Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 6-day Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour Accommodation for 5 nights 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Val Gardena 3 nights at rifugios All breakfasts and dinners Lift tickets Private transfer on Day 5 All logistics and map of the area A €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation project, making your trip carbon-neutral Italian VAT tax Add-ons (leave a note at checkout if interested): Single occupancy room — available only for the 2 hotel nights Private airport transfers Not included: Flights to Italy Lunches, personal drinks, coffee and snacks Luggage transfers — clients must hike with a pack weighing roughly 15lbs (has to include a sleeping bag liner/sheet, but other than that, keep your pack light) Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

To join this Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour, great fitness is required . You’ll be hiking for 4 days in a row, and the most you’ll hike within a day is 12.4 km (7.8 mi), with up to 894 m (2,932 ft) of elevation gain. Check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day distances and elevation changes. It will greatly help your enjoyment of the trek to arrive fit at the start, used to walks of similar distance and elevation gain to those that you are about to face. Keep in mind you’ll be carrying your own pack from hut to hut , usually around 15 lbs—remarkably light compared to many similar treks, since the huts provide hot meals, drinks, and bedding (just bring a sleeping bag liner). All you’ll need are clothes, toiletries, and a few personal items. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Dolomites hiking tours here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Backpack with a load-bearing waist harness (30-50L bag) Sleeping bag Waterproof backpack cover Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Light pillow-case Silk or nylon sheets — although they’re often provided by the huts, best to bring your own just in case Small towel for the shower Toiletries (hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Trekking poles — optional Sunglasses and SPF sunscreen Camera — optional (but recommended) Here’s a list of clothes you need to bring: The summer months have warm temperatures and plenty of sun. While temperatures may reach 25°C (80°F) on the valley floors during the day, evenings can be as cool as 10°C (50°F). As you gain elevation, it will get colder. For every 1,000m you climb, the temperature will drop for 6.5°C (3.6°F for every 1,000 feet). What may be a 27°C (80°F) day in Alta Badia could be 15°C (60°F) on one of the summits during the day, and 0°C (30s°F) in the evening. Long hiking pants Thermal layers (long-sleeved top and long pants for the cold nights) Light shorts for warmer days or for lounging in the rifugio Lightweight down jacket Lightweight Gore-Tex, or equivalent, rain/wind parka and pant Lightweight T-shirts Lightweight hiking socks, liner socks, and athletic socks Sleepwear Baseball cap or sun hat with wide brim Sturdy hiking boots, and make sure they’re broken in before your trip Lightweight shoes, slippers or flip flops (hiking boots are not allowed in most rifugios) Synthetic fabrics are the most effective barrier against the cold. They provide the best insulation, they are light in weight, wick away perspiration, and dry quickly if wet.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour , the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6 :1. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants . Solo travelers can share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee. Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

Single occupancy is available on Day 1 and 5 of the trip, when you’re staying at a hotel in Val Gardena. Leave us a note at checkout if interested. The other 3 nights are spent in shared dormitories in huts. Solo travelers are welcome —they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room at hotels by paying a single occupancy fee.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour is Val Gardena in the Dolomites, Italy. To get to the Dolomites, most people fly into Venice International Airport Marco Polo (VCE) . Another options include Klagenfurt (2.5 hours), Trieste (2.5 hours), Verona (3 hours), and Innsbruck (3 hours) and a small regional Bolzano Airport in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. It’s best to take a shuttle or rent a car to reach Val Gardena. You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 of the tour.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Alpe di Siusi & Rosengarten Hiking Tour, Dolomites

6 days | Moderate | 5.00

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We explore the Dolomites in a way few itineraries do—six days of hut-to-hut hiking across the stunning Alpe di Siusi and into the Rosengarten! Rather than chasing crowded highlights, we’ll simply be following a natural flow through high alpine landscapes. Walking from rifugio to rifugio, we’ll cross Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau in peak wildflower season, traverse quieter trails, and peaceful valleys. With local guides leading the way, this is a fantastic combo of classic Dolomite scenery, lesser-known paths, mountain history, and a deep connection to the land. And each evening, we will roll into a cozy rifugio, eat well, laugh a little, and sleep very, very well.

Alice

UIMLA Mountain Leader

Adventure Highlights

True mountain journey: Hut-to-hut hiking across plateaus, massifs, and valleys creates flow, depth, and real immersion—not just a checklist of sights
Where cultures intersect: Italian, Austrian, and Ladin traditions shape the food, language, and mountain life we experience along the trail
Local guide, zero hassle: A knowledgeable local guide and seamless logistics let us focus fully on the scenery, stories, and the joy of walking

Duration

6 days

Season

June through September

Group size

Up to 12 people

The adventure, day by day

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This Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour is a six-day hut-to-hut journey through one of the most beautiful and varied corners of the Dolomites. We walk across Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau, into dramatic limestone groups and quieter alpine valleys, combining classic scenery with less-traveled trails. Nights are spent in welcoming rifugi and hand-picked hotels, and days unfold at a comfortable pace with a local guide sharing insight into the land, culture, and mountain life. Just a perfectly balanced mix of scenery, culture, and genuine alpine immersion.

Day 1: Arrival in Val Gardena

We arrive independently in Val Gardena (Gröden), set high in the heart of the Dolomites, and check into our hotel. This alpine valley is known for skiing, climbing, and a long tradition of woodcarving, as well as its unique blend of Italian, Austrian, and Ladin cultures, reflected in the trilingual signage throughout the region. In the afternoon, we meet with a local Dolomite Mountains representative for a trip briefing, orientation, and maps for our self-guided adventure. Depending on arrival time, there may be an opportunity to explore the surroundings or enjoy a short walk nearby.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Val Gardena

Day 2: Sciliar Plateau & Mount Pez

We begin the day by taking the Alpe di Siusi cable car to the trailhead and set out across the vast Sciliar Plateau. The route leads through alpine meadows and past summer farms before reaching Rifugio Malga Saltner. From here, we tackle a sustained climb via a series of zigzags toward our mountain refuge, rewarded with sweeping views of the Sciliar Massif and surrounding peaks. Lunch awaits at the rifugio, making the effort well worth it.

Hiking: 12.4 km (7.8 mi), 5 hours
Elevation: +817 m, −363 m (+2,680 ft, −1,190 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Rifugio

Day 3: Antermoia & the Catinaccio group

Today we hike through the central-eastern section of the Catinaccio Group, an area known for dramatic rock formations and expansive panoramas. The trail offers a true alpine experience, with chances to spot chamois, marmots, and other mountain wildlife along the way. This is one of the most challenging and rewarding hikes of the trip, best enjoyed at a steady pace to fully appreciate the striking scenery that surrounds us throughout the day.

Hiking: 12 km (7.4 mi), 5-6 hours
Elevation: +894 m, −848 m (+2,932 ft, −2,781 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Rifugio

Day 4: Sassopiatto

We hike beneath the dramatic twin peaks of Sassolungo and Sassopiatto, a striking mountain formation steeped in local legend. The route offers high-altitude panoramic walking across grassy slopes rich with wildflowers, where cows graze and marmots dart between rocks. Along the way, we enjoy expansive views over Val Gardena and Val di Fassa, making this a day defined by open landscapes and classic Dolomite scenery.

Hiking: 10 km (6.2 mi), 4-5 hours
Elevation: +454 m, −633 m (+1,489 ft, −2,073 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Rifugio

Day 5: Return to Val Gardena

After breakfast, we leave the rifugio and continue hiking toward a local mountain hut set beneath the towering walls of Sassolungo-Sassopiatto. The trail leads across scree and gravel terrain and through the evocative “City of Stones,” a dramatic landscape of massive boulders scattered at the base of the peaks. At the end of the hike, we transfer privately back to our hotel in Val Gardena for a final evening in the valley.

Hiking: 9.9 km (6.1 mi), 4-5 hours
Elevation: +353 m, −483 m (+1,158 ft, −1,584 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Val Gardena

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, we depart Val Gardena independently. Private transfers can be arranged on request.

Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation & food

Hotel & rifugios

During your Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour, you’ll spend 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Val Gardena and 3 nights at mountain huts with shared dormitories.

The rifugios of the Dolomites are legendary, often considered the best in all of the Alps! Some are simple and cozy with dorm-style bunk beds, while others feel more like charming mountain guest houses. No matter where you stay, each rifugio has its own unique character, warm hospitality, and jaw-dropping views. Think: hot showers, hearty mountain meals served in lively dining rooms, and a comfy bed waiting for you after a big day on the trail. Staying in a rifugio is like experiencing a little slice of mountain magic.

A single occupancy room is only available for the 2 nights at a hotel in Val Gardena—leave us a note at checkout if interested.

Food

Today, this border region is home to three distinct cultures living side by side: Tyrolean German, Italian, and Ladin, a minority group whose language and traditions are native to these valleys. Walking from village to village, you’ll hear local legends and savor cuisine shaped by each culture.

All breakfasts and dinners are included in this tour. From sauerkraut, strudel, and speck dumplings to fresh pasta and golden fried pastries, the region offers a rich taste of the Dolomites’ unique heritage. Each meal tells a story of local traditions, passed down through generations and shaped by the valleys’ three distinct cultures.

Vegetarian options are always available, but options for Celiacs and vegans are very limited. We suggest that you carry your own snacks and supplements, and let us know if you have any particular requests or allergies.

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Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

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Alice

UIMLA Mountain Leader

Alice is a UIMLA-certified International Mountain Leader based in the Dolomites. She grew up in the mountains, learned to climb with her father, and became an alpinism instructor in her early twenties. After working in mountain huts across the Dolomites, she began guiding internationally, combining trekking, climbing, and skiing with cultural exploration. A certified yoga teacher, Alice also leads outdoor yoga retreats and works with therapeutic mountain programs. Curious, warm, and deeply connected to the mountains, she believes growth often hides in small moments.

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Michele

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide

The pull of the mountains has shaped Michele’s life from an early age, eventually leading him to leave town life behind for open horizons. For more than 20 years, he has lived and climbed throughout Italy, completing over 500 ascents across the Alps, including new routes and winter climbs. His mountaineering has also taken him to Alaska, Nepal, Peru, and across Europe. A member of the Alpine Rescue as both rescuer and instructor, Michele is also a tree-climbing expert and safety lecturer—an alpinist, traveler, photographer, and lifelong student of the natural world.

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Paolo

UIMLA Mountain Leader

Paolo grew up in Veneto surrounded by hiking, climbing, and skiing, later developing a passion for trail and sky running at high altitude. Trained as an engineer, he balances office life with guiding in the mountains, hoping one day to fully trade desks for peaks. Paolo values both movement and stillness in nature, enjoying quiet moments as much as demanding ascents. Outside the mountains, he manages a holiday home, acts in local theater, cooks, and reads.

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Chiara

UIMLA Mountain Leader

Raised on the southern shores of Lake Como, Chiara’s childhood revolved around water, wind, and mountains. Rowing, sailing, skiing, and climbing shaped her love for the outdoors early on. After studying in Milan, she traded city life for Cortina d’Ampezzo—arriving with a mountain bike and plenty of backpacks. Today, Chiara shares her passion for nature, local culture, and mountain life with guests of all ages, offering an approachable and heartfelt connection to the Dolomites.

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Enrico

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide

Enrico began his professional life as an aerospace engineer before following his true calling and becoming a Mountain Guide in 2013. Based in the Dolomites, he specializes in mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, ski touring, and freeride skiing. His curiosity and drive to explore have taken him across the Alps and beyond. Enrico finds the greatest reward in teaching and sharing mountain knowledge, always seeking the best way to pass on what he has learned through experience.

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Andy

UIMLA Mountain Leader

Born in Brunico and raised between the Puster Valley and Alta Badia, Andy is a UIMLA-certified mountain leader with a background in tourism. His passion for climbing and ski touring led him to guide professionally, sharing the landscapes he loves most. Extensive travel across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas has shaped his approach to guiding, with Nepal holding a special place for him. When not guiding, Andy enjoys early morning climbs in the Dolomites—ideally followed by local food and a cold beer.

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (6 reviews)

Elizabeth R.

Our guides were fantastic! Knowledgeable, able to accommodate individual needs without impacting the group, and willing to split the group at times according to interests and abilities.

Jeffrey F.

Alice is kind, considerate, extremely well informed and fun. I am on the older end of the spectrum for the hike (68) and she kept an eye on me in a very sweet but unobtrusive way. I appreciated her concern and her approach very much.

Susan E.

Our guides, Alicia and Martino were a great pair. They were very patient and gave us lots of good information and encouragement.

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Elizabeth R.

Our guides were fantastic! Knowledgeable, able to accommodate individual needs without impacting the group, and willing to split the group at times according to interests and abilities.

Jeffrey F.

Susan E.

Our guides, Alicia and Martino were a great pair. They were very patient and gave us lots of good information and encouragement.

Mike C.

Absolutely the best! Very personable and knowledgeable. Alice and Julio were amazing guides and very hospitable.

Agneta I.

Our guide Guilin and Alice, both guides us in the mountains but also showed us their love for the Dolomites.

Matthew T.

Both Alice and Dario were exceptional in every possible manner imaginable: technically very competent, enthusiastic, earnest, kind and eager to connect thoughtfully with every group member. Very easy to spend time with and equally respectful in their ability to read a room and let individuals enjoy their time with others or alone. First rate humans and professionals.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 6-day Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour
  - Accommodation for 5 nights
    
    2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Val Gardena
    
    3 nights at rifugios
  - All breakfasts and dinners
  - Lift tickets
  - Private transfer on Day 5
  - All logistics and map of the area
  - A €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation project, making your trip carbon-neutral
  - Italian VAT tax
Add-ons (leave a note at checkout if interested):
- - Single occupancy room — available only for the 2 hotel nights
  - Private airport transfers
Not included:
- - Flights to Italy
  - Lunches, personal drinks, coffee and snacks
  - Luggage transfers — clients must hike with a pack weighing roughly 15lbs (has to include a sleeping bag liner/sheet, but other than that, keep your pack light)
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
To join this Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour, great fitness is required. You’ll be hiking for 4 days in a row, and the most you’ll hike within a day is 12.4 km (7.8 mi), with up to 894 m (2,932 ft) of elevation gain. Check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day distances and elevation changes.

It will greatly help your enjoyment of the trek to arrive fit at the start, used to walks of similar distance and elevation gain to those that you are about to face.

Keep in mind you’ll be carrying your own pack from hut to hut, usually around 15 lbs—remarkably light compared to many similar treks, since the huts provide hot meals, drinks, and bedding (just bring a sleeping bag liner). All you’ll need are clothes, toiletries, and a few personal items.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Dolomites hiking tours here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Backpack with a load-bearing waist harness (30-50L bag)
  - Sleeping bag
  - Waterproof backpack cover
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Light pillow-case
  - Silk or nylon sheets — although they’re often provided by the huts, best to bring your own just in case
  - Small towel for the shower
  - Toiletries (hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Trekking poles — optional
  - Sunglasses and SPF sunscreen
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Here’s a list of clothes you need to bring:

The summer months have warm temperatures and plenty of sun. While temperatures may reach 25°C (80°F) on the valley floors during the day, evenings can be as cool as 10°C (50°F). As you gain elevation, it will get colder. For every 1,000m you climb, the temperature will drop for 6.5°C (3.6°F for every 1,000 feet). What may be a 27°C (80°F) day in Alta Badia could be 15°C (60°F) on one of the summits during the day, and 0°C (30s°F) in the evening.
- - Long hiking pants
  - Thermal layers (long-sleeved top and long pants for the cold nights)
  - Light shorts for warmer days or for lounging in the rifugio
  - Lightweight down jacket
  - Lightweight Gore-Tex, or equivalent, rain/wind parka and pant
  - Lightweight T-shirts
  - Lightweight hiking socks, liner socks, and athletic socks
  - Sleepwear
  - Baseball cap or sun hat with wide brim
  - Sturdy hiking boots, and make sure they’re broken in before your trip
  - Lightweight shoes, slippers or flip flops (hiking boots are not allowed in most rifugios)
Synthetic fabrics are the most effective barrier against the cold. They provide the best insulation, they are light in weight, wick away perspiration, and dry quickly if wet.

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Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  - Solo travelers can share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Single occupancy is available on Day 1 and 5 of the trip, when you’re staying at a hotel in Val Gardena. Leave us a note at checkout if interested. The other 3 nights are spent in shared dormitories in huts.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room at hotels by paying a single occupancy fee.
The starting point of your Alpe di Siusi guided hiking tour is Val Gardena in the Dolomites, Italy. To get to the Dolomites, most people fly into Venice International Airport Marco Polo (VCE). Another options include Klagenfurt (2.5 hours), Trieste (2.5 hours), Verona (3 hours), and Innsbruck (3 hours) and a small regional Bolzano Airport in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy.

It’s best to take a shuttle or rent a car to reach Val Gardena. You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 of the tour.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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