Dolomites Trail Running Adventure: 6 or 7 Days in Italy

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced guide with extensive knowledge of the Dolomites
    • 6 or 7-day Dolomites trail running adventure (4 or 5 unique organized and supported runs/hikes)
    • Accommodation for 5 nights (6-day itinerary) or 6 nights (7-day itinerary) in boutique hotels, a family-run mountain lodge, and a traditional rifugio
    • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on the final day, except one dinner in the 7-day itinerary (noted in the itinerary above)
    • Gourmet trail snacks and water during runs
    • Airport shuttle on arrival and departure days from Venice, Italy in comfortable air-conditioned vans
    • All ground transportation during the entire trip
    • Gondola tickets and entry fees
    • Guide’s merch

  Add-ons:

  • • Single occupancy room — available upon inquiry, leave us a note at checkout

  Not included:

  • • Flights to and from Italy
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Alcoholic beverages and drinks other than water (coffee/tea always included with breakfast; arrival day aperitivo wine included)
    • Personal purchases and souvenirs
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  To join this Dolomites trail running adventure, excellent fitness is required, along with solid experience running or hiking in mountain terrain.

  On the biggest days, you’ll cover up to 20 km (12 mi) with up to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) of elevation gain.

  • • The 6-day itinerary covers roughly 56 km (35 mi) and 3,660 m (12,000 ft) of total elevation gain across 4 running days.
    • The 7-day covers roughly 72–76 km (45–47 mi) and 4,300 m (14,000 ft) across 5 running days.

  This is not a beginner-friendly trip. Everyone is expected to carry mandatory gear, handle exposure on steep mountain trails, and be prepared to complete the full distance each day. The guides set a comfortable, non-competitive pace and expect hiking on the ascents—but the terrain is demanding regardless.

  Want to see what else is there in the area? Check out more trail running adventures in Europe here!

• Which itinerary is right for me?

  Both trips cover the Dolomites’ best trails with the same guides, the same rifugio night, and the same standard of accommodation and food. Here’s how they differ:

  • • 6-day Classic: Based primarily in San Martino di Castrozza, then Cortina d’Ampezzo. Four running days covering Cima Rosetta, the happy valley at Passo Rolle, Cinque Torri, and Tre Cime. Roughly 56 km (35 mi) and 3,660 m (12,000 ft) of total elevation gain. All dinners included except none.
    • 7-day Full Loop: Opens with a transfer from Venice and spends more time based in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Five running days—the same four routes plus a point-to-point traverse from Passo Giau to the base of Monte Pelmo. Roughly 72–76 km (45–47 mi) and 4,300 m (14,000 ft) of total elevation gain. One dinner in Cortina is on your own.

  If you have the time and the legs, the 7-day is the fuller experience. If you’re working with a tighter schedule or want to ease into the distance, the 6-day hits all the essential routes without anything left to complain about.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Trail running shoes
    • Comfortable running clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  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 age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Dolomites trail running adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. In general, there will almost always be 2 run guides and 1 operations team member for safety and logistics.
    • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
    • 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.

  Trail running in the Dolomites 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.
• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this trail running tour in the Dolomites is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can leave us a note at checkout if interested.

  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.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Dolomites trail running adventure is Venice. To get there, most people fly into Venice (VCE) Airport. Your guide will pick you up (included in the price), please aim to arrive by 12 pm.

• 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.

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• Deposits and cancellation policy

  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:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.