Long-distance trail
DOLOMITES HIGH ROUTE 8
Brixen to the Lavazèjoch
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€1,000
per person for 6 or more participants
Duration:
8 days
Dolomites High Route No. 8 – Brixen to Lavazè Pass
From Brixen's local mountain into the Geisler, through the Rosengarten and on into the quiet Latemar group – a Dolomites route that truly lives up to its name as the Path of Panoramas.
8 days · Difficulty C (via ferrata) · Western Dolomites
The Dolomites High Route No. 8, also known as the Path of Panoramas, starts in Brixen and first leads us along below the Villnößer Geisler. Right from the start you quickly see why this long-distance trail has such a good reputation: the landscape is constantly changing, and every stage has its own character.
From there we head straight into the heart of the Rosengarten group. The trails become more alpine, the rock formations more striking, and with the Santnerpass and the Latemar Towers come two via ferrata sections that give the tour an alpine touch. Finally, the route continues into the wild and remote Latemar group as far as the Lavazèjoch. A truly beautiful traverse for anyone who wants not just to look at the Western Dolomites, but to experience them on foot.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Complete organisation and guiding by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- All necessary reservations made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
- 7 overnight stays in huts with half board
- 2 cable car rides (Plose and St. Ulrich)
- Taxi from the Lavazèjoch back to St. Andrä
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (huts, cable car, taxi) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
8 days
Meeting point:
St. Andrä - Plose ski area valley station
Requirements
Requirements:
- Fitness for daily stages of up to 1,400 m of ascent and approx. 7 hours of walking
- Sure-footedness and a head for heights
PRICE
Participants:
min. 6 people
Price from
€1,000
per person for 6 or more participants
Because the Dolomites high routes are so popular, you need to enquire at least six months before the planned start of the tour; otherwise the huts along the route will be fully booked.
PROGRAMME
Day 1: To the Schlüterhütte
We meet in St. Andrä, a village belonging to Brixen, at the valley station of the Plose cable car. We ride the gondola up to Kreuztal and then hike at a leisurely pace along the Woody Walk to the Rossalm. Our route continues past the Schatzerhütte and down to the Halshütte, where we refuel for the rest of the way. We then head to the Peitlerscharte and over the Kreuzkofeljoch, soon reaching our destination for the day, the Schlüterhütte.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 750 m | ↓ 500 m
⌂ Schlüterhütte
Day 2: Along the Geisler
Today's stage takes us along the foot of the Villnößer Geisler on the Adolf-Munkel-Weg to the Brogleshütte. Here we refuel for the second half of the day. We then climb up to the Panascharte and continue to the Regensburger Hütte.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 850 m | ↓ 1,100 m
⌂ Regensburger Hütte
Day 3: Through Val Gardena to the Seiser Alm
Today's stage leads us through Val Gardena. First we descend to St. Ulrich, cross the village and, on the opposite side of the valley, take the gondola up to the Mont Seuc top station. From there we are on the Seiser Alm and, after some more walking, reach the Hotel Ritsch Schwaige, where we check in for the night.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 100 m | ↓ 1,050 m
⌂ Hotel Ritsch Schwaige
Day 4: Into the Rosengarten
This stage takes us into the Rosengarten. We cross the high plateaus of the Seiser Alm and climb up onto the Schlern. Shortly before the Schlernhaus, we turn onto trail no. 4 towards the Tierser Alpl, where our next overnight stay awaits.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,100 m | ↓ 500 m
⌂ Tierser Alpl
Day 5: An easy day to the Vajolethütte
Today the Rosengarten is once again the focus. We have a shorter stage ahead of us – with the option of adding a beautiful summit or simply catching our breath for a while. That is why we deliberately take this day at a relaxed pace. Via the Molignonpass and the Grasleitenpass, we reach the Vajolethütte at the foot of the Rosengartenspitze.
Walking time: 3 h | ↑ 450 m | ↓ 600 m
⌂ Vajolethütte
Day 6: Over the Santnerpass
The last day of our traverse of the Rosengarten massif first takes us to the foot of the impressive Vajolet Towers. There is plenty of time here to watch the climbers on the steep faces before we continue up to the Santnerpass. Via the via ferrata of the same name, we descend to the Kölner Hütte and on to the Paolinahütte, our destination for the day.
Total time: 4 h | ↑ 550 m | ↓ 700 m | Difficulty: B/C (via ferrata)
⌂ Paolinahütte
Day 7: Through the Latemar group
Today we head into the Latemar group. First we cross the Karerpass. On the opposite side of the valley, we climb up to the Kleine Latemarscharte and then traverse the group from east to west. At the Große Latemarscharte, we take the via ferrata along the Latemar Towers before reaching the Latemarhütte via the Rotlahnscharte and the Erzlahnscharte.
Total time: 7 h | ↑ 1,400 m | ↓ 800 m | Difficulty: C (via ferrata)
⌂ Latemarhütte
Day 8: Descent to the Lavazèjoch
On the last day of this Dolomites traverse, all that remains is the descent to the Lavazèjoch. There a taxi is waiting to take us back to St. Andrä. A few truly beautiful and impressive days come to an end – and we take a wealth of powerful impressions home with us.
Walking time: 3 h | ↑ 50 m | ↓ 950 m
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the Dolomites High Route No. 8 suitable for?
The tour suits hikers with plenty of endurance, good fitness and sure-footedness. It is also important that you feel comfortable on easy via ferrata sections, because things get briefly more technical at the Santnerpass and on the Latemar Towers.
What must I bring for this traverse?
Above all, you need well broken-in mountain boots and a via ferrata set. The detailed packing list comes with your confirmation email. Any missing equipment can be borrowed from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
How are the overnight stays and the return transfer organised?
Along the way we stay in selected huts and once in a hotel, exactly as described in the programme. On the last day, a taxi waits at the Lavazèjoch for the return transfer to St. Andrä.
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