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Alta Badia Hut-To-Hut Loop

3 days / 2 nights

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A three-day loop above Alta Badia, crossing the Pralongiá plateau and climbing to the foot of the Sella Group for two nights in traditional rifugios.

Starting point

Corvara

Finish point

Corvara

Season

From June to September

Technical level

3/5

Fitness level

2/5

Tour type

Hut-to-Hut

Highlights

  • Cross the open terrain of the Pralongiá plateau on foot
  • Sleep in traditional mountain huts above the valley floor
  • Hike directly beneath the sheer walls of the Sella Group
  • Wake up with Piz Boè, the 3,152-metre Sella summit, rising directly above your rifugio
  • Circle a UNESCO World Heritage landscape in three days
  • Close the loop with a descent past Colfosco and the surrounding Dolomite peaks

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

2 nights in mountain huts with half-board
Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your hike

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

What to bring to the tour

  • Hiking shoes/boots
  • 25 to 45-liter backpack
  • Base layer
  • Sports T-shirts
  • Hiking shorts
  • Hiking water-repellent pants
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Midlayer
  • Sports socks and underwear
  • Leisurewear for evenings
  • Down jacket
  • Gloves
  • Shade hat/cap
  • Warm headwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking poles
  • ID card or passport
  • Snacks
  • Cash
  • Water bottles or hydration pack
  • Sleeping liner
  • Toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Small first aid kit

This 3-day self-guided loop above Alta Badia takes you into the heart of the Sella Group, one of the great Dolomite massifs and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of pale limestone, high plateaus, and sheer rock walls rising above the valley.

Starting and finishing in Corvara, the route covers 28 kilometres across open plateau terrain, with two nights in staffed rifugios well above the valley floor. It is built for hikers with solid mountain fitness and prior multi-day hiking experience.

Alta Badia lies at the heart of the South Tyrolean Dolomites, with the Sella, Sassongher, Marmolada, and Fanes range visible in every direction.

The trails here connect high ground that has been walked for centuries, and the rifugio culture reflects that. These are family-run mountain huts where the kitchen draws on local Ladin and South Tyrolean produce, the rooms are simple, and the atmosphere is shaped by the terrain outside rather than the valley below.

The second night is spent at Rifugio Franz Kostner al Vallon, pressed against the rocky flanks of the Sella with views stretching south to the Marmolada glacier. Piz Boè, at 3,152 metres, the highest summit in the massif, rises directly above the hut.

All logistics are handled in advance, including confirmed hut bookings with half-board. You will receive a detailed digital guidebook with daily route notes and offline GPS tracks for every stage, ensuring clear navigation across the more exposed sections of the route. Support is available throughout the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Although hiking in light rain is manageable as long as proper attire is worn, it is crucial to note that hiking during a storm can be extremely dangerous. It is recommended to schedule hikes early in the day during the summer months to avoid thunderstorms. However, if the forecast predicts severe weather, it is best to reschedule, or we can advise you on a different tour option.

It depends on the tour, as some routes run well above 2000 or even 2500 meters of elevation. Therefore, they are impassable in snowy conditions, limiting the visiting season to the summer and early autumn days between late June and early October.


However, some of our holidays keep to lower elevations, so hiking in early spring or late autumn is still possible. You can read more extensively about it on our subpage about the Dolomites.

All the accommodations offer vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast. You also will not have any trouble finding such menus at restaurants. When you eat at mountain huts, though, they might not serve vegan meals. In such cases, it is best to bring your own food.

Our hiking holidays are suitable for children as long as they are prepared physically and sure-footed. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of young participants, we recommend that they be at least eight years old to join the tours.

While our tours are designed to suit a wide range of people, some days can include long distances with substantial elevation gain. We try to keep this to a minimum while preserving the overall quality of your experience, but you should be used to walking for 4-6 hours while overcoming around 600 meters of elevation.


We also try to route our walks in the vicinity of cable cars and chairlifts to shorten your climbs or help you descend in case of fatigue.

Shoes are an essential piece of equipment when walking in the Dolomites. We suggest you wear sturdy hiking shoes with ankle support for all our tours, as the ground in the Dolomites is uneven, sometimes rocky, and slippery. Therefore, you risk a severe injury if you wear sneakers, especially if you are not used to hiking on such terrain.

The car might offer you slightly more flexibility and freedom, but it is not necessary to come by car, as public transport is well-organized in the Dolomites and the entire Alps. Even traveling across different countries is very convenient. Be it by bus or train — you can reach virtually any destination in the Dolomites using public transport.


Additionally, you will promote sustainable tourism by reducing your carbon footprint, and we are all for keeping the environment of the Dolomites as untouched as possible.

Keep in mind that the Dolomites are one of the most popular tourist destinations all year round, and all accommodations are subject to availability. Therefore, early booking is crucial to ensure the housing you desire, but we will always do our best to get you the optimal lodging based on your preferences.

All available guidance options

Self-guided

Are you looking for a good adventure and limitless flexibility? Then you should try out a self-guided tour, perfect for independent explorers who want to set their own pace. Without the need to stick to a group schedule, you’re free to linger at scenic viewpoints while the logistics are taken care of in advance.

Hassle-Free

We handle route planning, accommodations, transfers, and anything else you prefer not to deal with, so you can enjoy a carefree hike.

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from 549 € /person
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