Tour overview

This 8-day walking holiday explores the most famous peaks and lakes of the Dolomites from a single base, so there is no packing and unpacking. An International Mountain Leader and a tour leader guide the group, which numbers between four and fifteen. You stay seven nights at the four-star Hotel Adler, a 400-year-old inn on Villabassa's village square, with breakfast daily, five packed lunches and six dinners.

Your first walk leads straight from the hotel to the emerald waters of Lago di Braies. You then follow high pastures and ridges along the Austrian border from the Kreutzberg Pass to Nemes Alm, and climb among wildflowers towards Strudelkopf.

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After a free day for the hotel's wellness centre or a bike ride, you walk beneath the three great towers of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and take the eastern route up Monte Piana, scene of First World War battles, with one evening reserved for a Tyrolean gourmet dinner.

The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits keen walkers who want the Dolomites' classic routes in comfort.

Trip highlights

  • Lago di Braies (Day 2)
  • The Kreutzberg Pass to Nemes Alm (Day 3)
  • Towards Strudelkopf (Day 4)
  • The Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Day 6)
  • Monte Piana (Day 7)
  • A Tyrolean gourmet dinner

Your route

5 stops from Villabassa to Lake Misurina

8-day routes: Villabassa – Lago di Braies – Kreutzberg Pass – Strudelkopf – Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Monte Piana
  1. Villabassa Days 1–8
  2. Lago di Braies Day 2
  3. Kreuzbergpass Day 3
  4. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Day 6
  5. Lake Misurina Day 7

Why choose this tour

The Dolomites' best walks with a mountain leader. One four-star hotel all week.

Best suited to

  • Keen walkers
  • Mountain lovers
  • Photographers
  • Solo travellers
Wooden boats on Lago di Braies

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Villabassa, Italy to Villabassa, Italy

  1. Day 1 · Villabassa Villabassa

    A welcome briefing.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Lago di Braies Lago di Braies

    An emerald lake.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Kreutzberg Pass, Nemes Alm Nemes Alm

    Border ridges.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Strudelkopf Strudelkopf

    Wildflower meadows.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Villabassa Free day

    Wellness or cycling.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Tre Cime di Lavaredo Tre Cime

    Three great towers.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Monte Piana Monte Piana

    A war-time summit.

    Hotel
    Hotel Adler
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Villabassa Villabassa

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The emerald water of Lago di Braies below forested peaks

Where you stay

  • Villabassa (7 nights) Hotel Adler

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights at the four-star Hotel Adler
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Group transfers and all transport for walks
  • Five guided hikes, including Tre Cime and Lago di Braies
  • International Mountain Leader
  • Tips for local staff
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Tips for the tour leader
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Green meadows below the Dolomites

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want an easy holiday
  • You dislike altitude
  • You want to see several towns
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 2–4 and 6–7 · Dinner: Days 1–4 and 6–7
A hiker on a trail in the Dolomites

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,961 per person, twin share, tour only. 34 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £2,285 (single supplement from £320).

Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

How hard is the walking?

Medium: walks of five to seven hours, with ascents of up to around 700m at altitude.

Who leads the walks?

A qualified International Mountain Leader, with a tour leader.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, five packed lunches and six dinners, including a Tyrolean gourmet dinner.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

Between four and fifteen travellers.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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