Dolomites Alta Via of Fanes and Sennes Hike

Make your own way to Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza, and check-in at the accommodation. For the rest of the day and evening enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Dolomites. Overnight in a local hotel, where the views stretch from the Cristallo Massif to the Hohe Gaisl peak. We can assist with a private transfer from Dobbiaco to Pratopiazza on request, please ask our consultants.

Today you can choose among several hiking itineraries. You can ascend the Strudelkopf (2307m) for excellent views on the Drei Zinnen or go for a tour through the rolling Stollaplatz and Stolla-Alm. Or both walks as they are relatively short. Overnight Hotel. Distance: 5-8km/3.1-4.9mi, Ascent/Descent: +/-315m/1033ft or +/-330m/1082ft

After breakfast you start the days walk with a descent via the spectacular Val dei Canope to Cimabanche. After a short walk along the road you climb through Val de Gotres towards Forcella Lerosa, a meadow plateau surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks. After a steep descent through a forest, you begin the final climb through the lovely Val Salata and reach Sennes. Overnight Rifugio Sennes (at 2126m). Distance: 17.5-19.5km/10.9-12.11mi Ascent/Descent: +970m/3182ft -865m/2837ft

The walk today takes you through plateaus and valleys above the tree line surrounded by mountain vistas. This short hike can be extended with a climb to the Muntejela de Senes peak (2887m). The view from the peak is stunning. Overnight Rifugio Sennes. Distance: 7km/4.3mi Ascent/Descent: +345m/1131ft -345m/1131ft

Today's varied route initially follows the Dolomite Höhenweg/Alta via Dolomiti, maintaining a roughly constant elevation. After this, you descend to the beautifully located Lago de Foses and then to the lovely Valon Scuro. On the other side of the valley, you climb back up towards the Lago Le Casun and further to Fodara Vedla, a picturesque village and a nice place for a break. After a long, steep descent to the Pederü hut, you start the final ascent to the Fanes Plateau. If the weather is bad, the route can be shortened (by 11km) by taking the dirt road that goes to Rifugio Fodara Vedla, then on to Rifugio Pederù avoiding lakes. Overnight Rifugio Fanes Hutte. Distance: 17km/10.56mi Ascent/Descent: +1160m/3805ft -1240m/4068ft

Today you can choose between two alternative all-day hikes. *L’Ciaval loop via de Ju de la Crusc (7hrs): This all day route takes you up a steep, wooded hillside to the bare, rocky expanse of the Fanes plateau. At Ju d’la Crusc you reach the edge of the plateau, where you can enjoy dramatic vistas over the valley below. You can optionally extend the hike with a climb up to the L’Ciaval peak. *Fanes loop via Bivacco alla Pace (6hrs): This hike starts with a short steep section that takes you to Limo Lake, from where it becomes a comfortable walk along an unpaved road winding its way through pleasant alpine scenery, then climbing above the tree line on a rocky and lose gravel trail to the foot of the dramatic Monte Castello outcrop where the small bivacco (bivouac) is located. The views of the underlying rocky valleys are breathtaking. The track was originally a WWI military road bring supplies to the Front. Close to Monte Castello there can be sections of snow, walking poles are very useful. Overnight Rifugio Fanes Hutte. Distance: 17km/10.5mi: Ascent/Descent: +-1070m/35107ft or Distance: 14km/8.69mi: ascent/descent: +-920m/3018ft

Descend from the Fanes Plateau to the lovely Val di Marebbe. You first climb steeply to Anthoius Joch, with a difficult descent over a debris slope. After that, you continue over a wide path through the village of Wengen/ La Valle to Crusc de Rit, with beautiful views on the way. You then descend through forests and meadows to San Vigilio di Marebbe and your B&B accommodation. 17km/10.5mi: ascent/descent: +-920m/3010ft or 17km/10.5mi: ascent/descent: +885m/2903ft -1625m/5331ft

The trip concludes after breakfast in San Vigilio di Marebbe. We can assist with a private transfer from San Vigilio to Brunico train station, or from San Vigilio back to Platzwiese/Prato Piazza - please ask our consultants for details.