Hiking tour among the Dolomites of Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi: hut-to-hut trip

Val Gardena and its mountains offer a wide variety of hut-to-hut hiking tours among the Dolomites, suitable also for young hikers. Starting from the famous Alpe di Siusi, Europe's largest and most beautiful high-altitude plateau, you walk through the most fascinating landmarks of the Dolomites.

After a stroll across the flowery meadows of the plateau, you reach the high-altitude region of Sciliar massif walking on the well-beaten trails of Rosengarten group, to then arrive at the foot of Sassopiatto and Sassolungo, symbols of Val Gardena.

The cozy atmosphere of the alpine huts gifts you with the true intimate essence of the mountains. A beautiful itinerary that in only 3 hiking days allows you to explore and discover the majestic Dolomite Mountains.

Hiking tour in Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi, is also suitable for children who are used to walk in the mountains.

Program details - 5 Day Tour:

• Day 1
  Arrival in Val Gardena and check-in in 3* hotel.
   
• Day 2 - ALPE DI SIUSI PLATEAU
  Ascent: +820m. Descent: -370m. Altitude 1200 - 2450 m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 5h.
  Take the lift from Ortisei to Monte Seuc where your hike begins right in the heart of Alpe di Siusi. After admring the large view from the Sella and Sassolungo group up to the Sciliar, the trail heads through lush meadows and past mountain dairies and continues until a small mountain dairy located at 1.850 meters. From here you begin the climb following the so-called “Touristensteig” which leads after a series of zigzags to the hut. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
   
• Day 3 - SCILIAR GROUP 
  Ascent: +500m . Descent: -630m. Altitude 2170 - 2450 m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 4h.
  Before breakfast it is worth to climb to Monte Pez, the top of Sciliar massif to admire a beautiful sunrise over the Dolomites (about 45 minutes). Today’s route is almost flat, there are some part of ups and downs before reaching Alpe di Tires, from where you can enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. Running along Antermoia group the route descends to Passo Duron and ends at the foot of the magnificent formations of Sassolungo and Sassopiatto. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
   
• Day 4 - SASSOLUNGO
  Ascent: +360m . Descent: -490m. Altitude 1970 - 2300 m. Distance: 10km. Hiking time: 4h.
  The hike today is straightforward with some light ups and downs. It starts at Sasso Piatto and ends at Passo Sella. You walk around Sassolungo and along the route you will see Val Gardena, the scenic Alpe di SIusi Plateau and later Puez-Odle and Sella mountain groups. Those who wish can opt for a more complex track that passes through the region of Sassolungo. From Passo Sella public bus back to the valley. Overnight stay in hotel.
   
• Day 5
  After breakfast, check-out and departure.

Program details - 6 and 7 Day Tour:

In addition to the main route, the 6 or 7 Day Tours include one or two day hikes, respectively, in the Puez-Odle group. One of the two routes takes you through the Seceda region, where you will see the famous Seceda spires, while the second hike leads through the Vallunga gorge in the Puez-Odle highlands. In this case, accommodation is provided at the basecamp hotel, i.e. you will return to it after hiking.

Program details - Group departure: 

The group departure follows the same itinerary of the 5-day tour, but does not include hotel accommodation before and after the hike. The meeting on the first hiking day is scheduled at 8:00 am in Selva di Val Gardena / Ortisei.

Additional clarifications

The program could be changed at discretion of the Campo Base Team / Mountain Guide - UIAGM based on weather conditions and snow levels, mantaining however inalterate the basic structure and the aims of the proposal.