HIKE IN THE DOLOMITES & CHEESE WORKSHOP ON EUROPE'S LARGEST ALPINE MEADOW
Private Tour and Food Experience in an authentic Mountain Hut
Full day Private Tour
Language
English
Offered on
June to mid October
Starting time
Mornings
Duration
6 hrs
Meeting point
Walther Square/hotel in Bolzano
Private
Min 2
Tour Overview
Experience the unique culture, tradition and landscape of the Dolomites Region
Enjoy the assistance of a private English-speaking guide that will lead on a easy hike in on the Siusi plateau
Learn how to make cheese from fresh milk in a breathtaking location
Great experience for the whole Family!
Highlights
✓ Ride the chair lift & cable car to Ortisei, Gardena Valley
✓ Enjoy an panoramic hike with your guide and soak in the awe-inspiring view of the Dolomites
✓ Learn how to prepare traditional South Tryolean cheeses in one the oldest huts in the area
✓ Upgrade your experience with a carriage ride on Europe's most beatiful meadow
Important information:
What’s included:
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English speaking guide
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Private transfer from Bolzano to Siusi and return from Ortisei
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Chairlift and cable car tickets
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Cheese workshop with cheese tasting, beverages not included
What's not included:
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Lunch
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Everything not mention in "What's included"
Weather conditions:
In case of bad weather the tour will be reschedule and if not possible, refunded.
Additional Information:
We are able to accommodate any vegeterian, gluten-free or dairy substitutions requests, if advised well in advance.
Please contact us at info@bolzanostreetfoodtour.com
Meeting point (unless otherwised agreed)
At Walther Square or hotel in Bolzano.
Your guide will be waiting for you there.
Please call + 39 366 227 6538 if you need further assistance
What to expect
Authentic Food Experience:
Learn how the make fresh cheese with the help of a local farmer in a beautiful mountain hut, the oldest in the area. Visit the dairy lab, learn the process of the cheese making and how to decorate it with fresh edible mountain flowers, grown in the chef's garden. Following the workshop, enjoy the result of your hard work.
Historical and Cultural Experience:
During your private tour you be assisted by an English speaking guide, that will meet you in your centrally located accommodation in Bolzano or at Walther square. With the included private transfer, you will reach the village of Kompatsch on the Siusi plateau, the largest Alpine meadow of Europe at 6500 ft.
Enjoy the stunnning views over the Dolomites and miles of green meadows. Once arrived, start an easy hike (trail itinerary will be choses based on your level) where you will be amazed by the breathtaking landscape of the Dolomites. Your guide will share with you legends, interesting facts about the area, its flora, fauna and its local population. After the hike (order can be re-arranged) reach the hut where you will meet the local farmer and start your cheese workshop. At the location you can also have lunch (not included) or in any other local huts. After the workshop, after an easy hike, you will board first a chairlift and then the cable car and reach the village of Ortisei in the Ladin valley of Val Gardena. Stroll around the village center with your guide, perhaps enjoy a coffe in one of the many cafes overlooking the main square. Your driver will meet you in Ortisei and transfer back to Bolzano.
If interested is possible to include a Buggy ride at an additional cost. You will be able to add it to your cart at the check out.
Who should take it
Active travelers, nature lovers, foodies, families
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.