Lavaredo threads its way through ethereal scenery — every corner brings something bigger and more magnificent to take in. Based in the gorgeous mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo for the entire trip, we have the ideal central launchpad for exploring the Dolomites in every direction.
Over the week our trail follows the famous Lavaredo Ultra Trail — a 120km route with some 5,200m of climbing. We've broken this into manageable daily chunks of approximately 18–25km to maximise the experience, returning to Cortina each evening to relax and recover in style.
A support vehicle is with us for the entirety of the experience — providing transfers to and from each trailhead, and pop-up aid stations at multiple points around the course every day. This is high mountain trail running at its very finest.
A centrally located 3★ hotel in the heart of Cortina d'Ampezzo — just metres from the town centre with bars, restaurants and shops all within walking distance. The ideal base for returning to each evening after a big day in the Dolomites, with easy access to everything the town has to offer.
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June and July are great times to be in the Dolomites — warm daytime temperatures, long daylight hours, lush meadows and retreating snow. However, this is the mountains and conditions can be unpredictable. A typical day will start with blue skies and warm temperatures, with clouds moving in throughout the day and a chance of afternoon rain or thunderstorms before clearing in the evening.
We'll always leave early to make the most of the best conditions, keeping a close eye on the forecast and communicating any itinerary adjustments clearly with the group. Night-time temperatures in Cortina can drop to 10°C or lower, so pack accordingly.
We'll be out on the trail for around 4–6+ hours each day, covering approximately 18–25km with steep uphill and downhill sections. It's not all-out running — we aim to jog the flats, run the downhills and walk the climbs, with plenty of stops along the way to soak up the views.
Two trail guides will be with the group at all times, plus our driver/guide on the route, giving a strong guide-to-runner ratio and allowing everyone to run at their own comfortable pace. Vehicle support is available at multiple aid points each day with snacks, water and nutrition.
Please note the itinerary is subject to change — distances may vary depending on the group, and start/finish times may shift accordingly.
We host a group transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) on arrival day. Cortina is a 2-hour drive and we depart once everyone has arrived — we anticipate a midday departure but will confirm the day before.
If you arrive early and have time to explore Venice, luggage storage is available on the ground floor of the airport (approx. €8 per large bag, open 06:00–20:00). ATVO buses run from the airport to Piazzale Roma in around 20 minutes.
Our group transfer departs from and returns to Marco Polo Parking Area B, just outside arrivals — cross the road to the left. What Three Words: ///resist.liaise.blinkers
We depart the hotel after breakfast around 9:00am in two vehicles, driving to the trailhead in 15–25 minutes. Our support van carries any additional clothing or gear you want accessible during the day.
On the trail we run for around 3–5 hours, covering 18–25km. This isn't all-out running — we stop regularly to take in the views, take photos and enjoy the experience. Two trail guides accompany the group throughout, with our driver/guide also on the route to support.
Once the trail is finished we have picnic lunches before returning to Cortina, with the rest of the afternoon free to relax, stretch or use the hotel facilities. Evenings are spent together over drinks, dinner and stories from the day.