See the best of the Dolomites on this slower-paced tour, traversing meadows and rock gardens.

The Dolomites have everything you need for a great trail running trip: smooth, winding single track through high pastures, stunning mountain scenery, and lots of great food!

We love the Dolomites and have been trail running here for over a decade. We know the valleys, the hotels and wonderful mountain huts.

On this level 1 Dolomites tour, we won’t rush, and we’ll make strategic use of mountain funiculars and gondolas to reduce the big climbs and descents. An important feature of our level 1 tours is that they have a higher ratio of guides to guests. The pace will be slow and steady with plenty of time to enjoy stops along the way. If you find your energy flagging, that’s okay! It’s possible to take a day off at various points (though not every day), if you prefer to rest. Like all of our trips, this is a no-judgment zone. We’re here to have fun!

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What's Included

• Daily guided trail runs with a licensed International Mountain Leader
• Accommodation for seven nights at 3 or 4 star hotels, one night at a well-appointed mountain rifugio, or hut
• Buffet breakfasts, food and premium nutrition on the trail, and multi-course dinners every evening
• All taxi and cable car transfers to and from trailheads that are included on our planned itinerary
• Luggage transfers
• 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
$6190 per person
$700 single supplement

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ortisei
We’ll meet at our hotel in Ortisei, which is accessible by taxi or public transport. Before dinner, we’ll gather for an overview of the week’s route, covering daily routines, and reviewing gear for each day’s adventure.

Day 2 - Ortisei
Today, we’ll take a funicular from Ortisei, then follow a trail to the summit of Resciesa, passing a charming ancient chapel along the way. A broad ridge brings us to Passo de Brogles, where we’ll stop for a break while taking in a great panorama.

Gentle single track leads through pine forest into the Anna Valley, to reach Furnes, where we’ll take a cable car back down to Ortisei.

Day 3 - Plattkofelhütte
We’ll take a cable car to the huge expanse of Alpe di Siusi, the largest Alpine pasture in the Alps. A descent brings us to Saltria, where we can take a break at a rifugio. From here we begin our climb up to the Zallinger pastures and our overnight accommodation at the Plattkofelhütte, where we’ll enjoy a beautiful evening high in the mountains.

Day 4 - Selva
Today’s route traverses along the edge of the Sassolungo massif, crossing immense scree slopes that locals call “rock gardens.” We’ll run and then hike uphill to the spectacularly placed Rifugio Vincenza, deep within a towering cirque, for a break for coffee and cake or hearty soup. After, we’ll continue under the steep north face of Sassolungo to reach Ciampinoi, where we’ll hop on the cable car down to the town of Selva to relax at our hotel.

Day 5 - Selva
Today there’s the option of a rest day, or an out-and-back run into the impressive Vallunga, or “Long Valley.” This long, deep chasm has been likened to a mini-Yosemite valley, carved out by an immense glacier during the last ice age.

Tonight is your chance to explore and choose your own restaurant for dinner in Selva – recommendations provided, or course!

Day 6 - Corvara
Leaving Selva, we’ll jump on the gondola up to Dantercepies and join a gently descending trail with views of the towering Sella Massif. A short climb to Utia Col Pradat brings us to a great restaurant. Then it’s time for a winding descent through trees to Colfosco, then meadow trails to the village of Corvara.

Day 7 - Cortina
Starting with the lift up to Col Alt, we’ll follow the Alta Badia High Trail, or Panoramic Trail, across broad ridges to reach Rifugio Pralongia, where we’ll take a break. A short climb brings us to the panoramic Stores peak, and then we’ll descend on smooth runnable trails to the hamlet of Sciare. A taxi will take us to our hotel in the stylish town of Cortina.

Day 8 - Cortina
We’ll visit the famous Cinque Torri – or five towers – rock formation. While there, we’ll have a chance to learn about the history of this region in the open-air museum. A short run takes us around these impressive rock towers, ending at Rifugio Scoiattoli, which serves traditional local dishes and has fantastic views of the Cinque Torri.

Day 9 - Depart from Cortina
We’ll enjoy a final breakfast together at our hotel before saying our farewells as our tour comes to a close. Those who have opted for the shared transfer to Bolzano will head off together after breakfast.

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Photo Credits: Martina Valmassoi

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