The 6-day version is based in and around San Martino di Castrozza, a compact village on the southern edge of the Dolomites that makes a great base for the first days, before the trip moves to Cortina d'Ampezzo. Over 5 days of running, we tackle Cima Rosetta, the Cinque Torri loop, the happy valley at Passo Rolle, and the legendary Tre Cime circuit. One night is spent in a rifugio. The trip starts and ends in Venice.
We meet in Venice in the early afternoon for a group transfer to San Martino di Castrozza, our base for the first few days. Once settled into the boutique hotel in the center of town, we stretch our legs with a stroll to a local vinoteca for aperitivo and introductions. That evening, the first of many great dinners sets the tone for the week, and we run through the plan for tomorrow morning’s first run.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Boutique hotel
Today’s objective is Cima Rosetta, the local classic that starts right from town. Don’t be deceived by the numbers—this is a steep, occasionally exposed mountain trail that lights up your lungs and your sense of wonder in equal measure. We hike most of it, reach the otherworldly moonscape of the summit, then descend to the mountain hut below for lunch before heading back to town by gondola. The afternoon is yours to rest before we share a feast together.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Running/hiking: 8 km (5 mi), 1,200 m (4,000 ft) gain; single-track mountain trail with exposure towards the top
Accommodation: Boutique hotel
After breakfast, we drive to Passo Rolle—the start of a pleasantly runnable loop through a bucolic valley ringed by the imposing walls of the lesser-visited Pale di San Martino range. The run finishes at an alpine hut atop a lush plateau, where a lunch of the valley’s celebrated local cheeses awaits. We take a relaxed walk back to the vans, then head to a mountaintop rifugio between San Martino and Cortina. Our crew handles the overnight bags; the evening is ours to soak in the scenery, explore nearby WWI relics, and commune with fellow rifugio guests over drinks and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Running: 15 km (9 mi), 500 m (1,600 ft) gain; dirt road and single-track trail
Walking: 2.5 km (1.5 mi) to vans after lunch
Accommodation: Mountain rifugio
We set out from the rifugio after breakfast for a technical loop around the iconic Cinque Torri—five dramatic rock towers that rank among the most photographed formations in the Dolomites. We finish with a hearty lunch at a mountaintop rifugio with panoramic views, then have the afternoon free to soak in the scenery and explore the surrounding WWI relics before our crew transports us to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Tonight’s dinner is on your own, with restaurant recommendations from the guides.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Running: 13 km (8 mi), 1,000 m (3,300 ft) gain; single-track trail
Accommodation: Boutique hotel
We’ve saved the grand finale for last. The Tre Cime loop is one of the most iconic routes in the Dolomites—not off the beaten track, but utterly unmissable. Rolling hills, a runnable pace, and views of the three famous rock spires at every turn make for a satisfying send-off to a big week. The run finishes at a small alpine hut famous for its goulash, which we sample thoroughly. We then hike back to the vans and return to Cortina for some downtime before one last feast at a local farm on the outskirts of town.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Running: 12–16 km (7–10 mi), 720–1,000 m (1,600–3,000 ft) gain; dirt road and single-track trail
Walking: 2.5 km (1.5 mi) to vans after lunch
Accommodation: Boutique hotel
One last breakfast together, then we pack up and transfer back to Venice for onward flights or travel.
Meals: Breakfast
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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.
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.
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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:
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.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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 pricing
Trail running in the Dolomites can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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.
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.
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