Overview

 Highlights


  • Free time to explore Venice and its iconic canals
  • Stunning hike at Lake Pragser Wildsee in a protected nature park
  • Taste authentic South Tyrolean alpine food at mountain huts
  • Cable car rides adding scenic variety to trekking days
  • Visit to Lagazuoi with WWI tunnels and historical significance
  • Picturesque alpine villages like San Vigilio, Badia, and San Cassiano

This hiking tour gently unfolds across three distinct language regions, each with its own unique culture and charm. Beginning in the German-speaking Hochpustertal, the trail leads into the Ladin heartland of Fanes—rich in tradition—before reaching the southern side of Passo Falzàrego, where Italian culture comes to the fore. Along the way, traces of the former “Alpenfront” (Alps Front) can still be discovered, preserved today in an evocative open-air museum. Set against a backdrop of breathtaking alpine scenery, the route reveals a world of dramatic peaks, sweeping vistas, and wonderfully varied walks. It is a true haven for mountain lovers, offering both tranquility and a sense of adventure at every turn. The tour follows well-marked trails throughout and is ideal for anyone with a good basic level of fitness—no climbing experience is required.

Countries:

Start and Finishing Point:

Venice

Activities:

Grading:Moderate   

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Arrive in Venice, then take a bus to Mestre and continue by train into the city. Enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace before heading back by train. Transfer by bus to the hotel in Hochpustertal/Alta Pusteria. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Meals:  D

Starting at the beautiful Lake Pragser Wildsee (1494 m) (4482 ft), you hike through the scenic Fanes–Sennes–Prags Nature Park, one of South Tyrol’s largest protected areas. Beneath the impressive Seekofel massif, you’ll reach the alpine pasture of Fojedöra—an ideal spot to stop and enjoy homemade bread and delicious local cheese. Continuing through a quiet high valley, you pass Lake Hochalpensee before reaching the highest point of the hike, where the villages of the Gadertal can already be seen far below. Hking time: approximately 5-6 hours + 800 m (2400 ft) - 1100 m (3300 ft)

Meals:  B,L,D

Take the Piz de Plaies cable car from San Vigilio to the starting point. From there, the trail leads through light woodland and open meadows up to Piz de Corn, with the striking Peitlerkofel rising opposite. Continue to the Ritjoch saddle and pass through the charming mountaineering village of La Val, with the impressive Heiligkreuzkofel always in view. At the foot of the Neuner and Zehnerspitze peaks, you reach the Heiligkreuz refuge. After a short descent, take the cable car down to Badia, followed by a transfer to San Cassiano at the end of the trek. Hiking time: approximately 6 hours + 960 m (2880 ft) - 700 m (2100 ft)

Meals:  B,L,D

This scenic circular hike begins in San Cassiano and takes you up to Piz Sorega, either on foot or by cable car. From there, the trail winds across wide alpine meadows with sweeping views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Along the way, you’ll pass several inviting mountain huts—perfect for a relaxed break and a taste of local specialties. Continuing towards the Pralongià plateau, you follow gentle paths through open landscapes before gradually making your way back down to San Cassiano, completing this rewarding and varied loop. Hiking time: approximately 4-5 hours + 640 m ( 1920 ft) - 630 m (1890 ft)

Meals:  B,L,D

The hike begins with an easy walk along the valley floor to Capanna Alpina. From there, under the towering Fanes and Conturines peaks, the trail climbs to the Scottoni refuge and continues to the crystal-clear Lagazuoi Lake, set at the foot of Scottoni Peak, where the dramatic Fanes Dolomites are beautifully reflected in the water. Following part of the Dolomites High Trail, you make your way up to Lagazuoi, once transformed into a fortress of tunnels and trenches during the First World War. Transfer to Cortina at the end of the day. Hiking time: approximately 7-8 hours + 900 m (2700 ft) - 600 m (1800 ft)

Meals:  B,L,D

The final day of hiking begins in the centre of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The trail leads gently through woodland and meadows up to Rifugio Mietres, where you can enjoy one last view over Cortina. Continuing to the highest point, a stunning panorama soon rewards your efforts. From there, the route is mostly downhill, leading through the idyllic Val Padeon to the end of the stage in Ospit. Transfer to Venezia- Mestre. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Hiking time: approximately 5-6 hours + 970 m ( 2910 ft) - 720 m (2160 ft)

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast, bus transfer From Mestre to Venice Airport

Meals:  B


Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health And Well-being:  Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.

Peace Justice And Strong Institutions:  Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.


Learning outcomes for students

World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to:
• Build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet.
• Increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.
• Discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.
• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.
• Give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.
• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.
We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.


Inclusions

  • Experienced English speaking mountain guide/s
  • All meals as described in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners)
  • 7 nights accommodation in hotels and mountain huts
  • All transfers as described in the itinerary by private vehiicle
  • Tickets for cable car ride
  • Round-trip train ticket Mestre - Venice Santa Lucia

  • Any drinks during meals
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance - mandatory
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa if required
  • Lunch on arrival and departure days

Grading

Moderate


Why travel with us

Why travel with us

Assisted over
14,000 Students Worldwide

Since the 1980's, we have helped students from around the globe to experience the world's most exciting destinations, allowing them to travel, give, grow.

400+ Service Learning
Programs

Together with students, we have completed over 400 Service Learning programs in developing countries. We will always continue to support causes including social justice, animal welfare, the environment and more.

Fully Customised
School Travel Programs

Want to include service learning, your school curriculum and a physical challenge, or any of the above? Contact us and we can design a program fully catered for your students and budget.

Safety and
Support - Our #1 Priority

Every school receives a detailed risk management plan that is guided by government advisories and the local partners we work with. We never compromise on the safety of your students to reduce the price of the program.

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