Space to Be in the Dolomites

📍 Brunico, Italy        

          🏡 Rifugio Fanes                

               📅 30 Sept - 3 Oct 2027         

🥾 Moderate           

Price per person

€ 895

This weekend can easily be combined with the preceding hut-to-hut trek in the Rosengarten.

Theme - Space to Be

As the days grow shorter and the mountains become quieter, it's time to slow down. With the summer crowds gone and peaceful trails almost to ourselves, autumn is a wonderful time to experience the Dolomites. Enjoy cosy moments at the mountain hut, gentle yoga and relaxed hikes through the golden autumn landscape. 

What to expect

• Gentle hiking: Explore the peaceful alpine meadows and scenic trails of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.
• Cozy mountain hut: Stay at the welcoming Rifugio Fanes, surrounded by the stunning Dolomites.
• Yoga & relaxation: Start your mornings with gentle yoga and meditation, and unwind with Yin Yoga in the afternoon.
• Hidden mountain gems: Hike to a secluded alpine lake for a mindful break and perhaps a refreshing swim.
• Time to slow down: Enjoy a relaxed pace, quiet moments in nature, and meaningful connections.

Come experience the magic of having the Dolomites almost all to yourself!

Accommodation

Rifugio Fanes is one of the most beautiful and most popular huts in the Nature Park Braies-Sennes-Fanes. Here you stay in twin rooms including a washing sink and with shared washing facilities. Please contact me if you would like to upgrade to a twin room. The hut is cosy with comfortable seating areas to just relax and chill as well as a sociable dining room. The food is delicious and varies from typical Ladinian cuisine to Italian and international dishes. The breakfast buffet is rich and plentiful. Besides the hut there is a small cosy yurt where we can practice yoga and meditation.

Travel

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

Most guests travel together from Munich, but you’re also welcome to meet us directly at Brunico 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 Brunico are both well-connected travel hubs. If you’re unsure which option works best for you, feel free to get in touch!

Programme

Thursday – Arrival at the hut
6 km, ↑ 550 m, 3 hrs 
We meet at Munich or Brunico main station and continue by bus to Pederü, where the ascend to Rifugio Fanes starts. We start on a wide forest path that leads all the way to the Rifugio. Half-way a small hiking path diverts from the main route that we can take to delve more into the amazing scenery around us. We have lunch at Rifugio Fanes and check into our rooms. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the nearby surroundings. Before dinner we come together for an opening circle and mediation in the yurt.

Over the next two days, we'll explore the beautiful surroundings on two wonderful day hikes.

Ju dla Crusc (2907 m)
12 km, ↑↓800 m, 8 hrs
The hike from the Fanes plateau to the pass of Ju dla Crusc begins just behind Rifugio Lavarella, where a slight ascent leads up to the vast, rugged karst plateau above. As we gain altitude, the landscape opens dramatically, revealing a wild, lunar-like expanse of limestone and scattered alpine flowers. The route continues across the entire plateau, a silent world of wind and rock, until you reach the pass below Kreuzkofel. From there an incredible panorama unfolds stretching from the jagged Dolomites peaks to the distant alpine valleys below. On the way back, the route passes by the tranquil Lé Vert, a beautiful mountain lake that offers the perfect spot for a refreshing swim before returning to the hut. Back at the hut, you can relax during a soothing yin yoga class.

Memorial at Col Bechei (2520m)
6 km, ↑↓ 500 m, 5 hrs 
We start the day with a gentle yoga session before breakfast. Afterwards, we hike south from Rifugio Fanes, following the old military road past Lake Limo (2,174 m) . From here, we make our way up towards Col Bechei, where a small memorial commemorating the events of World War II marks our destination, with stunning views across the Fanes plateau. Along the way, we keep our eyes open for ibex, which are often spotted in this area. We return along the same route, with the chance to stop for an ice-cold swim in Lake Limo before heading back to the hut. 

Sunday – Descent and Return to Munich
6 km, ↓ 500 m, 2 hrs
After early morning yoga, we close up our days full of mindfulness. We can take our time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning our descent to Pederü. There, a bus will take us back to Brunico, from where we continue our journey by train back to Munich.

Note that our hiking days may differ from the described programme due to weather and path conditions or the physical ability of the group.

Yoga

The yoga practice is suitable for everyone – no prior experience is needed.

In the morning classes, we gently awaken the body with soft stretches, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the mountains. After our hikes, I guide you through relaxing yin yoga sessions, where we hold postures for longer to deeply release tired muscles and turn inward. Throughout the practice, the soothing tones and gentle vibrations of seven different Tibetan singing bowls accompany the poses, helping the body soften and the mind become still. 

Physical requirements

You should be comfortable:

• Spending full days out in the mountains, hiking at a leisurely yet steady pace.
• Hiking uphill for up to 4 hours, with short breaks every hour.
• Walking on narrow mountain trails with loose rocks and tree roots.
• Carrying your own backpack with everything you need for the four days up to the hut.

Good to know: As we stay at the same hut throughout, you're always welcome to take a rest day.

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 fully qualified UIMLA & VDBS International Mountain Leader
• 1x yoga class per day by a certified yoga teacher
• Information package about the trip and the area including a packing list
• 3x hut nights in a shared room incl. half-board

Extra costs on tour

• Public transport to the start and from the end of the trek
• Lunch, snacks and beverages during the trip

Optional

• Upgrade to twin room (75 € p.P.)
• Upgrade to a single room (Contact me directly)

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.