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Italy

Choose Your Pace: Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

Program No. 23844RJ
Journey through the Italian Dolomites at your choice of two hiking paces—moderate or challenging—amid dramatic peaks, alpine paths, historic villages, and rich natural history.

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Program
At a Glance
Duration
10 days
Program Begins
Selva di Val Gardena
Program Concludes
Veneto Region
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
17 ( 8B, 2L, 7D )
Activity Level
Dotted along the Northern border of Italy, the Dolomites — one of Italy’s Alpine ranges and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are spectacular in both their 11,000 foot peaks and their lush green valleys. Lace up your hiking boots and join our experts for an active exploration of this incredible landscape, following trails to charming villages and museums to learn more about the natural and human history of the mountains. Visits to Puez Odle Nature Park, Ciaulanch Lake and Bolzano offer opportunities to delve further into this history, including lectures and discussions on fossils and Ötzi, a Tyrolean glacier mummy dating from the Copper Age. Discover the magnificence of the Dolomites firsthand on this active learning adventure!
Best of all, you'll...
  • Tailor your learning adventure with the hikes that are right for you by selecting one of two different levels of hiking difficulty (moderate or challenging).
  • Experience historic tunnels and trenches dug by Italian soldiers to defend the country’s border during World War I.
  • Explore the 12th century Novacella Abbey, home to Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Rococo architecture, and taste the wine the monks make there.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Each day, select a moderate or challenging hike based on your preferred pace and level of difficulty. Hikes range from 5–9 miles on varied terrain. Elevations up to 10,000 feet. This program is best suited for habitual or seasoned hikers.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Call 800-454-5768
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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.






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