Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Carezza Lake Trails

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • 6-day Dolomites self-guided hiking adventure (4 days of hiking)
    • Accommodation for 5 nights in a 3-star or 4-star hotel, depending on the chosen option (double occupancy rooms, half-board)
    • 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
    • Private transfers to and from Niger Pass on Day 4
    • Tourist taxes
    • Digital travel packet
    • Smartphone travel app with GPX files
    • Telephone support

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room
    • Printed travel package
    • Private transfers (options for all transfers throughout the trip, or transfers from Bolzano train station to Nova Levante and vice versa on Days 1 and 6)
    • Extra nights in Nova Levante — available at an additional fee, leave us a note at checkout

  Not included:

  • • Travel to and from the Dolomites (flights, train, bus, etc.)
    • Lunches & drinks
    • Private transfers (except on day 4) — can be arranged at an additional cost
    • Cable car/gondola, chair lift tickets
    • Entrance fees to tourist attractions
    • Personal expenses
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Dolomites self-guided hiking tour is best suited for hikers with a good level of fitness. The trails are not technically demanding, but you should feel comfortable walking for several hours a day on varied terrain, including rocky sections, forest paths, and alpine trails.

  You’ll be hiking up to 14.8 km (9.2 mi) and 7 hours per day, with up to 915 m (3,010 ft) of elevation gain. Some days include steady climbs and longer descents, but nothing overly technical or exposed.

  What makes this trip flexible is the range of options available. Many days offer shorter routes, alternative paths, or the possibility to use cable cars (not included in the price), so you can easily adjust the effort to match how you’re feeling.

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• What do I need to bring?

  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 30–45 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 type F and L
      
    • 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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• What is a self-guided tour?

  Self-guided tours are perfect for those who enjoy exploring on their own terms—at their own pace, and with the company they choose. By joining this Dolomites self-guided hiking tour, we take care of lodging, breakfasts and dinners, private transfers to and from Niger Pass, telephone support, and more. 

  Rather than joining a guided group, you’ll navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the tour operator. For a hassle-free journey with everything arranged for you in advance, there’s no better option!

  Digital travel package includes documents available in English, French, and German, sent by email, and provides access to a smartphone travel application for navigating hikes and accessing local maps (available in English only). It also contains the list of booked accommodations, and all the detailed information needed for a successful trip. If desired, a printed version of the travel package can be provided for an additional fee; it will be ready and available at the first accommodation of the itinerary, including maps, a topo guide, and a travel folder—you can add this at checkout.

  As a self-guided tour is built around your preferred travel dates, your guide will take care of arranging accommodations and details after you book. Note that exact accommodations and dates might shift slightly, so don’t make any travel arrangements until the details of your adventure are confirmed.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.

  A Dolomites self-guided hiking tour 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 self-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?

  The price for this Dolomites self-guided hiking tour 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.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Dolomites self-guided hiking tour is Nova Levante. To get there, most people fly into Bolzano Airport (BZO), Innsbruck Airport (INN), or Verona Airport (VRN). From there, you can take a train or a bus, or rent a car to reach Nova Levante.

  Check-in at the hotel is from 2 pm onwards.

• 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 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.