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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

Program No. 23844RJ
Explore the Italian Dolomites at a pace that’s right for you as you hike through stunning landscapes, historic villages and fascinating natural history.

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At a Glance

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!
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Each day, choose a hike based on your desired level of challenge and pace. The hikes range from 5-9 miles on varied terrain. Elevations up to 7,000 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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.
  • 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.
Featured Expert
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Cristina Lambathakis
Cristina Lambathakis was born and has always lived in Rome. She studied foreign languages and literature at University La Sapienza and speaks Italian, English, and some Greek and Russian. She has lead groups in Italy, Greece, France, and England. Cristina considers herself a citizen of the world and hopes Road Scholars also experience the joys of travel. Cristina loves traveling, meeting people from all over the world, cooking vegetarian food, listening to music, gardening, reading, and spending time with her daughter Viola and dog Melody.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Cristina Lambathakis View biography
Cristina Lambathakis was born and has always lived in Rome. She studied foreign languages and literature at University La Sapienza and speaks Italian, English, and some Greek and Russian. She has lead groups in Italy, Greece, France, and England. Cristina considers herself a citizen of the world and hopes Road Scholars also experience the joys of travel. Cristina loves traveling, meeting people from all over the world, cooking vegetarian food, listening to music, gardening, reading, and spending time with her daughter Viola and dog Melody.
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Matteo Mangili View biography
Matteo Mangili was born in Genova, Italy. In 2017, he started working as a travel guide author. Then, in 2022, he traveled solo around South America for six months, and he is currently writing a book about this journey. Matteo is also a certified group leader who has been working on the ground for several years. He enjoys sharing his passion and love for Italy with all his travel companions.
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