Italy’s Dolomites have some of the best trail running in Europe!

The trails are flowy and accessible, and the scenery includes impressive towering mountains, quiet villages and beautiful meadows where cows and horses graze. On this tour, we'll run from inn to inn, enjoying these stunning views and relaxing with hearty local meals at night.

What's Included

• Daily guided trail runs with a licensed International Mountain Leader
• Accommodation for six nights at 3 or 4 star hotels, one night at remote mountain inn
• Buffet breakfasts, food and premium nutrition on the trail, and multi-course dinners every evening
  
• Group taxi from Bolzano to Ortisei at the start of the tour, and from Val di Funes to Bolzano at the end of the tour
• All taxi and cable car transfers to and from trailheads that are included on our planned itinerary
• Luggage transfers between villages
• A copy of our Guide to Trail Running in the Alps, which contains 80+ pages of information and tips from Run the Alps staff and guides

Cost
$4730 per person
$1050 single supplement

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ortisei
Today, we’ll meet in Bolzano and transfer by taxi to Ortisei in the afternoon. Before dinner, we’ll meet for an overview of the week’s route, covering our daily routines, and reviewing gear for each day’s adventure.

Day 2 - Ortisei
Today we’ll start by riding a funicular railway from Ortisei to quickly gain the scenic Resciesa Ridge, where we’ll run panoramic views and high quality trails traversing the mountainside.

Day 3 - Plattkofel Hut
From the beautiful plateau of Alpe di Siusi, some relatively flat running brings us to Saltner Hut. We then head out over the Altipiano dello Sciliar and one of the most dramatic sections of trail of the entire week. We’ll stay overnight at Plattkofel Hut, with private rooms and hot showers.

Day 4 - Selva
Along today’s stunning route, we’ll explore the immense and iconic Plattkofel massif. Passing Rifugio Vincenza, a break for coffee and cake feels obligatory! For those feeling adventurous, an early-morning run to the 2958m high Plattkofel Peak is an option.

Day 5 - Selva
Running from Selva this morning, we’ll enjoy a circular route up into the impressive Vallunga, or “Long Valley”, a long, deep chasm which has been likened to a mini-Yosemite valley. The flow on this section of trail feels just great!

Day 6 - San Pietro
Today we’ll cross from Val Gardena to its quieter neighbor, Val di Funes. Starting in Selva, we’ll climb to the popular Seceda meadows high above Val Gardena, an expanse dotted with quiet alp farms and backed by the impressive jagged Odler peaks.

Day 7 - San Pietro
We’ll tackle the Odle di Eores massif, with engrossing singletrack, mature pine woodland, abundant mountain vistas and a couple of very strategically placed huts for refreshments along the way. Today’s highlight is the “Gunther Messner Way,” a flowing, narrow trail with big views!

Day 8 - Depart from San Pietro
Today we’ll say our goodbyes as we take leave of the Dolomites. We’ll have a morning group taxi available to Bolzano, where you can continue on to your final post-tour destination.

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Photo credits: Sage Brown, Mark Brightwell, Cam Bevan, Bruno Yates, Milo Zanecchia, and Martina Valmossoi

Prefer to run on your own schedule, without a guide? Go self-guided and let us take care of all the logistics.

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