Dolomites, Alto Adige and Val Badia – 8 days self guided walking package

Arrive at the mountain village of La Valle (Wengen in German), take a walk and enjoy a very beautiful and peaceful setting, where La Valle has a large Ladin-speaking population and therefore a unique language. I am amazed that you are. immerse yourself in the pure essence o Dolomites

Today’s excursion starts in La Valle and crosses the mountains of Sas De Crosta (Palace). A stop at Crusc de Rit is a must. From this vantage point, you can see the Badia Valley to the south, the Puster Valley and the Austrian mountains to the north. Walks through forests and vast meadows offer spectacular views of Sas Dalesc Desc, Sas Dales Nu and the majestic cliffs of Ju de Sant Antone. The itinerary can be shortened if you’d like.

Challenge: 5/ 7 hours, 17.3 / 12.7 km, 921/745m climb, 921/745m descent

The hike starts and ends in the village of Pederoa, 2 km from La Vallee, and can be reached on foot, by local bus, or by pre-arranged private transfer. At first, the route alternates between paved stretches and footsteps, gradually ascending until reaching a wide clearing with panoramic views across La Valle, Longialo and the impressive Monte Putia. A gentle descent down a dirt road along the Gran Ega stream (the largest in Val Badia) leads back to Pederoa from Spizan Peak.

Challenge: 5 hours, 13 km, 772m climb, 773m descent

 A short included transfer brings you to Passo Valparola here starts an outstanding panoramic trail along the Sett Sass until the wide upland meadow of Pralongià from where you have extraordinary views on the peaks and the valleys of the Val Badia the Marmolada glacier in the backdrop.

Challenge: 6 hours, 15 km, 572m climb, 1181m descent

 Today’s route is a gradual climb and then a descent on stony footpaths. Along the way, you will admire the rock faces of the Sasso delle Nove and a complete view of the Pares ridge and the Austrian peaks. The last uphill section is quite steep till the Ju De Sant Antone, with great views on the valley and the Fanes-Senes-Braines Natural Park. Crossing the high pastures, you reach Rifugio Lavarella and Rifugio. Fanes from where it is worthwhile to deviate for 1km until Lé Vërt lake and Limo lake.
Challenge: 6 hours, 13.8km, 1278m climb, 563m descent

 Today’s route is a bit steep but fascinating. It crosses the larch forest as you climb to the alpine lake Lech Parom where the vast and majestic Fane’s upland and prairies gradually turn to sheer vertical rock surfaces surrounded by the typical Dolomiti peak. To avoid the steep climb, it’s possible to follow a more gradual trail, and it’s possible to descend to Val di Medesc through a narrow stony canal that brings you to La Crusc, from where you can admire other massifs of Val Badia. In the last stretch to La Valle, you will cross the Armentara with its expansive lawns, a peculiarity of this landscape.
Challenge: 8 hours, 20 km, 790m climb, 1511m descent

 The itinerary is quite steep at the beginning until the side of Monte Putia, it’s a magnificent peak, particular in its shape and stands out over the others in Val Badia. As you head towards Rifugio Genova, a pleasant hiding place beneath Passo Poma, you cross wide prairies with exceptional views on the peaks of PuezOdle Natural Parkand the Fanes massif. The way back is through the Seres valley characterized by a succession of ancient watermills. It’s possible to shorten the trail by about 3km. Longiarù is reachable by local bus directly from La Valle.
Challenge: 6/5 hours 17/13.4 km, 1110/950m climb, 1108/950m descent