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8-day Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Holiday
8-day Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Holiday
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Jun Jul Aug Sep
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ITSW280
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price in double room from: € 881
8-day Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Holiday

8-day Val di Fassa & Val Gardena Walking Holiday

Self-guided Dolomites walking tour

Is this tour for me?

The 7‑day Val di Fassa & Sella Ronda walking holiday is an immersive journey through one of the most spectacular corners of the Dolomites, where spellbinding views, wild open spaces, and dramatic limestone peaks accompany you at every step. Designed for hikers with a good level of fitness who enjoy 5–6 hour walks on well‑marked trails, this adventure leads you through the iconic Catinaccio group, the mighty Sella massif, and the striking Sassolungo & Sassopiatto range, with unforgettable panoramas of the shimmering Marmolada Glacier.

  • Spellbinding views, wild open spaces, mountain lakes, jagged peaks
  • Warm, comfortable family-run accommodation
  • The Marmolada Glacier, rich flora and fauna
  • Friendly locals with a unique cultural heritage
  • Many culinary specialties, including delicious cheese, carne salada, polenta,
    mushrooms, speck and outstanding wines
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ITINERARY

You follow either gravel roads or well-marked hiking trails. The routes described here sometimes involve steeper ascents, but can be walked without problems by a reasonably fit adult. On some occasions there are optional opportunities for climbing local peaks; these are obviously more difficult trails, suitable only for experienced mountain hikers. 

Start: Canazei                Finish: Canazei

Day 1: Arrive in Canazei
Day 2: Optional walks from Canazei (10 - 16 km / 6 - 10 mi)
Day 3: Catinaccio or Via del Pan walks (14 - 16 km / 8,5 - 10 mi)
Day 4: Walk from Passo della Sella to Passo Gardena (13 km / 8 mi)
Day 5: Corvara loop walk (11 km / 7 mi)
Day 6: Selection of walks from Passo Gardena (10 - 12.5 km / 6 - 8 mi)
Day 7: Departure from Corvara

Day 1:    Arrive in Canazei

Arrive with public transport or private transfer to Canazei, check-in at your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Dolomites. 

Day 2:    Optional walks from Canazei (10 - 16 km / 6 - 10 mi)

OPTION 1: Walk around Sasso Piatto From Col Rodella you will walk over gravel road for a short distance. Soon after you will walk over the panorama track that takes you to the Rif. Sasso Piatto (with wet weather it can be slippery and very muddy: be careful!). You have wonderful views of the rough rocks of Sasso Piatto. Another panorama track takes you to the Langkofelhütte. From here you
enter the bizar landscape between the two giants Sasso Piatto on your right and the Sasso Lungo on your left. It resembles a lunar landscape. At Rif. T. Demetz you go for 550 meters steep down to the valleystation of the Sasso Lungo lift. You could also take the lift down if you are tired or your knees hurt. From here you walk back to the Col Rodella using mostly gravel roads. It is a long but
beautifull walk.

Challenge: 6 hours, 16 km / 10 mi, 810m ascent, 850m descent

OPTION 2: Grepa Valley walk razing animals, unspoiled nature and tranquility: all this is Val de Grepa, one of the little-known and populated side valleys of Val di Fassa. From the basin of Ciampac (2160 meters), continuing uphill to Pian de Sele (2346 meters), you reach a small plateau from which you can admire the wild Val de Grepa from above. Walking with a view of the marvelous Sassolungo Group, you reach Pian de Poze and then downhill through the beautiful valley surrounded by greenery with its characteristic wooden huts, crossing the pastures of cows and horses that usually inhabit the area during the summer months.

Challenge: 4 hours, 10 km / 6 mi, 260m ascent, 960m descent

Day 3:    Catinaccio or Via del Pan walks (14 - 16 km / 8,5 - 10 mi)

OPTION 1: This loop walk coasts the imposing Catinaccio group: you walk over tracks and gravelroads, passing Malga Vael and Roda di Vael hut before starting to climb up to the Zigolade Pass. You then start your descent,flanking Forcella di Davoi and Cima Catinaccio with their jagged peaks. You pass hut Preuss and Gardeccia, where you may want to stop and reward yourself with a local snack before continuing to your starting point in Catinaccio.  

Challenge: 6 hours, 14 km / 8,5 mi, 777m ascent, 781m descent

OPTION 2: Walk along Via del Pan, the “bread path”, a nice route that runs along the southern side of the crest, offering amazing views of the Marmolada glacier and Sella mountain group.

Challenge: 5,5 hours, 16 km / 10 mi, 350m ascent, 1230m descent

Day 4:    Walk from Passo della Sella to Passo Gardena (13 km / 8 mi)

From the Col Rodella you walk over gravelroads and tracks, seeing the steep Sasso Piatto and Sasso Lungo on your left. You come along the Sella Pass and then walk on to the Gruppo del Sella on the right, beautiful and imposing it as it comes closer and closer. The views are stunning in walking direction. Finally you reach Grödner Joch, where your hut is. 

Challenge: 4/5 hours, 13 km / 8 mi , 440m ascent, 745m descent

Day 5:    Corvara loop walk (11 km / 7 mi)

Today you walk on a panoramic loop starting in Corvara, ascending through alpine meadows and larch forests toward the Pralongià plateau, offering sweeping views of the Dolomites. Continue toward Piz Bioch, a perfect spot for a scenic break, before circling back down to Corvara.

Challenge: 5 hours, 11 km / 7 mi, 610m ascent/descent

Day 6:    Selection of walks from Passo Gardena (10 - 12.5 km / 6 - 8 mi)

OPTION 1: From Gardena Pass the track goes up until you walk pretty much under the Gruppo del Sella. In Val de Mesdi you cross a small river and the path goes down, sometimes quit steep. When you're down in the valley you follow a gravel road until Crep de Sela. From there a steep track takes you finally to Ristorante Boè. From here you take a beautifull track that goes through spectacular rockformations. When you reach the Kaiserhütte you only have to follow the gravel road until you're at Passo Campolongo.

Challenge: 5,5 hours, 12.5 km / 8 mi, 755m ascent, 1020m descent

OPTION 2: From Pordoi Pass a breathtaking high-alpine hike connecting to Passo Campolongo, this route winds through dramatic Dolomite landscapes, passing beneath towering peaks and across rolling meadows. It offers stunning views of the Sella Group and surrounding valleys, blending rugged beauty with serene mountain charm.

Challenge: 5 hours, 10 km / 6 mi, 510m ascent, 880m descent

Day 7:    Departure from Corvara

The trip and our services end after breakfast. Arrivederci Dolomiti!

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodations we use in Canazei and Corvara are small, comfortable 3 star hotels. These family-run hotels have a friendly atmosphere and all the rooms have private bathrooms. Buffet breakfast is provided every day; dinner is not included but there are many restaurants there.

During high season it is possible that you might sleep in accommodations different from the ones indicated below. In choosing alternative accommodations we have tried to maintain the same standards and quality. We have also tried to stay in the same towns and villages, in order to change routes as little as possible.

Extra nights can be booked at any of the accommodations along the route.

  • Hotel La Campagnola - Canazei
    Hotel La Campagnola (Canazei)

    Hotel La Campagnola is a little family run hotel in Canazei that offers welcoming, clean and not so spacious accommodation with wooden furniture. Breakfast is very good and rich.  The structure has a sun terrace where you can relax on sunny days. Staff is courteous and helpful. Free Wifi. 

    www.lacampagnolacanazei.it

  • Hotel La Plaza *** (Corvara)
    Hotel La Plaza *** (Corvara)

    Hotel La Plaza is a comfortable 3-star hotel operated by passionate skier and hiker Eduard Pescolderung. Located at the centre of the village of Corvara, our hotel is a great base for hikers with easy access points to the Dolomiti.

    www.laplaza.it

PRACTICAL INFO

How do I get to Canazei?

The main airports you could flight in to reach Dolomites are Innsbruck (INN) and Verona (VRN).

From and to Innsbruck you can take a bus or a train to reach the central train station and then get a train to Bolzano or Trento and then another train to Ora (to check timetables please visit www.trenitalia.it).

From and to Verona airport you can take a shuttle that runs every 20 minutes to and from the central train station or you could choose a train. Once in Verona Porta Nuova railway station, take a train to Bolzano or Trento (please check on www.trenitalia.it). From Trento and Bolzano there are busses to Canazei.

Departure from Corvara

On departure from Corvara take the local bus to Brunico (Bunek) train station from where it is possible to take trains to Bolzano.

GPS tracks are available on request.

Difficulty & Terrain

This holiday is suitable for hikers with a good level of fitness who are comfortable with 5–6 hour walks each day. Routes follow a mix of gravel roads and well‑marked mountain trails, with some steeper ascents that are manageable for any reasonably fit adult. On certain days, there are optional peak extensions that involve more demanding terrain, recommended only for experienced mountain hikers. Overall, the trip offers rewarding, moderately challenging hikes surrounded by spectacular Dolomite scenery.

How to Book & Our Terms

When you make a booking, we first check availability and do our best to confirm all your chosen options. Once everything is confirmed, we’ll contact you. If something isn’t available, we’ll get in touch to discuss alternative options with you.

You can note any preferences or questions in the comments box at the final step of booking. For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions and How to book pages.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Included

  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Luggage transfer from Canazei to Corvara
  • Digital detailed route notes and maps 
  • Access to the trip on GUIBO navigation app
  • 24-hour telephone assistance

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Travel to/from Canazei
  • Trains, busses or boats wherever necessary
  • Lunches & Dinners not specifically mentioned
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Personal equipment
  • Tourist taxes

Extras

  • Single Room Supplement(s)
  • Additional night/s can be booked at any of the accommodations along the way
  • Transfer from airport to Canazei
  • Transfer from Canazei to airport
  • Shipment of trip docs to the first accommodation
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