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Classic mountain majesty in Northern Italy
Crowning Italy’s northern border, the Dolomites are an alpine fairyland, where
lush meadows nestle against towering limestone peaks and charming rifugi
(mountain huts) welcome grateful hikers with hearty polenta, steaming cappuccino
and breathtaking mountain vistas. Join Backroads to trek the trail-laced Alto
Adige region, where we discover picturesque mountain villages with Austrian
and Italian pedigrees, stunning views and grassy meadows strewn with wildflowers—including
the red mountain lily and the rare edelweiss. At night, relax in the warm embrace
of our alpine lodgings, savoring hearty gourmet cuisine and fine Italian wines.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1-2 Fie Allo Sciliar Meet in Bolzano
• In Fie allo Sciliar, indulge in a wine tasting and feast of savory Alpine
cuisine
• Chairlifts carry us to our guided hike in the spectacular Sciliar range
• In an amphitheater of towering limestone peaks, follow rolling meadows to
an inviting rifugio.
Days 3-4 San Cassiano
Explore Puez Odle Park, one of the Dolomites’ most pristine areas
• Climb the rocky terrain to Crespeina Pass, rich with native wildlife
• Embark on an easy-paced hike to Santa Croce, a picturesque 15th-century chapel
• Our route leads us past pine forests and meandering brooks.
Day 5 Fanes
Against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains and valleys carpeted with alpenrose
and garland flower, trek into the breathtaking Fanes-Sennes-Braies region.
Days 6-8 Cortina d’Ampezzo
Hike through the famous Valle di Fanes
• Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympics
• Surrounded by stunning mountainscapes, this lively resort town exudes style
and
sophistication
• Ascend into the Dolomiti di Sesto mountains
• Drink in views of the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks and Lake Misurina.
Alpine Magic & Historic Style
Romantik Hotel Turm
Fie allo Sciliar (2 nights) A four-star 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style
décor and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef
Stefan Pramstrahler.
Hotel Ciasa Salares
(right) San Cassiano (2 nights) A four-star hotel replete with Turkish
baths, a sauna and a restaurant wine list boasting 1,200 labels.
Rifugio Fanes
Fanes (1 night) Slumber in true mountain majesty at our simple but very cozy
family-run mountain hut.
Hotel De La Poste
Cortina d’Ampezzo (2 nights) Set amid the mountain peaks and located in the
center of Cortina, this charming four-star hotel was established in 1835 and
is run by the Manaigo family.
DAYS, 7 NIGHTS
INN TRIP
2003 DATES
9/1-8
TRIP PRICE
$3,298
(All meals except 4 lunches, 1 dinner)
SINGLE ROOM CHARGE
$600
EQUIPMENT
RENTAL
$0
MEET/DEPART
Bolzano, Italy / Venice Airport, Italy
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