Self-guided trek in Cortina Dolomites
- An easy hike among the wonders of Ampezzo Dolomites
- Hiking in front of some of the most worldwide famous Dolomites peaks
- 3 nights in cozy huts and two nights in the beautiful Cortina d'Ampezzo
Duration 6 days
Difficulty
PROGRAM
The best of Cortina Dolomites: self-guided
An easy trek to discover the beauties that surround Cortina d'Ampezzo: Queen of the Dolomites.
4 days of hiking and 3 nights in huts to enjoy the fantastic panoramas of the Ampezzo Dolomites hiking on simple itineraries with rather short travel times.
The iconic profiles of Lagazuoi, Averau and the Cinque Torri mountain groups, together with the pure waters of Federa Lake, are the highlights of a tour that surprises more and more, step by step. The night before and after the trek you will stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo to fully experience its magical atmosphere.
The itinerary is also suitable for families with children (a minimum age of 8 is recommended) with good physical preparation and previous mountain experiences since trails develope on rocky terraine.
Program details:
- Day 1
Arrival in Cortina d'Ampezzo and check-in in 3* hotel.
- Day 2 - LAGAZUOI
Ascent: +1025m. Descent: -0m. Distance: 6,5km. Hiking time: 3h30
Private transfer to reach the starting point of the trek. Through increasingly high mountain landscapes, you skirt the beautiful Lagazuoi Lake and through the spectacular Forcella di Lagazuoi, you reach the amazing hut with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Ampezzo Dolomites panoramas. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.752 m)
. - Day 3 - CINQUE TORRI
Ascent: +530m. Descent: -500m. Distance: 7km. Hiking time: 3h30
Walking south from Passo Falzarego, on the left you come across Limides Lake where Tofana di Rozes, Averau, Sass de Stria and Lagazuoi are reflected. The landscapes become harsher again and through the Forcella Averau you reach the hut of the same name first and then, with a small detour, the Nuvolau hut. From here you can admire the Cinque Torri before approaching the fascinating mountain range during the last hour of hiking of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.137 m).
- Day 4 - LIMIDES LAKE AND CRODA DA LAGO
Ascent: +520m. Descent: -610m. Distance: 11,5km. Hiking time: 4h
Leaving the Cinque Torri behind you, you walk towards Passo Giau admiring the Averau and Nuvolau peaks from a new perspective. After crossing the pass, the trail takes you across the Forcella Giau and Forcella Ambrizzola, from which you can admire the Becco di Mezzodì from a privileged position. From here the trail continues downhill towards Federa Lake, one of the highlights of the tour. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.046 m).
- Day 5 - CORTINA D'AMPEZZO
Ascent: +140m. Descent: -960m. Distance: 9,5km. Hiking time: 4h
After hiking at high altitude, today you walk mostly immersed in the cool coniferous forest. Today's itinerary will take you downhill and along the Ajal and Planozes lakes, before reaching Cortina d'Ampezzo directly on foot. Overnight in 3* hotel.
- DAY 6
Departure
Additional clarifications
The program could be changed at discretion of the Campo Base Team / Mountain Guide - UIAGM based on weather conditions and forecasts, mantaining however inalterate the basic structure and the aims of the proposal.
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DATES & PRICES
INDIVIDUAL PRICE
INDIVIDUAL PRICE | AVAILABILITY | ||
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LOW SEASON
16.06.2024 - 31.07.2024 |
€ 770,00 | On request | |
HIGH SEASON
01.08.2024 - 31.08.2024 |
€ 895,00 | On request | |
LOW SEASON
01.09.2024 - 20.09.2024 |
€ 770,00 | On request |
When trips are not totally planned in August but the tour begins or ends in high season period, there is a supplement on the low season price for clients staying in the basecamp hotel in August + € 50 per person per night.
Included services
- 2 nights in hotel 3* - double/twin room
- 3 nights in mountain hut - dormitory with shared bathroom
- Bed and Breakfast at hotel
- Half board basis at huts
- Private transfer from base camp hotel to trailhead (day 2)
- Information file and hiking map
- 24-hour support
Excluded services
- City tax
- Beverage and extra
- Single room supplement EUR 70 in total
- Private room supplement at huts EUR 20 per person per night - on request
- Solo traveller supplement EUR 70
- Lifts (day 2 or 3)
- Sleeping bag liner - on request EUR 15
- Traveler and cancellation's insurance
- Everything not mentioned
Booking conditions
The reservation request is considered a binding agreement. Availability of all services will be checked by our staff, who will provide confirmation by email within 48 working hours.
If there is no availability on the selected dates, the option will be as follows:
- To use the deposit to book another trip
- To choose alternative dates
- To cancel the trip with full refund of the deposit
Payment conditions
All services will be confirmed only after having received a 30% deposit (or the full cost in case of “last minute” bookings) of the vacation.
Balance payment is due 21 days before the trip.
We accept the following payment methods: Bank transfer or credit card (Mastercard/ Visa).
Cancellation policy
In case of cancellation the following terms & conditions will be applied:
- 30% of the total price of the trip for cancellations communicated up to 45 days prior to the trip start date
- 70% of the total price of the trip for cancellations communicated from 44 to 30 days prior to the trip start date
- No refund beyond these terms
USEFUL INFO
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Technical gear
- Trekking poles
- Backpack
- Bottles for water
Technical clothes
- Light cap or bandana
- Shirts or T-shirts
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Rainwear: waterproof jacket + pants or a cloak or a poncho
- Hiking trousers
- Hiking boots (suggested hiking boots in Gore-Tex)
Personal hygiene items
- Face mask
- Hand sanitizer
- Towel
- Sleeping bag liner + blanket or summer sleeping bag
- Shower gel/soap, shampoo etc.
Accessories
- Slippers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen with appropriate UV protection level
- Lip balm with UV protection
- First aid kit (important: adhesive bandage)
- Mobile phone and a charger
- Torch headband
- Euros in cash – credit cards are not accepted in mountain huts
- Whistle for emergency
- Knife
FURTHER RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Thermal underwear (in cold periods, and based on personal preferences)
- Light gloves (in cold periods, and based on personal preferences)
- Light snack
- Power bank for your mobile phone
REQUIRED TRAVELLING DOCUMENTS
- Identification Document/ Passport
- Campo Base Voucher