Join Angie, Trevor, and fellow listeners to the MTA Podcast for an adventure of a lifetime in the beautiful Italian Alps. The Dolomites are known for their unique jagged appearance and mix of Italian and Austrian culture and cuisine. We all trail run from village to village through this mountain paradise and finish at the famous resort town of Cortina‬ D’Ampezzo where the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held.

The tour starts on June 16th 2026. There are currently 15 spots available. Please email us if you are interested in going!

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Included:‬

• 3 & 4-star hotel and mountain inn bookings for eight nights‬
• ‬Breakfast, trail snacks, and food at stops along the trail each day‬
• Dinner each night‬
• Luggage transfers to all stops, except Rifugio Plattkofel. Guests will need to carry a‬ change of clothing and some personal items for this night. Information about‬ fastpacking to be provided.‬
• Group arrival taxi from Bolzano to Ortisei‬
• Group departure taxi from Cortina to Venice‬
• Run the Alps Guide to Trail Running in the Alps‬
• Pro photographer for a day; license-free photography‬
• Regional information & maps‬
• Transportation to/from trailheads for guided runs‬
• Guided runs daily with licensed‬‭ International Mountain‬‭ Leaders‬

Not Included

• Transportation from Venice airport to Bolzano. We can provide guests with‬ details about purchasing train tickets on their own
• Extra transport to/from trail heads if you choose to alter the route for a given day
• Drinks with dinners
• Extra charges made at accommodations like room service or laundry
• Flights
• Gratuity for your guides

About the Dolomites

From Run the Alps . . .

The Dolomites are a trail runner’s paradise. The tour starts in Ortisei,‬ Val Gardena, in the UNESCO Dolomites World Heritage Area where there’s great running‬ in every direction. It finishes in one of our favorite towns in the region, Cortina‬ D’Ampezzo -a well-known Italian resort town that will host the 2026 Winter Olympics. And in between? You’ll experience Dolomite villages, great cuisine, and no‬ shortage of beautiful trails in one of the world’s most dramatic alpine environments!

‬The Dolomites are‬ famous for their pale, jagged peaks, cathedral-like spires and rocky ridgelines. These‬ features are juxtaposed against mellow green pastures and a diverse forest neatly laid out‬ below the sheer cliffs. Along the way are exquisite mountain lakes to admire and plenty of‬ rifugios, or huts, where we can fuel up on local delights like apple strudel, pasta and‬ strong Italian coffee.‬

‭This region is steeped in culture and history. During World War I the region was hotly‬ contested. Lagazuoi, a hut that we will pass by, was the site of battles between the‬ Austrian and Italian mountain troops. On our runs through this area, we’ll witness some of‬ the tunnels and other structures from this wartime period. Today, one result of this‬ mingling of cultures is the delicious, varied cuisine where you can detect both Italian and‬ Germanic influences.‬
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