chocolate tastings.
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Is there any transportation provided during the tour?
The hotel offers a free shuttle service to San Cassiano and the Capanna Alpina restaurant for the Fanes Natural Park walk. Arrival and departure transfers are included when booking a flight-inclusive package.
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What activities are available at the hotel?
The hotel has a luxurious spa with an indoor swimming pool, relaxation area, treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, and an outdoor hot tub. E-mountain bikes are available for hire at an additional charge.
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What is the highlight of the Fanes Natural Park walk?
The Fanes Natural Park walk offers awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and a sparkling, aquamarine mountain lake. The walk includes a steep climb to the panoramic Col de Locia and descends via two steep gorges.
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Can you describe the Pralongia Walk?
The Pralongia Walk involves ascending along peaceful country lanes, through pine forests, and onto high alpine meadows with spectacular views of the Dolomites. You can enjoy a picnic en route or have lunch at the mountain hut at Pralongia.
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What historical sites can be visited during the tour?
During the Valparola Pass Walk, you can visit the nearby WW1 museum and the fighting tunnels in the Lagazuoi mountain, which were key strategic locations during World War I.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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