Tucked away in northern Italy, the lovely Hotel Montchalet resort offers access to hundreds of miles of trails in the pristine Italian Dolomites. In this extraordinary landscape with breathtaking views, emerald-green meadows, secret pools and jagged mountain peaks, go at your own pace or test your limits on daily hikes led by expert local guides. Active mornings will be followed by delicious meals at the area’s best restaurants and time to enjoy the luxuries of Hotel Montchalet—including massages, spa treatments and an indoor swimming pool and fitness center.
What to Expect
Hear more about this trip from our founder Melissa Biggs Bradley below:
Itinerary highlights include:
- Explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and develop your fitness on daily guided six-mile hikes with Indagare-adored guide Diego Zanesco and expert local mountaineers.
- Immerse yourself in Northern Italian culture with meals at traditional mountain lodges, or “rifugios,” and savor a tasting dinner at Restaurant Class, Hotel Montchalet’s gourmet dining experience, which uses seasonal produce to craft innovative dishes.
- Discover the surroundings of Val Gardena with hikes along its best trails, including Passo Gardena (to see the crystal-clear Lake Crespëina) and Passo Sella (with stellar views of rocky cliffs and rolling valleys in equal measure).
- Experience luxury lodge Hotel Montchalet, with unlimited access to the pampering spa and fitness facilities, as well as its indoor cinema.
- Connect with fellow travelers who share your interests and passions over outdoor adventure activities and group meals.
- Worry less, experience more: Indagare’s expert Insider Journeys team will help you navigate a safe and rewarding travel experience. Plus: Indagare can arrange tailor-made trip extensions paired to this itinerary, including further exploration in Italy and beyond, if you are an Indagare member (at additional cost).
Please note that elements of the itinerary may change.
The health and safety of our travelers is our No. 1 priority. We are committed to upholding the highest safety standards, while providing world-class hospitality and a seamless travel experience. For more information and questions, please reach out to our team at insiderjourneys@indagare.com.
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WhenSeptember 10 – 15, 2023
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Length6 days / 5 nights
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Type of TravelerAdventurers , Foodies , Ultimate Indulgers