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Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Family Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure in Italy's Dramatic Mountains

Take your family adventure to new heights in the Dolomites: jagged limestone peaks, wildflower-dotted meadows and panoramic mountain vistas. With each step into this remarkable landscape, the air feels fresher and the world feels farther away.

6 days, 5 nights

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

Families with Teens & 20s

Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Also Available for: Couples, Friends & Solos

From $4,799 - $4,899/person

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Hike through a tapestry of wildflower meadows, fragrant pine forests and storybook villages
Sit down to hearty Tyrolean-Italian cuisine paired with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and valleys
Take in seemingly endless vistas of jagged peaks and glacial valleys along the trails of Sennes Pass
Soar above the tree line by gondola to reach remote trails in Puez-Odle Nature Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stay in family-owned Alpine rifugios perched high in the mountains, where warm hospitality, hearty meals and starlit skies await

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Start Bolzano Airport & Travel Details

Welcome to the spectacular Dolomites!
Hike across mountain pastures and scenic trails with views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks
Experience the unique culture, language and traditions of the Ladin people
Stay at welcoming mountain rifugios
Explore the dramatic terrain of Puez-Odle Nature Park, with options to wander flower-filled meadows beneath the Odles peaks or tackle the rugged Stevia plateau.

Rifugio Fermeda

(Casual Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Nights 1-2

Rifugio Fermeda

Val Gardena

Casual Hotel

Perched on the Seceda Alp in Val Gardena, Rifugio Fermeda started life as a rustic hut for mountaineers in the 1930s. Today, this hike-in lodge offers cozy, classic Tyrolean rooms with sweeping views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks. The onsite restaurant serves hearty South Tyrolean cuisine, and a Finnish sauna and sunny terrace provide relaxed spaces to unwind after a day on the trails.

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Journey through the heart of Puez-Odle Nature Park as you travel above Gardena Pass into the central Dolomites
Choose between a gentle meadow hike or a more challenging trek across the dramatic, lunar-like terrain of the Crespeina Plateau
Pause for a traditional hut lunch while taking in sweeping views
Unwind at our cozy Tyrolean mountain retreat.

Col Pradat Lodge

(Deluxe Hotel, 1 night)

Activity Options & Terrain

Stone and wood lodge with red chairs outside and a large mountain in the background

Large mountains in the background with small buildings on ground level

Two chairs with a dining table in the middle, looking out to large mountains

Rows of tables and benches with windowsills with flowers on the left

Night 3

Col Pradat Lodge

Colfosco

Deluxe Hotel

Set on a knoll below the Sassongher massif, this atmospheric alpine lodge offers cozy and classic Tyrolean rooms and a sunny terrace with panoramic Dolomite views. The onsite restaurant serves traditional South Tyrolean and Mediterranean-inspired dishes by an open fireplace.

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

Hike through pine forests and alpine meadows above Corvara, with panoramic views of the Dolomites’ most iconic peaks
Eat traditional mountain cuisine at family-run alpine huts
Trek across the scenic Pralongià Plateau and Setsas Crest, surrounded by spectacular 360-degree vistas of the Dolomite mountains
Explore Passo Valparola and Lagazuoi, where dramatic landscapes reveal the legacy of World War I through historic battle sites and preserved fortifications
Visit the Ladin village of San Cassiano and celebrate your journey with a traditional aperitivo and farewell dinner in the heart of the Dolomites.

Las Vegas Lodge

(Deluxe Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Wooden balcony with a red chair looking out towards cloud-covered mountains

Rooftop deck with a hot tub, looking out to mountains

Dining table with a vase in the center and filled glasses of wine

Outdoor view of hotel lodge with red umbrellas outside, with a large mountain in the background

Nights 4-5

Las Vegas Lodge

San Cassiano

Deluxe Hotel

A true mountain retreat with access to San Cassiano village, the lodge features spacious rooms and simple modern South Tyrolean architecture with balconies perfect for taking in sunsets and views of the Dolomites' limestone peaks.

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This trip has an activity level range of 3-5

Route & Terrain Notes

The terrain on this trip is varied and includes rocky alpine paths, unpaved service roads, single track dirt trails through meadows and forest, grassy ski slopes, and paved sections. Most route options include steep sections that involve climbing or descending man-made steps or switchbacks through scree, rock, or mixed terrain. The lodges on this trip are at an altitude of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The altitude, terrain and elevation gain and loss, can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest. Occasionally we utilize gondolas to access high-altitude hiking routes.

Day 1

Hiking & Walking

Level 1

3 miles

800 ft. gain

Level 2

5 miles

1300 ft. gain

Day 2

Hiking & Walking

Level 2

5 miles

1100 ft. gain

Level 3

8 miles

2700 ft. gain

Afternoon Hike

3 miles

1500 ft. loss

Day 3

Hiking & Walking

Level 3

8 miles

1100 ft. gain

Level 3

8 miles

1600 ft. gain

Day 4

Hiking & Walking

Level 2

6 miles

800 ft. gain

Level 3

7 miles

1800 ft. gain

Day 5

Hiking & Walking

Level 1

3 miles

400 ft. gain

Level 3

8 miles

1600 ft. gain

Day 6

Hiking & Walking

Level 3

4 miles

500 ft. gain

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Accommodations on Our Hut-to-Hut Dolomites Trips

Our accommodations for this itinerary have been carefully chosen to bring you an authentic experience in the Dolomites. These renovated traditional Dolomite lodges are located deep in the mountains to provide service to hikers. While not as luxurious as other Backroads accommodations, these properties offer warm hospitality, charm and character in addition to modern comforts and amenities. If you request a double bed, please keep in mind that European double beds are often two twin beds adjacent to each other. On occasion, there is the potential to be assigned bunk beds. Single room availability is limited.

Terrain & Trail Support

Our hikes through the region’s captivating terrain are often on trails that do not intersect with roads. Vehicles will sometimes get us to and from the trailheads, but the nature of these trails is such that we won’t see our vans along the route. Trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders.

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