Hiking across the Dolomites

A short bus transfer will take you to the Falzarego Pass, followed by the first ascent to the Col dei Bos pass at 2,332 meters, offering panoramic views of the Travenanzes Canyon. The descent then leads to the Falzarego Pass at 2,105 meters, continuing through the Falzarego alpine pastures to the Averau Pass at 2,435 meters. An easy descent will then take you to the Scoiattoli refuge and the Cinque Torri, striking stone towers renowned for climbing.

You will have dinner and spend the night at the Scoiattoli refuge.

We will turn our gaze away from the diamond-shaped peaks of the Tofanes and the spectacular Cinque Torri that rise above the larches, opting instead for a wild traverse beneath the Nuvolau. Further on, from the Forcella Ambrizola at 2277 meters altitude, almost infinite vistas will open up before you, encompassing the forests and peaks that encircle Cortina d'Ampezzo. Two choices will be available to you:

First option: you will undertake the crossing of the wild Croda da Lago massif by taking the Formin pass, which peaks at 2461 meters. You will go around this pass to the north before reaching the shores of Lake Federa, located at 2046 meters altitude, and its refuge (5h30 - +800m/-1000m).

Second option: you will opt for a shorter option by making a direct descent to the lake and the refuge of Croda da Lago via the Ambrizola pass (4h30 - +460m/-670m).

You will have dinner and spend the night at the Croda da Lago refuge.

From the Ambrizola Pass, you'll follow a series of trails along the mountainside, traversing alpine pastures marked by small passes such as Forcella Roan, located at 2075 and 1999 meters altitude. The panorama will stretch as far as the eye can see, with the imposing Pelmo and Civetta massifs as a backdrop. After crossing the pastures, the larch forest surrounding the Citta di Fiume refuge will lead you to the vast scree slopes of Mount Pelmo, extending to the Staulanza Pass at 1766 meters.

Ascent to the Coldai pass, 2191 m, to finish the stage at the Coldai refuge.

6 hours of walking, +860 m, -770 m.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Coldai refuge. You will find your belongings at the evening at the stopover.

You will embark on a particularly spectacular traverse of the Civetta. This memorable section will include the suspended refuge and the lake, marking the beginning of an unforgettable traverse along the Civetta wall, which rises to 3,220 meters. A balcony path will extend for nearly 3 kilometers, leading you to the charming Vazzoler refuge, nestled at 1,714 meters, which will surely be one of your favorites on this journey. Above you, 1,200 meters of sheer vertical wall will rise without the slightest escape. At your feet, 1,000 meters below, the white and red cubes of the houses will appear, along with the brilliant blue of Lake Alleghe, situated at 966 meters above sea level.

You will have dinner and spend the night at the Vazzoler refuge.

You will begin the ascent towards the Palanzin Pass, then reach the Forcella dell'Orso, traversing a wild landscape. Towers, peaks, needles, rocky castles, and boulders will mingle in the imposing "walls" of the Moiazza, which reach a height of 2,878 meters. A moment of respite awaits you at the Forcella del Camp, located at 1,932 meters, where your route will change dramatically. You will begin a superb traverse before reaching a final pass. Following a track below the Cima Duran, taking a shortcut, you will arrive near the Paso Duran mountain huts, nestled at 1,601 meters. A private transfer will take you to the village of Dont.

You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel in Dont.

You will find your belongings in the evening.

The stay ends after the transfer to Longarone train station, from where it is easy to reach Cortina d'Ampezzo, or Venice.