Your Journey

Day 1

Arrive Niederdorf.

Day 2 Niederdorf – Prags Valley (4-6 hours)

From the crystal clear turquoise waters of Lake Pragser Wildsee, ascend through alpine pasture and coniferous forest to the Platzwiese plateau. Walk can be shortened with a transfer.

Day 3 Plätzwiese - Strudelkopf or Durrenstein - Plätzwiese (3 - 5 hours)

Circuit walk in the vast pastureland of Platzwiese in the Fanes Sennes Prags Nature Park, largest in the Dolomites. Stunning views of Monte Cristallo and the Three Peaks. You can take a shorter route

Day 4 Knappenfuss Valley - Gemärk/Climabanche - Cortina d’Ampezzo (2-8 hours)

Walk in the Knappenfuss Valley to Gemark/Climabanche then take either of two options to descend to the beautiful town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Day 5: Circuit Track: Cable Car Faloria (3-5 hours)

The panorama of today’s starting point - the giant rocks of the Ampezzo Dolomites - is simply stunning. Walk in the deep valley, surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery of the Tofane, the Sorapis and the Cristallo. You can take the cable car up some of the way or choose to climb on foot.

Day 6: Cortina D’Ampezzo – Tre Cime (3 peaks) – Rifugio Auronzo (3-5 hours)

A morning transfer will take you from Cortina to the Auronzo Hut situated below the 'Three Peaks'. Hike through the Rienz valley to the world-famous, iconic Tre Cime - Three Peaks. Rest at the adjacent refuge where expansive decks afford the best views. The Three Peaks were the scene of important activity during World War I between Italy and Austria-Hungary. Further on is Dreizinnenblick from where you return to Toblach/Niederdorf. An easier option is available on this day.

Day 7: Toblach/Niederdorf

Arrangements end. Extend your stay with A TASTE OF VENICE

Terrain

Moderate hiking tour with some energetic climbs on well-marked trails. Some walks can be shortened with transport. It is suitable for anyone in good basic physical condition and climbing experience is not necessary.