Dolomites: Rosengarten

📍 Bolzano, Italy    

🏔️ Dolomites         

               📅 25 – 29 September 2027

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Price per person

€ 995

This weekend can easily be combined with the following Yoga & Hiking Weekend at Rifugio Fanes.

What to expect

• Alpine adventure: Enjoy full days out on varied alpine trails, including some easy scrambling sections. 
• Dramatic scenery: Hike from hut to hut beneath towering limestone peaks and across rugged mountain passes.
• Iconic landmarks: Discover the impressive Vajolet Towers, the wild Grasleiten valley and the wide-open Schlern plateau.
• Comfy huts: Savour delicious Italian food, a proper cappuccino and unforgettable mountain sunrises.

Accommodation

Our mountain huts are simple but welcoming, offering shared rooms that may also be shared with other hikers. All huts have shared washing facilities, and some offer showers at an additional cost. Breakfast is served buffet-style, while dinner consists of a set multi-course menu. Most huts offer vegetarian and often vegan options. Other dietary requirements can usually be accommodated, but options may be limited due to the huts' remote locations and simple facilities. Please let me know about any dietary requirements in advance.

Travel

Start: Munich main station on Saturday at 7 am. 
End: Munich main station on Wednesday by 6 pm the latest.

Most guests travel together from Munich, but you’re also welcome to meet us directly at Bolzano Main Station. If you live nearby, you can simply join us on the morning of departure. If you’re travelling from further away, Munich and Bolzano are both well-connected travel hubs. If you’re unsure which option works best for you, feel free to get in touch!

Programme

Saturday - Arrival at the hut
4 km, ↑ 700 m, 2.5 hrs 
We travel together from Munich via Bolzano to Passo Nigra (1688 m), where we stop for lunch before setting off on a gentle two-hour climb to Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle (2337 m). If we're lucky, the evening treats us to a spectacular alpenglow, with the setting sun lighting up the Latemar mountains across the valley.

Sunday - Rifugio Vajolet (2243 m)
9 km, ↑ 800 m, ↓ 900 m, 6 hrs 
We start the morning on a gentle mountainside trail with sweeping views, stopping for a cappuccino at Rifugio Roda di Vael. From there, we climb steadily to Passo delle Cigolade (2,552 m), followed by a steep descent with chain-secured sections and an exciting 8-metre ladder through the rocks. A narrow trail then traverses the mountainside before descending towards Rifugio Vajolet (2,243 m), with one final steep climb to reach the hut.

Monday - Rifugio Bergamo (2134 m)
4 km, ↑ 400 m, ↓ 500 m, 3 hrs 
Today we have a few options, depending on how we're feeling and what the weather has in store. The direct route to Rifugio Bergamo via Passo Principe is short but spectacular, leading straight through the heart of the Rosengarten. If we're up for a little extra adventure, we might take a detour into a quieter, rockier corner of the mountains, with some fun scrambling along the way.

Tuesday - Rifugio Bolzano (2134 m)
4 km, ↑ 350 m, ↓ 400 m, 2 hrs 
From Rifugio Bergamo, we climb steadily towards Passo del Molignon (2,598 m), tackling some steep, chain-secured sections along the way. Beyond the pass, we continue through rugged rocky terrain until the views open up towards Rifugio Alpe di Tires, where we stop for an early lunch. The trail then winds along the slopes of Cima di Terrarossa before climbing onto the vast Schlern plateau soon with Rifugio Bolzano (2457 m) in sight.

Wednesday - Descent & Return to Munich
8 km, ↓ 1500 m, 3 hrs 
We start our final morning with a sunrise from Monte Pez (2563 m), watching the first light fall over the Seiser Alm and the distant peaks of Langkofel and Plattkofel. After breakfast, we begin our long descent to Obervöls, passing through forests and a dramatic gorge as we leave the high mountains behind.

Please note that our hiking days and routes may differ from the programme described, depending on weather and snow conditions, trail conditions and the fitness and ability of the group. 

Yoga

The yoga practice is optional and suitable for everyone.

Also on my hut-to-hut treks, more and more guests enjoy taking a little time to warm up before setting off, stretch tired muscles after a full day of hiking and unwind with simple breathing and meditation techniques. You're welcome to join these short outdoor practices in the morning and after we arrive at the hut, whenever the weather allows and as much or as little as you like.

Physical requirements

You should be comfortable with:

• Hiking for 6 hours a day, on narrow mountain trails, carrying a 6 kg backpack.
• Steep ascents and descents, sometimes on loose or rocky ground.
• Narrow and exposed trails, requiring sure-footedness and a good head for heights.
• Chain-secured sections, where you need to hold on to metal cables or railings.

Please keep in mind that you're in the best position to decide whether this trip is the right fit for you. Multi-day hikes in the Alps can sometimes feel more challenging than expected, especially if you're new to Alpine hiking. If you haven't hiked with me before, or you're unsure about your fitness level or equipment, I'd be more than happy to have a chat with you beforehand and help you decide whether this tour is a good match for you.

Service included

• Organised trip by a registered travel company
• Guided hikes by a qualified UIMLA & VDBS International Mountain Leader
• Information package about the trip including a packing list
• 4 hut nights in shared rooms including half-board

Extra costs on tour

• Transport to the start and from the end of the trek
• Sit-down lunch, beverages during the trip

• Personal health and travel insurance

Payment Information

A deposit of €150 is required within seven days of booking, with the remaining balance due 30 days before the start date. Payment in instalments is possible; please contact me directly at info(at)shantitreks.com. Please note that the cancellation policy applies as outlined in the T&Cs.