Trails & Traditions

A Quick Overview

June 19th – 22nd: Cortina d’Ampezzo

Accommodation: Hotel Ancora Cortina

Enjoy your stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo, renowned for its elegance, vibrant atmosphere and breathtaking hikes among spectacular mountain scenery.

June 22nd – 24th: Alpe di Siusi

Accommodation: COMO Alpina Dolomites

Now it’s time to enjoy Alpe di Siusi, an expansive plateau of rolling meadows, majestic peaks and vibrant wildflowers, with panoramic views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Day by Day Program

June 19th: Arrival

Step off your ship and meet your private driver to kick off an unforgettable Dolomite adventure in style!

Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites”: a charming mountain town with more than 2000 hours of sunshine a year, famous for its ski trails, beautiful scenery and elegant shops.

Arrive at Hotel Ancora, a recently renovated historic five-star retreat in the heart of Cortina, blending timeless alpine elegance with modern comfort.

Every detail, from its updated interiors to its warm, welcoming atmosphere, reflects a deep connection to local heritage and mountain hospitality.

Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure: relax in your room, enjoy the wellness facilities or stroll through Cortina’s lively town center.

June 20th: 5 Torri Hike, Alpine Lunch & Artisan Traditions

Your day begins with a private transfer from the hotel to Bai de Dones, where you will board the 5 Torri chairlift to soar into the high-altitude landscape.

With two expert mountain guides, explore the Open-Air Museum of the First World War, with its restored trenches, tunnels and military posts.

Descend through larch woods to a rustic mountain hut, where an exclusive alpine lunch awaits in the barn, served from a luxury food truck by a private chef.

Here, a local artisan will guide you in creating therapeutic pillows filled with Swiss pine (Cirmolo) wood or hay, known to promote relaxation and better sleep. Your chauffeur then takes you back to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

June 21st: Bike Day

Set off from the hotel on e-bikes into the pristine Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. With local guides, ride the historic Dolomite Railway path and climb through pine forests to the moonlike Sennes plateau, beneath the peaks of Croda Rossa.

Enjoy a lunch of South Tyrolean and Ladin specialties at a rustic mountain refuge, then descend back into the Ampezzo Valley, right to the hotel door.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

June 22nd: From Cortina d’Ampezzo to Alpe di Siusi with Stop in Ortisei

Check out from the hotel and meet your private transfer to reach your next destination.

Along the way, stop in Ortisei in Val Gardena, where most locals speak “ladino”, a protected language spoken in fewer than 20 municipalities.

Known as the “wooden town”, Ortisei has a centuries-old wood carving tradition and is home to internationally awarded artists.

First, meet Aron Demetz in his atelier, a visionary wood artist whose work has been shown from the Biennale di Venezia 2022 to Japan, Mexico and Taiwan.

In the same building, discover the unique furniture of Andreas Mays Kondrak, crafted from extraordinary wood and the finest metals.

Spend some free time and have lunch in Ortisei, before returning to your private transfer and reaching Alpe di Siusi.

Arrive at COMO Alpina Dolomites, an elegant alpine sanctuary where contemporary architecture meets the raw beauty of Alpe di Siusi.

Check-in and have the rest of your day at your leisure.

June 23rd: Discovering Alpe di Siusi and Special Lunch

Meet your guides and discover Alpe di Siusi, Europe’s largest high-altitude alpine plateau, with its vast meadows and majestic peaks.

Around lunchtime, reach a private mountain hut, or “Baita”. Once used by shepherds during the summer grazing season, these rustic cabins are now cherished family retreats.

You’ll be welcomed with live accordion music and an aperitif, followed by a private chef’s lunch of seasonal local dishes and wine pairings at a beautifully set table in the meadow.

Our trusted mixologist, one of Italy’s best bartenders, will also prepare personalized cocktails with ingredients foraged along the way.

At the end of lunch, hike back to the hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

June 24th: Departure

Check out from the hotel and, with your private transfer, reach Venice VCE Airport.

Arrivederci, Italia!

Hotels & Rooms

June 19th – 22nd: Cortina d’Ampezzo – Hotel Ancora Cortina

• 4 x Junior Suite
• Breakfast is included

June 22nd – 24th: Alpe di Siusi – COMO Alpina Dolomites

• 4 x Mountain Suite
• Breakfast is included

Included Services

• June 19th: Private transfer to Hotel Ancora
• June 20th: Transfers, chairlift tickets, guided hike with 2 guides, barn lunch with food truck, sewing workshop with a local artisan
• June 21st: Guided e-bike tour with 2 guides, bike rental, hut lunch reservation
• June 22nd: Transfer to COMO Alpina with a 4-hour stop in Ortisei, visit to 2 wood carving ateliers, lunch reservation
• June 23rd: Guided hike with 2 guides and private hut lunch with chef, wine pairing, mixologist, accordion player and decorations
• June 24th: Private transfer to Venice VCE Airport

Transfers by Mercedes V class or similar. WhatsApp assistance 8.00am–10.00pm, plus an emergency contact.

Not Included

City tax, tips, meals not indicated, extra transfer time (approx. €110/h and €1/km) and anything not mentioned.

Reserve your space: call Alex Hilton at +1 941 284 1428 or email alex@admiraltravel.com

• Payment plans available
• Payments are non-refundable; trip insurance recommended
• $250 per person booking fee (complimentary for VIPLane members)

PLEASE NOTE:

• Travel with like-minded people on exclusive departures
• Privileged access through the Hiltons’ global relationships
• Trips are offered well in advance for easy planning
• If minimum numbers aren’t met, our local partner will host the journey