Twin-Centre Central Dolomites & Tre Cime Walking Holiday
We have often wished the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo were a little nearer Corvara, the glorious base of our centre-based Dolomites walking holiday. But the 90-minute drive to these legendary peaks in the Sexten Dolomites has always been deemed a journey too far for a day hike.
Well, it’s a problem solved in 2025! And we duly invite you to immerse yourself in this twin-centre Tre Cime walking holiday classic, equally split between these two highly sought-after mountain destinations, guaranteeing a unique alpine experience of mind-boggling hikes, whatever your level of fitness.
Collett’s has teamed up with two exquisite 4* hotels, one in Corvara, the other in Sexten, to make this dreamy walking holiday a reality. We provide everything you need to self-guide on walks of your chosen grade, each one carefully selected to showcase the peaks and landscapes that make both locations celebrated UNESCO World Heritage treasures.
Browse this page to find out more and when you’re ready, simply click the Enquire or Book Now buttons, submit some information, and let our skilled enquiry team do the rest.
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At a Glance
14 -21 June 2025
21 -28 June 2025
06 -13 September 2025
13- 20 September 2025
Double / Twin – £1575 pp
Single Rooms – available on request – £1775
All Grades
Choose daily between: Easy & Idyllic, Moderate Classic or Challenging Trail.
4 nights at 4* Posta Zirm, Corvara (half board)
3 nights at 4* Superior Berghotel, Sexten (half board)
Airport Transfers from and to Venice Marco Polo
Midweek Transfer between the Posta Zirm and Berghotel (approx. 90 mins)
Walk Pack – everything you need to guarantee a holiday of memorable self-guided walks that suit your level of fitness. This includes a Holiday Handbook, 1:25,000 local maps, comprehensive walk notes and free access to our smartphone App for easy navigation.
Guided Walks – if you prefer to walk with a guide, both the Posta Zirm and Berghotel offer 3-4 guided walks each week on a ‘first-come first-served’ basis, all of which are included at no extra cost.
We recommend flying to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Example Flights – London Heathrow | London Gatwick | London Stansted | Manchester | Bristol
This holiday incudes scheduled airport transfers which depart Venice Marco Polo at 14:00 and take 3 hours. On your way home, expect an early start to be back at the airport in time for flights taking off after 12:00.
Alternatively, you can fly-drive (click here for a competitive car hire quote) or book private transfers at approx. £435 each way for up to 8 people. These options also open up other regional airports such as Innsbruck and Verona.
Sample Itineraries
This uniquely flexible holiday lets you do the walks you want, when you want.
We provide comprehensive route notes, map extracts and smartphone navigation for:
6 Easy & Idyllic Walks, 6 Moderate Classics & 6 Challenging Hikes
Available daily, walk teams in both locations know every walk, plus some fabulous proposals for non-walking days.
Day 1
Arrive and Settle inAfter a warm welcome, relax and settle in. Your Walk Pack will be waiting for you. Join our Walks Team and other like-minded guests at your first Corvara ‘Office Hour’ – an opportunity to ask questions and get your walk planning off to the perfect start. Enjoy dinner with everything sorted for the following day.
Day 2
The Piscadu Waterfalls & ColfoscoShorter Option
3- 4kms, Walking Time 2-3hrs, Ascent/Descent 115m
An idyllic ‘out and back’ featuring picture-postcard Colfosco and flower meadows that lead to cascading waterfalls under the startling walls of the Sella massif.
Longer Option
8.5kms, Walking Time 3–4hrs, Ascent/Descent 250m
This circular walk is the epitomy of alpine splendour, punctuated by exquisite flower pastures, staggering rockfaces, crashing waterfalls and the iconic onion-domed church of the pretty village of Colfosco.
Day 3
The Pralongia PlateauThese glorious upland pastures are criss-crossed by walking trails and interspersed with welcoming mountain huts (rifugios), perfect for a mid-morning coffee or a lazy lunch on a sun-soaked terrace.
Shorter Option
Plateau Ramble, 4kms, Walking Time 3hrs, Ascent 60m, Descent 100m
A heavenly half-day of flower-strewn landscapes, welcoming rifugios and staggering 360° panoramas, including the 7 great Dolomite peaks that exceed 3000m.
Longer OptionPlateau Explorer – 10kms, Walking Time 4–5hrs, Ascent 250m, Descent 650mAn undulating longer version of the shorter walk above in glorious upland pastures.Day 4
Santa Croce Chapel & Rifugio, BadiaShorter Option
Snow Cave Stroll, 5kms, Walking Time 2 hrs, Ascent 175m, Descent 350m
Set against an inconceivable mountain backdrop, this is a short walk through idyllic high alpine meadows to a natural snow cave.
Longer OptionThe Runch Hut Round, 9kms, Walking Time 3–4hrs, Ascent 75m, Descent 735mSheer enchantment and a fabulous lunch stop on a walk of abundant treasures: sensational views, prolific flower meadows, idyllic woodland, and the snow-capped Austrian Alps to the north.
Day 5
Rest Day, or Half Day WalkAfter breakfast a shared transfer will take you from the Posta Zirm to the Berghotel (approx. 90 minutes). This scenic drive is sure to whet your appetite for what is to follow. You will arrive at the Berghotel late morning, and will then be free to spend the rest of your day as you wish – perhaps you will take the opportunity to relax (enjoying the spa, or reading a book by the pool?) or you might want to stretch your legs and do the ‘Smugglers Trail’ (7kms, Walking Time 3-4 hrs, Ascent/Descent 430m).
Day 6
Croda Rossa to Passo Monta Crode7kms, Walking Time 2-3 hrs, Ascent/Descent 225m
Again good use of a local funicular whisks you up to 1950m. From here the trail undulates beneath the spectacular rock faces of the Croda Rossa, the Neuner Peak and the Arzalpenkopf. Throughout this walk you will also see many remnants from World War I. On reaching the pass, you can enjoy a drink Hotel Kreuzbergpass as you wait for the bus, which will bring you back to the Berghotel. Again, there is the option to extend if you are looking for a longer walk.Day 7
The Tre Cime10kms, Walking Time 3-4hrs, Ascent 350m
An early (07:30) shuttle bus will take you to Rifugio Auronzo (approx 1hr, €32 return) where the trail begins. From here this circular hike takes in both Rifugio Lavaredo (2344 m) and Rifugio Locatelli (2438m) with the highest point of the hike being Forcella Lavaredo (2452 m). From Locatelli you’ll have a breathtaking panorama of these majestic Dolomite peaks. The return route then continues in the direction of Rifugio Lange Alm before making its way back to Rifugio Auronzo, where well deserved refreshments await. At 16:00 the shuttle bus will whisk you back to the Berghotel.Day 8
Depart or Extend your stayExpect an early start, our airport transfers are scheduled to arrive at Venice Marco Polo in good time for flights taking off after 1200. If you would like to stay for longer, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Day 1
Arrive and Settle inAfter a warm welcome, relax and settle in. Your Walk Pack will be waiting for you. Join our Walks Team and other like-minded guests at your first Corvara ‘Office Hour’ – an opportunity to ask questions and get your walk planning off to the perfect start. Enjoy dinner with everything sorted for the following day.
Day 2
Edelweiss Terrace9kms, Walking Time 4-5hrs, Ascent 104m
A genuine classic, overflowing with mindboggling scenery and leaving you in awe of Corvara’s beautiful surroundings and the colossal stature of the Sella massif.
Day 3
Nuvolau Summit9.5kms, Walking Time 4-5hrs, Ascent 470m
High above Cortina, a hike of unbeatable 360° panoramas, especially from Rifugio Nuvolau. Pass the remains of WW1 trenches and marvel at the rocky drama of Cinque Torri and Tofana.Day 4
The Pinnacles7.25kms, Walking Time 4-5hrs, Ascent 640m
Ascend flower meadows to the unique fortress‐like rock structures we call the Pinnacles. Drool over stunning views north over the Alta Badia and south to three Dolomite giants: Marmolada, Pelmo & Civetta.Day 5
Rest Day or Half Day WalkAfter breakfast a shared transfer will take you from the Posta Zirm to the Berghotel (approx. 90 minutes). This scenic drive is sure to whet your appetite for what is to follow. You will arrive at the Berghotel late morning, and will then be free to spend the rest of your day as you wish – perhaps you will take the opportunity to relax (enjoying the spa, or reading a book by the pool?) or you might want to stretch your legs and do the ‘Smugglers Trail’ (7kms, Walking Time 3-4 hrs, Ascent/Descent 430m).
Day 6
The 3 Alpine Pastures7¼ kms, Walking Time 4-5hrs, Ascent 640m
This walk starts from the hotel, and ascends through magical forests to the Klammbach hut, where you can enjoy a drink before continuing on amongst flowering meadows and forests to Alpe Nemes hut. From there, the trail meanders its way to the Passo Monte Croce, where we can take the bus back to the hotel.Day 7
The Tre Cime12kms, Walking Time 3-4hrs, Ascent 200m / Descent 1000m
An early (07:30) shuttle bus will take you to Rifugio Auronzo which is nestled high in the mountains at 2320m (approx 1hr, €22 one way). From here the trail takes in Rifugio Lange Alm (2245m) and the iconic Rifugio Locatelli (2438m) complete with it’s mouth watering panoramic view of the Tre Cime. A steady descent then follows into the picturesque Val Fiscalina where you’ll reach the Dolomitenhof (1454 m). From here the Berghotel is only a short local bus ride away.Day 8
Depart or Extend your stayExpect an early start, our airport transfers are scheduled to arrive at Venice Marco Polo in good time for flights taking off after 1200. If you would like to stay for longer, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Day 1
Arrive and Settle inAfter a warm welcome, relax and settle in. Your Walk Pack will be waiting for you. Join our Walks Team and other like-minded guests at your first Corvara ‘Office Hour’ – an opportunity to ask questions and get your walk planning off to the perfect start. Enjoy dinner with everything sorted for the following day.
Day 2
Sas Ciampac10kms, Walking Time 4-5hrs, Ascent 700m
This is a day of dramatic lunar landscapes on the summit plateau of the Puez-Odle massif. The views of the sheer flanks of the Sella massif to the south will captivate you throughout.Day 3
Lago de Lagacio9kms, Walking Time 6-7hrs, Ascent 770m
A spectacular mountain hike in an ever-changing theatre of rocky scenery. The dramatic natural features on the descent from Forcela di Lech and the Hidden Valley provide unforgettable memories.Day 4
Col di Lana15.5kms, Walking Time 6-7 hrs, Ascent 995m
Rich in variation, this is a long trek with genuine wow-factor. Witness mind-boggling WW1 remnants, re-enforcing the remarkable nature of this theatre of war. With some occasional scrambling, you are rewarded with one of the most spellbinding 360° views in the Dolomites.Day 5
Rest Day or Half Day WalkAfter breakfast a shared transfer will take you from the Posta Zirm to the Berghotel (approx. 90 minutes). This scenic drive is sure to whet your appetite for what is to follow. You will arrive at the Berghotel late morning, and will then be free to spend the rest of your day as you wish – perhaps you will take the opportunity to relax (enjoying the spa, or reading a book by the pool?) or you might want to stretch your legs and do the ‘Smugglers Trail’ (7kms, Walking Time 3-4 hrs, Ascent/Descent 430m).
Day 6
Monte Quaternà18kms, Walking Time 6-7 hrs, Ascent 900m
An opportunity to bag a summit which boasts both long range views of the Tre Cime plus the Comelico valley to the north. After catching the bus to Passo Monte Croce the trail initially heads through marshy meadows to the Alpe Nemes Hut. From the Alp you head to peak of Monte Quaterna (2329 m). The return route passes the Coltrondo Alp, the Lago dei Rospi and eventually arrives back at Passo Monte Croce – from where you catch the bus back to the Berghotel (or there is the option to extend by walking back).
Day 7
The Three Huts25 kms, Walking Time 6-7hrs, Ascent/Descent 1280m
Whilst this is a long day in the mountains, the walk itself is not ‘difficult’ – making it a true ‘Tre Cime classic’. A short bus ride takes you to the Val Fiscalina and the Dolomitenhof (1454 m). From here, the trail takes in Rifugio Fondo Valle (1548 m) before climbing up to Rifugio Comici (2235 m) and Passo Fiscalino beyond. After reaching the highest point at Pian di Cengia (2522 m), the path descends steeply through scree, eventually reaching Rifugio Locatelli (2438 m). From the hut, you will pass through the “Bödenalm” with its two upper lakes and descend through the Altensteintal valley back to Rifugio Fondo Valle.
Day 8
Depart or Extend your stayExpect an early start, our airport transfers are scheduled to arrive at Venice Marco Polo in good time for flights taking off after 1200. If you would like to stay for longer, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Your Accommodation
The Posta Zirm, Corvara
The 4* Hotel Posta Zirm is Corvara’s original hotel, where stylish comfort meets rich alpine tradition in the very heart of a vibrant mountain village. Its prime location boasts magical views to spellbinding backdrops. For walkers, it offers unrivalled access to the many waymarked trails that penetrate the local massifs at all levels.
Today’s Posta Zirm has been 200 passionate years in the making. Expect first-class hospitality and a warm welcome from a charming team headed up by Franz, great grandson of the hotel’s founder, who has impressively upgraded the hotel to a truly gorgeous experience, combining warm and impeccable hospitality with relaxing self-indulgence. A ‘state of the art’ health spa and pool ease the muscles that do the work in the mountains, whilst exquisite bedrooms ensure your batteries are fully charged for alpine action.
Eating at the Posta Zirm is a gastronomic treat, a mix of traditional and contemporary Mediterranean delights, largely sourced locally and sustainably. Both dinner and breakfast are complimented by expansive buffets, hearty and healthy. Guests can also choose to eat in the Taverna, the hotel’s atmospheric, with a grill, wood-fired pizza oven and more besides.
Finally, Collett’s has a Walks Team in Corvara, which drops in regularly to say hello, so you can use its extensive local knowledge to get the best from your Walk Pack and your time on the trails. Or feel free to join them at an informal Office Hour, which they host at a nearby hotel bar each early evening between 6 and 7pm
The Berghotel, Sexten
You can be sure of a genuinely warm welcome from Walter and his team on your arrival at the 4* Superior Berghotel, the perfect launchpad for walking in the Sexten Dolomites. Inevitably, the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo steal the show, but even if they weren’t nearby, this would still be a mountain paradise with lots to explore from the doorstep of this uniquely imaginative and exquisite hotel.
With a tranquil and attractive location close to the village centre, the hotel itself is like a little hamlet, comprised of timber-clad outbuildings (accommodating gorgeous bedrooms) huddled around the main building, which houses reception, the bar, and some charming dining areas, with french windows opening out on extensive and truly panoramic sun terraces. On the floor below, a labyrinth of pools and saunas, radiating rich aromas of mountain pine, comprise an indulgent and relaxing health spa with sensational views to the mountains of a UNESCO World Heritage gem.
The Berghotel is proud of its approach to sustainability, always environmentally conscious and resource-saving. Much of the fabulous food here is sourced on a seasonal basis from the region and, whenever possible, organically.
With its stunning position close to the Tre Cime, plus a resident guide and extensive walks knowledge at reception 24/7, the Berghotel guarantees an experience of outstanding and appropriate walks, whether you come to stroll the flower meadows, venture into the rocky reaches – or simply check out the famed Tre Cime from every angle!
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Need to Knows
Our Day Off – Our Walks Team in Corvara has a day-off every Tuesday – there is no Office Hour. At the Berghotel, the reception team is always on hand to help with any walk related questions.
ETIAS – The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is not due to be introduced until mid-2025. Currently there is not an exact date as to when it will come into force. This means you do not need to have a ETIAS for travel to Europe at the moment. For more information read our blog article here
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