Hut-to-Hut Trail Running in the Dolomites

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in the Dolomites, Italy, please refer to Italy’s Ministry of Health Website and Italian National Tourist Board Website.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, local trail running and hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 7 days of trail running and hiking
  • Accommodations in mountain huts
  • Round-trip transportation from Cortina d’Ampezzo
  • Breakfast and dinners at the mountain huts
  • Trip logistics of route planning, lodging, and transportation reservations
  • Baggage transport from hut-to-hut
  • Special bonus adventures (including a guided trail run tours and wellness options)

What’s not included:

• • Transportation before and after the trip
  • Lunch, snacks, and alcoholic beverages
  • Accommodations in a hotel on Day 1
  • Dinner at a hotel on Day 1

Even though the trails in the Dolomites accommodate all levels of runners, you’ll have to be able to run/hike for 7-14 miles (11.3-22.6 km) on trails and in mountains and high altitude climates with 2,000-6,000 feet (610-1,830 m) of elevation gain per day. Trail running in the Dolomites includes a mixture of smooth trails and rocky trails, technical roots, and loose sand/scree found in sections of high mountain passes. It is suggested that you can maintain an average pace of 15-20 minutes/mile.

Training for this trip is highly recommended. You can participate in the 12-week group training program designed specifically for this trip as a package add-on to ensure you’re able to tackle the trails and get maximum enjoyment out of this running retreat.

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)
  • Light running daypack
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Light snacks/energy bars
  • Trail running shoes
  • Trail running clothing
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Waterproof and windproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Dry/casual sportswear and shoes to change into after running
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • 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.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this trail running group adventure, the max. client to guide ratio is 8:1. 
  • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
  • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this trip to operate.
  • The maximum number of participants is 14.

Trail running in the Dolomites can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are 15 or older, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 15 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has trail runners under the age of 15, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A $750 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable. If your booking is made within 90 days of departure then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Payment of the balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. If this balance is not paid on or before the due date we reserve the right to treat your booking as canceled. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. 

• • 91+ days from the trip start date: 50% of total trip cost refunded 
  • 90 days or less from the trip start date: No refunds. If such cancellation is made within 90 days before the start of the retreat, we will retain the full payment amount. However, if another person can be found to take your place, then we may offer you a refund at our discretion. 
  • You are strongly encouraged to take out cancellation insurance to cover potential loss due to cancellation on your part. If you do not arrive for the trip, arrive late or leave early no refunds will be issued and you are responsible for any additional costs associated with transport to and from the tour. Your decision not to participate on the RT trip due to State Department warnings, fear of travel, illness, pandemics, or any other reason will be deemed a cancellation.
  • Your guiding service may cancel a trip at any time up to 90 days before departure if the trip has not met the minimum booking numbers. Your guiding service may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure due to terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, or other external events that prevent us from safely operating the planned itinerary. If they cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate trip or receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. Your guiding service is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance or non-refundable flights.

To get to Cortina d’Ampezzo, most people fly into Venice-Treviso Airport or Venice Marco Polo Airport, both 2 hours away from Cortina d’Ampezzo. From there, you can rent a car or take a train and bus. 

The major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, about 5 hours away from Cortina d’Ampezzo. From there, you can rent a car or take a train and bus.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, you will meet your guide at a predetermined location in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.