Italy: Trekking through the Dolomites
The trip in a nutshell
Welcome to the stunning Veneto region, where the adventure of a lifetime awaits! Get ready for an epic 8-day trip to discover Venice, the Dolomites, Lake Braies, and the beauty of the Italian alps.
Step back in time as we explore enchanting medieval castles, unlocking their hidden stories. But that's just the beginning of the excitement! Hold on tight as we embark on thrilling hikes that take us soaring high to conquer jaw-dropping mountain peaks and dive into the crystal-clear waters of Alpine lakes.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Italy's nature and soak up its vibrant culture, art, and oh-so-delicious culinary treats. Don't forget to raise a toast with Prosecco, the bubbly nectar of the gods! This adventure is all about making memories, forging friendships, and living life to the fullest. So, grab your backpack and let's set off on an incredible journey where every moment counts! The Dolomites are calling, and we're ready to answer with an adrenaline-pumping, awe-inspiring escapade!
Trip type
Trekking - Are you looking for an active holiday? Then you are in the right place! Walking, hiking, exploring…these are only some of the activities you will get to experience on this trip! Bring an 8/10L backpack with you to use for our daily activities (e.g. hikes, etc)
Physical rating
HIGH - this itinerary involves hiking or similar adrenaline-pumping adventures so a high level of physical effort and adaptability is required. Be prepared for an active trip, potential long transfers and adventures like no other!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Mestre. You can book flights to Venice Airport, which is only a short bus ride or train away. Aim to arrive by 5pm on the first day – on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
Group
1 WeRoader
What's included
7 nights accommodation in shared rooms
7 breakfasts
Three peaks Lavaredo trekking with guide
Car rental from day 2 to day 7
Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Italy!
Check-in and welcome meeting
Roundtrip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly.
We meet in Mestre, part of the Metropolitan City of Venice. Once a rural area overlooking the Venice Lagoon, Mestre has developed into a key crossroads in north-eastern Italy. Trains and buses connect it to Venice with waits of just 10-12 minutes. The town center is lively and welcoming, making it the perfect place to start our journey with an excellent spritz and some cicchetto.
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast
Not included: Airport transfers, food and drink
Exploring the city of love
Exploring the city
Today we explore the city of love: Venice (some might say Paris, but it's a matter of taste here)! We can choose to reach Venice by train or bus, crossing the scenic Ponte della Libertà over the lagoon. Once there, we can explore on foot or take a vaporetto, visiting iconic spots like Piazza San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, and the Basilica di San Marco. Don't miss the panoramic view of Venice from the Terrazza del Fondaco dei Tedeschi at sunset. In the afternoon, enjoy the Venetian tradition of "going to bacari" for an ombretta (wine) and cicchetto (local snacks). This first Venetian evening should be celebrated in style!
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, car rental
Money Pot: transport to/from Venice and any entrance fees
Not included: food and beverages
Zumelle and Cison
A dive into the Middle Ages
Buongiorno, today we leave Venice behind us as we embark on a medieval adventure visiting the 2000-year-old Zumelle Castle near the village of Mel. Its strategic location made it a constant target of disputes throughout history. After a remarkable renovation, the castle now shines in all its medieval splendour. Inside we have the opportunity to indulge in a themed lunch, immersing ourselves in the tastes and atmosphere of the time. We can't miss the spectacular Blue Cave, nestled amidst the Belluno pre-Alps, with its stunning turquoise water. Let's dive into history... and nature!
Cison di Valmarino
In the afternoon, we'll venture towards the enchanting village of Cison di Valmarino, one of Italy's finest. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Venetian pre-Alps, it presents picturesque trails, horse rides and charming farmhouses offering delectable local delicacies. Our next stop is Castelbrando, a magnificent castle overlooking the village. The castle also provides a perfect setting to savour a delightful 'aperitivo' featuring regional delights.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and entrance fees to the castles
Not included: food and beverages
Mount Lagazuoi
High altitude
Today we go up to the highest point on our itinerary! By hiking Mount Lagazuoi we'll venture through a historic tunnel carved during World War I, ascending to an altitude of 2752m. This 1km journey blends captivating history and stunning nature, with awe-inspiring landscapes along the climb. It takes around 2 hours and demands some physical exertion, though a cable car option is available. Once on the mountain's peak, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at an authentic alpine hut.
Pearl of the Dolomites
The second stop of the day will be one of the most famous mountain towns in Italy: Cortina d'Ampezzo. A top destination for many celebs, sportsmen and nature lovers, this is the perfect spot to be mesmerised by the beauty of the Dolomites surrounding it.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, car rental
Money Pot: petrol, entrance fees (if any)
Not included: food and beverages
Lake Braies
A jewel in the mountains
Good morning! Today we enjoy another feast of beautiful panoramas as we reach an enchanting place cradled in the middle of the Dolomites, Lake Braies! The landscape is breathtaking from every angle and we can decide to fully enjoy it with a simple walk around its perimeter or cross it by renting a wooden boat. One thing is guaranteed: the clean mountain air will help us feel refreshed!
Included: overnight stay with breakfast and car rental
Money Pot: petrol and parking
Not included: food and beverages
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
A postcard-like place
Our journey through the Dolomites brings us to the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Starting from the Auronzo Retreat at 2400m, we'll embark on a breathtaking 9km panoramic walk around these majestic peaks accompanied by a local guide. With mostly flat terrain and occasional gentle slopes, it's suitable for all. We'll then enjoy a picnic on the lush meadows or have dinner at a cosy hut along the trail, soaking in the spectacular views at every turn.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, car rental and trekking with local guide
Money Pot: petrol and road tolls
Not included: food and beverages
Possagno and Valdobbiadene wine cellars
Possagno
Today we descend in altitude to make a cultural stop in Possagno where the house-museum of one of the most famous Italian sculptors and artists of the 19th century, Antonio Canova, is located. Among the many memorabilia, the historic building also houses a magnificent collection of plasters used by the artist as models for his sculptures. In the late morning we continue towards Asolo, another of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where we can enjoy an 'aperitivo' in the castle garden and a typical Venetian lunch in a local inn.
The land of prosecco
We'll spend the afternoon discovering the vineyards of one of Italy's most renowned areas for wine production: the hills of Valdobbiadene. We will go to visit some cellars, where the friendly staff will show us the production process, the difference in the various types of wine... and obviously let us taste their best products, accompanied by typical salami and cheese: a very Italian way to spend the afternoon! Towards the evening we'll then return to Mestre where our adventure began.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast and car rental
Money Pot: petrol, entrance fees and tastings (if any)
Not included: food and beverages
Time to go home
Check-out and goodbye
We have to say 'arrivederci': see you on your next WeRoad adventure!
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The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be foreseen or dependent on WeRoad’s control, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.




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Staff
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Visas and Vaccinations
Before booking, please ensure you check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Arrival and Departure Times
We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the tour you are free to leave whenever you want!
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
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If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!