Tre Cime di Lavaredo meets Lake Braies

Arrival in Alta Badia

Welcome to Alta Badia! After your journey, check in at the hotel and enjoy some time to relax, breathe in the fresh mountain air and start soaking up the unique atmosphere of the Dolomites.

Acclimatization day

The first day is all about taking it easy: a gentle walk to stretch your legs, get used to the altitude and enjoy the scents of the alpine forests.
In the late afternoon or evening, you will meet a Holimites expert for a detailed briefing covering the itinerary, daily stages and useful tips to make the most of your trekking experience.

 
1st stage: Alta Badia - Fanes Natural Park

approx. 17 km (10.5 miles) / +1.600 m (5249 feet) e.g. ; -870 m (2854 feet) e.l.
We begin in the village of Badia and ascend towards the scenic Sanctuary of Santa Croce, at the foot of the imposing Sasso di Santa Croce.
The trail then continues towards Passo Sant’Antonio, eventually entering the Fanes–Sennes–Braies Nature Park, with alpine meadows, fragrant woods and unspoiled mountain scenery.

2nd stage: Fanes Natural Park - Sennes Natural Park

approx. 10,5 km (6.5 miles) / +640 m (2099 feet) e.g.; -570 m (1870 feet) e.l.

From the heart of the Nature Park we descend among pine shrubs to Rifugio Pederü, an ideal spot for a break.
From here we begin climbing again towards the Sennes plateau, surrounded by majestic Dolomite peaks and vast open landscapes.

3rd stage: Sennes Natural Park - Lake Braies - Sesto Pusteria

approx. 9,5 km (6 miles) / +300 m (985 feet) e.g. ; -940 m (3085 feet) e.l.

We cross the plateau heading towards the impressive rock walls of the Croda del Becco, then reach the Forcella Sora Forno.
From here the trail descends toward one of the most beloved icons of the Dolomites: Lake Braies, famous for the emerald colour of its waters.

At the end of the stage, we transfer by public transport (ticket not included) to Sesto, in Val Pusteria.

4th stage: Sesto Pusteria - 3 Peaks of Lavaredo

approx. 15 km (9.35 miles) with +1207 m (3960 feet) e.g. - 178 m (584 feet) e.l.

The day begins in the quiet forests of Val Fiscalina, where nature welcomes us with its slow rhythm.
After a stop at Rifugio Fondovalle, the trail becomes steeper and the forest gradually gives way to mountain pines and rocky terrain.

Then, as if a curtain opens, the protagonists of our trek appear: the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, surrounded by a majestic natural amphitheatre that leaves us speechless.

5th stage: 3 Peaks of Lavaredo - Cortina d'Ampezzo

approx. 16 km (9.94 miles) / +0 m (0 feet) e.g.; -579 m (1900 feet) e.l.

We walk along the western side of the Tre Cime, reaching Rifugio Auronzo.
From here we descend to Lake Misurina, a crystal-clear mountain lake surrounded by Dolomite peaks and alpine woods.

With a scheduled bus (ticket not included), we arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites”.

 
Departure

Upon request, Holimites can fully customize the itinerary: modify individual stages, shorten or extend the tour, add extra nights, or choose easier or more scenic variants.

Each participant is responsible for carefully evaluating the chosen package and ensuring that it matches their own physical fitness, technical ability, experience, and level of endurance.

By booking, participants confirm that they are in suitable physical and mental condition to safely undertake the activity and that they have understood the characteristics, duration, and difficulty level described in the programme.

Participants are also required to follow all instructions provided by Holimites staff at all times. For safety reasons, Holimites experts may modify, suspend, or interrupt activities. 

Holimites cannot be held responsible for accidents, injuries, or damages resulting from failure to follow instructions, inaccurate personal declarations, or participation in activities beyond one’s own capabilities.