All breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners, one of which will be an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner.

For breakfast, the hotel offers a large selection of cereals, fruit, cheese and cold meats, (along with tea and coffee).

Five packed lunches are provided by the hotel. Each morning there is a small buffet with items to make your own lunch (eg bread rolls, ham, salad…). In an effort to minimise the use of plastic and single-use items, the hotel provides paper bag and reusable cutlery.

Head chef Hélène Markart is a devotee of old traditional recipes but is not afraid to give them a modern twist. At the heart of her philosophy is a reliance on local produce, from the local farmer to vegetables from the hotel garden. It’s no surprise to learn her prowess has been favourably reported in reputable guides such as Michelin.

There is a set menu for standard evening meals (usually three or four courses), which may include some local specialties such as Speckknodel (a dumpling dish).

Our gourmet dinner will undoubtedly be the culinary highlight, though as keeping things fresh and seasonal is part of the charm, there’s no way to know quite yet what delights may be served.

Taste South Tyrol during an authentic Tyrolean gourmet dinner in the elegant dining room of the Hotel Adler. A refined, multi-course menu celebrates Alpine produce—speck, mountain herbs, forest berries—prepared with techniques inspired by Norbert Niederkofler’s philosophy of territory and seasonality.

Expect regional classics reimagined—perhaps speckknodel or river fish—paired with Alto Adige wines. The hotel’s sustainability ethos guides the seasonal selections, while attentive service turns dinner into a shared celebration of place and palate.

Walk the iconic loop of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Rifugio Auronzo, circling beneath the sheer north faces of the Three Peaks. Trails traverse lunar scree fields and alpine turf, framed by the jagged Cadini di Misurina and sweeping mountain horizons.

This was a fiercely contested First World War frontline: pass trenches, tunnels, and iron steps cut into the rock. In the Tre Cime Nature Park, discover how time and ice sculpted these soaring Dolomite buttresses into today’s dramatic silhouette.

Walk through flower-rich pastures of the Braies Valley to the emerald bowl of Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee). Trace the larch-fringed shore, pausing to photograph the classic wooden boathouse reflected in mirror-like waters beneath the dramatic wall of Croda del Becco/Seekofel.

Along the way, your leader recounts the poignant route of the SS hostages and the village courage tied to it. Within the Fanes–Sennes–Braies Nature Park, learn how glaciers carved this basin and infused the lake with its striking turquoise hues.

Explore high meadows skirting Kreuzbergpass (Passo Monte Croce), following high pastures and ridgelines near the Austrian border. Alpine lawns unroll toward vast views of the Rotwand and Monte Popera, while marmots whistle from rocky outcrops and gentians stud the grass.

Pause at the friendly Alpe Nemes hut for a slice of apple strudel or a restorative herbal tea. Hear how these slopes once straddled tense frontiers, where languages, cuisines, and customs still mingle in the heart of the Dolomites.

Climb among pale limestone towers to the panoramic crest of Strudelkopf/Monte Specie. From the summit cross, sweep your gaze across the Dolomite amphitheatre—crisp views of the Tre Cime, Monte Cristallo, and the Braies range etched against the sky.

Celebrate the ascent at the Durrenstein Hut (Rifugio Vallandro) with a plate of Kaiserschmarrn, a Tyrolean classic. Your leader highlights the area’s distinctive geology and discreet wartime traces tucked along the ridgelines.

Ascend the eastern approach to the flat-topped Monte Piana, a natural balcony over Lake Misurina and the serrated Cadini group. On the summit plateau, wander through the Monte Piana open-air museum, where trenches and dugouts remain among carpets of alpine flowers.

Your leader shares soldiers’ accounts that humanize this high-altitude battlefield. Linger for wide panoramas before descending through larch and stone pine, a thoughtful close to a hike rich in history and scenery.

Visit the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano to meet Otzi the Iceman, Europe’s best-preserved Copper Age mummy. Exhibits unpack his clothing, tools, diet, and the science behind his 5,300-year story, set within a bilingual Alpine-Mediterranean city.

This excursion is at additional cost, bookable on tour. After the museum, wander arcaded streets for an espresso beneath frescoed facades, where Italian flair blends with Tyrolean traditions.

Explore Brunico (Bruneck), a charming town of arcaded lanes leading up to its hilltop castle. Step inside the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa to encounter art and artifacts of mountain cultures from the Himalaya to the Andes, curated by climber Reinhold Messner.

This outing is at additional cost, bookable on tour. From the castle ramparts, admire Puster Valley views and the meeting of Ladin, German, and Italian influences in everyday life.

Opt for self-guided cycling along the gentle Puster Valley cycle path, drifting past riverside meadows, farmsteads, and pastel-painted villages. Bike rental can be arranged locally and distances tailored to your energy and interests.

This activity is at additional cost, bookable on tour. Pause for strudel at a café or snapshots of onion-domed churches backed by Dolomite walls as you ride at your own rhythm.

Cross into Austria to discover Lienz, an easygoing Alpine town of pastel facades, lively cafés, and mountain views at every turn. Visit Schloss Bruck and its museum or ride the cable car for a sweeping skyline panorama.

This excursion is at additional cost, bookable on tour. The visit highlights shared Tyrolean heritage—from dialect to cuisine—just a scenic hop from Villabassa.

Meet your International Mountain Leader in the village square of Villabassa (Niederdorf) for a clear orientation and safety run-through, maps in hand. Gain an overview of routes across the Fanes–Sennes–Braies and Tre Cime nature parks, plus practical tips on alpine weather, kit, and how to pace yourself on mountain paths.

Settle into South Tyrol’s rhythm as you pick up a few bilingual place names and trail etiquette. This relaxed, hosted session builds confidence and group camaraderie so you start strong and hike smart amid these remarkable limestone peaks.