Today we’ll explore the Lagazuoi-Cinque Torri area – of great interest for both the spectacular surrounding mountains and the reminders of the terrible years of WW1, due to the adjacency of the former border between the long-dismantled Hapsburg Empire and Italy.

We’ll take a cable car to Lagazuoi Rifugio high above Passo Falzarego, and descend the tunnels built into the mountain by soldiers who held off the Austo-Hungarian army. Upon arrival at the Pass, we’ll hike up to Rifugio Averau, our home for the evening tonight.

ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau  MEALS: (B,L,D)

The trail this morning leads over the Forcella Giau (2,360m) with plenty of ups and downs; here the views of the Tofana and Monte Cavallo are inspiring, not to mention the mountains on display to the south: Monte Fromin, Cernera, Pelmo and the upswept flank of Monte Mondeval. Along the hike we’ll have great views of the majestic Sorapiss, the unmistakable pyramid of Antelao and far off the Cadore Dolomites.

The last part of the day leads us below Pelmo’s north face, (which is 1,006m straight up to the top) to our comfortable mountain Rifugio at Passo Staulanza (1,783m), our home for tonight.

ACCOMMODATION: Marmolada Staulanza  MEALS: (B,L,D)

Departing our rifugio, we’ll hike by several farms and join a popular trail that climbs to the shoulder of Monte Coldai, anchoring one end of the famous Monte Civetta. After stopping for lunch at Lago Coldai, we’ll continue to the Col Negro di Coldai that looks over at the towering west face of Monte Civetta. This “wall of walls” extends for over 6km! About midway past this wall we’ll climb to our rifugio, perched on a mountaintop with views to the Val Civetta, down the Alleghe Valley and west to the Marmolada Glacier. This overnight stop is unforgettable.

ACCOMMODATION: Marmolada Rifugio MEALS: (B,L,D)

From our rifugio, we’ll descend to the Val Civetta over the Col Rean, through beautiful, open, green meadows to the narrow valley of Val Corpassa. The trail takes us right below the sheer rock faces of the Torre Venezia (2,337m) and the Torre Trieste (2,458m), both rising some 600 meters vertically from the valley floor.

We’ll pass by the Rifugio Vazzoler (1,723m) and ascend steeply through a dense forest to Forcella de l’Orso and alongside Monte Moiazza’s southern flank to Rifugio Bruto Cartestiato. We’ll continue to Rifugio San Sebastiano across pasture clearings we’ll take a private transfer to Malga Ciapela.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Malga Ciapela MEALS: (B,L,D) 

From Malga Ciapela we’ll hike west along the river Torrente Pettorina. The trail climbs steadily through thick forest to reach pasture clearings. Soon the uphill section begins in earnest! We’ll visit the uninhabited village of Franzedàz, amidst sweeping alpine meadows and take a step back in time.

We’ll leave the high pastures and hike on the gravelly terrain that leads to Forca Rossa (2,490). From here we’ll begin our descent in the direction of Passo San Pellegrino, and reach our rifugio for the night.

ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio San Pellegrino  MEALS: (B,L,D)

After breakfast we’ll depart from our rifugio past a string of photogenic hay barns and chalets, reaching Albergo Miralago (1,920m). We’ll hike to Passo San Pellegrino and continue toward Passo Valles, which strikes out southeast across marshy terrain. We’ll quickly enter some pretty woods and climb steadily, crossing a cascading stream along the way.

We’ll continue to climb to Corda degli Zingari (2,297m), a broad crest on the edge of the Altopiano degli Zingari. Hike down the dirt track beneath Monte Predazzo admiring the vast slabs of the metamorphic Lagorai chain extending east to north, to Passo Valles (2,031m / 6,663′) and have a private transfer to your hotel, where we’ll enjoy a well-deserved dinner and night’s rest.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Val di Fassa MEALS: (B,L,D)

Today is the last day of your Conqueror Adventures hiking adventure in the Dolomites – arguably THE most beautiful mountains in the world. Our aim is to create incredible moments that count with like minded people, and build lifelong friendships through physical activity and shared experiences in some of the worlds most beautiful places.

After breakfast we’ll depart from our hotel in Val di Fassa and head back through the mountains to Venice in time for departing flights in the afternoon.

 MEALS: (B)

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