Trekking from the Rifugio Pordenone in Italy’s Val Cimoliana (near Cortina), 6 days

I will guide you as we spend 6 glorious days trekking and hiking around the sumptuous, gorgeous and beautiful Val Cimoliana in Northern Italy, an oasis of lush green forests and fields, rocky passes and memorable wildlife that provides some absolute amazing views on our trek, with the majestic Dolomites Mountains looming large above it all.

Val Cimoliana is a region nestled within the Friulian Dolomites in Northern Italy, renowned for its untouched, isolated nature and its unique flora and fauna. It is an increasingly popular area for hiking and other outdoor activities, with its very low population density also holding great appeal.

Our 1st day involves walking through the beech woods, ravines, screes and pine forests of the Cimoliana Valley to reach Rifugio Pordenone, a mountain hut that is our base and accommodation for the entirety of the trip.

Day 2 entails a challenging and rewarding hike up the famous Campanile di Val Montanaia, with epic sweeping panoramic views over the Central Cadore area and the Great Marmarole Massif.

Day 3 is the undoubted highlight of the trip for many, as we head along both the Val Monfalcon di Forni and Val Monfalcon di Cimoliana, crossing the breathtaking and jaw-dropping Leone’s Pass, taking in the scenery shaped by the glaciers that once stood here thousands of years ago.

Days 4 and 5 expose us to some of the more varied and interesting parts of the region, as we visit a restored dairy farm high on Mt. Ferrara, encounter flora and fauna such as marmots and superb native flowers, and admire yet more unbeatable views out over the valleys and the Dolomites.

Day 6 is when we finish and say our goodbyes, hopefully having inspired you to return and see more of this underrated slice of Italian natural beauty.

This 6-day adventure will provide you with memories to last a lifetime – book now to experience this lovely part of Italy.

For those who want to experience this region in a more rugged manner, check out our 6-day hut-to-hut trek in Italy’s Friulian Dolomites, near Cortina d’Ampezzo, here!

Alternatively, try our 6-days of trekking in Val Zemola and Val Cimoliana, with accommodation in mountain huts, here!