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South Tyrol · Italy

The Dolomites, Italy

Limestone peaks, alpine meadows and a family hotel above the valley.
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Wooden rowing boats on a turquoise lake beneath Dolomites peaks

The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage range in northeast Italy, known for pale limestone towers, long ridge walks and a well-kept network of mountain huts.

We stay at a family-run hotel in a quiet side valley in South Tyrol. It has a sauna, a drying room for boots and a kitchen that cooks local food from nearby farms.

A dense network of marked trails, reliable huts for lunch and a hotel that knows walkers make this the base for our hiking and photography weeks.

A grassy alpine meadow below a jagged Dolomites peak
Two hikers with backpacks looking out over a green mountain valley
An alpine meadow and a wooden hut below Dolomites peaks

Retreats in The Dolomites

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The Dolomites, Italy

High Trails of the Dolomites

Nature & Hiking

Dates
24–30 Jun 2027
Duration
6 nights
Starting price
From €2,290 per person
Wooden rowing boats on a turquoise lake beneath Dolomites peaks
Places available

The Dolomites, Italy

Light & Land

Creative Retreats

Dates
9–14 Sep 2027
Duration
5 nights
Starting price
From €1,590 per person
Hotel Ciasa Lärch: Open balcony doors and a view of forested hills

Where you stay

Hotel Ciasa Lärch

A traditional wooden hotel with 22 rooms, a wellness area with sauna and steam room, a studio for stretching and workshops, and a garden facing the peaks.

Ciasa Lärch is an independently owned family hotel. SOLARA reserves a block of rooms and the hotel's studio for each retreat; other guests may be staying at the hotel.

Room types

  • · Shared twin rooms (two single beds, private bathroom)
  • · Private double rooms with balcony

Amenities

  • · Bedding and towels provided; sauna towels in the wellness area
  • · Boot drying room and walking pole loan
  • · Sauna and steam room (included)
  • · Wi-Fi throughout
  • · Packed lunches on hiking days
  • · Lift to all floors

Accessibility

The hotel has a lift and two adapted rooms with step-free showers. Hiking days involve uneven mountain terrain; please read the route grades on each retreat page.

Check-in & check-out

From 15:00 on arrival day. By 10:30 on departure day.

Nearby

  • Alpe di Siusi, Europe's largest high alpine meadow
  • Day trip: Lago di Braies and the Prato Piazza plateau (about 2 hrs by road)
  • Day trip: Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit (about 2 hrs by road)
  • Day trip: the village of San Candido for cafés and shops (about 2 hrs by road)

Seasons & weather

We run retreats here from late June to mid-September, when the high trails and huts are open. Expect 18–25°C in the valley and 8–15°C on high ground, with afternoon thunderstorms possible.

Getting there

General area shown. The exact address is sent with your booking confirmation. Open larger map

Nearest airport
Innsbruck (INN) is about 2 hrs by road. Venice Marco Polo (VCE) and Munich (MUC) are 3–3.5 hrs.
Transfers
A shared SOLARA transfer meets the 13:00 train at Bolzano station and the 14:00 meeting point at Innsbruck Airport on arrival day. Book a seat during checkout.
When to arrive
Arrive at the hotel between 15:00 and 18:00. Dinner and the route briefing start at 19:00.
Local transport
South Tyrol has a reliable regional train and bus network. Hotel guests receive a free regional transport pass.
Parking
Free parking at the hotel.
Entry requirements
Italy is in the Schengen Area. Check entry rules for your passport.

Questions about The Dolomites

What if the weather turns?

Our guides check forecasts every evening and switch to lower or shorter routes when needed. Safety decisions are final.

Can I rent hiking boots?

We strongly recommend bringing boots you have already walked in. Poles can be borrowed from the hotel.

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