The most iconic locations of the Unesco Dolomites, in a unique multi-stage trek.
7 days, 6 nights, 132 km: a unique multi-stage trek to discover the most iconic locations and hidden gems of the Unesco Dolomites
The Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking is a trek of about seven days with six nights in mountain lodges and traditional malga mountain huts, where you can enjoy the many local culinary specialities in the company of mountain lovers. It covers a total distance of about 132 km with a total ascent and descent of over 6,700 m. The trek was designed with the objective of revealing the enchanted locations that are hidden in Cortina and its surroundings, making it possible to experience the Dolomites by hiking from one mountain lodge to the next, walking amongst forests, rivers, malga mountain huts, traditional Ladin villages, lakes and peaks that are part of the Unesco World Heritage: an experience that will remain in your heart for a lifetime.
From the center of Cortina, the trek will lead you to majestic peaks such as Mount Cristallo, Lagazuoi, Cinque Torri and Croda da Lago and you will run alongside numerous alpine lakes: the magnificent Lake Sorapis, Lake Federa, Lake Landro and Lake Bianco. You will also have the opportunity to admire the striking Tre Cime di Lavaredo, walk through the green alpine pastures of Malga Ra Stua and Malga Federa and experience the new Gores de Federa trail, which unwinds between gorges and waterfalls.
You will complete a circular route of about 130 km with approximately 6,700 m height difference, walking amongst Ladin villages, and some of the most beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers in the world.
The most iconic locations of the Unesco Dolomites, in a unique multi-stage trek.
A section that takes you to the mountain lodge Rifugio Città di Carpi, visiting the enchanting Lake Sorapis on the way.
The third stage of the “Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking” route brings you to the famous peaks Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the shores of Lake Misurina.
A long but pleasant hike reaching Malga Ra Stua.
The fifth day of the “Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking” trek takes you to the mountain lodge Rifugio Col Gallina, and it includes a second variant that simplifies and shortens the route a little, and leads to the mountain lodge Rifugio Dibona.
The route continues for the sixth stage to reach the mountain lodge Rifugio Croda da Lago, covering about 14.5 km amidst panoramic views and enchanting blue lakes.
The last day of the “Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking” trek takes you back to the starting-point in the centre of Cortina d'Ampezzo, after having walked for about 130 km with a total ascent of 6,700 m.