WALKING & HIKING
ITALY
DAYS 1–2 Hike across rolling pastures and wildflower meadows in the heart of the Dolomites • Follow a wooded trail to vista-rich plateaus • Settle into the relaxed pace of mountain life in family-run rifugi (mountain huts) that seem to appear out of nowhere • Savor the warm and hearty flavors of South Tyrolean fare • Trek to Munt de Sennes and gaze down at the valley below • Share the trail with ibex, deer and chamois • Learn about the region’s flora, fauna and geology with a local guide • Follow the service roads carved out of the terrain by the Austrians who defended this area in World War I. » Pederü Lodge - Casual DAYS 3–4 Explore Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park, a World Heritage site with rugged peaks and pristine alpine lakes • Trek into the Fanes highlands and admire the wildflowers and brilliant limestone massifs • Walk through the mountain hamlet of San Cassiano and experience the distinct culture and customs of the Ladin people • Hike on trails with panoramic scenes of glacier-carved valleys and limestone summits • Discover the region’s dramatic history at Passo Valparola, once the site of heavy World War I combat. » Las Vegas Lodge - Casual DAYS 5–6 Traverse the enchanting meadows of the Puez-Odle mountain group • Front-row views of the Sella massif’s north face await at our welcoming alpine retreat • Savor a post-hike Aperol spritz on the terrace • Finish off your trek with gourmet Tyrolean cuisine and regional wines • Follow a trail to an outlook affording views of the Sella massif and Edelweiss Valley. » Col Pradat Lodge - Casual shown bottom right Jagged granite peaks pierce the clouds. Wildflowers embellish rich green meadows. And the views… out of this world. In the Dolomites, take your adventure to new heights. Alpine Adventure amid Italy’s Dramatic Mountains DOLOMITES HUT-TO-HUT
FANES-SENNES-BRAIES NATURAL PARK
PUEZ-ODLE NATURAL PARK
Pederu Lodge
San Cassiano
Colfosco
Lake Valparola
Bolzano
ROME
6 Days Activity Levels 3-5 Casual Hotels $4,399 to $4,799 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search DMHW on backroads.com
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