Backpack Italian Dolomites (8 Days)
A multi-day backpacking trip through the Italian Dolomites. Most nights are spent in mountain rifugios that include a dinner and breakfast along with a bunk bed for the night. Day 0 (Aug 13 - Aug 14) (My booking) San Giovanni Italy, Hotel Residence Griesfeld Single Room with Terrace, Breakfast included. Day 1 (August 14, 2026) Lago di Braies – Rifugio Biella / 949 m up / 135 m down / 6.1 km / 3–4 hrs / Rifugio Biella / Half board / Dormitory Day 2 (Aug 15) Rifugio Biella – Rifugio Lavarella / 728 m up / 981 m down / 12.8 km / 4–5 hrs / Rifugio Lavarella / Half board / Dormitory Day 3 (Aug 16) Rifugio Lavarella – Rifugio Coll Gallina / 931 m up / 935 m down / 15.1 km / 5–6 hrs / Rifugio Coll Gallina / Half board / Private room Day 4 (Aug 17) Rifugio Coll Gallina – Rifugio Croda da Lago / 686 m up / 701 m down / 10.8 km / 5–6 hrs / Rifugio Croda da Lago / Half board / Dormitory Day 5 (Aug 18) Rifugio Croda da Lago – Rifugio Coldai / 530 m up / 336 m down / 15.7 km / 5–6 hrs / Rifugio Coldai / Half board / Dormitory Day 6 (Aug 19) Rifugio Coldai – Rifugio Carestiato / 953 m up / 1,262 m down / 18 km / 6–7 hrs / Rifugio Carestiato / Half board / Dormitory Day 7 (Aug 20) Rifugio Carestiato – Rifugio Pian de Fontana / 1,070 m up / 1,232 m down / 18 km / 6–7 hrs / Rifugio Pian de Fontana / Half board / Dormitory Day 8 (August 21, 2025) Rifugio Pian de Fontana – La Pissa bus stop / 300 m up / 1,395 m down / 12 km / 4–5 hrs
