Experience two days of hiking and cheesemaking in Cortina d'Ampezzo that'll satisfy your appetite for both mountain adventure and great food. Day one is a guided hike through the forests and meadows surrounding Cortina with a local expert, and day two takes you to an organic dairy farm, where you'll make your own mountain cheese from curd and sit down to a farm-to-table lunch at the agriturismo. Beautiful landscapes and superb food come together to bring you two unique days in the Dolomites.
Highlights
- Guided hike through the Ampezzo valley with a local English-speaking professional mountain guide
- Explore the UNESCO Dolomites landscape of Cristallo, Sorapiss, Tofane, and Croda da Lago from valley-level trails
- Visit a working organic farm and dairy where animals graze freely at 1,800m / 5,905'
- Experience hands-on mountain cheese making at the Scuola di Formaggio: from fresh milk to finished form
- Sit down to a milk-themed menu where every dish is made using alpine dairy
Itinerary
Calling all hiking and food lovers! Welcome to farm-to-table paradise surrounded by some of the most beautiful peaks in the entire Alpine region. Join Dolomite360 on a two-day hiking and gourmet program where a professional mountain guide takes you into the countryside around Cortina. Think fragrant pine forests, wildflower meadows, clear mountain streams, and incredible panoramas of the majestic Dolomites. It's a gentle hike designed for all fitness levels. The exact route will depend on the group, the season, and conditions on the day.-
Day 1
Guided Hike in the Cortina Area
Your mini mountain escape begins with a guided hike in the stunning surroundings of Cortina. Together with your local English speaking professional guide, you’ll explore some of the most beautiful corners of the Dolomites, choosing the route according to the group’s level, the weather conditions, and the best opportunities of the day. Expect an easy and scenic walk designed to fully immerse you in the alpine atmosphere. Forest trails, open meadows, dramatic limestone peaks, and fresh mountain air will set the tone for a relaxed yet inspiring first day. This is not about performance; it’s about reconnecting with nature and enjoying the rhythm of the mountains at a comfortable pace.
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Day 2
Mountain Cheese Experience
Today, you step into the authentic world of alpine farming and discover one of the Dolomites’ most treasured traditions: mountain cheese-making. You’ll visit a local organic farm where animals are raised with care and respect, following the natural rhythm of the seasons. Guided by expert hands, you’ll learn how fresh milk becomes cheese and take part in the process yourself: a hands-on experience that connects you directly to the land. The morning concludes with a truly special farm-to-table lunch, where mountain milk becomes the star ingredient in a refined yet deeply rooted culinary experience. A day of flavors, stories, and genuine alpine life.
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Hike - EasyRelaxed walks, perfect for families or those who wish to enjoy nature, culture, and history at a gentle pace. Routes range from 1 to 3 hours per day, averaging 3-6 km / 2-4 miles, on well-maintained trails, dirt roads, or paved paths. Minimal elevation gain of up to 150m / 500' keeps the experience accessible to all. A leisurely rhythm with stops in villages and historic sites, plus options for transfers by car or public transport.
Necessary Equipment – Not Provided
- Lightweight or mid-weight hiking boots (waterproof, sturdy, with ankle support)
- Trail running shoes (for trail running trips—not road-running shoes)
- Note: Road-running shoes or sneakers are NOT suitable for hiking or trail running trips
- Long-sleeved synthetic or cotton shirt
- Short-sleeved synthetic or cotton T-shirts
- Regular underwear (synthetics recommended)
- Medium-weight synthetic jacket
- Quick-drying full-length pants
- Shorts
- Lightweight Gore-Tex or equivalent rain/wind jacket and pants
- Baseball cap or wide-brimmed sun hat
- Bandanna
- Daypack (20L for hotel-based trips; 35L for hut-to-hut trips)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Water bottle (1-1.5 quart) or hydration system
- Trekking poles (recommended for knee support and stability)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and lip balm
- Personal first-aid kit
- Toiletry kit
- Lightweight socks (liner socks and synthetic athletic socks)
- Silk sleeping bag liner (required for rifugio dormitory accommodation)
- Small amount of laundry detergent for handwashing
- Ziploc bags for organization
- Gloves and warm hat (for high-altitude hikes)
- 3/4-finger leather gloves (for via ferrata)
- Ace bandage or brace for knee/ankle support
- Spare prescription glasses or contact lenses
- Camera with extra batteries or charger
- Swimsuit (some hotels have pools and saunas)
- Casual clothes for evenings
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This product does not include accommodation.
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