The Best Hikes of Cortina
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The Best Hikes of Cortina Overview
Embark on an amazing self-guided 7-day Dolomites hike, nestled in Pocol, Cortina d'Ampezzo. On this trip, you’ll choose from a selection of incredible hikes from days 2 through 6, giving you plenty of freedom to explore the mighty Dolomites at your own pace and in your own way!
IImmerse yourself in the heart of majestic mastiffs like Tofane, Cinque Torri, and Fanes Park. Explore diverse trails amongst the craggy peaks and revel in the gorgeous scenery. Enrich your stay with cultural visits to the ethnographic museum of the 'Rules of Ampezzo' and the 'Great War' galleries at Passo Falzarego.
Trip highlights
Explore the diverse rocky and green landscapes of the majestic Dolomites over 7 breathtaking days.
Discover mythical Dolomite peaks: Cinque Torri, Tofane, Tre Cime, all at your own self-guided pace.
Reconnect with yourself as you’re immersed into nature each day on the trails.
Wander around museums and art galleries for a dose of Italian culture and art.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive in Pocol, Cortina d’Ampezzo.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Pocol
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
From Passo Falzarego, 2105m, up to Forcella (pass) Averau, 2435m, with a very beautiful passage underneath the cliffs of Averau, to Forcella Nuvolau and the Averau refuge. You then descend to the Scoiattoli refuge, an amazing view facing Tofane and Cinque Torri. Downhill (easy) to Cian Zopé, 1732 m. Bus back to Pocol (5 min).
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Pocol
- Distance:
- 4.5 hours, 10km, 350m of ascent, 715m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
A hike that starts at 1985m altitude and passes under the Col dei Bois and the south face of Tofane de Rozes by the Alta via 1, then joins the Dibona refuge and its terrace ideally located facing the Cinque Torri. Then descend via a beautiful wooded path to Pocol.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Pocol
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 10.5km, 350m of ascent, 630m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
From the Passo Tre Croci, a spectacular hike towards the Sorapis lake, with its beautiful turquoise blue colour, nestled in a cirque at the foot of the Sorapis summit which rises to 3205 m. The path is easy and in good condition, but aerial in several passages and equipped with handrails. A great classic of the panoramas around Cortina.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Misurina
- Distance:
- 5-6 hours, 11.7km, 558m of ascent, 558m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
This hike will allow you to discover the Tre Cime de Lavaredo massif and to admire the Tre Cime from all sides!
Bus to the Auronzo refuge located at an altitude of 2320m. Passage of the Forcella de Mezzo, 2315m. Then descend to the north face of the Tre Cime, the small Forcellina pass and its lakes at 2245 m. You then reach the Rinbon Valley and descend to the Rinbianco Valley. Passing by the idyllic Lake Antorno.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Misurina
- Distance:
- 4.5 hours, 11.7km, 558m of ascent, 558m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
From the Auronzo refuge that you reach by bus, you will leave on foot for the grand tour of the Tre Cime, a great hike among the needles, towers and other peaks. Crossing to the Lavaredo refuge underneath the Tre Cime. Then tour of Mt Paterno and Croda Passaporto via the Büllelejoch pass and the lakes dei Piani. You then reach the Locatelli refuge and the north face of the Tre Cime, the view is magnificent! Return to Auronzo by the small refuge of Langalm then the Medo pass, 2315m.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Misurina
- Distance:
- 4.5 hours, 13km, 590m of ascent, 590m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Departure after breakfast
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
- This tour includes a private transfer to the start of the hike on day 4 (as well as a luggage transfer on the same day). Any other transfers are not included.
- Digital travel pack
- 24/7 Telephone assistance during the trip
- City taxes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Flights
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions
- Personal expenses
- Tourist taxes (to be paid on the spot)
- Insurance
- Public bus tickets, cable car/gondola, chair lift
Optional Extras
- Upgrade to single room
- Printed travel pack
- Extra nights in Pocol
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FAQ
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. You should expect to be hiking 5 to 6 hours per day. Altitude differences will be between 300 to 700m per day. No technical difficulties and easy to slightly harder trails.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Although the most convenient transportation to Pocol is by car, there are also public transportation options such as buses. Please note that the public transportation is more limited outside school holiday periods (before mid-June and after mid-September – flexible dates).
Yes, the tour material is in English language.
The tour ends where it starts, with the check-out from your hotel in Corfu.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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