Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
Overview
The Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour is an 8-day hiking adventure that will show off the spectacular frozen majesty of these Italian mountains during the winter. You’ll explore trails that are navigable without snowshoes, plunging you right into a winter wonderland.
During your self-guided tour, you’ll explore the valleys and passes near Sesto and then move on to the Prato Piazza Plateau. Here you’ll enjoy even more mountain views during your hikes, including the famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks). Cozy up in comfortable hotels in charming mountain towns after days full of expansive snowy peak views. This is the perfect hiking tour to enjoy the silent natural beauty of the Dolomites during the winter.
Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites Overview
The Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour is an 8-day hiking adventure that will show off the spectacular frozen majesty of these Italian mountains during the winter. You’ll explore trails that are navigable without snowshoes, plunging you right into a winter wonderland.
During your self-guided tour, you’ll explore the valleys and passes near Sesto and then move on to the Prato Piazza Plateau. Here you’ll enjoy even more mountain views during your hikes, including the famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks). Cozy up in comfortable hotels in charming mountain towns after days full of expansive snowy peak views. This is the perfect hiking tour to enjoy the silent natural beauty of the Dolomites during the winter.
Discover the beauty of the Dolomite mountains during the magical winter months.
Experience incredible panoramic views of Drei Zinnen during your snowy hike to Auronzo hut.
Indulge in local delicacies like warm Apfelküchlein during visits to the mountain huts along your route.
Immerse yourself in the culture of the mountain towns while staying in Sesto and Prato Piazza.
Trip map for Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
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Itinerary for Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
Arrive in Alta Pusteria
Today is your travel day and you can arrive any time to check into your hotel in Alta Pusteria. Get settled and find a nice local spot for dinner.
Hike to Drei Schuster Mountain Hut
Today your hiking journey into the mountains begins! A transfer will bring you to Campo di Dentro where you’ll begin your winter hike through the meadows towards Drei Schuster hut.
This is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy a warm drink and the house specialty Apfelküchlein while you take in the view of the incredible Dolomite peaks before you. Take the public bus to return to Sesto for the night.
Explore the Mountains Around Sesto
Today you’ll walk a circuit from Sesto and experience scenic views of Zwölferkofel and Dreschusterspitze as you hike between them. You’ll hike past several mountain huts on your to Passo Monte Croce before returning to Sesto.
Hike to the Prato Piazza Plateau
After breakfast, a shuttle will bring you to a restaurant where you’ll join your hiking path. Your trail follows the Stolla stream through a frozen valley to the Gasthof Brückele hut. You’ll continue hiking in the shadow of the impressive Croda Rossa peak towards Prato Piazza.
Monte Specie Hike
Your hike today will take you up Monte Specie. Begin from Prato Piazza and enjoy the spectacular views of the Pragser Dolomites as you climb. From Strudelkopf you’ll have a panoramic view of the Drei Zinnen (the most iconic view in the Dolomites) before you begin the return journey.
Walk Prato Piazza - Dobbiaco - Monte Rota – Santa Maria – Villabassa/Dobbiaco
After the transfer to the starting point of the tour in Dobbiaco, you hike to Valle San Silvestro and then on through deeply snow-covered spruce forests to Monte Rota. The trail leads you to the small village of Santa Maria with its Gothic pilgrimage church and then back to Dobbiaco. The mixture of silence and tranquillity of the first part and the magnificent Alpine panorama on the second part make this stage very varied.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Dobbiaco
Hike to the Drei Zinnen
A transfer will drive you to Misurina where you’ll begin your winter walk through the mountains. You’ll pass Lake Antorno on your way to the Auronzo hut. The hut is on the southwest side of the Drei Zinnen and the terrace offers spectacular sweeping views of the snowy peaks.
A transfer will bring you back to your hotel.
Tour Concludes
Today your tour finishes after breakfast. You can choose to extend your stay by booking additional nights in Dobbiaco.
Dates and prices for Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
This self-guided walking tour is always run as a private tour for your group only and can be customized for you, with prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel.
2026 Pricing for Winter Hiking in the Dolomites
The departures are available starting on a Wednesday or Sunday, from January 7 to February 28, 2026.
The starting price for two people sharing a double or twin room is $1,495USD per person.
What’s included for Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
Meals
7 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Dobbiaco are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, as outlined in the itinerary. Airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour are not included.
Also Included
- Detailed documents, guides, and route maps
- Emergency telephone support hotline for duration of the tour
- Pre-planned route
- Luggage transfer between hotels
Not Included
- Flights
- Guide services
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tourist hotel tax, payable each night at hotel
- Visas if required
- Airport transfers
- Gratuities for drivers, servers, or other staff if desired
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour in Dobbiaco
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Snowshoes and trekking poles, prices available on request
Accommodation for Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star and offer a warm welcome and modern conveniences. Most of the hotels on this itinerary also offer an indoor pool or sauna for you to enjoy after your adventures in the mountains.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room, the required supplement is included in the listed price.
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Frequently asked questions for Winter Hiking Tour in the Dolomites
How hard is the Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour?
We rate this tour as a 3/5. This tour includes hikes between 5km and 15km per day in cold conditions. The hikes are moderately challenging due to their length and the possibility of difficult winter footing, but require no technical expertise and should be suitable for many active hikers.
Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour?
7 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover winter hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Dobbiaco to start this tour?
This tour begins and ends in Dobbiaco/Toblach, also known as Hochpustertal or Niederdorf/Villabassa. The nearest airports are Innsbruck Airport (INN), Antonio Canova Airport in Treviso (TSF), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). It can be accessed from all airports by train or by car.
Is the Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour guided?
No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day, but you should be prepared to have more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.
Where does the Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tours end?
This tour ends in Dobbiaco, Italy. You can easily reach the nearest airports, Innsbruck Airport (INN), Antonio Canova Airport in Treviso (TSF), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) by car or train.
Do I need snowshoes?
Snowshoes may be an asset during certain parts of your hikes, however, they are not strictly necessary.
Can I rent snowshoes?
Yes. You can request pricing for snowshoe and trekking pole rentals.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
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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