Val Gardena & Alpe di Siusi Hiking Adventure

Absolutely. This tour has very well-maintained paths and good signage, making it very easy to navigate. Val Gardena is also a busy area, so you will never truly be alone. Many self-guided hikers travel solo and find it a rewarding experience. In mountain huts, you’ll be accommodated in shared dormitories where you’ll naturally meet other hikers from around the world.

The trails are well-marked and maintained, and you’ll receive detailed route instructions, an electronic trail map app for your smartphone, and a map. Our 24-hour support line provides peace of mind if you need assistance. However, you should be comfortable with independent navigation and decision-making in mountain environments.

It’s a dedicated group booking for your group only, not a shared departure with others.

Our pricing is based on a minimum of 4 people per group, with a recommended maximum of 7 participants per guide for safety, transport, and accommodation reasons. Larger groups can be accommodated on request.

Yes. Your guide tailors the daily pace, breaks, and commentary to your group’s preferences and abilities.

Accommodation on private guided tours is shared dormitory. Private rooms can be requested, subject to availability, at an additional cost.

Yes, mountain hut accommodation on this route (Days 2 and 3) is dormitory-style.

The itinerary is built around a consistent, easy-moderate difficulty level, which tends to suit a mixed-fitness group well. Your guide will always assess and set the pace.

We strongly recommend comprehensive insurance covering mountain hiking up to 3,200 meters, medical expenses, emergency mountain rescue and helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation, and lost belongings. Mountain rescue can be extremely costly. Ensure your policy specifically covers trekking and alpine activities at altitude – many standard policies don’t.

Half-board is standard at all rifugios, which includes dinner and breakfast.

Lunches are not included, but most huts offer packed lunches, which you can order the night before, or you can purchase meals at huts you pass during the day.

Hut breakfasts include bread, cheese, cold cuts, yogurt, muslie, and hot beverages.

Dinners are multi-course, communal meals featuring local dishes like polenta, pasta, goulash, soups, cake & strudel. Some huts offer a choice of 2-3 meals per course, others operate à la carte, more like a restaurant.

Vegetarian and vegan options are usually available if requested in advance.

Please communicate any allergies or food intolerances when checking in, and again at meal times.

Most huts can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals, though options may be limited. Inform us of any dietary needs, allergies, or intolerances at booking so we can notify all huts in advance. Huts prepare meals based on bookings with limited storage, so last-minute requests can’t always be fulfilled. For highly specific requirements, consider supplementing with your own provisions.

You can stop at Malga’s (alpine farms) or mountain huts (rifugios) along the way and purchase complete meals, snacks, drinks, etc.

You will also have the option to purchase a packed lunch from most huts. You just need to order it the evening before – check with the hut staff when checking in.

Mobile coverage is generally good but varies by location and can be unreliable in deep valleys or some high ridges. Most huts have a signal, and many offer WiFi (sometimes for a fee). Download offline maps as backup and carry a portable charger. Inform someone at home of your daily itinerary and expected arrival times.

Yes – most huts have outlets available in common areas or rooms. As a precaution, we recommend bringing a compact power bank.

Since you’re staying in mountain huts, pack light. Essential items include: a sleeping bag liner (mandatory in all rifugios), lightweight hut clothes, toiletries, a quick-dry towel, a waterproof jacket and layers, sunscreen and sunglasses, water, snacks, a headlamp, earplugs, flip-flops or sandles for the huts, and cash (most huts don’t accept cards).

We recommend that your total pack weight be around 8 -12kg.

We provide a full pack list upon booking with us.

You can also get a good idea from our Packing List page.

No. Mountain huts provide blankets and pillows, but you must bring your own sleeping bag liner or slip for hygiene purposes. This is mandatory in all rifugios (that do not supply linen). You can purchase cotton, silk, or synthetic liners – they’re lightweight and pack down small.

Hiking poles are highly recommended, especially for steep descents and for stability on rocky sections. They’re particularly helpful on trails when rocks can be slippery and can take alot of pressure off your knees.

Collapsible poles are best so you can stow them when necessary.

Most huts offer showers for an additional fee (€3-8 for a few minutes of hot water), but availability depends on water supply and can be limited during busy periods. Not all huts have showers, and some may turn them off during dry spells. Bring wet wipes just in case, and a quick-dry towel.

Upon booking, we request your arrival airport or the nearest town you will be coming from. We then provide you with transport options, the latest timetable, and directions.

The itinerary has pre-booked accommodations at specific huts each night, so modifications are limited. However, you have options for alternative paths or can shorten stages using cable cars where available. If you need a rest day or must cut the trek short, we can help arrange alternatives. Changes may incur additional costs and are subject to availability.

Generally not, it will depend on your group size and availability during the season. All three are excellent starting points with good transportation connections and amenities. If you have a preference, please ask us when booking, and we will do our best to reserve it for you.

• Ortisei is the valley’s main town with the most shops, restaurants, and services – convenient if you prefer easy access to amenities.
• Santa Cristina offers a quieter, more intimate village atmosphere with beautiful mountain surroundings.
• Selva sits highest in the valley with authentic alpine character and immediate trail access.

Within the framework of pre-booked accommodations, you have flexibility in your daily hiking schedule. You can start earlier or later, take longer breaks, or add optional detours where feasible. However, you do need to arrive at your booked mountain hut by 6 pm each day, and we recommend following the suggested timeline routes and suggestions to ensure you have adequate time to arrive.

Yes, for most children. Everyone on the tour should be comfortable with 4–6 hours of light-to-moderate effort per day, so it works well for kids with decent fitness who’ve already walked a similar distance and duration before. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and we’d recommend checking in with us before booking if you’re unsure whether your child’s fitness level is a good match for the trail conditions.