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Secret Dolomites

Authentic flavours & dramatic views for the discerning walker

With the jagged Dolomite peaks as your inspiring backdrop, explore the lesser-trodden paths of South Tyrol, enjoying excellent cuisine and staying at a selection of superb hotels along the way. As you walk self-guided, your luggage is transferred ahead, leaving you free to admire the glorious Alpine scenery.

Secret Dolomites. 7 nights

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Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Walking
- Grade 2-3
  
  Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
  
  Moderate-to-challenging
- Terrain
  
  Meadows, mountains, woodland
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  140kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  7
- Accommodation
  
  Two 3-star hotels, two 4-star hotels
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 5 dinners, 3 picnics
- Price (excluding flights)
  
  From £1760pp
- Travel options
  
  We can arrange flights and connecting transfers (or simply the latter) – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London.
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  Any day
- When you can travel
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  The season for this holiday is:
  01 June 2023 - 15 October 2023
  01 June 2024 - 15 October 2024

A walking holiday in South Tyrol

The mountains of the southern, German-speaking Dolomites are a patchwork of vivid green meadows, forests, tranquil hamlets and orchards of apple, pear and plum trees that thrive in the ample sunshine. Here, you find not only wonderful, very varied paths that reward the walker with splendid views to the famously jagged Dolomite peaks, but also some of our finest hotels, offering a rare and very special blend of authenticity, comfort and character.

This walk combines four such idyllic places so that after a great day's walking you can relax in peaceful, panoramic surroundings, enjoying attentive service and savouring outstanding regional cuisine that blends Italian and Austrian influences, featuring dumplings and Speck (smoked ham) alongside dishes such as polenta. You can accompany such dishes with a glass or two of the aromatic local Pinot Grigio or one of the fruity St Magdalene reds.

Gallery

Weisshorn panorama © Manuela Tessaro

Onion-domed churches are a common sight in the Alto Adige

Bolzano

Pause for refreshments at the mountain cafés

Above Kastelruth

A selection of local cheeses

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

Average temperatures and rainfall

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
°C	1	3	6	10	15	19	21	21	18	13	6	2
mm	28	30	39	47	81	91	101	103	76	64	65	29

Arrival

Arrival in Radein

Arrival in Radein

Night 1: at Berghotel Zirmerhof (the first of two nights here).
As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
Day 1

Choice of circular walks: 10km or 11km

Choice of circular walks: 10km or 11km

Circular walk via the Weisshorn: 11km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 880m

You could choose to spend your first day simply relaxing at the hotel, though there are plenty of inviting paths to discover if you prefer to walk, or you could hire bicycles and explore on two wheels instead. Our recommendation is that you ascend the slopes of the Weisshorn ('White Horn') on foot – paths through larch and pine woods lead to a splendid viewpoint affording breathtaking views into the Bletterbach Canyon and to the surrounding peaks. Keen walkers can reach the summit itself (2,313 metres) for even more inspirational views.

Circular walk via Bletterbach Canyon 10km, 3.5hrs; ascent/descent 425m

Not far from Radein lies the extraordinary, geologically fascinating Bletterbach Canyon, a little-known wonder of the South Tyrol. We offer this exhilarating route through the main (lower) part of the gorge, where it is a fantastic experience to walk along the bed of the canyon with up to 400m high walls towering above you on either side. Together with the nearby Dolomites, the Bletterbach became part of UNESCO in 2009. You will be able to read up about it at the Zirmerhof, as they have plenty of material in the library there.

The descent from the Weisshorn to Radein

Circular walk via the Weisshorn: 11km

Bletterbach Canyon

Circular walk via Bletterbach Canyon: 10km
Day 2

Radein to Aldein: 12km, 4.5hrs; ascent 350m/descent 675m

Radein to Aldein: 12km, 4.5hrs; ascent 350m/descent 675m

From Radein, you walk to the geologically fascinating Bletterbach Canyon, a little-known wonder of the Dolomites and the only canyon in the Südtirol. The path descends steeply into the canyon, which is framed by walls some 20 metres high comprising several clearly identifiable strata of rock. Looking out for rare flowers such as orchids, you walk along the bottom of the canyon to the waterfall at the end, before ascending out of the canyon (the Jägersteig, or Hunters' Trail, is quite steep but protected by a balustrade) and crossing farmland to peaceful, picturesque Aldein, where you stay at the Gasthof Krone.

Bletterbach Canyon

Radein to Aldein: 11km
Day 3

Aldein to Kohlern: 17.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent 500m/descent 870m

Aldein to Kohlern: 17.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent 500m/descent 870m

After a transfer to the impressive Monastery of Maria Weissenstein, you strike out along peaceful woodland tracks across the valley to join the E5 long-distance path which leads from Lake Constance in western Austria to Venice and the Adriatic Sea. As this path dips and rises through attractive woodland and meadows, it is well worth making the short detour to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Adige Valley. You stay in the Hotel Kohlern, Kohlern, for two nights.

The route from Aldein to Kohlern

Aldein to Kohlern: 18km
Day 4

Day of sightseeing or walking from Kohlern

Day of sightseeing or walking from Kohlern

Explore Bozen (Bolzano)
Today makes a pleasant – and fascinating – change from walking. You descend in style by historic cable car to Bozen ('Bolzano' in Italian) and can spend the day visiting this bustling town, perhaps enjoying lunch in one of its many restaurants. The cathedral and frescoed monastery are both worth a visit, but the town is especially renowned for its archaeological museum (closed Mondays, except in July and August), which houses the 'Ice Man', a Copper Age man discovered in a glacier in 1991. So well preserved were his body, clothing and tools that he has provided archaeologists with a unique insight into life some 5,000 years ago – you can find out about his background and customs in a fascinating exhibition. At the end of the day, you return to Kohlern by cable car. (Pay locally for both cable cars.)

Linear walk to Earth Pyramids: 11km, 4hrs; ascent 305m/descent 335m
For some walking, take the nearby Renon cable car up to Soprabolzano, from where easy-going paths lead across the plateau, past old farmsteads, to the remarkable 'Earth Pyramids'. You return by historic tram, enjoying superb views of the mountains.

Explore Merano
A third option is to take the train to visit the handsome Art Nouveau spa town of Merano, which lies in a sheltered position with palm and olive trees down in the valley and snow and ice on the surrounding peaks.

Sopra Bolzano

Merano

Bolzano, edged by vineyards

Linear walk to Earth Pyramids: 12km
Day 5

Kohlern to Kastelruth: 10km, 4hrs; ascent 570m/descent 365m

Kohlern to Kastelruth: 10km, 4hrs; ascent 570m/descent 365m

You start with a transfer to the pretty village of Völs, where you can visit the ancient church and nearby castle, before enjoying the tranquillity, magnificent surroundings and beautiful wildflowers on a lovely walk across an undulating plateau at the foot of the Seiseralm. You pass through the villages of St Konstantin, Seis and St Valentin, with the Sciliar mountains as a dramatic backdrop, on your way to Kastelruth where you stay in the Cavallino d'Oro or Villa Kastelruth for two nights.

Many pretty villages lie between Kohlern and Kastelruth

Kohlern to Kastelruth: 10km
Day 6

Choice of walks from Kastelruth: 11km or 14km

Choice of walks from Kastelruth: 11km or 14km

Circular walk via Gasthof Panider Settel: 14km, 5.5hrs; ascent/descent 600m
Head north-east up the valley, passing Gasthof Panider Settel (1,442 metres) where you could stop for refreshments while taking in the splendid views over Val Gardena before wandering slowly back to Kastelruth.

Linear walk to Compatsch: 11km, 5.5hrs; ascent 1185m/descent 410m
Featuring a total ascent of some 1,000 metres, this high-level route leads to Compatsch on the Seiseralm Plateau, surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Dolomites. From the plateau, you return by cable car to Seis and then bus to Kastelruth (pay locally for both).

The Seiseralm Plateau

Circular walk via Gasthof Panider Settel: 14km

Linear walk to Compatsch: 11km

Accommodation

The quality of the accommodation on this holiday is superb – enjoy stays at four hotels brimming with character and charm, all idyllically located and offering excellent regional cuisine.

In Kastelruth we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Wherever you stay in Kastelruth, we recommend an extra night in this pretty village so that you can make the most of the walking opportunities.

Extra nights recommended

This is a great choice for a day of relaxation.

Nights 1-2
Berghotel Zirmerhof
Radein
You are warmly welcomed to this tranquil spot by owner Sepp, the latest of several generations of the Perwanger family to own this former manor farmhouse. The views from all sides are spectacular, with the Weisshorn dominating the skyline to the rear of the hotel, and the views to the north and west stretching as far as the mountains of Austria. The atmosphere is intimate and there is plenty of space in which to relax, including a library, Stube (parlour), bar, terrace and panoramic all-weather pool built into the hillside. The restaurant prides itself on its superb local cuisine featuring the estate's own beef. To make your stay all the more special, you can upgrade to a superior room with a balcony.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Extra nights recommended

Add an extra night to enjoy another walk.

Night 3
Gasthof Krone
Aldein
At an inn which has such a long history – it first opened its doors in 1577 – it is fitting that the owners, too, have a long tradition of hospitality – the Franzelin family have owned this delightful hotel since 1720, and continue to extend a warm and genuine welcome to guests. The vaulted reception and wood-panelled restaurant (which is renowned locally) are housed in the original part of the hotel, while the bedrooms are in a more modern wing. Many of the ingredients used in the delicious local dishes come from the hotel's own farm.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Extra nights recommended

There is plenty to see and do in the vicinity.

Nights 4-5
Gasthof Kohlern
Kohlern
From its privileged perch high above Bozen, this very special 19th-century Art Nouveau building boasts sweeping views. The Schrott family have owned it for over 40 years and have carefully blended old and new to create a stylish mountain retreat with individually decorated bedrooms and hand-painted furniture. There are two verandas which enjoy the best of the views, a great place to savour the delicious cuisine, perhaps accompanied by one of the 200 wines from the hotel's wine cellar. Upgrade to a junior suite to make your stay extra special.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 6-7
  Hotel Cavallino d’Oro
  Kastelruth
  Located in the heart of the village, this historic hotel first opened its doors some 700 years ago, and continues to pride itself on its warm hospitality. Behind the intricately painted façade are 24 beautiful, individually decorated rooms with traditional hand-painted wooden furniture. The bedrooms at the front of the hotel overlook the medieval market place, while those at the back command views of the Dolomites. The old wine cellar nowadays houses a sauna, solarium and steam bath.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 6-7
  Hotel Villa Kastelruth
  Kastelruth
  Besides an excellent restaurant, the greatest feature of the Cavallino d'Ora's sister hotel is its position, in the village yet with superlative views of the Dolomites. You can admire the mountains from any of the public rooms, from the garden and 15-metre outdoor pool, and even from the sauna. The bedrooms are smartly decorated and those included in our arrangements incorporate a small sitting area.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Extend your stay

Walking

The Heart of the Dolomites

A thrilling experience

12 nights, from £2730pp

A thrilling and memorable route into the heart of the increasingly dramatic Dolomite mountains, with idyllic hotels waiting each night.

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City Add-On

Verona City Add-On

Gateway to the Italian lakes

2 nights, from £155pp

Enjoy a few days exploring magical Verona, made famous by the romantic story of Romeo and Juliet.

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City Add-On

Venice City Add-On

Jewel of northern Italy

2 nights, from £135pp

Famed for its canals, gondolas, piazzas and bridges – there’s nowhere quite like the floating city of Venice.

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Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

7 nights: 01 June 2023 - 15 October 2023 & 01 June 2024 - 15 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
1 Jun - 14 Jul 2023	£1705	£245
15 Jul - 31 Aug 2023	£1705	£280
1 - 19 Sep 2023	£1705	£245
20 - 30 Sep 2023	£1655	£245
1 - 8 Oct 2023	£1600	£245
1 Jun - 14 Jul 2024	£1880	£270
15 Jul - 31 Aug 2024	£1880	£310
1 - 19 Sep 2024	£1880	£270
20 - 30 Sep 2024	£1825	£270
1 - 8 Oct 2024	£1760	£270
3rd & 4th person discount	-£120 to -£130
Single traveller supplement	£120 to £135

Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Berghotel Zirmerhof, Radein
Superior with balcony: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2023	£42
Superior with balcony: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2024	£46

Gasthof Krone, Aldein
Superior: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2023	£32
Superior: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2024	£35

Gasthof Kohlern, Kohlern
Junior Suite: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2023	£38
Junior Suite: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2024	£42

Hotel Cavallino d’Oro, Kastelruth
Superior: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2023	£18
Superior: 01 Jun - 15 Oct 2024	£20

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Berghotel Zirmerhof, Radein (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 Jun - 15 Jul 2023	£226	£226
16 Jul - 22 Aug 2023	£238	£238
23 Aug - 15 Oct 2023	£226	£226
01 Jun - 15 Jul 2024	£250	£250
16 Jul - 22 Aug 2024	£265	£265
23 Aug - 15 Oct 2024	£250	£250

Gasthof Krone, Aldein (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 Jun - 20 Jun 2023	£160	£212
21 Jun - 21 Sep 2023	£174	£256
22 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£160	£212
01 Jun - 20 Jun 2024	£180	£237
21 Jun - 21 Sep 2024	£195	£285
22 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£180	£237

Gasthof Kohlern, Kohlern (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2023	£180	£218
01 Aug - 31 Aug 2023	£190	£228
01 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£180	£218
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2024	£200	£242
01 Aug - 31 Aug 2024	£210	£252
01 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£200	£242

Hotel Cavallino d’Oro, Kastelruth (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2023	£96	£118
01 Aug - 19 Aug 2023	£128	£150
20 Aug - 15 Oct 2023	£96	£118
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2024	£106	£130
01 Aug - 19 Aug 2024	£145	£169
20 Aug - 15 Oct 2024	£106	£130

Flight options

RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
Verona or Venice

ALTERNATIVE AIRPORT(S):
Milan Malpensa or Milan Linate

As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

Travelling from the UK

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend Venice. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

Outward route	Airline
Aberdeen - Milan Malpensa (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Aberdeen - Venice (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Aberdeen - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Aberdeen - Verona (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Belfast Intl. - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Birmingham - Innsbruck	Charter (contact us), jet2, TUI
Birmingham - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Birmingham - Milan Malpensa (via Zurich)	Swiss
Birmingham - Venice (via Brussels)	Brussels Airlines
Birmingham - Venice (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Birmingham - Verona	Charter (contact us), jet2, Ryanair, TUI
Birmingham - Verona (via Munich)	Lufthansa

Outward route	Airline
Bristol - Innsbruck	Charter (contact us), jet2
Bristol - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Bristol - Milan Malpensa	easyJet, Ryanair
Bristol - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet, Ryanair
Bristol - Verona	Charter (contact us), jet2, TUI

Outward route	Airline
Nottingham East Midlands - Verona	Charter (contact us), jet2

Outward route	Airline
Edinburgh - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Edinburgh - Innsbruck (via Gatwick)	British Airways
Edinburgh - Milan Malpensa	easyJet
Edinburgh - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet, jet2, Ryanair
Edinburgh - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Edinburgh - Verona	Charter (contact us), easyJet, jet2
Edinburgh - Verona (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Edinburgh - Verona (via Paris CDG)	Air France

Outward route	Airline
Glasgow - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Glasgow - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Glasgow - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet
Glasgow - Verona	TUI

Outward route	Airline
Humberside - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Leeds Bradford - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Leeds Bradford - Verona	Charter (contact us), jet2
Leeds Bradford - Verona (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Liverpool - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa

Outward route	Airline
London City - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
London City - Milan Malpensa	British Airways
London City - Venice Marco Polo	British Airways

Outward route	Airline
Gatwick - Innsbruck	easyJet
Gatwick - Milan Linate	easyJet
Gatwick - Milan Malpensa	easyJet, Wizz Air
Gatwick - Venice Marco Polo	British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air
Gatwick - Verona	British Airways, Charter (contact us), easyJet, TUI
Gatwick - Verona	Wizz Air

Outward route	Airline
Heathrow - Innsbruck	British Airways
Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa
Heathrow - Innsbruck (via Vienna)	Austrian Airlines
Heathrow - Milan Linate	Alitalia, British Airways
Heathrow - Milan Malpensa	British Airways
Heathrow - Venice Marco Polo	British Airways
Heathrow - Verona	British Airways
Heathrow - Verona (via Rome Fiumicino)	Alitalia

Outward route	Airline
Luton - Innsbruck	TUI
Luton - Milan Malpensa	easyJet, Wizz Air
Luton - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Stansted - Innsbruck	TUI
Stansted - Milan Malpensa	Ryanair
Stansted - Venice Marco Polo	Ryanair
Stansted - Verona	jet2, Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Manchester - Innsbruck	Charter (contact us), jet2
Manchester - Innsbruck (via Frankfurt)	Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa
Manchester - Milan Malpensa	easyJet, Flybe, Ryanair
Manchester - Venice	Ryanair, Wizz Air
Manchester - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet, jet2, TUI
Manchester - Verona	Charter (contact us), easyJet, jet2, TUI
Manchester - Verona (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Manchester - Verona (via Munich)	Lufthansa
Manchester - Verona (via Zurich)	Lufthansa

Outward route	Airline
Newcastle - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Newcastle - Milan Malpensa (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Newcastle - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Newcastle - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam)	Air France
Newcastle - Verona	Charter (contact us), TUI
Newcastle - Verona (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Teesside International - Innsbruck (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend Venice. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

Connecting travel

Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

Connecting travel options - flying via Innsbruck

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Innsbruck HB to Ora via Bolzano (2h30), taxi Ora to hotel (0h25)	£68-£75	1515

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
bus Kastelruth to Bolzano (0h50), rail Bolzano to Innsbruck Hbf (2h15)	£31	1430
taxi hotel to Bolzano (1h), rail Bolzano to Innsbruck Hbf (2h15)	£65-£72	1430

Connecting travel options - flying via Innsbruck (summer only flights)

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Innsbruck HB to Ora via Bolzano (2h30), taxi Ora to hotel (0h25)	£68-£75	1515

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
taxi hotel to Bolzano (1h), rail Bolzano to Innsbruck Hbf (2h15)	£65-£72	1430

Connecting travel options - flying via Milan Linate

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Milan Centrale to Ora (3h15-4h10), taxi Ora to hotel (0h25)	£94-£103	1400

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
bus Kastelruth to Bolzano (0h50), rail Bolzano to Milan Centrale (3h45)	£57	1500
taxi hotel to Bolzano (1h), rail Bolzano to Milan Centrale (3h45)	£104-£114	1500

Connecting travel options - flying via Milan Malpensa

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Milan Centrale to Ora (3h15-4h10), taxi Ora to hotel (0h25)	£94-£103	1400

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
bus Kastelruth to Bolzano (0h50), rail Bolzano to Milan Centrale (3h45)	£57	1500
taxi hotel to Bolzano (1h), rail Bolzano to Milan Centrale (3h45)	£104-£114	1500

Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Venice Mestre to Ora (3h), taxi Ora station to hotel (0h30)	£94-£103	1400

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
bus Kastelruth to Bolzano (0h50), rail Bolzano to Venice Mestre (3h)	£45	1600
taxi hotel to Bolzano (1h), rail Bolzano to Venice Mestre (3h)	£94-£103	1600

Connecting travel options - flying via Verona

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Verona Porta Nuova to Ora (1h50), taxi Ora to hotel (0h25)	£60-£66	1600

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
bus Kastelruth to Bolzano (0h50), rail Bolzano to Verona Porta Nuova (2h)	£27	1400
taxi hotel to Bolzano (1h), rail Bolzano to Verona Porta Nuova (2h)	£72-£79	1400

What is included

7 nights
5 dinners
3 picnics
7 breakfasts
luggage transported
route notes and maps
GPS navigation
transfers on Days 3 & 5

Reviews

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Mr R Atiyah

Stockport

08 October 2023

Walk up the Weisshorn was a personal highlight.

Zirmerhof has an amazing location so good to arrive early on your first day so you have time to enjoy it.

I would recommend the walk to the Earth Pyramids from Bolzano, utilising the cable car and tram. Very useful to have the Bolzano transport card.
Mr J Carter

Langport

13 September 2023

TIP: Flying to Bologna, as we did, works incredibly well. The Marconi Express from the airport direct into the main station works incredibly well and then there are connections to the Sud Tyrol.
Richard Fakenham

11 September 2023

Tranquil, well-signed, forestry trails through spectacular scenery. Unspoiled villages offering generally high standards of accommodation. Route classification is accurate, in that sections of it were challenging and we benefited from carrying walking poles. The overall holiday arrangements were exemplary.

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.

How do self-guided walking holidays work?

We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from A to B, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
Do you provide GPS navigation?

Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
Can I book my flights through Inntravel, and what’s the advantage of doing this?

We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
I’d like to travel all the way from the UK by rail. Can you arrange this?

Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
Can you book travel arrangements for customers from outside the UK?

We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
I’m travelling alone. Is there anything I need to know?

Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
How do I make a booking?

Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
Do I need a visa or anything health-related for Italy?

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Italy, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
What else do I need to know about travelling to Italy?

The principal official language is Italian, though some regions have a second official language, such as South Tyrol, where German is widely spoken. The currency is the Euro. Italian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
How does Brexit affect travel to Europe?

For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
Where can I find general travel advice?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
Is this holiday suitable for children?

You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.