Best of the Dolomites Trek (HHT12) Self-guided
Iconic Sights of the Dolomites
Private Room Options
Culinary Highlight
Optional Lifts
World War I Historical Sites
Towns and Villages
Our unique Best of the Dolomites trek (HHT12) is designed to showcase the most iconic sights of the Dolomites in one continuous trail. Starting at the stunning Seceda viewpoint, the route heads east across the windswept Puez plateau to the charming ski town of Corvara. From there, it climbs toward Passo Falzarego, passing World War I historic sites and visiting the famous Rifugio Lagazuoi. After a rest in the Dolomites hub of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the hike continues north, stopping at the azure blue waters of Lago di Sorapis and ending near the legendary three peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
The Best of the Dolomites route is a Dolomites self-guided, hut-to-hut hiking trail with no via ferratas, but it does cover steep, rocky terrain with some exposed sections typical in the Dolomites. Along the way, you pass through two towns where you can resupply, and there are five lifts that can give you the option of a break throughout the trek. Accommodations along this route are generally more comfortable than on the Alta Via 1, with options for private rooms and hotel stays, and luggage transfer is available from the start to the end of the tour.
Because this route is unique to Alpenventures, route finding requires a bit more attention than on a fully waymarked, widely published trail. For attentive hikers, using our eGuidebook and offline navigation app, carefully prepared by the Alpenventures team, is straightforward. The key skill to successful navigation on this route is simply paying attention to signage.
The terrain in the Dolomites is rugged, and every year we have customers who are surprised and unprepared for the challenges it presents. We recommend reading our blog post, Trekking in the Dolomites to find out what to expect from trekking in the Dolomites and to help you decide if this kind of trek is right for you.
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Dolomites, Italy
Airport
Venice, Italy
Season
late-June to early-September
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"We had the most exciting adventure in the Dolomites! 🗻 9 days of hut-to-hut hiking filled with great (!!) food, amazing people, cool wildlife, and the most scenic views of the beautiful mountains, valleys, forests, and meadows. The pictures truly do not do the magnificent scale and beauty of the Dolomites justice! 🏞"
📸: Alpenventures UNGUDIED client sofie_roed
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Our Best of the Dolomites hut tour is a popular trek, and for good reason 👀
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Our client Annie set off to walk our Best of the Dolomites tour on her own — and what a journey it turned out to be!
She spent her first nights in cozy mountain refuges, winding down into Corvara and climbing back up again, all while savoring the ideal mountain temperatures.
Moving west to east, she watched the landscape transform dramatically: lush valleys giving way to high, rocky terrain where vegetation thinned and the air stayed cool.
Her route ended at the stunning glacier-green waters of Lake Sorapis — busy with hikers by day, but wonderfully peaceful in the evening once the crowds melted away.
Proof that in the Dolomites, you rarely need to go far for the scenery (and the solitude) to change completely.
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📸: @anniehalvorsenart
Our Best of the Dolomites tour cuts through the heart of the Dolomites, offering rugged trails, sharp peaks, and endless mountain views. This route is for hikers who want a real challenge and the rewards that come with it.
Would you hike this route?
📸: Alpenventures client Claudia on our Best of the Dolomites tour
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Mentally, we`re here 🏔️
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📸: @mulligansmountains
"Hiking is my meditation. To strap on my backpack, and take to the hills with my dog is not just an escape, but a journey into nature that benefits me physically and mentally. I am lucky enough to live in the remote Osttirolian mountains and over the years, the peaks, rivers and forests have become as familiar as old friends. As I hike I forage for wild herbs to be used in tea and keep an eye out for the rare wildlife that inhabits the National Park that is my home. I love sharing a hike with friends, where the open air and the challenge of the climb, leads to great conversations and a joint sense of accomplishment!"
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Tea time in the Alps, anyone?
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"Hiking allows me to reach summits that gives me another perspective of the world we live in. There is no other places on Earth where you can admire a nicer view of the landscape. It is so impressive to see what nature has to offer us. Also, hiking is a discovery–it`s learning and adventure at the same time. It is the occasion to push one’s limits and reconnect with yourself.
When reaching the summit, you have this incredible feeling of accomplishment and being privileged of having access to a kind of `new world.`
I finish with an inspiring hiking quote I’ve seen on my hike to Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia; `Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs, keep nothing but memories.`"
📸: Alpenventures client Claudia on her Best of the Dolomites tour
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"We had an unforgettable time hiking through the Dolomites. From the jagged peaks and mountain passes to the green meadows and forests, all 9 days were uniquely beautiful — I can’t recommend the Best of the Dolomites trek enough!"
It`s always incredible receiving trail updates from recent clients. The Best of the Dolomites trek never disappoints! 🔥
📸: Alpenventures Client @christine_altomare
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The Dolomites, a stunning mountain range located in northern Italy, are known for their unique geological features, breathtaking landscapes, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Here are some fun facts about the Dolomites:
🏔️ UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Dolomites were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009 for their exceptional beauty, geological significance, and cultural heritage.
🏔️ Distinctive Geology: The Dolomites are renowned for their unique rock formations composed primarily of dolomite, a type of sedimentary rock rich in magnesium and calcium. This gives the mountains their characteristic pale, pinkish hue, especially during sunrise and sunset.
🏔️ Peaks and Elevation: The Dolomites are home to some of the most iconic peaks in the Alps, including the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Marmolada (the highest peak in the Dolomites), and the Civetta. Many of these peaks rise above 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) in elevation.
🏔️ Cinque Torri: The Cinque Torri (Five Towers) are a group of distinctive rock formations in the Dolomites, known for their climbing routes and historical significance during World War I.
🏔️ Alpenglow: The Dolomites are famous for their stunning alpenglow, a phenomenon where the mountains glow in shades of pink and orange during sunrise and sunset.
The Dolomites are not only a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts but also a place of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and geological wonder. Whether you`re interested in adventure sports or simply want to enjoy the breathtaking vistas, the Dolomites have something for everyone.
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We love getting feedback from our customers! Here`s what Gilles and Jill, who booked both the Alta Via 1 and the Best of the Dolomites Trek, shared with us:
"Thanks to Tim for all the planning and an unforgettable itinerary. We are already recommending Alpenventures to other people and we would certainly consider doing another tour with you. I think your Best of the Dolomites is something really special, perhaps superior to the AV1, though both are fantastic."
Thank you so much Gilles and Jill! We loved working with you!
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