Discover the Dolomites with Trentino Mountain Guides
Hut to hut hiking tours
Set off and discover the Dolomites by choosing one of our hiking tours or via ferrata itineraries from hut to hut, in the company of an expert UIAGM Mountain Guide. You can choose among many multi day tours, staying overnight in comfortable alpine huts. In small groups, with other passionate walkers, you will explore the mountain in all its beauty, traveling responsibly and sustainably.
THE GREAT WAR ON ADAMELLO GLACIERS
3 days of trekking to explore the high-altitude world on the Adamello glacier, the largest in the Italian Alps.
Retrace, in the company of a mountain guide, historical itineraries that pass through the symbolic places of the White War: Via ferrata Sentiero dei Fiori, Cresta Croce Canoon and the tunnel of Corno di Cavento
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Adamello hiking tour through glaciers & World War I trails
This hiking tour on the Italian Alps is ideal for those who want to discover the Adamello glacier, the largest in the Italian Alps, and the most significant places of the World War I.
You will walk on hazardous walkways and through tunnels along Sentiero dei Fiori in order to reach the 6- ton Cresta Croce Cannon that the troops dragged from the valley up to the mountain. Last but not least a visit at the tunnel of Corno di Cavento, dug by the Austrians of lieutenant Hecht to counter the movements of the Italian alpine troopers on the Lobbia Glacier.
An interesting mix of via ferrata and mountaineering retracing places that testify the life and the suffering of militaries forced at 3000m during the fights of the World War I.
Program details
- Day 1 - VIA FERRATA SENTIERO DEI FIORI
Ascent: +590m. Descent: -720m. Distance: 7km. Hiking time: 5h (2h30 via ferrata).
At 8:30 meeting with the Mountain Guide and equipment check. Ascent by lifts to Paradiso Pass, from there you start walking on a path until the beginning of Sentiero dei Fiori. The trail is a Via Ferrata that develops at an average altitude of 3.000 m following the paths with which the Italian alpine troopers connected the various military spots scattered on the ridge. From Lago Scuro Pass, where one of the largest military village at high altitude was located, you will descent to the homonymous lake. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.449 m).
- Day 2 - CRESTA CROCE
Ascent: +890m. Descent: -310m. Distance: 7km. Hiking time: 6h
Going across the moraine of Mandrone Glacier, which leads to Pian di Neve Glacier, you proceed roped together and wearing crampons until Lobbia Pass (3.015 m). Continuing on Lobbia glacieret, with a short equipped stretch and on ridge passages, you reach the large granite cross dedicated to Pope John Paul II (3.307 m) and the station of Cannon 149G (3.275 m) that the Alpine troops dragged from the valley up to the mountain to hit the first Austrian lines during the conflict of '15-'18. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (3.040 m).
- Day 3 - CORNO DI CAVENTO
Ascent: +550m. Descent: -2100m. Distance: 14km. Hiking time: 9h
Walking on morainic terrain and following a partly-equipped trail you reach Cavento Pass (3.191 m) and the summit of Corno di Cavento, where at 3.400 m there is one of the highest galleries ever built for war purposes during the First World War. Descent on the opposite side of the mountain with a short break at Rifugio Carè Alto, to then continue the long descent in Val Borzago. Transfer and return to Passo Tonale.
Included services
- 2 nights in mountain hut - dormitory with shared bathroom
- Half board basis
- 3 days with UIAGM local Mountain Guide - English speaking
- Private transfer (day 3)
- Rental of alpine equipment - ferrata set, harness and crampons
- Instructions and assistance with logistics
- 24-hour support
Excluded services
- Lifts (day 1)
- Beverages and extra
- Traveler and cancellation's insurance
- Everything not mentioned
ALTA VIA 2 OF THE DOLOMITES: FROM PALE DI SAN MARTINO TO VETTE FELTRINE
Discover Alta Via No. 2 hiking tour, one of the eight most famous routes connecting the Dolomites' huts.
One of the best multi-day hikes in the Dolomites from hut to hut that will lead you to the discovery of the second-half of the "High Route", in its wildest area that runs from Valles Pass to Feltre, walking along the incredible and imposing vertical walls of Pale di San Martino until the vast verdant hollows of Vette Feltrine.
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Alta Via 2 Dolomites - Guided hut to hut hiking tour
The Alta Via 2 hiking tour in the Dolomites, known as "The Path of Legends", follows a 180km itinerary that goes from north-west towards south-east crossing several dolomitic mountain ranges such as Plose, Putia, Odle, Puez, Sella, Padon, Bocche peak, Pale di San Martino and Alpi Feltrine.
One of the best multi-day hikes in the Dolomites from hut to hut that will lead you to the discovery of the second-half of the "High Route", in its wildest area that runs from Valles Pass to Feltre, walking along the incredible and imposing vertical walls of Pale di San Martino until the vast verdant hollows of Vette Feltrine.
This hiking itinerary - considered as one of the most fascinating in the western Dolomites - runs at an average altitude of 2.100 m with peaks close to 3.000 m and involves some via ferrata sections partly equipped with metal rope.
Program details
- Day 1 - VAL VENEGIA
Ascent: +750m. Descent: -200m. Distance: 7km. Hiking time: 3h30.
At 08:30 meeting with the Mountain Guide and equipment check. Private transfer to Valles Pass (2.032 m) and from there on winding trail you reach the large grassy hollow of Forcella Venegia (2.217 m). After crossing the slopes of Valles peaks, you go up in direction of the unmistakable northern side of Pale di San Martino mountain range towards Mulaz Pass. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.571 m).
- Day 2 - FARANGOLE ROUTE
Ascent: +1250m. Descent: -1400m. Distance: 12km. Hiking time: 8h.
Fom Forcella Margherita (2.655 m), along the northern ridge of Focobon peak, a steep ascent leads you to the rocky balcony of Farangole Pass, the highest point of the itinerary (2.932 m). Going down along the northern slope of Val Grande, after skirting the rocky tower of Torcia, the trail becomes exposed and with short equipped stretches leads to Pian delle Comelle and then to Rifugio Rosetta. Continue across Pale di San Martino plateau, going down steep canals surrounded by vertical walls. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.278 m).
- Day 3 - VAL CANALI
Ascent: +1350m. Descent: -2300m. Distance: 15km. Hiking time: 9h.
Today you climb to Lede Pass (2.695 m) to then descent from the opposite side across a gravelled gully to Minanzio bivouac. A steep slope of rocks and mounds descends into Val Canali. After a rest at Rifugio Treviso, you climb again to Forcella d’Oltro (2.094 m), crossing the slopes of Oltro, Rocchette and Feltrario peaks to then reach Cereda Pass. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (1.369 m).
- Day 4 - INTAIADA
Ascent: +1400m. Descent: -900m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 7h.
Towards Comedon Pass (2.067 m) the steep Intaiada trail - following a natural ledge carved into the rock - descents to Feltre bivouac (1.930 m) in the hearth of Pian della Regina at the foot of Piz de Sagron. The trail continues with several ups and down among rocks and low vegetation until the grassy land of Col dei Bechi (1.960 m) and from here you undertake the exposed route "Troi dei Caserin". Dinner and overnight stay in hut (1.718 m).
- Day 5 - VETTE FELTRINE
Ascent: +900m. Descent: -650m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 6h.
Todays' route is an intresting leg, as much as severe. You first reach Finestra Pass and then along exposed passages Scarnia peak (2.227 m), where the mountain crossing of Vette Veltrine itself starts. The lanscape offers during sunny days wide views which space until Venice Lagoon. The itinerary - following a pretty flat terrain - reaches in a short time the wide grazing land of Busa delle Vette. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (1.993 m).
- Day 6
Ascent: +0m. Descent: -980m. Distance: 5km. Hiking time: 2h30.
You descent first across pastures and rocks, then zigzagging in the forest, you arrive at Croce d'Aune (1.011 m). Private transfer to San Martino di Castrozza and departure.
Included services
- 5 nights in mountain hut - dormitory with shared bathroom
- Half board basis
- 6 days with UIAGM local Mountain Guide - English speaking
- Rental of alpine equipment: harness, helmet, longe
- Private transfers (day 1 and day 6)
- Instructions and assistance with logistics
- 24-hour support
Excluded services
- Beverages and extra
- Traveler and cancellation's insurance
- Everything not mentioned
VIA FERRATA BOCCHETTE IN THE BRENTA DOLOMITES
Are you short on time? This 3-day program is perfect for approaching the world of via ferratas and entering the heart of the Brenta Dolomites
Walk along the Bocchette Centrali, the most scenic via ferrata that develops along the walls of Campanil Basso - the pinnacle par excellence of the Brenta Dolomites Group
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Guided 3-day hut to hut via ferrata in the Brenta Dolomites
Bocchette is one of the best and most beautiful via ferrata tour in the Dolomites and it is the quintessential symbol of the Brenta Dolomites. This via ferrata is also one of the most complete and articulated via ferrata systems in the Alps.
The accomplishment of this particular high-altitude route began in the 1930s to connect all the huts in Brenta with a single crossing. Taking advantage of the mountains' natural ledges it allows hikers to enter the extraordinary vertical world and enjoy the spectacular Dolomites at an altitude above 2.500 meters.
The via ferrata itinerary covers in 3 days the most famous part of this great hiking crossing, which actually runs along the whole Brenta massif starting from Grostè Pass to the Rifugio XII Apostoli above the Banale area.
Program details:
- Day 1 - BENINI ROUTE
Hiking time: 5h (3h via ferrata).
At 08:30 meeting with the Mountain Guide and equipment check. Ascent by lifts to Grostè Pass (2.442 m) and from here in a short time you reach the first equipped ledge of Benini route: the ideal introduction to the fascinating world of via ferrata. Enjoying the overwhelming view on the rocky towers of Val Flavona, you go around Grosté Massif and, skirting the slopes of Falkner peak, proceed towards Bocca del Tuckett. Last descent on well-equipped rocks until the hut. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.272 m).
- Day 2 - SOSAT ROUTE
Hiking time: 4h (3h via ferrata).
Sosat route is a well-known via ferrata that, using long metal ladders and pegs, develops on the eastern side of the Brenta Dolomites and leads to Vedretta degli Sfulmini, a suggestive natural amphitheater surrounded by imposing vertical walls of dolostone. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.580 m).
- Day 3 - BOCCHETTE CENTRALI
Hiking time: 7h30 (4h via ferrata).
After a short ascent, you reach Bocca d'Armi and the start of Bocchette Centrali, the most spectacular part of the whole itinerary. It is characterized by a pronounced exposure in the passagess on the mountain side overlooking Lake Molveno and by a spectacular crossing underneath Campanile Basso (2.620 m). The route ends once you reach Bocca di Brenta, from here the descent along Upper Val Brenta begins following the scenic Bogani route until Rifugio Vallesinella (1.513 m). Return by pubblic transport to the meeting point and departure.
Included services
- 2 nights in mountain hut - dormitory with shared bathroom
- Half board basis
- 3 days with UIAGM local Mountain Guide - English speaking
- Rental of alpine equipment - ferrata set, harness and helmet
- Instructions and assistance with logistics
- 24-hour support
Excluded services
- Beverages and extra
- Parking, lifts (day 1), bus from Vallesinella (day 3) : approximately EUR 30 per person
- Traveler and cancellation's insurance
- Everything not mentioned
If, on the other hand, you would prefer to walk independently, at your own pace, we have many proposals in self-guided mode.
Discover our SELF-GUIDED TREKKING of several days in the Dolomites and in the natural parks of Trentino.
We will book the mountain huts where you will sleep along the way, we will provide you with detailed itineraries, maps and 24-hour assistance.