Halfway through the week, at the top of Monte Stivo, the Brenta Dolomites give way to something completely unexpected: Lago di Garda, Italy’s largest lake, spread out below in full Mediterranean blue. It’s one of those views that makes the climb feel criminally easy in hindsight. We spend the first half of this guided hiking week on serious Dolomites terrain above Trento, summit after summit with 360-degree panoramas over jagged limestone peaks. The second half? Lakeside trails, olive groves, and a hotel with a pool. Small group, expert local guide, 3-4 star hotels throughout.
Pine forests give way to open ridgelines. Ridgelines give way to summits. And summits in the Brenta Dolomites above Trento give way to views that feel almost architectural: grey limestone spires rising from alpine meadows like something designed, not formed. We spend the first half of this guided hiking week up here, climbing through some of Italy's most dramatic scenery with a local expert who knows every trail. Then Monte Stivo changes everything. One summit, and the whole of Lago di Garda appears below: Italy's largest lake, impossibly blue, ringed by olive groves, warm in a way the Dolomites never quite manage. Small group of 8, comfy hotels with breakfast, and an expert guide, all included.
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This is a Dolomites hiking holiday built for regular hikers with good fitness who are comfortable on mountain terrain. Expect to be on the trail for 4 to 6 hours per day, covering between 8 and 12 km (5 to 7.5 mi).
The most demanding day brings 800 m (2,625 ft) of elevation gain on Monte Stivo, with sustained climbs and some technical terrain underfoot. Day 5 offers a welcome rest with a mostly flat lakeside walk around Lago di Ledro.
Trekking poles are recommended. Your guide will set a pace that works for the group and will have the final say on whether conditions are suitable to proceed on any given day.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
A Dolomites hiking holiday can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Dolomites hiking holiday is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
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 by paying a single occupancy fee.
The starting point of your Dolomites hiking holiday is Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), where you will meet your guide before transferring together to Trento on Day 1.
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.
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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.
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Joined Dmitry and his group for a week of hiking in the Dolomites Italy and had the best week ever! The week and hikes were well planned out and the mountains were superb and the group was a great mix with an awesome energy.