EASY TO MODERATE HIKING ITINERARY DAY 1: SAN CANDIDO  Transfer independently to San Candido. This is an easy transfer on the train line through the Val Pustaria (from the main Munich/Milan line through Fortezza). Meet your guides and group for welcome drinks and dinner. DAY 2: SAN CANDIDO TO ST VIGILIO  After a quick van transfer to the Lago di Braies, (to many the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites) hike over the Kruezjoch, with lunch in the agriturismo Ucia de Fejedora, which is outstanding. Hike to St. Vigilio, or Al Plan in the ladiano language. Check into our wonderful hotel in this quaint hamlet. Distance 11 miles. Elevation gain 3000 ft. / loss up to 3,000 ft. DAY 3: ST VIGLIO TO RIFIGIO FANES  We offer two options today; an easy itinerary from Peredu to the Fanes Rifugio that follows a Hapsburg empire military road to the Rifugio or for those interested, a more challenging hike over the Ju de St. Antoine. Overnight in the Rifugio Fanes (private rooms, great kitchen, even has wifi). Distance: Options from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gain from 1620 ft. to 4150 ft. / loss from 300 ft. to 1390 ft. DAY 4:  RIFIGIO FANES TO CIASA SALARES   Again we offer gentler and more challenging options to access the isolated Ciasa Salares in the Valparola above the romantic hamlet of San Cassiano. The Ciasa Salares is a superior four- star hotel with a fantastic kitchen and spa facilities set above endless meadows. Distance: Options from 8 to 11 miles. Elevation gain from 700 ft. to 1800 ft. / loss from 1250 ft. to 3550 ft. DAY 5: CIASA SALARES  Today we will hike from Abtai back to Armentarola. We will ride the ski lift from a village called Pedraces and enjoy a fun filled hiking day through the famous pastures of the upper Badia Valley. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft. / loss 1400 ft. DAY 6: CIASA SALARES TO CESA PADON  Hike over the Col di Lana to Livinolungo. This exceptional day takes in the summit of a mountain fought over for years during World War 1. Today this hike is an outstanding outdoor museum. An easier version will be offered that follows ancient farming trails all the way to Livinolungo. Family run and fabulous the Cesa Padon is held in exceedingly high regard. Distance 10 miles. Elevation gain 1400 ft. / loss 2800 ft. DAY 7: CESA PADON TO ALLEGHE  Hiking through traditional farming villages with suburb views, again we offer two levels of challenge to reach or van up at the end of the hikes and transfer to Alleghe, on the shores of its charming lake. Finish in a superior lakeside hotel in this time-forgotten valley. Distance 10 miles. Elevation gain 2000 ft. / loss 1500 ft. DAY 8: DEPART 25 "We will enjoy a fun filled week exploring the lands of the Ladin people, the original settlers of the Dolomite mountains. There will be a variety of hikes for all abilities." – Ryder Walker Guide, Ken Fuhrer TRIP RATINGS Easy Option: hiking up to 8 miles with ascents up to 1,600 feet. Strenuous Option: hiking up to 12 miles with ascents up to 4,150 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 2-3/ 4 COMFORT 3/ 4 2-3/ 4 TERRAIN *Transport between San Candido and Alleghe included. Luggage transfer all night except at mountain hut. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. Rifigio Fanes St. Vigilio Livinolungo Piz Boé San Condido Ciasa Salares Alleghe Monte Civetta