Having hiked these trails more times than I can count, I can tell you, this isn’t just a trek—it’s a journey into the soul of the mighty Dolomites. The Adamello-Brenta nature reserve seems like a masterpiece shaped by the gods themselves, and during these 6 days of hut-to-hut hiking, we’ll discover its highlights and trace the rich history that has shaped these landscapes. We’ll cross high alpine passes where the crisp alpine air will recharge us, we’ll descend into lush valleys, admire glacial lakes, and end our days at cozy mountain huts. Designed for seasoned hikers, this route blends challenging trails with the region’s deep cultural heritage, making every step a feast for the body, mind, and spirit.
Summer in the Dolomites is just magical—especially the Adamello-Presanella mountain group and the Brenta Dolomites, which will be our home for this guided hut-to-hut hiking adventure! With an expert and experienced mountain guide by your side, we’ll discover rugged mountains of the Dolomites over 6 days of hiking, and see these landscapes’ best-ofs. This route winds through dramatic limestone peaks, lush alpine meadows, and pristine glacial landscapes, offering some of the most iconic views in northern Italy—let’s discover it all together!
Make your way to Pinzolo in Val Rendena, private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost—let us know upon booking if you’re interested. Settle into your accommodation and get some rest for tomorrow, as that’s when the hiking begins!
We’ll meet together at 9am in Pinzolo. Then we’ll take a private transfer to reach Lake Malga Bissina at 1,790 m (5,872 ft), from where we’ll reach the refuge Val di Fumo at 1,918 m (6,292 ft)—and this is where we’ll spend the night.
Elevation gain: 170 m / 560
Elevation loss: 0 m / 0 ft
Hiking: 3 hours
Starting from the refuge Val di Fumo, we will walk to Passo delle Vacche, located at 2,872 m (9,422 ft), and then reach Bocca di Conca at 2,685 m (8,809 ft).* We’ll arrive in the early afternoon at the Refuge Carè Alto, 2,451 m (8,041 ft), where we will spend the night.
*It’s possible to extend the walk by two hours—in the afternoon, we can walk to visit some old military posts from World War I.
Elevation gain: 1,000 m / 3,300 ft
Elevation loss: 450 m / 1,476 ft
Hiking: 5-6 hours
From the Carè Alto Refuge at 2,450 m (8,038 ft), we’ll reach the Altar Pass. From there, a panoramic descent begins along Val Seniciaga, where we first reach the Malga Seniciaga and then Malga Germenega. From the Malga, we’ll soon reach the beautiful and welcoming Rifugio San Giuliano at 1,955 m (6,414 ft).
Elevation gain: 600 m / 1,970 ft
Elevation loss: 1,100 m / 3,610 ft
Hiking: 7-8 hours
From Rifugio San Giuliano, we’ll start the descent along a beautiful path to the village of Carisolo, passing through Malga Campo and Malga Diaga. Accommodation for tonight will be in a hotel in Pinzolo. In the afternoon, you can visit the Geology Museum of the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park.
Elevation gain: 50 m / 165 ft
Elevation loss: 1,200 m / 3,940 ft
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Transfer to Vallesinella, Madonna di Campiglio. Through the Bear Path, we will arrive at Rifugio Vallesinella at 1,550 m (5,085 ft), and then to the beautiful Rifugio Tuckett, 2,272 m (7,454 ft), where we’ll spend the night.
Elevation gain: 900 m / 2,953 ft
Elevation loss: 0 m / ft
Hiking: 4-5 hours
From the Tuckett Refuge, along an easy path, we will walk up to Passo Grostè, 2,438 m (7,999 ft), where a splendid panorama of the entire Brenta Dolomites chain and Adamello-Presanella’s chain will welcome us. After a short break, we’ll start a fabulous descent to the town of Andalo, 1,000 m (3,281 ft), passing through Passo della Gaiarda, 2,242 m (7,356 ft), and Malga Spora, 1,854 m (6,083 ft). Our wonderful trek through the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park ends here. After an aperitif and greetings, a private transfer will be ready to take you back to the village of Pinzolo.
Elevation gain: 200 m / 660 ft
Elevation loss: 1,500 m / 4,920 ft
Hiking: 7-8 hours
After breakfast, either head to the airport or continue exploring the mighty Dolomites!
Included:
Add-ons — let us know upon checkout if you’re interested
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This Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking tour is ideal for experienced hikers who have excellent fitness and experience at high altitudes. Proper physical preparation (if necessary) is a must. You can find day-by-day distances and elevation gains in the itinerary, but in general, you’ll gain up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) of elevation in a day and hike for up to 8 hours a day.
Make sure you’re ready for this Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking adventure—it’s no walk in the park and it’s definitely not recommended for first-time multi-day hikers.
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Group sizes and pricing
Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking adventures can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking adventure in Pinzolo, Val Rendena. To get there, there are multiple airports to fly into—Bolzano Airport (BZO), Verona Airport (VRN), Milan Bergamo (BGY), Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)… Depending on where you land, it will take you anywhere between 1.5-3 hours—you can rent a car, take public transport…
Your guides can arrange a private transfer from the airport to Pinzolo, let us know upon booking if you’re interested. Day 1 is all about arrival, and you’ll meet your guide at 9am on Day 2.
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Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
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