Hiking In The Dolomites

You can trek at most times of the year, but for the most comfortable experience, we’d suggest Autumn - September to November or Spring - March to May. You will benefit from milder conditions, especially at night and less chance of snowfall. 

Not for the fainthearted, but trekking in Winter can be a really unique experience, as you navigate snow and ice, and very cold nights! Perhaps not one for beginners though! 

The vast majority of our Dolomites walking and cycling holidays are suitable for everyone and anyone of average fitness levels. We'd always recommend some preparation such as long walks or rides and making sure your walking boots are worn in a little to ensure you're not going to get any blisters.

The distance covered day to day varies depending on the terrain and altitude. On average you’ll walk about 4-6 hours each day with plenty of stops if needed. 

Some walking holidays will have longer or shorter days than others. It's not always the long days which are tough but the inclinations. The details of each holiday can be found in the brochure which you can download from free from any of the holidays pages.

If you are planning on trekking in the Spring or Autumn, you don’t need specialist equipment, but some basics will really help you be comfortable and safe.

You will need sturdy, breathable and comfortable shoes or boots. Definitely wear them in before you get there, using them on your practice walks or hikes and make sure they won’t hurt or cause blisters. Bring lots of thick socks too!

Breathable layers and thermals for the evenings are a good idea. Temperatures can drop substantially at night and even some days depending on the time of year. 

Also bring sun cream, sunglasses and a hat for the warmer days. The sun will be very strong and you will need as much protection as possible from it. 

A warm down or fleece style jacket is really useful for the colder time of year and for the evenings. We suggest one that takes up little space and will keep you protected from the elements. 

These are just some of the suggestions to give you an idea of what to expect, if you would like more information, we have full packing lists and information of equipment that will help you prepare for the trek. For more information check out our Packing List for trekking. 

You only need to carry your day pack with the essentials for trekking during the day. The porters are responsible for the rest of your luggage. There are strict rules about how much they can carry and this will all be explained before the trip. We can also send you a packing list for all the essentials you will need for the trek. 

Many of our trips don’t have a max or minimum age, for adults, at all and travellers will be a variety of ages. In fact, we get lots of feedback saying that people had a fantastic time meeting fellow travellers of various ages and from all different walks of life. It is a really special part of the trek. 

If you are looking to go with younger teenagers then some of our operators are happy take this on a case by case basis for 12-18 year olds - just get in touch!

Once you have an idea of the tour and date that you would like to do, we can get in touch with the relevant operator and find out some more information on the demographic of fellow travellers. We won’t be able to give specifics but can often give you a good idea of the makeup of your group. 

There are some tours that are specifically geared towards younger travellers - 18-29 year olds and others that have a higher average age. 

What can't you do in Italy? there are so many places to visit from the gorgeous and historical cities to the wild hills of Umbria and not forgetting the food and wine experiences along the way. We have all sorts of holidays in Italy, we recommend taking a lot, click here!

If you're thinking about a trekking holiday we'd always recommend some training beforehand but it really depends upon the holiday itself. each holiday will have a Physical Rating from 1 (easy) to 5 (challenging). Each trip has an FAQ section at the bottom of the age with more infomration.

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From the Dolomites to Lake Garda Cycling - 10 Days

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