long-distance hiking trail
Dolomites High Trail 4
Innichen to Pieve di Cadore
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
1.000,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Following in the footsteps of Paul Grohmann, this long route runs through the Sesto Dolomites, past the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, through the Cadini group and across into the Sorapiss massif.
Difficulty C (via ferrata) · 7 days
The Dolomiten Höhenweg No. 4, also known as the Grohmann-Höhenweg, follows a line through the eastern Dolomites that is scenically outstanding and never feels arbitrary. You do not simply walk from hut to hut, but cross very different areas, each with its own character: first the striking forms around Innichen and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, then the wild Cadini group, and later the Sorapiss massif with its famous mountain lake.
The route is named after Paul Grohmann, one of the defining pioneers of the Dolomites. You can still feel that on this tour today: it is not a leisurely hut-to-hut stroll, but a true long-distance alpine route for sure-footed mountaineers with via ferrata experience. The Sorapiss group in particular becomes airy, at times exposed, and properly alpine. It is precisely this mix of long stages, changing mountain groups, and distinctive transitions that makes the route so appealing.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 5 nights in huts with half board (1 night in a bivouac)
- Taxi ride from Pieve di Cadore to San Candido
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Mountain guide expenses (huts, taxi)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
7 days
Meeting point:
Parking at the entrance to the Innerfeldtal
What you need
Requirements:
- Good fitness for day hikes with 1,300 meters of elevation gain and a 7-hour hike
- Surefootedness and a head for heights
- Some sections are very exposed
- Some climbing experience
- Easy climbing sections and a via ferrata of difficulty C must be mastered
PRICING
Participants:
max. 4 people
Prices:
From 4 people p. p.:
1 - 3 people:
1.000,- €
upon request
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
Due to the great popularity of the Dolomites high-altitude trails, it is necessary to inquire at least six months before the planned start of the tour, otherwise the huts along the route will be fully booked.
PROGRAM
Day 1: To Drei Zinnen Hütte
The starting point for the Dolomiten Höhenweg 4 is the Innerfeldtal near Innichen. From here we hike along trail no. 105 past the Dreischusterspitze, the Morgenkopf, and the Toblinger Knoten to Drei Zinnen Hütte, the destination of the first stage.
Walking time: 4.5 h | ↑ 1,100 m | ↓ 50 m
⌂ Drei Zinnen Hütte
Day 2: Through the Cadini group
As early as the second day, we pass beneath the imposing north faces of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and climb up to Col Medo Scharte. We pass the area around Auronzohütte and head straight for the Cadini group. Via the Sentiero Bonacossa, with sections that are airy and others protected by fixed cables, we reach Forcella de Rinbianco and continue to Rifugio Fondo Savio.
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 600 m | ↓ 600 m
⌂ Rifugio Fondo Savio
Day 3: To Rifugio Vandelli
We leave the beautifully situated Rifugio Fondo Savio and, as the route continues, also the Cadini group. We carry on via the Sentiero Bonacossa and trail 1120 to Hotel Cristallo. On the opposite side we climb again to Sorapissee and on to Rifugio Vandelli, our destination for the day.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,200 m | ↓ 1,600 m
⌂ Rifugio Vandelli
Day 4: Via ferrata to the bivouac
Things now become adventurous in the Sorapiss group. On the first day of our traverse of this range, the route is demanding, airy, and includes several climbing sections over the Ferrata Vandelli to Bivacco Comici. This section is exposed in places and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. Not all sections are protected by fixed cables. At the bivouac we leave behind the comfort of a staffed mountain hut – a simple and authentic mountaineering experience awaits us on this day.
Difficulty: C (via ferrata)
▲ Bivacco Comici
Day 5: Onward to San Marco
The second day of these demanding Sorapiss stages takes us from the bivouac along the Sentiero attrezzato Carlo Minazio. Technically, this section is no longer quite as difficult, but it remains airy and varied. Via Val de San Vido and Forcella Grande, we soon reach our stage destination, Rifugio San Marco, where we will once again appreciate the comfort of a staffed hut.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 700 m | ↓ 850 m | Difficulty: A/B (via ferrata)
⌂ Rifugio San Marco
Day 6: Beneath Antelao
The penultimate day of this demanding Dolomiten Höhenweg first takes us past Rifugio Galassi and along the north side of Antelao to Forcella del Ghiacciaio. Continuing over Forcella Piria, we reach Rifugio Antelao.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 1,300 m | ↓ 1,300 m
⌂ Rifugio Antelao
Day 7: Descent to Cadore
Almost done: the final stage takes us without further difficulties from Rifugio Antelao down to Pieve di Cadore, where a taxi brings us back to our cars in the Innerfeldtal.
Walking time: 2.5 h | ↓ 900 m
Info: The return journey from Pieve di Cadore to the Innerfeldtal is by taxi.
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Grohmann-Höhenweg suitable for?
The Grohmann-Höhenweg is intended for sure-footed mountaineers with a head for heights who already have via ferrata experience. The Sorapiss group in particular has exposed sections that differ clearly from a normal hut-to-hut trail.
How difficult are the via ferrata sections?
The hardest passage is on the Ferrata Vandelli with difficulty C. In addition, there are further protected and partly unprotected sections where confident movement in alpine terrain really pays off. If you are comfortable on easy hiking trails but have no via ferrata experience, this route is not a good choice as an introduction.
What equipment should I definitely bring?
Most important are a suitable via ferrata set and sturdy mountain boots. The detailed packing list comes with the confirmation email. Missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
