Italy·July 20 - 29 2022
Join us for a 10-day women-led guided hiking adventure in Italy.
ENQUIREOUR 2022 TRIP SOLD OUT IN 1 DAY! SO WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING FOR 2023, PLEASE USE THE ENQUIRE BUTTON TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A 2023 TRIP! Our 10-day adventure will start and end in Venice, Italy where our local guides will pick us up and whisk us away for 8-days of guided hiking through the stunning landscape of the Dolomite mountains. Days will vary in terrain and distance covering 6-11 miles per day of hiking with a day pack. There will be an optional day off for those that want to explore the local village. The starting point of our hike is the pastoral and lovely Val Gardena. We spend 4 nights in the village of Selva, also called Wolkenstein. We will stay one night mid-trip in the mountains at the Lavarella Hut before heading to the province of Belluno Italy and the village of Cortina d Empezzo, called the “pearl of the Dolomites” for the last 4 nights.
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8 days of women-led guided hiking with 2 local guides and 2 AdventurUs Women trip leaders
9 nights double occupancy lodging (night in mountain hut is dorm style)
All transportation including transfers from Venice to Selva di Val Gardena and back from Cortina to Venice, daily transfers to/from trailheads, cable car tickets.
1 on 1 planning call and check-ins prior to trip to help prepare for your adventure
3 monthly group calls leading up to the trip
All meals, except one dinner in Cortina
Airfare
Trip insurance with medical & repatriation coverage (required). Cancellation insurance recommended.
1 dinner in Cortina
Alcoholic beverages
1 day high mountain guide if interested in summit of Mt. Piz Boe
Personal expenses
Guide gratuities
Double Occupancy
FROM$4,999.00/pp
THE DOLOMITES
The Dolomites, also known as the Dolomite Mountains, Dolomite Alps or Dolomitic Alps, are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. They form part of the Southern Limestone Alps and extend from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley (Pieve di Cadore) in the east. The northern and southern borders are defined by the Puster Valley and the Sugana Valley (Italian: Valsugana). The Dolomites are located in the regions of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli Venezia Giulia, covering an area shared between the provinces of Belluno, Vicenza, Verona, Trentino, South Tyrol, Udine and Pordenone. Source: Wikipedia
Trip insurance with medical and repatriation coverage is required by our local guides. Cancellation insurance is recommended. You can find links in our FAQ page to some travel insurance options.
Venice is a magical place to spend a few extra days exploring and eating before or after our trip!
We will be enjoying our days of hiking, eating and taking a million pictures and will not be rushed. We will work with each participant to make sure they have a training plan to make sure the trip is enjoyable!
Hotel Antares embodies Italian hospitality in charming Val Gardena.Hospitality, warmth and natural beauty. These are the secret ingredients of 4-star Hotel Antares, set at the heart of Selva di Val Gardena. The rooms are your own haven in the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The Lavarella mountain lodge in San Vigilio di Marebbe lies at the heart of the Fanes Sennes Braies natural park, one of the most astonishing natural paradises of the Dolomites. We will enjoy authentic Tyrolean dishes and the comfort of a mountain lodge in the Dolomites The restaurant and the kitchen are felt as the heart of the service at the Lavarella mountain hut. Tasty and healthy dishes are of major importance for every mountain lover coming to visit.
Hotel Olimpia, your hotel in the heart of the Queen of the Dolomites! Thanks to its location, the relaxing atmosphere and the warm welcome, Hotel Olimpia is a perfect place to end our trip. The hotel’s rooms – most of which have recently been renovated – combine traditional local style with modern convenience, and are practical and comfortable. At the end of our days, before going out to savour the “dolce vita” Cortina offers, why not try a regenerating experience in the hotel’s small wellness centre with jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and relaxation area with herbal teas.
All participants must show proof of vaccination and should be prepared to follow all government travel requirements. Current info can be found here.
Face coverings required when physical distancing cannot be maintained, if traveling in shared vehicles, and in any location where use is mandated.
We will be meeting at Venice Marco Polo International Airport on July 20 leaving around 1pm. Some of us will be arriving in Venice a day or two early to adjust to the time difference. We will share lodging recommendations with confirmed participants.
Please check that your passport does NOT expire within 6 months of our trip dates. Their is a funny story behind how we know this that may be shared over a glass of wine!
Insurance is mandatory in France which is where our guiding partner is based. Therefore this trip requires that we all have trip insurance that includes medical evacuation and repatriation insurance which covers medical cost and the cost to get home if needed. Here are some resources/options to get started. Full disclosure we have not used these yet.
If the Participant cancels 61 or more days before the Activity, they shall receive a full refund minus a cancellation fee of 15% of the full trip amount; Within 36-60 days before the Activity, a 50% refund will be given; Within 35 days of the Activity, there are no refunds given, no exceptions.
To ensure your experience is unforgettable much of our planning is finalized in the months leading up to the trip. Scheduling of guides, permits, accommodations, food planning, goodie bags, and all the little things that make our events great get finalized manually. Cancellations within the 60-day window incur costs that we cannot recoup. Last minute cancellations within 35 days are even harder as we often cannot fill the vacated spot on short notice. Our cancellation policy ensures the best possible experience for everyone.
We strongly recommend purchasing "cancel for any reason" trip insurance.