Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour: Verona to Venice

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 11-day Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking tour
    • Accommodation for 10 nights (8 nights in mountain rifugios in dormitories, 2 nights in a hotel in double occupancy rooms)
    • All meals (breakfasts, picnic lunches, dinners), from breakfast on Day 2 through breakfast on Day 11
    • All transfers as in the itinerary, including the bus to Venice
    • Luggage transfers on most nights, as in the itinerary (unavailable only on Day 3, 5, and 8)

  Add-ons (available to add at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room — available only on Day 1 & Day 10 in a hotel, not available for the rest of the trip
    • Extra nights in Verona or Venice — possible to arrange, let us know if interested at checkout

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to Italy
    • Drinks
    • Lunch on Day 10
    • Registration fees
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Some luggage transfers (you’ll have to carry overnight gear for the nights of Day 3, 5, and 8)
    • Personal expenses
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional

  Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a €50 administrative fee applies to each modification.

• How fit do I need to be?

  This Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking tour is ideal for hikers with great fitness. You can expect from 5 to 7 hours of walking per day, and 500 to 1,200 m (1,640–3,937 ft) of uphill elevation gain. The terrain is varied, but mostly trails with possible occasional technical difficulties. The maximum altitude of this tour is 2,958 m (9,705 ft). Check out day-by-day distances and elevation changes in the itinerary.

  Keep in mind that luggage transfers are included on all nights apart from Day 3, 5, and 8. On these days, you’ll have to carry your overnight belongings, but your backpack should still remain light as Italian rifugios are comfortable and have extra blankets.

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• What do I need to bring?

  The following items are required for this Dolomites hut-to-hut tour. When packing, think layered clothing systems that work together and can be easily added or removed. 

  Luggage transfers are included on most days (apart from Day 3, 5, and 8). Luggage limit is one piece of luggage per person, up to 33 lb/ 15kg—please stick to this as extra items are not easily stored by the team.

  Avoid cotton or cycling-specific clothing. Synthetic fabrics dry quickly and perform well in active conditions. Merino wool is also an excellent option — it dries fast, is comfortable to wear, and naturally resists odors even after extended use.

  Note that the beginning and end of the season (June and September) have a strong risk of snow and snowy conditions on the trail.

  Clothing:

  • • Hiking boots/shoes — waterproof, sturdy molded sole, deep tread and ideally well broken in
    • Hiking socks — one pair for every day or two days of the trip (hiking/sport specific padded socks, no cotton please)
    • Sun hat — wide brimmed hat or baseball cap/bandana combo
    • Warm hat & gloves — lightweight beanie and light-to-mid weight fleece or wool gloves
    • Hiking shirts — non-cotton, breathable short sleeve and/or long sleeve shirts
    • Warm top — mid-weight sweater or pullover of wicking material such as merino wool, fleece or polypropylene
    • Insulating jacket — down-fill or synthetic-fill insulated “puffy” jacket or warm, heavy weight fleece jacket
    • Hiking pants & shorts — nylon pants and shorts, zip-offs or leggings
    • Base layer/long underwear — 1 pair of wicking tops and bottoms that are lightweight to midweight, synthetic wicking materials such as polyester, polypropylene, merino wool, etc.
    • Rain Gear — waterproof jacket and pants or high-quality poncho, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or coated nylon (for the pants look for side zippers that will easily allow pulling them over footwear)
    • Casual clothing & footwear – comfortable clothes and shoes to wear in the evening after activities.

  Gear:

  • • Backpack — a 30–50 liter sized comfortable pack with a waterproof cover for use day-to-day while hiking
    • Personal luggage — small duffel bag, rolling suitcase or backpack
    • Hydration system — 2+ liters capacity, either water bottles or bladder/hose system and an additional water bottle
    • Trekking poles — telescopic/adjustable poles to help reduce the impact on joints and support hikers in steep and/or rocky terrain (strongly recommended)
    • Headlamp — preferably with an L.E.D. bulb that works with AA or AAA batteries
    • Picnic/lunch kit — knife, plate or bowl, box with closeable lid, utensils, etc.
    • Phone, charger, power bank
    • Waterproof travel case or pouch — used to keep important documents (i.e. passport, health/travel insurance, etc.) & phone safe from weather/water
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen, & lip balm
    • First aid kit — your guide carries emergency gear and a comprehensive kit, but pack whatever you feel you need
    • Personal toilet paper kit — toilet paper, wet wipes, sanitizer & sealable plastic bag(s) for carrying out used paper/wipes
    • Toiletries
    • Contact lenses & glasses
    • Prescription medication — with emergency back-up supply
    • Cash in local currency

  Optional items:

  • • Face masks — 2–3 recommended
    • Travel power adapter — electric power voltage in Italy is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are F & L type
    • Support braces — joint braces if currently needed or from past injuries (e.g., knee, ankle, elbow)
    • Sleep mask & ear plugs
    • Bug repellent
    • Quick drying towel or bandana(s)
    • Swimsuit

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 14:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants.

  Dolomites hut-to-hut 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 Dolomites hut-to-hut 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?

  During this Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking tour, you’ll spend 8 nights at rifugios with shared dormitories—single occupancy is not an option here.

  Only this first and the last night will be spent at hotels, when you’ll stay at twin-share rooms. For the two nights at hotels, a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Dolomites hut-to-hut tour is Verona. To get there, most people fly into Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN). The airport is about 12 km (7.5 miles) from the city center, and it takes around 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus to reach Verona.

  You will meet your guide in the afternoon of Day 1 in Verona.

• 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.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  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 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  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 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 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 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.