THE DOLOMITES OF VAL BADIA

The Val Badia will astonish you with breathtaking landscapes on this quintessential Dolomite walking tour.

Enjoy exhilarating hikes through the awe-inspiring nature of dramatic limestone mountains with snow

capped peaks, a magnificent nature reserve, picture-perfect alpine pastures and idyllic meadows. This

German-speaking part of Italy boasts an exceptional cuisine, a rich variety of wildlife, flora and fauna.

Leave your worries behind as you walk to the gentle sound of birds singing through the mesmerising beauty

of the Dolomites.

The Val Badia is one of the Ladin valleys located in the South Tyrol area of the Dolomites, an area famed

for its alpine beauty and idyllic position at the foot of the Dolomites. Staying in the picture postcard village of

La Valle-Wengen for six nights along with a night in a traditional mountain hut, allows you to enjoy the very

best mountain walking that this area of the Dolomites has to offer.

Breathing in the fresh mountain air of the Dolomites.

Spellbinding views, wild open spaces, mountain lakes, jagged peaks

Meadows brimming with flora and fauna

Superb local cuisine, delicious cheeses and outstanding wines

Traditional mountain huts deep in the Fanes–Sennes National Park with fabulous mountain views

WHY CHOOSE MACS ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS?

Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays where every last detail is taken care

of. As passionate and regular walkers we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride

ourselves on delivering outstanding walking holidays with every last detail taken care of.

From your first contact with Macs Adventure Holidays you will deal with an Italian specialist who knows the

region intimately and will help you plan every aspect of your holiday to ensure that you enjoy a truly

unforgettable walking holiday in Italy.

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES?

Self guided walking holidays are the best way to explore a new destination. This walking holiday allows you

to wander at your own pace and off the beaten track to experience the spellbinding scenery, with the peace

of mind that everything has been taken care of. This walking holiday will get you up close and personal with

this wonderful region and the charming people.

THE DOLOMITES OF VAL BADIA

TREKKING IN THE LA VALLE-WENGEN VALLEY

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: 6 nights accommodation in a 3*

hotel in a private en suite room and 1 mountain

hut (rifugio) in a private room.

Meals: A tasty local breakfast is included as well as

6 evening meals. A packed lunch is also included

with your stay in the mountain hut.

Baggage Transfer: Not applicable. You should

carry a small pack with your overnight clothes for

the overnight in the mountain hut.

Travel: Not included.

IS IT FOR ME?

You will love it if you are a keen walker

who loves the mountains and wants to

experience the very best of the Dolo-

mites, staying in lovely 3* accommo-

dation in a picture perfect alpine val-

ley. Surrounded by lush valleys and

dramatic snow capped peaks, what's

not to love!

Tour: The Dolomites of Val Badia

Code: WItSDVB

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: See Website

Dates: June to October on any day Walking Days: 6

Days: 8 Nights: 7

Start: La Valle-Wengen

Finish: La Valle-Wengen Distance: 10– 18 km per day

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous HIGHLIGHTS

DOLOMITES OF VAL BADIA

Code: WItSTVB

Days: 8 (6 days walking) Nights: 7

Average daily distance: 14km Overnights: 6 La Valle-Wengen, 1

Fanes Hut

DAY 1

Arrive Starting Point: La Valle-

Wengen

We recommend flying to Innsbruck or Verona,

which have good rail and bus connections to

Brunico from where you can take a taxi directly to

La Valle/Wengen or take a bus to Pederoa and

short taxi ride to La Valle. Travel time from

Innsbruck by train and bus (3h), and Verona

(4h40).

Once you arrive in the mountainside village of

La Valle/Wengen, settle into your

accommodation then step outside and breathe in

the fresh, crisp air . Soak up the extraordinarily

beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the village

and marvel at the majesty of the Dolomites.

Overnight: Hotel Pider

The welcoming hospitality of the charming Hotel

Pider has made this Hotel an ideal base for

exploring the Dolomites. Website: http://www.pider.info

DAY 2

Crusc de Rit Circular Walk

Your first day of walking begins and ends in La

Valle, passing over the Sas de Crosta (Pares)

mountain. Enjoy the panoramic views from the

Crusc de Rit as you overlook the Val Badia to the

south, and the Valpusteria and Austrian peaks in

the north. As you walk through stretches of

forest and wide pastures, the exceptional views

of the majestic rock faces of the Sas Dalesc

Desc, the Sas Dales Nu and the Ju de Sant

Antone are sure to make you smile and unwind.

A longer alternative walk with larger ascent/

descents is possible today, if you feel like a

challenge!

Walk: 12.5km | 845m Ascent/Descent | 5Hours

Alternative walk: 16km | 1020m Ascent/

1015M Descent | 7 Hours

Overnight: Hotel Pider

DAY 3

Circular Walk Pederoa to Spizan

After a hearty breakfast, make your way by bus

or on foot to the village of Pederoa, 2km from La

Valle. The route climbs gradually to wide glades

with panoramas over the whole of La Valle, as

well as Longiaru and impressive Monte Putia. A

gradual descent along the Gran Ega river (the

largest in Val Badia) brings you down from the

peak at Spizan to Pederoa, where your walk

ends. Take a local bus or continue the walk 2km

back to your hotel.

Walk: 12km | 775m Ascent/Descent | 5Hours

Overnight: Hotel Pider

DAY 4

Passo Valparola to Corvara Walk

A short transfer this morning brings you to the

Passo Valparola where you set off on an

outstanding panoramic trail along the Sett Sass

to the wide upland meadow of Pralongia. Enjoy

extraordinary views of the peaks and valleys of

the Val Badia with a backdrop of the Marmolada

glacier.

Walk: 14km | 570m Ascent/ 1180 Descent |

6 Hours

Overnight: Hotel Pider

DAY 5

La Valle to Fanes walk

Today you set off on an exciting 2 day hike and

will need to prepare your overnight things to

carry with you in your day pack. A gradual climb

and then a descent on stony footpaths takes you

past the rock faces of the Sasso delle Nove and

offers extensive views to the Pares ridge and

Austrian peaks.

A last steep uphill section to the Ju De Sant

Antone rewards walkers with ample views over

the valley and Fanes-Senes-Braines National

Park. Cross high pastures to the refugio and

your base for the night. A further 1km walk to the

Le Vert and Limo lakes is very worthwhile.

Walk: 14km | 1280m Ascent/ 565m Descent/ 6

Hours

Overnight: Rifugio Fanes

The Fanes Hut is located in the Fanes- Senes

National Park amidst the South Tyrolean

Dolomites, offering a warm welcome and cheery

atmosphere. Unchanged over the years your

stay here is bound to leave an lasting memory.

Day Route Km

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Arrive in La Valle-

Wengen

Crusc de Rit Circular

walk

Circular Walk Pederoa

to Spizan

Passo Valparola to

Corvara walk

La Valle to Fanes walk

Fanes to La Valle walk

Circular walk Longiaru

to Rifugio Genova

Onward Travel

0

12

12.5

14

14

18

17

ITINERARY

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TREKKING IN THE LA VALLE-WENGEN VALLEY

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 6

Fanes to La Valle walk

Whilst today’s walk is steep, you will be rewarded

with incredible vistas as you wander through larch

forest and then climb to the alpine lake Lech

Parom. Here, the vast and majestic Fanes

upland and prairies gradually turn to sheer

vertical rock faces, surrounded by the stunning

peaks of the Dolomites. It is possible to avoid the

steep climb by taking a more gradual trail and

there is also the possibility to descend to Val di

Medesc through a narrow and stony channel

bringing you to La Crusc. The last stretch of your

walk crosses the Armentara with its wide

meadows which are characteristic of this region.

Return to Val Badia where you can enjoy some of

the delicious local specialties, including carne

salada and polenta.

Walk: 18km | 790m Ascent/ 1510m Descent |

8Hours

Overnight: Hotel Pider

DAY 7

Circular Walk Longiaru to Rifugio

Genova

Your final day of spectacular walking starts with a

short bus ride to Longiaru, then set off on foot

with a steep climb to the flanks of Monte Putia,

which stands out above the others in Val Badia.

As you head towards Rifugio Genova, tucked

beneath Passo Poma, cross wide prairies with

exceptional views of the peaks of Puez-Odle

National Park and the Fanes massif

Descend back to La Valle-Wengen through the

Seres Valley, where you’ll see a succession of

ancient watermills. If you wish, it is possible to

shorten the trail by around 3km by taking an

alternative route. Take the direct bus back to La

Valle.

Walk: 17km | 1110m Ascent/Descent | 6 Hours

Alternative walk: 13.km | 950m Ascent/

Descent | 5 Hours

Overnight: Hotel Pider

DAY 8

Departure Day

Your holiday finishes after breakfast.

Please see the travel information section for

details of onward travel from La Valle – Wengen

Additional Nights

You can add additional nights at any point along

the walk. For mountain lovers an extra night in

both the La Valle-Wengen valley and the Fanes

mountain hut are highly recommended.

Extensions

Just let us know if you would like to add one of

our many other Italy tours to your itinerary, or if

you are interested in a city break. We are always

more than happy to tailor our standard itineraries

to suit you

Grade and Fitness

This walking tour is graded moderate to

strenuous, due to the relatively steep ascents on

most days. You should be a regular walker and

have a good level of fitness to get the most from

this holiday.

Navigation

You will be following well marked hiking trails and

tracks. We supply very detailed route notes and

maps so navigation is generally easy. You will be

walking in the high mountains and the ability to

navigate with a map and compass in the event of

bad weather is recommended.

Accommodation

We include six nights accommodation in a lovely

3* hotel and one night in a mountain hut (rifugio)

in private rooms. All are family run three star

hotels and mountain huts which offer a genuine

warm Italian welcome

Alternate Accommodation

We will always try and accommodate you at the

locations detailed in the brochure, but because of

limited availability especially in high season we

may have to accommodate you at an alternative

location of the same or better standard. We will

confirm your accommodation details on

confirming your reservation.

Single Rooms

If you require single rooms within your party we

would be happy to accommodate you although

there is a single room supplement payable.

Solo Walkers

This holiday is available for solo walkers but we

would recommend that you are experienced in

walking and navigating alone. If you are travelling

solo the holiday is slightly more expensive as

some costs are not shared.

Meals

The price of your holiday includes, 7 breakfast, 6

dinners and 1 packed lunch provided at the

Fanes mountain hut.

Baggage Transfer

Luggage transfers are not applicable on this tour.

On day 5 you will need to pack and carry a day

pack with warm clothes and necessities for your

overnight stay at the Fanes Hut.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, waterproofs, and

comfortable walking clothes.

TRIP INFORMATION

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Getting to La Valle-Wengen

By Air - Innsbruck and Verona have direct

flights from most major airports in the UK and

flying time from London is just over two hours .

Airlines include: Easyjet, Ryan air, British

Airways & Thompson flights.

From Innsbruck Airport to Brunico - You can

take the airport bus to Innsbruck (20 mins) and

then take the train from the main railway

station— Innsbruck Hauptbanhnhof to Brunico

The Journey time by train from Innsbruck is

around 3hrs.

From Verona Airport to Brunico - Take the

Aerobus to the train station (20 mins) and then

the train to Brunico. The Journey time by train

from Verona to Brunico is around 4hrs.

From Brunico to La Valle-Wengen - You can

a local bus from Brunico to Pederoa and then a

short taxi ride to La Valle-Wengen (or

alternatively call your accommodation from

Pederoa and ask if they are able to collect you).

The journey time is approx 40mins.

By Car - You can drive to la Valle-Wengen and

park at the hotel which has a free unsecure car

park.

For bus/Train times, prices and booking visit:

http://www.sii.bz.it/en , www.trenitalia.it

We operate holidays in some of the most

beautiful areas of the world and try to operate in

an environmentally aware and sustainable

manner. We do this by following our M.A.C.S.

Responsible travel policy. The full policy is

available online and the cornerstones of this

policy are:

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit

Action & Advocacy

Carbon & Communities

Sensitive & Sustainable

Availability

You can start your holiday on any date between

the 1st June and 15th October. Please be aware

that July and August can be very busy.

Price

Up to date prices are available on our website.

Included:

6 nights accommodation in a 3* Hotel on half board basis.

1 night in Mountain hut in a private room on full board basis.

7 Breakfast, 5 evening meals, 1 packed lunch.

Transfer on Day 4 from your accommodation to the start of the walk at Passo Valparola.

24-hour telephone assistance.

Pre departure information pack.

Detailed route descriptions and maps.

Excluded:

Flights, public transportation, airport transfers.

Travel insurance.

Admissions and entrance fees of any kind.

Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks, phone calls, transfers, tips, etc,

Additional nights during the holiday.

Options:

Private transfers.

Additional nights during the holiday.

Once you have read all the information in this

factsheet or our website and would like to go

ahead with your booking you can book securely

online at www.macsadventure.com or by

telephone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886

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monies paid to us, including repatriation if

required (this insurance will not cover repatriation

to the country of origin for the passengers

outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or

curtailment of your travel arrangements due to

the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd

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