Throughout the trip, we stay in a mix of comfortable hotels and traditional rifugios, each offering a warm welcome, hearty breakfasts and dinners, and incredible views. Our journey begins with an overnight stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where Hotel Pontechiesa will give us a peaceful riverside setting just minutes from the town center.
As we move into the mountains, our rifugios will offer a true Alpine experience. The Dolomite Rifugios are definitely a “cut above” normal mountain huts! Our first rifugio will be the historic Rifugio Fanes. Then, Rifugio Col Gallina near Falzarego Pass will welcome us with stunning panoramas and hearty Italian cuisine. We’ll spend one night high above the valleys, at 2,236 m (7,330 ft), at Berg Hotel at Passo Giau. At Rifugio Staulanza, we’ll find a cozy inn with a rich mountaineering history, while Rifugio Tomé at Passo Duran, run by a local guide, provides a simple but authentic alpine stay. As we complete our journey, we’re back at Hotel Pontechiesa for a final night in the beautiful Cortina d’Ampezzo.
We’ll stay in twin bedrooms or small dormitory-style rooms of 2-4 people. Single rooms in Cortina may be available upon request for an additional fee, but these options are limited in number and require early booking. At Passo Duran, accommodation is in a shared dormitory, with an option for a hotel stay available upon request. Please note that this option requires an off-trail transfer at an extra cost.
If you’d like to have a room to yourself on this adventure, you can add a single occupancy room to your booking at checkout. It may not always be possible to arrange.
Please note that the exact accommodation is not guaranteed—if the guide is unable to book it, a suitable alternative of the same quality will be found.