All details at a glance
✅ 3-day hut-to-hut hiking tour through the Rosengarten / Catinaccio mountain range
✅ Easy first day from St. Cyprian to Rifugio Paolina — also possible as a half-day start
✅ Spectacular alpine trails via Rifugio Roda di Vael, Rifugio Vajolet or Rifugio Passo Principe
✅ Dramatic descent through the impressive Molignon Couloir to Rifugio Bergamo / Grasleitenhütte
✅ Easy arrival and departure with parking at the starting point or public bus connections from Bolzano
Here's the detailed program:
🗓️ Day 1: From St. Cyprian / San Cipriano to Rifugio Paolina
↑0m ascent - ↓200m descent - 4 km - easy half-day hike
Start near Bolzano in St. Cyprian / San Cipriano and take the lifts up to Rifugio Fronza / Kölner Hütte. From there, enjoy an easy panoramic hike to Rifugio Paolina.
🗓️ Day 2: From Rifugio Paolina to Rifugio Vajolet or Rifugio Passo Principe
↑1000m ascent - ↓500m descent - 10 km
Hike from Rifugio Paolina towards Rifugio Roda di Vael and continue deeper into the heart of the Rosengarten. Depending on availability, overnight at Rifugio Vajolet or Rifugio Passo Principe.
🗓️ Day 3: Through the Molignon Couloir to Rifugio Bergamo / Grasleitenhütte and back to St. Cyprian
↑100m ascent - ↓1600m descent - 10 km
Descend through the impressive Molignon Couloir to Rifugio Bergamo / Grasleitenhütte, then continue back to the starting point. Parking is available at the starting point, and there are also convenient bus connections from and to Bolzano.
Included Services:
Mountain hut accommodations with half board
Detailed tour PDF with GPX tracks for easy navigation
30-minute pre-hike Zoom meeting with a hiking expert
Additional Costs:
Lift from St. Cyprian / San Cipriano to Rifugio Fronza / Kölner Hütte on Day 1.
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What's Included?
✅ Hut booking
We arrange all hut reservations along your itinerary, so you can focus on enjoying the hike.
✅ travel guide
A complete, day-by-day guide with maps, route notes, and practical info – delivered digitally.
✅ pre-hike zoom meeting
A pre-hike Zoom meeting with a local hiking guide who will provide in-depth information about the tour
✅ accomodation
Along your self guided hiking tour, your overnight stays will be in traditional mountain huts. As a standard, we reserve spots in shared rooms/dormitories.
✅ HAlf board (where possible)
This is breakfast and dinner in the huts. Your hut accommodation includes both dinner and breakfast, unless stated otherwise in the service description. This way, you can hike with a lighter pack and won’t need to plan additional meals for the evening and morning. Please note that lunch is not included, but can usually be purchased directly at the huts.
Optional extras
❓ Extra night before and/or after
You can add an overnight stay before and/or after your trek – simply let us know during booking.
❓ Airport Transfer
We can help arrange airport transfers to and from the starting point of your hike – just let us know your travel plans.
How to book?
For booking confirmation we ask from 30 up to 50% deposit (depending on the choosen tour) of the total tour amount.
We check the accomodations availability and come back to you within a few working days.
If the accomodations are available the tour is confirmed, balance is due at least 8 weeks before the tour start. If we don't get the accomodations for you, you'll get your money back! Sounds like a plan, right?
Yes, cancellations are possible – we understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is fair and transparent, and the conditions depend on how far in advance you cancel. You’ll find all the details clearly outlined in our Terms and Conditions, so you can book with confidence.
What's excluded?
❌ Tourist tax
You can pay the tourist tax directly at the accomodation (approx. 1,50€ per person per night)
❌ Lunch
Dinner and breakfast are covered – you’ll just need to grab your lunch at the huts en route. They usually offer hearty meals and snacks.
❌ Travel insurance
You are responsible for your own travel insurance. Be sure to check your coverage with your insurer before the trip.
❌ personal expenses
Any personal spending – like drinks, snacks, or souvenirs – is at your own expense.