Dolomites Peaks & Panoramas Journey

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Whether you choose to relax after your journey, take a stroll through the charming town, or simply unwind and soak in the serene surroundings, the evening is yours to enjoy.

For a delightful dining experience, we recommend visiting Stube Vives restaurant, located within walking distance from your hotel. Here, you’ll indulge in refined Alpine cuisine, creatively reimagined and served with the utmost care and passion—an unforgettable way to begin your stay in Ortisei.

The cable car lifts you out of the valley floor in minutes; the trail begins where the lift ends. From the top of Seceda, the ground opens into alpine meadow, and the Odle and Geisler Peaks — jagged, almost architectural — rise directly ahead. This is the view the whole region is judged against.

The descent moves through forest and open pasture to Pieralongia, then down to Rifugio Firenze at 2,039 meters — the kind of mountain hut where lunch is simple, the terrace is unbeaten, and there's no reason to hurry the meal. From there, the cable car carries you back down to Ortisei, legs tired in the specific, satisfying way that only a full day above 2,000 meters produces.

Difficulty level: Medium-Difficult
Distance: 12 km
Duration: 5 hours
Elevation gain: 600 m ascent

Evening in Ortisei: Tonight is yours. Wander into town, follow your appetite, and let the evening take whatever shape you want after a day like today.

Meet your guide in Ortisei and set off on a scenic ascent toward S. Cristina, the alpine landscape unfolding around you with every pedal stroke.

From there, follow a picturesque route to Monte Pana and continue along a forest road into the alpine meadows of Saltria, on the edge of Europe's largest high-alpine plateau — Alpe di Siusi. A relaxed loop across the plateau reveals sweeping views of majestic peaks and open pastures, one of the most iconic landscapes in the entire Dolomites.

Pause for a well-deserved lunch at a traditional mountain hut (at your own expense), where local flavors and mountain hospitality await. Then it's time to wind down, with a gentle descent through the tranquil Valle Jender carrying you back to Ortisei — a perfect blend of adventure and alpine serenity.

Difficulty level: Medium
Distance: 35 km
Duration: 5.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 680 m ascent

Evening in Ortisei: Restaurant Anna Stuben — one of South Tyrol's most celebrated kitchens, worth booking ahead. This is the meal to save for the night your legs have earned it.

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace amidst the stunning Dolomite mountains. Whether you want to embark on a scenic hike or take a relaxing ride through the alpine landscapes, we’re here to help make the most of your day. Let us know if you’d like recommendations for hiking trails or need assistance with e-bike rentals to explore the region.

Recommended Hike: Adolf Munkel Trail

The recommended route is the Adolf Munkel Trail in Val di Funes, a short drive from Ortisei. Where Seceda put you above the Odle and Geisler peaks looking out across them, this trail runs along their base — the same spires now rising directly overhead, close enough that the scale registers differently. The path moves through larch forest and open pasture, with Rifugio Geisleralm and Malga Brogles offering the same unhurried hut-lunch pace as Rifugio Firenze on day 2, and considerably fewer crowds than the valley's more popular routes.

Difficulty level: Easy–Medium
Distance: 9 km
Duration: 3–4 hours
Elevation gain: 300 m

Checkout, then the road east toward Cortina — roughly an hour and forty-five minutes of transition, the Val Gardena limestone giving way to Cortina's own particular basin, ringed by peaks with a sharper, more theatrical profile. Cortina carries itself differently than Ortisei: more boutique, more polished, still unmistakably alpine.

Welcome to Cortina d’Ampezzo, a picturesque gem nestled in the Dolomites! Upon arrival, you check into your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Take time to relax and unwind or stroll through the charming streets of this renowned alpine town, with its stunning scenery and sophisticated atmosphere.

Evening in Cortina: Alajmo Cortina, inside the historic El Toulà building, is worth the advance booking — the Alajmo family's take on Alpine cooking, served across three floors with the mountains visible from the table.

Your driver takes you to the trailhead inside the Three Peaks Nature Park, a UNESCO site and the single most photographed formation in the Dolomites. The loop is a genuinely easy one by the standards of this trip — meadows, glacial lakes, and the three towers themselves rising ahead for most of the walk rather than arriving as a single reveal. It's popular for a reason, and the reason holds up in person.

Your driver brings you back to Cortina once the loop is finished — a shorter day than Seceda, but no less the point of coming here.

Difficulty level: Easy
Distance: 9.5 km
Duration: 3.5 hours
Elevation gain: 410 m

Evening in Cortina: SanBrite, set in the meadows above town, is worth booking ahead — Alpine tradition run through a contemporary, farm-to-table lens, almost everything on the plate sourced within sight of the restaurant.

Another day with no fixed plan. If you want one more trail day, the Cinque Torri — the "Five Towers" — sit just outside Cortina and offer a loop that threads between the rock formations themselves, with Tofana di Rozes (locally known as the Queen of Cortina) framing the skyline throughout. It's a step up in effort from Tre Cime, closer in character to Seceda than to the easier days on this trip.

Difficulty level: Medium
Distance: 11 km
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: 600 m

Meet your guide in Cortina and set off on a scenic ride toward Fiames – Cimabanche, beginning along a pleasant paved cycle path — the perfect gentle warm-up before the trail turns into the forest.

A relaxed downhill stretch leads you deeper into the woods, continuing on toward Camping Olympia, where the surroundings open up into serene alpine landscapes. From here, a delightful loop around Pian de Ra Spines reveals a peaceful plateau framed by larch and pine woods, offering the perfect setting to slow down and take in the quiet of the mountains.

The ride concludes with a return to Cortina along the same trail, giving you one more chance to soak in the Dolomite views — this time from a fresh perspective, with the whole ride behind you.

Difficulty level: Easy
Distance: 15 km
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 185 m ascent/descent

As your unforgettable journey through the Dolomites comes to an end, start your final day with a relaxing breakfast at your hotel. After checking out, meet your private driver who will transfer you to the airport. Take a moment to reflect on the breathtaking landscapes, adventures, and memories you've created. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home, and we hope to welcome you back for another extraordinary experience in the future!

Please note that departure transfer is included to Venice airport. Should you require a departure transfer to Milan airport, this service could be provided for an additional fee.