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Welcome to the magnificent Dolomites! Your adventure begins at 11:00 AM when your guides greet you at the Bolzano train station. From there, a scenic one-hour ride takes you to Santa Cristina, where you'll set off on your first chairlift ride of the trip. Within minutes, you'll find yourself at Alpe di Seceda, in the Puez Odle Nature Park in Val Gardena, a stunning component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites. Enjoy lunch in an authentic alpine hut, with breathtaking views stretching from the mountains of South Tyrol all the way to Austria. Afterward, your guide will lead you on an easy hiking trail across meadows to Col Raiser, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful alpine pastures of the Gardena valley. Here another cable car ride will bring you down to our first hotel. This evening, we'll gather at the beautiful Hotel Tyrol grounds for a social hour followed by your first dinner in the Dolomites.

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Get ready for an unforgettable day in the Dolomites! After a delicious breakfast, we'll take a short shuttle to Ortisei and ride a gondola up the mountain. You'll arrive at Alpe di Siusi, the highest mountain pasture in Europe. Hike through the lush landscape with the imposing Sassolungo mountain and its dramatic limestone cliffs in the background. Enjoy lunch on the plateau before heading back down to the hotel via a well-marked trail. Tonight, you're free to explore Selva di Val Gardena on your own, with our top restaurant recommendations for dinner. Don't miss the mesmerizing sunset on Sassolungo Mountain, where the dolomitic limestone glows with rosy or fiery red hues as the sun sets.

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Today begins with a scenic thirty-minute shuttle ride to Colfosco, your first glimpse of Val Badia, where you'll board a gondola for a breathtaking ascent to Col Pradat, at the foot of the imposing Sassongher mountain, where grazing cows accompany us with cowbells over serene green meadows. At the summit, set off on a single-track hiking trail, offering incredible views of the charming town of Corvara below and the majestic Dolomites peaks surrounding us. Look across the valley to spot the Pisciadu waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. After a gentle climb, we'll indulge in a delicious lunch at a cozy wooden mountain hut. The hike back to the hotel is mostly downhill through the Gardena valley, allowing you to fully enjoy the serene landscape. This evening, swap your hiking gear for your finest attire and prepare for a memorable dining experience at the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Lace up your shoes because today we’re heading higher! We'll explore the rocks and cliffs you've been admiring for the past three days. A forty-minute shuttle brings us to Passo Pordoi, followed by a quick cable car ride to the Terrazza delle Dolomiti viewpoint—the heart of the Dolomites! Traverse the lunar landscape of Sass Pordoi on a rocky path, and enjoy breathtaking views from Piz Boe before descending to Rifugio Boe for lunch. Afterward, you’ll retrace your steps, taking the gondola back down. A forty-five-minute shuttle ride will then bring us to Fanes Hotel, our home for the rest of the adventure. The evening is yours to relax in the hotel’s wellness area, explore the town of San Cassiano, and indulge in a hearty dinner at your leisure at the hotel.

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Buongiorno! Savor your morning coffee on the hotel terrace, with mountain views that never cease to amaze. When you're ready, a quick shuttle will take you to Passo Falzarego, where you'll experience one of the most breathtaking areas in the Dolomites. We'll start ascending the Lagazuoi mountain range marvelling at the contrast between the lush green meadows and the chalky white rock faces of the Dolomites. With a series of twists and turns, we'll pass through the open-air museum and witnessing WWI history with fortifications, stairs, and tunnels built into the cliffs. At the top, enjoy another amazing lunch before descending to the mountain hut Capanna Alpina on a wide hiking trail. A short shuttle will bring you back to the hotel, where you'll have some time to relax before gathering for a final social hour and dinner, celebrating the week's accomplishments and good times together.

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Today is your final day in the Dolomites. Savor one last cappuccino and take a relaxing walk on the "Path of the Artists", a mostly flat path that winds along the Rio Gadera where you can see artworks by Ladin artists. At 11:00 AM, your guides will bid you farewell at your hotel, and a private shuttle will take you to the Belluno train station, where you can catch a train to your next destination. Please do not book a train before 1:30 PM.