Dolomites Ronda

Distance

approx. 7 km

Walking Time

approx. 3:00 h

Ascent

approx. 500 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 200 m elevation loss

You can comfortably reach the Williamshütte (2,098m) by taking the Alm bus and the chairlift, from where your hike begins. You walk along a wide driving path towards the Refuge Plattkofelhütte (2,305m). Along the way, breathtaking views of the Seiser Alm and the Schlern are offered. Upon reaching the Refuge Plattkofelhütte at 2,305m, your view is directed towards the Marmolata (3,343m), the highest and only glacier-covered peak massif in the Dolomites. Along the Friedrich August Weg, you hike to the Col Rodella mountain station, from where you take the cable car to Campitello di Fassa. Once in the valley, it is only a few minutes to your hotel.

Distance

approx. 10 km

Walkting Time

approx. 4:00 h

Ascent

approx. 700 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 150 m elevation loss

You can comfortably reach Saltria by the Alm bus, from where you hike to the Fassa Joch and the Refuge Plattkofelhütte at 2,305m. Once there, your view is directed towards the Marmolata (3,343m), the highest and only glacier-covered peak massif in the Dolomites. Along the Friedrich August path, you hike to the Col Rodella mountain station, from where you take the cable car to Campitello di Fassa. Once in the valley, it is only a few more minutes to your hotel.

Distance

approx. 14 km

Walking Time

approx. 7:00 h

Ascent

approx. 1,530 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 200 m elevation loss

You can easily get to Saltria by the Alm bus, from where you have a first beautiful view of the Plattkofel/Sasso Piatto at 2,950m. First, follow the markers to the Fassa Joch and the Refuge Plattkofelhütte at 2,305m. Shortly after the hut, the path leads you first over an earthy trail, then over a gravel path mixed with rocks, up to the summit. Along the way, you’ll continuously encounter grandiose views and photo opportunities in all directions. Particularly, the view southeast towards the Marmolata/Marmolada (3,343m), the highest and only glacier-covered peak massif in the Dolomites, dominates the scenery. The descent is the same as the ascent route to the Refuge Plattkofelhütte and along the Friedrich August path, you walk to the Col Rodella mountain station, from where you take the cable car to Campitello di Fassa. Once in the valley, it is only a few more minutes to your hotel.

Distance

approx. 6 km

Walking Time

approx. 2:00 h

Ascent

approx. 200 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 450 m elevation loss

After breakfast, you will take a shuttle bus up to the Passo Gardena, the gateway to the Puez-Odle Nature Park, where you will spend your day. Here, you can find all the typical rock types, sediment layers, and weathering forms of the Dolomites, as well as the famous Dolomite peaks such as Sass Rigais, Sass de Putia, Cir Peaks, Sassongher, or the Gardenaccia high plateau. Karstified high plateaus, steeply rising rock walls, fertile alpine meadows, deep valleys, and dense mountain forests create a diverse landscape. You can return to the valley using the Colfosco cable car and take the public bus back to your hotel.

Distance

approx. 8 km

Walking Time

approx. 3:30 h

Ascent

approx. 500 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 750 m elevation loss

After breakfast, you will take a shuttle bus up to the Passo Gardena, the gateway to the Puez-Odle Nature Park, where you will spend your day. Here, you will find all the typical rock types, sediment layers, and weathering forms of the Dolomites, as well as the famous Dolomite peaks such as Sass Rigais, Sass de Putia, Cir Peaks, Sassongher, or the Gardenaccia high plateau. Karstified high plateaus, steeply rising rock walls, fertile alpine meadows, deep valleys, and dense mountain forests create a diverse landscape, all awaiting you today. You can return to the valley using the Colfosco cable car and take the public bus back to your hotel.

Distance

approx. 14 km

Walking Time

approx. 6:00 h

Ascent

approx. 800 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 1,100 m elevation loss

After breakfast, you will take a shuttle bus up to the Passo Gardena, the gateway to the Puez-Odle Nature Park, where you will spend your day. Here, you will find all the typical rock types, sediment layers, and weathering forms of the Dolomites, as well as the famous Dolomite peaks such as Sass Rigais, Sass de Putia, Cir Peaks, Sassongher, or the Gardenaccia high plateau. Karstified high plateaus, steeply rising rock walls, fertile alpine meadows, deep valleys, and dense mountain forests create a diverse landscape. You will ascend to Piz de Gherdenacia, which stands at an elevation of 2,673 meters. You can comfortably return to the valley using the Gardenaccia chairlift and take the public bus back to your hotel.

Distance

approx. 7 km

Walking Time

approx. 2:00 h

Ascent

approx. 50 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 550 m elevation loss

Today, you will hike beneath the imposing west face of the La Crusc in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. Take the cable car up to La Crusc at 2,047m. There, you will find a chapel dating back to 1484, and adjacent to it, the Holy Cross Hospice was added in 1718, which today is a protected monument and a mountain hut. Through meadows, pastures, and forests, you will hike to San Cassiano, a village idyllically situated beneath the imposing rock walls of the Piz Cunturines, Piz Lavarela, and Lagazuoi. From here, you will take the public bus to Corvara to your next hotel.

Distance

approx. 13 km

Walking Time

approx. 5:00 h

Ascent

approx. 600 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 1,150 m elevation loss

Today, you will hike beneath the imposing west face of the La Crusc, which is part of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. Take the cable car up to La Crusc at 2,047m. There, you will find a chapel dating back to 1484, and adjacent to it, the Holy Cross Hospice was added in 1718, which today is a protected monument and a mountain hut. Initially, you will walk along the Stations of the Cross, then up in switchbacks to the Forcella de Medesc at 2,533m, where you will be greeted with an impressive view of the karst high plateau, which stretches expansively between the peaks of the Kreuzkofel group/Sasso della Croce to the east. Through meadows, pastures, and forests, you will hike to San Cassiano, a village idyllically situated beneath the imposing rock walls of the Piz Cunturines, Piz Lavarela, and Lagazuoi. From here, you will take the public bus to Corvara to your next hotel.

Distance

approx. 17 km

Walking Time

approx. 7:30 h

Ascent

approx. 1,150 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 1,650 m elevation loss

Today, you will ascend two peaks of the La Crusc Group, the La Crusc at 2,908m and its highest peak, the Zehner Spitze at 3,026m. The La Crusc Group is part of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.

Take the cable car up to La Crusc at 2,047m. There, you will find a chapel dating back to 1484, and adjacent to it, the Holy Cross Hospice was added in 1718, which today is a protected monument and a mountain hut. Those choosing today’s stage must have a head for heights, surefootedness, and proficiency in climbing techniques (B/C level). Carrying climbing gear, including a climbing helmet, is highly recommended.

The tour ends in the village of San Cassiano, which is idyllically situated beneath the imposing rock walls of the Piz Cunturines, Piz Lavarela, and Lagazuoi. From here, you will take the public bus to Corvara to your next hotel.

Distance

approx. 8 km

Walking Time

approx. 2:00 h

Ascent

approx. 250 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 200 m elevation loss

Take the Col Alt gondola in Corvara to an altitude of nearly 2,000m. From here, make your way up to Piz Arlara (2,011m). Continuing on to the Pralongià plateau, also known as the Amphitheater of the Dolomites, you will hike to the mountain station of the Pralongia chairlift (2,024m). Enjoy the beautiful plateau and panoramic views of the majestic Dolomite peaks, including the Fanes Group, the Puez Group, and even the Marmolata Glacier.

Upon returning to the valley, a shuttle bus will take you to Pozza di Fassa.

Distance

approx. 7 km

Walking Time

approx. 2:00 h

Ascent

approx. 600 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 900 m elevation loss

Using the Boè cable car and chairlift, you will reach the Vallon mountain station at 2,526m. From here, you will hike with constant ups and downs to the Rifugio Franz Kostner Vallon (2,542m) and continue to the war cemetery Totenburg below the Pordoi Pass. During the First World War, Austrian-Hungarian, German, and Italian troops faced each other closely in the Dolomites between 1915 and 1917. The soldiers did not only die in combat but also due to cold and snow. The war cemetery at Pordoi Pass was a direct result of the War Graves Agreement concluded between the German Reich and the Kingdom of Italy in 1937. Construction of the memorial began in 1937 but was not completed when the Second World War broke out in 1939. In 1956, work resumed, and the memorial was finally inaugurated on September 19, 1959.

Distance

approx. 7 km

Walking Time

approx. 2:00 h

Ascent

approx. 800 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 350 m elevation loss

Using the Boè cable car and chairlift, you will reach the Vallon mountain station at 2,526m. From here, you will hike to the Refugio Franz Kostner Vallon (2,542m) and then follow the Lichtenfelser Steig trail to the first climbing section (Difficulty A). You will continue with occasional, easy climbing to reach the first peak of the tour, the Piz Lech Dlacè (3,009m), and then proceed to the Piz Boe (3,152m). Upon reaching the Piz Boe, you will be welcomed by the Fassa Hut.

Next, you will continue towards Pordoi Spitze (2,938m) and the mountain station of the cable car of the same name, which will take you to the Pordoi Pass.

Upon returning to the valley, a shuttle bus will take us to Pozza di Fassa.

Distance

approx. 6 km

Walking Time

approx. 2:00 h

Ascent

approx. 350 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 200 m elevation loss

Take the Catinaccio cable car to Ciampedie at 2,000m. Hike along the Fassa high trail to the Roda di Vaél at 2,283m, where you’ll enjoy impressive views of the surrounding mountains, including the Catinaccio group, the Pala Group, the Tofana, and even the Marmolata.

Next, hike along the Hirzelweg trail around the Cartinaccio to the Christomannos Monument, which was erected in honor of Theodor Christomannos, a pioneer of tourism in South Tyrol. From here, descend to the Paolina Hut and take the chairlift to Carezza.

The shuttle bus will take you back to the Seiser Alm. Extension or return journey.

Distance

approx. 9 km

Walkting Time

approx. 4:00 h

Ascent

ca. 550 hm

Descent

approx. 200 m elevation loss

Take the Catinaccio cable car to Ciampedie at 2,000m. Hike along the Fassaner Hoehenweg (Fassa High Trail) to the Rotwandhütte (Rotwand Hut) at 2,283m, where you’ll enjoy impressive views of the surrounding mountains, including the Rosengarten massif, the Pale Group, the Tofana, and even the Marmolata.

Next, hike along the Hirzelweg trail around the Rosengarten to the Christomannos Monument, which was erected in honor of Theodor Christomannos, a pioneer of tourism in South Tyrol. From here, continue to the Laurin Lodge and the newly built Bergstation König Laurin II. Take the cable car down to Frommer Alm, where the shuttle bus will be waiting to take you back to the Seiser Alm.

Extension or return journey.

Distance

approx. 9 km

Walking Time

approx. 5:00 h

Ascent

approx. 850 m elevation gain

Descent

approx. 500 m elevation loss

With the Catinaccio cable car, you will ascend to Ciampedie at 2000m. From here, you will hike to the Catinaccio Hut and then to the Vajolet Hut (2,245m), located in the shadow of the impressive Vajolet Towers. You will proceed to the Via ferrata Passo Santner (difficulty B/C), leading you to the Rifugio Re Alberto (2,608m). Here, you will be surrounded by imposing climbing towers such as the Delago Tower, the North Towers, the Catinaccio peak, and more.

You will then ascend to the Laurin Pass (2,629m) and reach the newly built Rifugio Passo Santner (2,723m). Continuing on, you will traverse the via ferrata, partly secured and partly involving free climbing with a difficulty level of II. This will lead you to the Rifugio Passo Santner (2,326m) and the newly constructed King Laurin II cable car station. You will descend via the cable car to Frommer Alm, where the shuttle bus will be waiting to take you back to Seiser Alm.

Extension or return journey.