This hike offers a lot of variety. From Cortina, the city in the Dolomites, you hike south to Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Forest paths, panora- mic views, vineyards, plateaus, interesting towns and much more await you. Embark on a pleasure hike in northern Italy. Experience culture and customs in the province of Belluno, wander through the vineyards, where the well-known Valdobbiadene Prosecco is grown and enjoy the Italian flair at an "Aperitivo" in Belluno and Venice.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROUTE
The hike runs along marked mountain and hiking trails. The tour is suitable for anyone with a good ba- sic condition. Larger climbs are overcome by cable car and it is possible to shorten the stages by using public transport and/or taxi.
The hiking trip is suitable for children over 14 years.

Tour program

DAY 1: Arrival in Cortina d´Ampezzo Individual arrival at the hotel in Cortina d´Ampezzo.

DAY 2: Cortina d´Ampezzo – San Vito di Cadore; ‚
ascent approx. 200 m, descent approx. 350 m / approx. 4 - 5 hours

Slightly above the bottom of the valley you walk on a forest path with a view of the Sorapis massif and on the right the rock formation of the „Five Towers" - Cinque Torri. Through the Boite Valley you reach San Vito di Cadore.

DAY 3: San Vito di Cadore – Pieve di Cadore – Rifugio Antelao;
ascent approx. 1.100 m, descent approx. 1.100 m / approx. 6 - 7 hours

Transfer to Pieve di Cadore. The ascent to Rifugio Antelao takes course on easy paths through shady forests and beautiful mountain meadows. 1,000 meters above the Cadoretal, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Antelao, Mar- marole and the Carnic Alps.

DAY 4: Pieve di Cadore – Belluno;
ascent approx. 375 m, descent approx. 675 m / approx. 4 - 5 hours + train ride

Above Calalzo di Cadore you walk towards Tai di Cadore and continue to Valle di Cadore. Here we recommend a short detour to the church of St. Martin in Valle di Cadore. Continue along the hiking trail „Cammino delle Dolomiti" and hike 7 km to the train station Perarolo at the foot of Monte Zucco. From here you take the train to today´s stage destination Belluno „The small Venice in the mountains". (Train ticket not included in the price.)

DAY 5: Belluno – Revine;
ascent approx. 600 m, descent approx. 1.400 m / approx. 6 - 7 hours

After a short transfer you arrive at the well-known plateau Nevegal. From there you can see the Santa Croce and Lake Morto. Before reaching the plains in the coming days, today you walk along the ridge and enjoy a wonderful 360° panorama. In one of the romantic mountain huts you can get a delicious refreshment before descending to Revine.

DAY 6: Revine – Conegliano – Treviso;
ascent approx. 350 m, descent approx. 550 m /approx. 6 - 7 hours

Transfer in the morning. The hike southwards continues and takes you on the „Dream path Munich - Venice" hiking trail. After some small hills, you will reach Molinetto della Croda with an old, very beautiful watermill. Then there is also the Prosecco region Valdobbiadene. You wander through beautiful vineyards which invite you to try at least one glass of Prosecco in the evening. After a short train ride from Conegliano you reach Treviso (ticket not inclu- ded), the fashion city in north-eastern Italy. If you want, you can also take the bus to Conegliano from Refrontolo (ticket not included).

DAY 7: Treviso – Venice mainland/Mestre;
ascent approx. 0 m, descent approx. 0 m /approx. 5 - 6 hours

Today´s stage runs along the river Sile and its nature reserve. Here you will find small lakes, peat bogs and water- courses. The area is known for the numerous bird species that nest there. You continue to Quarto d´Altino and then take the train to Mestre (train ticket not included in the price).

DAY 8: Departure
Breakfast and check out.

What´s included

• Accommodation in 3* hotels
• Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
• Transfers according to the program (tickets for cable-car and bus)
• Well planned routes
• Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
• Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

What´s not included

• Flights
• Airport transfers
• Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
• Train tickets according to the program
• Lunch, Dinner
• Not mentioned entries
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned in the "What´s included" section