All details at a glance
✅ Explore the legendary Rosengarten (Catinaccio) massif and walk beneath the iconic Vajolet Towers
✅ Spend the night at spectacular high-alpine huts including Rifugio Antermoia (2,497 m) and the famous Schlernhaus
✅ Experience turquoise alpine lakes, dramatic limestone towers and wide panoramic plateaus
✅ Finish your journey on top of the Sciliar – the famous “Loacker Mountain” of the Dolomites
This 6-day hut-to-hut tour connects two of the most iconic mountain groups in the Dolomites: the Rosengarten and the Sciliar.
Your adventure begins at Passo Costalunga (Karerpass), easily reachable by public transport from Bolzano. A short but scenic first stage leads you up to Rifugio Roda di Vael, where the glowing sunset over the Catinaccio cliffs introduces you to the magic of the Dolomites.
Over the following days, you hike beneath the dramatic Vajolet Towers and cross high alpine passes such as Passo Principe and Passo di Antermoia. One of the highlights is the turquoise Lago di Antermoia, surrounded by rugged limestone peaks at nearly 2,500 meters above sea level.
The route continues across the wild Duron Valley and up onto the vast plateau of the Sciliar. Your final night at Rifugio Bolzano (Schlernhaus) offers breathtaking panoramic views stretching from the Marmolada to the Sella Group and back to the Rosengarten where your journey began.
The last day leads you down through the scenic Bärenloch trail to Tires (Tiers am Rosengarten), with convenient public transport connections back to Bolzano or your starting point.
This tour is ideal for hikers looking for a classic Dolomites experience with moderate daily stages, spectacular scenery and authentic mountain hut hospitality — without technical via ferrata sections.
Detailed Program
🗓️ Day 1: Passo Costalunga → Rifugio Roda di Vael
↑540 m – ↓0 m – 3.8 km – 2–3 hrs
🗓️ Day 2: Rifugio Paolina → Rifugio Vajolet
↑380 m – ↓410 m – 8.4 km – 5 hrs
🗓️ Day 3: Rifugio Vajolet → Lago Antermoia → Rifugio Antermoia
↑520 m – ↓280 m – 5 km – 4 hrs
🗓️ Day 4: Rifugio Antermoia → Passo Duron → Rifugio Molignon
↑350 m – ↓790 m – 9.5 km – 4 hrs
🗓️ Day 5: Rifugio Molignon → Rifugio Bolzano (Sciliar)
↑850 m – ↓200 m – ~10 km – 5–6 hrs
🗓️ Day 6: Rifugio Bolzano → Bärenloch → Tires
↑150 m – ↓1500 m – 8 km – 4–5 hrs
Note: Listed accommodations are subject to availability. If necessary, we will arrange similar high-quality alternatives.
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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 dormitories. If you prefer a private room, we’re happy to check availability upon request. Should private rooms be fully booked or unavailable in a specific hut, we will automatically secure a place for you in a dormitory. Please note that private rooms come with an extra charge due to higher costs.
✅ 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.