Hike the Dolomites
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Details & Cost
Dates: June 24-28th, 2024 (4 nights, 5 days)
Location: Dolomites (Ortisei)
Cost: Contact Us
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation 4-star hotel, guided hikes, bus transfers, dinners & breakfast daily, welcome drinks, day trips. Funicular tickets.
Bookings: Contact Us for booking information
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Ortisei, Dolomites
The Dolomites are truly jaw dropping.
This trip is part of our swim & hike trip but without the swim section of the trip.
The location of our hotel has views of the surrounding mountains while being a short stroll into town.
Here we will enjoy all that the mountains have to offer in the summer months, from hiking to swimming in Italy’s cleanest lake, Volser Weiher Lake.
Our hikes take us the some of the most spectacular viewpoints including one of the most iconic ridgelines in the Dolomites, the Seceda ridgeline.
If you have never been to the Dolomites, we guarantee this will not be your last visit.
TRIP ITINERARY
2024 Bookings are now open!
Monday June 24th - Arrival Ortisei
Pick up from Bolzano station for stay in the heart of Dolomites, Ortisei. Spend the afternoon settling in, exploring the town or enjoying the wellness spa.
Meals: D
Tuesday June 25th - Seiser Alm Walk
Morning hike on the largest high alpine pasture in Europe, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Seiser Alm. Following breakfast we take the short walk into Ortisei where we take the funicular up to the start of our walk.
Following the walk you can wander around the village for lunch before we return to the hotel to relax and enjoy the wellness areas before dinner.
Meals: B, D
Seiser Alm Walk - Circular trail around the Alpe di Siusi area 10-12km - Level: Easy UNESCO World Natural Heritage since 2009.
This flat trail develops across mountain meadows to the Sanon Hut. After a gentle climb, you will reach the Sonne chairlift which will take us to the starting point. The circuit offers a stunning scenic view over the Sassolungo Group, the Sella massif and the Sciliar. Distance:
Approx 12km which includes our walk from the hotel to the funicular, Time: 3hrs, Ascent: 208m, Highest Point 2006m Sella massif and the Sciliar. Distance: 5.3km, Time: 1.5hrs, Ascent: 208m, Highest Point 2006m
Wednesday June 26th - Col de Flam walk 4km walk & Volser Weiher Lake
A day with options: the choice of a morning stretch/yoga session followed by an optional short 4km loop walk that takes in local forests and meadows. After lunch we will take a bus to visit Volser Weiher Lake, considered the cleanest swimming lake in Italy. Situated in surrounds of Dolomite mountains it is simply stunning. Opportunity for a dip for those who bring their togs! Or if you choose, you can spend the day exploring Ortisei and enjoying the hotel wellness area with a massage or sauna.
Meals: B, D
Thursday June 27th - Seceda Ridgeline Hike
Today we hike what is arguably the most beautiful trail in Italy, the Seceda, with its jaw-dropping ridge line showcasing the Dolomites dramatically beautiful spear-like peaks.
Seceda Ridgeline Hike – 12-15km - Easy/Moderate (dependant on walk chosen)
This walk departs from Ortisei, where we take the Ortisei-Furnes gondola and then the Furnes-Seceda cable car.
For those who want to do the circular hike, this hike has a fair bit of uphill, but the trails are solid and well-constructed. It isn’t a technical hike, but it does require some fitness as the trails are at a relatively steep incline. There is the choice for a group to do a shorter and less intense walk, or as our local guides say, the tranquila walk! This is more a meadow style walk, still spectacular but without the steep inclines and declines.
Distance: 12km loop, Time: 4hrs, Ascent: 466m, Highest Point 2500m
Meals: B, D
Friday June 28th
End of trip – departure to Bolzano station. Meals: B
June 24-28
Ortisei, Dolomites
Highlights:
Walk two of Italy’s most beautiful hikes with our private guide, the UNESCO world natural heritage listed Seiser Alm walk and the jaw dropping Seceda ridgeline hike.
Visit and swim in Italy’s cleanest lake, Volser Weiher Lake
Enjoy our 4-star Dolomites Hotel Alpenheim – Charming Hotel & SPA with wellness spa included as well as delicious daily meals.
Accommodation
Ortisei - 4 Star Hotel Alpenheim Charming Hotel & SPA.
Situated in one of the most spectacular locations, 1236m above sea level, is our 4-star accommodation - Hotel Alpenheim – Charming Hotel & SPA. Sitting a short walk above the charming village of Ortisei and with views to the surrounding Gardena Valley, you will not want to leave.
Our stay includes superior rooms, half board (breakfast and dinner), full use of the wellness and spa area, pools, and mountain bikes.
The food is one of the highlights of our stay, it’s nothing short of spectacular every night (and morning).
What our guests are saying…
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Absolutely loved our trip with Solobike. Kerri and Darren strike a great balance in organised activites that showcase the different regions with enough personal time to explore. Will be keenly looking out for where the next swim/hike trip is going.
Alison & Mike Rochow 2023
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Loved every minute of this wonderfulx trip. Extremely well organized with a great mix of swimming and hiking. Also, perfect balance between planned activities and free time. Kerri and Darren were great - very relaxed and yet quick to respond to any enquiries.
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My family and l absolutely loved our swim & hike trip to Lake Garda and the Dolomites with Kerri & Darren from SoloBike with our bespoke daily activities personally tailored to the small group. Highly recommend this trip!
Suzie & Jason Bratuskins 2023
