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Dolomites Panoramic Trek – Photography Edition
A carefully designed highlights route through the Dolomites, combining breathtaking scenery, comfortable trekking, and professional guiding. This itinerary is perfect for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking to capture the most iconic landscapes of the Dolomite Mountains.
The complete itinerary is 9 Days / 8 Nights, covering the region’s most famous highlights. For travelers with limited time, a 7 Days / 6 Nights Highlights Route is also available.
7 Days / 6 Nights Highlights Route
€1,788 per person
Includes:
- Val di Funes
- Seceda Ridge
- Alpe di Siusi
- Passo Sella
- Lago di Braies
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo
9 Days / 8 Nights Complete Route
€2,300 per person
Includes:
- Val di Funes
- Seceda Ridge
- Alpe di Siusi
- Passo Sella
- Lago di Braies
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Cinque Torri
- Lago di Sorapis
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Bolzano
Meet the group in Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol. Nestled between the Alps and the northern Italian plains, Bolzano serves as one of the main gateways to the Dolomites. Influenced by centuries of Tyrolean heritage, the city still maintains a unique blend of Italian and Austrian culture, where both German and Italian are commonly spoken.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and fellow travelers before checking into a local hotel. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic center and take in your first views of the surrounding mountains as they emerge on the horizon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano
Meals: Not included
Day 2 | Warm-Up Hike in Val di Funes – St. Magdalena & Odle Peaks
After breakfast, transfer to Val di Funes, one of the most iconic valleys in the Dolomites. Rolling meadows, traditional farmhouses, and dramatic limestone peaks combine to create one of the region’s most recognizable alpine landscapes.
Today's gentle hike takes you through forests, pastures, and charming Tyrolean villages, making it an ideal introduction to the mountains. Along the way, you'll visit the famous St. Magdalena Church, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Odle (Geisler) Mountains—a view often featured on postcards and travel magazines.
The trail also passes traditional wooden farms, hay fields, and mountain pastures, offering a glimpse into the timeless rural lifestyle of South Tyrol.
Hiking: 4–5 hours | +350m / -350m | Approx. 9 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Ortisei
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 3 | Seceda Ridge Hike
After breakfast, take the cable car from Ortisei to the spectacular Seceda Plateau, home to one of the most iconic ridge lines in the Dolomites.
Towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically from alpine meadows, creating one of the most photographed landscapes in the Alps. Today's route follows a clockwise loop along the famous Seceda ridge, traversing cliffside paths, alpine pastures, and mountain meadows.
Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the Odle Mountains, Val Gardena, and many of the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Several sections feature steeper terrain and longer descents, adding variety and a more authentic mountain trekking experience.
Instead of taking the cable car back down, we descend on foot all the way to Ortisei, experiencing the transition from rugged alpine terrain to forests and traditional mountain villages.
Hiking: 6–7 hours | +400m / -1,200m | Approx. 13–14 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Ortisei
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 4 | Alpe di Siusi Hike
After breakfast, ascend by cable car from Ortisei and pass through the forests of Mont Seuc before reaching the vast alpine meadows of Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm).
As Europe’s largest high-altitude alpine meadow, Alpe di Siusi offers a completely different atmosphere from the dramatic cliffs of Seceda. Gentle rolling grasslands stretch across the plateau, dotted with mountain huts, grazing pastures, and vibrant wildflowers during the summer months.
From the trail, enjoy sweeping views of iconic peaks such as Sassolungo and Schlern (Sciliar). The combination of open meadows, alpine farms, and mountain scenery creates a classic postcard-perfect Alpine landscape.
After exploring the plateau, we descend on foot to the valley below.
Hiking: 5–6 hours | +250m / -950m | Approx. 11–13 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Ortisei
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 5 | Passo Sella Hike & Lago di Braies
Depart Ortisei in the morning and drive approximately 30–40 minutes to Passo Sella, located beneath the imposing Sassolungo massif.
Today's hike follows alpine trails through mountain meadows and rocky terrain, with route options adapted to the group's fitness level. The trail features moderate elevation gain and sustained mountain walking, making it one of the more active days of the trip.
After completing the hike, we descend and drive through the Dolomites toward the stunning Lago di Braies, often considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy.
Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely lakeside walk and time for photography before continuing to our hotel near Lake Misurina.
Hiking: 5–6 hours | +700m / -700m | Approx. 11–14 km
Driving Time: Approx. 3.5–4.5 hours total
Accommodation: Hotel near Dobbiaco or Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 6 | Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop
Starting from Lake Misurina, we take local transportation to Rifugio Auronzo, the gateway to the most iconic hiking route in the Dolomites—the Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop.
Known as the symbol of the Dolomites, the Three Peaks rise dramatically above the surrounding plateau. Throughout the hike, changing perspectives reveal new views of the towering limestone spires, glacial cirques, alpine meadows, and rugged mountain walls.
This classic route offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire mountain range.
Hiking: 5–6 hours | +550m / -550m | Approx. 11–12 km
Accommodation: Hotel near Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 7 | Cinque Torri Hike
After breakfast, transfer to the famous Cinque Torri area.
Five massive limestone towers rise from the alpine landscape like natural sculptures, creating one of the most distinctive geological formations in the Dolomites.
The trail climbs steadily into the high alpine zone, offering increasingly expansive views of surrounding peaks including Tofana, Nuvolau, and Averau. The route traverses meadows, rocky terraces, and ridgelines, combining exceptional scenery with fascinating geological features.
Cinque Torri is also an important World War I historical site. Along the trail, you'll encounter preserved trenches, tunnels, military shelters, and observation posts, offering insight into the region's wartime history.
After completing the circuit, we descend back to the valley.
Hiking: 5–6 hours | +650m / -650m | Approx. 11–12 km
Accommodation: Hotel near Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 8 | Lago di Sorapis
Today we travel to Lago di Sorapis, one of the most stunning alpine lakes in the Dolomites.
Hidden among towering limestone peaks, the lake is famous for its striking turquoise-blue waters and is often referred to as the "Sapphire of the Dolomites."
The trail gradually ascends through forests, rocky slopes, and alpine terrain. Some sections are narrow and require careful footing, but the reward is well worth the effort.
Upon arrival, enjoy spectacular views of the lake, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and mountain walls that reflect beautifully in its unique blue waters.
Hiking: 5–6 hours | +550m / -550m | Approx. 11–12 km
Accommodation: Hotel near Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch included; dinner not included
Day 9 | Departure
After breakfast, the trip comes to an end.
Depending on your travel plans, you may return home or extend your stay in the Dolomites to enjoy more time exploring this remarkable mountain region.
Meals: Breakfast included
Important Notes
- The 7 Days / 6 Nights itinerary does not include Cinque Torri and Lago di Sorapis (Days 7–8 of the complete itinerary).
- Accommodation locations may vary depending on availability and may require short transfers to and from the hiking routes.
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions, safety considerations, group fitness levels, or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Final arrangements are subject to local conditions and booking availability.
2026 Dolomites Panoramic Trek – Light Luxury Edition
From Val di Funes to Tre Cime — Walk Through the Dreamlike Landscapes of the Dolomites
Designed for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, this unforgettable trekking journey takes you across the most iconic landscapes of the Dolomites.
Starting in the storybook beauty of Val di Funes, we traverse the mountain range from west to east, exploring Europe’s largest alpine meadow, dramatic ridgelines, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and some of the most photogenic peaks in the Alps. The journey culminates at the breathtaking Lago di Braies, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites.
Along the way, you'll discover many of the region's most celebrated highlights, including Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, Cinque Torri, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and Lago di Braies. The scenery evolves day by day—from rolling alpine pastures and charming mountain villages to towering limestone peaks and wild alpine landscapes, offering a rich and varied trekking experience.
With daily hikes of approximately 5–7 hours, moderate elevation gain, and no technical difficulty, this itinerary is suitable for active travelers in good health who enjoy hiking, nature, and photography.
Led by experienced mountain guides, the trip includes luggage transfers throughout the journey and comfortable hotel accommodations, allowing you to hike with only a light daypack and fully immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery and unforgettable moments along the trail.
