The Dolomites in a star shape
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationItaly / Dolomites
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions131.29 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
🏔️ Ranked among the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world , the Cortina d'Ampezzo Dolomites offer a spectacular setting, with soaring mineral peaks , verdant alpine meadows , and ever-changing light . 🌄 Carved from a unique rock, dolomite , with its white and pink hues, this mountain range reveals a striking landscape bathed in light.
🥾 Along the trails, hiking becomes a total immersion in a wild environment, where vertiginous ridges , high-altitude lakes 💧 and peaceful forests 🌲 come together. This high-altitude territory, shaped by time, captivates with its authenticity and the purity of its panoramas .
🏘️ Cortina, the pearl of the Dolomites, serves as the ideal base camp for exploring these UNESCO World Heritage landscapes. 💨 Breathe in the crystal-clear air , walk amidst breathtaking scenery, and reconnect with what truly matters… an unforgettable experience awaits you in the heart of this alpine gem ✨.
The highlights
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Variety of hikes, landscapes between rock and alpine pastures
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Welcoming the guests
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 2 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 579 m
- Average daily descent: 368 m
Management
French
State-certified mountain guide, Argos Rando
Program
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Day 1
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
🚌 Depending on the chosen option , departure from Nice by minibus around 7:00 am or meeting directly in Cortina d'Ampezzo at 5:00 pm , or pick-up at the hotel .
🏨 Check into your 4* hotel on Lake Misurina, 5km from Cortina, offering comfort and tranquility in the heart of the Dolomites.
👋 At the end of the day, briefing with your guide to present the program and answer your questions before sharing the evening meal 🍽️ in a friendly atmosphere.
Day 1 -
Day 2
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
🚐 Early morning transfer to Passo Falzarego (2105 m), starting point for a superb day of hiking.
🥾 You join the iconic Cinq Torri , before continuing towards the Averau and Nuvolau refuges, perched facing a breathtaking panorama.
🍽️ Break at the Scoiattoli refuge , with a spectacular view of the Tofana di Rozes 🏔️.
🏰 Nearby, explore the military galleries , vestiges of the Great War, and their open-air museum , a true historical testimony nestled in the rock.
⬇️ After the visit, descent towards the locality of Cuson de Landries , before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved evening.
📈 Elevation gain +600 m – ⏱️ Approximately 5.5 hours of walking
Day 2 -
Day 3
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 375 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
🍳 After breakfast, departure by vehicle for the Passo Giau 🚐, with a support shuttle for logistical organization.
🥾 From the pass, you begin a magnificent hike towards Lake Croda del Lago , nestled in the heart of a sumptuous alpine setting.
🌾 The path winds between small passes and flowery alpine pastures , before reaching the Forcella Ambrizzola (2277 m), offering a panoramic view of Cortina d'Ampezzo 🏞️.
⬇️ The descent then begins gently until Ponte di Rucorto (1710 m), the final point of this beautiful crossing.
🏨 At the end of the day, return to your comfortable hotel facing the peaks.
📈 Elevation gain: +375 m / -800 m
📏 Distance: 11 km
⏱️ Duration: approximately 5 hours of walking
Day 3 -
Day 4
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
🚐 Transfer by vehicle in the morning , towards the Tofane di Rozes , one of the emblematic peaks of the Dolomites.
🥾 Start of the hike with a gradual climb to the Giussani refuge (2580 m), nestled in the heart of a magnificent landscape.
🎬 This place steeped in history served as the backdrop for the film "The Tartar Steppe" , accentuating the almost surreal atmosphere of the site.
👀 From the refuge, superb panoramic view of the Cinq Torri and the Croda del Lago massif .
⬇️ The descent takes place via the Dibona refuge , in a more peaceful atmosphere between forests and pastures.
📍 At the end of the hike, return to Lake Misurina to reach your hotel, where you will continue your stay in an idyllic setting 🏞️.
📈 Elevation gain/loss: +600 m / -600 m
📏 Distance: 9 km
⏱️ Duration: approximately 4.5 hours of walking
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Day 5
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h45
- Positive elevation gain 772 m
- Negative elevation 772 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
🚗 Transfer by personal vehicle to the private parking lot of Auronzo (advance booking to be arranged by the agency – €40 per vehicle) .
🥾 Departure for an unforgettable hike around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo , one of the most emblematic sites of the Dolomites.
🏔️ After passing the Lavaredo refuge , the route continues to the Passo Fiscalino , then to the Pian di Cengia refuge (2528 m), discreetly located at the foot of an imposing rock.
👣 A magnificent balcony path then leads to the Locatelli refuge , a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Three Peaks of Lavaredo , world-renowned among mountaineers.
📸 A day full of magnificent panoramas before returning to the hotel for a relaxing evening by Lake Misurina.
📏 Distance: 15.4 km
📈 Elevation gain/loss: +772 m / -772 m
⏱️ Duration: approximately 5 hours 45 minutes of walking
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Day 6
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 632 m
- Negative elevation 632 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
📅 Two hikes will be offered to you. The guide will discuss them with you the day before , during the evening briefing, to adapt the outing to the group and the weather conditions.
🅰️ Option A: Lake Braies & the Kuhwiesenkopf alpine pastures
🚐 1 hour 15 minute transfer to Lake Braies (1500 m), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🥾 Gentle uphill hike towards the Kuhwiesenkopf alpine pastures , with a stunning view of the Croda Rossa , which is reflected in the peaceful waters of the lake.
⬇️ Descent towards the village of Ferrara , then return to the hotel .
📈 Elevation gain: +650 m – ⏱️ Duration: approx. 5.5 hours of walking
🅱️ Option B: Lake Sorapis, a turquoise jewel of the Dolomites
🚐 Quick transfer (20 min) to the start of the hike.
🥾 Ascent to Lake Sorapis (1923 m), famous for its spectacular turquoise waters 💙 – one of the most photographed lakes in Italy.
🍽️ Picnic by the lake (swimming prohibited), followed by a tour of the lake and then a descent via another route .
📈 Elevation gain/loss: +632 m / -632 m – ⏱️ Duration: approx. 5 hours of walking
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Day 7
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 590 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
🚶♂️ Starting on foot from the hotel for a beautiful panoramic loop through the alpine landscapes.
🌲 The climb begins in the undergrowth , before opening onto a clear section leading to a pass offering a remarkable view of the surrounding peaks.
⛰️ The hike continues to the Fonda Savio refuge , an ideal spot for a picnic break facing the majestic peaks of the Cadini di Misurina .
⬇️ In the afternoon, a gentle descent to the hotel for an expected arrival around 3:00 PM , followed by free time 🛍️ to stroll or buy some souvenirs by Lake Misurina .
📈 Elevation gain: +590 m
⏱️ Duration: approximately 5 hours of walking
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Day 8
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
🧳 End of stay after breakfast.
🚐 Depending on the option chosen, participants will be dropped off in Cortina d'Ampezzo for bus connections or returned by minibus to Nice (estimated arrival around 5:00 PM ).
🙏 One last look at the peaks before hitting the road again, heads full of memories !
Day 8
Accommodation
Access
Price details
The price includes
- The hike will be led by a qualified Argos Rando guide.
- Full board accommodation from evening of day 1 to after breakfast on day 8 includes tourist taxes.
- The transfers indicated in the program for the start of the hikes
The price does not include
- Personal snacks and drinks
- Assistance, repatriation and/or cancellation insurance
- Transportation to and from the Dolomites ( Pick-up from Nice possible with our minibus, subject to availability, please contact us, price €120)
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- 1 medium-sized backpack (minimum 45 liters)
- 1 pair of hiking shoes
- 1 gourd
- 1 hat or 1 cap
- 1 pair of sunglasses (protection level 3)
- 1 pocketknife
- 1 tube or bottle of sunscreen (high protection factor)
- 1 roll of elastic adhesive tape
- 1 anti-inflammatory ointment
- 1 box of Compeed plasters or similar (of the "second skin" type for blisters)
You will also need a personal first-aid kit for your stay, including specific personal medications and the following items:
- 1 box of common pain relievers (paracetamol, ibuprofen or other)
Clothing to bring
In addition to your personal clothing, for the hiking portion of your stay you will need to bring:
- 1 rain cape (poncho type)
- wipes
- 1 pair of hiking pants
- 1 icebreaker-type top
- 1 warm sweater or fleece garment
- 1 windproof jacket (preferably Gore-Tex type)
