The Dolomites Of Val Badia Self-guided Tour (Trentino, Italy)
Val Badia shall astonish you with its breathtaking landscapes on this quintessential Dolomite walking tour
The name “Dolomites” comes from the rock “dolomite” – a type of carbonate rock, responsible for the characteristic shapes and colours of these mountains. On this trek you can enjoy exhilarating hikes through the awe-inspiring nature of dramatic limestone mountains with snow capped peaks, a magnificent nature reserve, picture-perfect alpine pastures and idyllic meadows. This unique German-speaking part of Italy boasts an exceptional cuisine, a rich variety of wildlife, such as the distinctive marmot and chamois, and deliriously lovely spring flowers which bloom in the thousands, including prized orchids, lilies and monkshoods. Leave your worries behind as you skip to the gentle sound of singing birds. Nourish your bliss, the stage is set.
Tour Highlights:
♦ Spellbinding views, wild open spaces, mountain lakes, jagged peaks, precious flower meadows;
♦ Gorgeous flora and fauna;
♦ Superb culinary specialties, including delicious cheese, carne Salada, polenta, mushrooms, speck and outstanding wines;
Itinerary:
Day1. La Valle-Wengen
Arrive by public transport in the mountainside village of La Valle, or Wengen in German, and soak in your extraordinarily beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Overnight in hotel in La Valle-Wengen.
Day2. La Valle-Wengen - Wengental - La Valle-Wengen
Your first day of walking begins on the marvelous southern slopes of the Wengental amidst a landscape of gorgeous mountain peaks, inviting woods and inspiring flower meadows. Catch glimpses of sparsely scattered farms and isolated hamlets. Overnight in hotel in La Valle-Wengen. Walking distance: 10,5 km; 3,30-5 hrs; uphill walk: 500m; downhill walk: 500m.
Day3. La Valle-Wengen - Mt. Gröpa ridge - La Valle-Wengen
After a hearty breakfast, take a cart track to the Gadertal and breathe in the wonderful mountain air. Enjoy a comfortable walk over the Mt. Gröpa ridge, amidst uncontaminated nature, and you may even cross paths with a few wild deer or chamois. Overnight in hotel in La Valle-Wengen. Walking distance: 14.5 km; 4-6,30 hrs; uphill walk: 750m; downhill walk: 750m.
Day4. La Valle-Wengen - Paresberg Mountain - La Valle-Wengen
Today you have the chance to climb to the top of the striking Paresberg Mountain (2347m). On this exhilarating climb, you may find fascinating exposed fossils and unique high-altitude flora and fauna. As you travel up the slopes of this dolomite-stone mountain, the vistas get progressively more spellbinding and ravishing. Overnight in hotel in La Valle-Wengen. Normal Route: Walking distance: 13 km; 3,30-6 hrs; uphill walk: 700m; downhill walk: 700m); (Climbing Paresberg Peak: 14,5 km; 5-8 hrs; uphill walk: 1100m; downhill walk: 1100m)
Day5. La Valle-Wengen - Heiligkreuz mountain hut - La Valle-Wengen
Experience paradise on foot as you explore through the flowery Almentarawiesen on a long walk to the brilliant wall of the Kreuzkofelwand. Feel peace and serenity as you approach the Heiligkreuz mountain hut where you can stop for lunch and have a taste of the delicious local specialties, including carne Salada and polenta. Continue after lunch and embrace the empowering mountain spirit. Overnight in hotel in La Valle-Wengen. Walking distance: 14,5 km; 4-7 hrs; uphill walk: 750m; downhill walk: 750m.
Day6. La Valle-Wengen - Fanes mountain hut
Today you set off on an exciting 2-day hike so prepare your overnight things to carry with you in your day pack. Climb up the Anthonius-joch (2466m), and on to the famed Fanes Mountain hut dating back to World War I. Overnight in Fanes mountain hut. Walking distance: 11,5 km; 3,30-6 hrs; uphill walk: 1100m; downhill walk: 400m.
Day7. Fanes mountain hut - La Valle-Wengen
Walk across the gently undulating Fanes plateau and past eye-catching caves towards the edge of the Kreuzkofel group. Go over a steep pass amidst the magical scenery of dramatic rock formations and Dolomitic peaks, followed by a descent back to La Valle-Wengen. Walking distance: 21 km; 5-8 hrs; uphill walk: 600m; downhill walk: 1300m.
Day8. Departure
After breakfast transfer to Brunico. Public transportation from Brunico to Innsbruk or Verona.
Luggage transport: Luggage transfer is not included in this trip as you mostly stay in La Valle-Wengen. When you walk from La Valle to Fanes hut, you take a day pack with an overnight change of clothes. Your luggage remains at the hotel in La Valle.
Included in the price: ►Accommodation in a 3*** hotel in La Valle-Wengen with wellness center on halfboard and a 3*** type mountain hut with shared facilities (only day 6) on fullboard (packed lunch included) ► Transfer from La Valle to Brunico on the day of departure► Detailed roadbook and maps in English► 24 hrs telephone assistance► NOTE! The price is per person sharing a double room accommodation. Single traveler who has ordered a bed in a shared double room must be prepared to pay for a single room if a room-mate cannot be arranged;
Excluded from the price: ► Flights and public transportation► Travel insurance► Transfers from and to the airport► Tips► Entrance fees► Other meals► Alcohol drinks► Other personal expenses;
Other expenses: Single supplement: 85 EUR; High season supplement for August: 50 EUR;
Practical information: The daily walks range between 10 and 21km. Most walks can be extended or shortened. You will use local public transport to reach the start of the day’s walk and afterwards to return to La Valle-Wengen; It is important to take along enough water as it is rare to find water fountains along the walking routes; Detailed description of the public transportation connections and schedules is provided in the itinerary road book;
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