Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Adventure: The Most Beautiful Rifugios In The Alps

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, EU-certified hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day hiking the Dolomites hut to hut tour (7 hiking days)
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in rifugios and 1 night in a hotel
    • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches, 7 dinners
    • Ground transfers as indicated in the itinerary
    • Luggage transfers as indicated in the itinerary (on days 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8)
    • Showers in the rifugios
    • Tourist taxes

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room (for 1 night in a hotel in Bolzano on Day 1)
    • Extra night(s) in Bolzano in a 3-star hotel — please leave a note at checkout if interested

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Airport transfers
    • Drinks
    • Luggage transportation on nights not provided (as indicated in the itinerary)
    • Personal expenses
    • 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?

  This hiking the Dolomites hut to hut tour is best suited for active hikers with great fitness levels. We’ll be on the trail for 3.5 to 7.5 hours each day, with daily elevation gains ranging from 430 to 1,290 m (1,410 to 4,230 ft), including a couple of bigger days with over 1,200 m (3,940 ft) of ascent. 

  The route includes several high mountain passes and takes us up to elevations of around 2,681 meters (8,795 ft). You don’t need technical skills, but you should be comfortable with sustained climbs, long days, and hiking on varied alpine terrain.

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• Is my luggage transferred hut to hut?

  Luggage is handled with a two-bag system: one main bag and one daypack. Your main bag is transferred between select stages and will be waiting for you when luggage transport is included, with a strict limit of one piece per person up to 15 kg (33 lbs).

  You’ll carry a small backpack with your personal belongings for the day, except for nights 3, 4, and 6, when you will need to carry your necessary overnight belongings.

  • • Day 2 and Day 3: You will find all your luggage at the refuge
    • Day 4: You carry a minimum of belongings for the night
    • Day 5: You will find all your luggage at the refuge
    • Day 6: You carry a minimum of belongings for the night
    • Day 7: You will find all your luggage at the refuge
    • Day 8: You will find all your luggage at the Passo Costa Lunga
• 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 have a limit of 33lbs/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.

  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 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 hiking the Dolomites hut to hut tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

  A hiking the Dolomites hut to hut 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 hiking the Dolomites hut to hut 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 hiking the Dolomites hut to hut tour is based on shared dormitories for 6 nights, while 1 night is spent at a hotel in a twin-share room.

  A single occupancy room cannot be arranged for your nights at rifugios, but it’s possible for the one hotel night, on Day 1. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your hiking the Dolomites hut to hut tour is Bolzano. To get there, most people fly into Verona Airport (VRN), Innsbruck Airport (INN), or Venice Airport (VCE). From there, you can take a train, a bus, or rent a car to reach Bolzano.

  You will meet your guide at the hotel in Bolzano on Day 1. Check-in is available after 3 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.

  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.