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Hike and Cheese Workshop


Dolomites

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Duration

6 hours

Overview

Enjoy a full day excursion on Europe’s largest meadow with an English speaking guide that will lead you on a hike during which, and learn how to make cheese from fresh milk in a breathtaking location. Great experience for the whole Family!

Highlights

  • Ride the cable car to Siusi Seiser Alm, the largest Alpine meadow of Europe
  • Enjoy a panoramic hike with your English-speaking guide
  • Learn how to prepare traditional mountain cheeses in one the oldest huts in the area
  • Discover the Unesco Dolomites Rosengarten-Sciliar Natural Park

 

MEETING POINT | At the lobby of your centrally located hotel. Please call +39 366 227 6538 if you need further assistance


DEPARTURE TIME | 8 AM


RETURN TIME | 4 PM


WEAR | Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and comfortable clothes


WHO SHOULD TAKE IT  | This is tour is suitable to everyone


WEATHER CONDITIONS | In case of bad weather the tour will be cancelled


MORE INFO | This is a medium difficulty trek, where hiking shoes are required. Walking time is about 4 hours, with a total distance of 9.5 km and 400 mt altitude gain.


TERMS & CONDITIONS | The tour is fully refundable if the cancellation is received 72 hours before departure. For cancellation within 2 day(s) prior, a 100% penalty will apply.

Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Scenic hike
  • Cheese workshop followed by tasting
  • Private transfer from Bolzano area
  • Tour Guide gratuity
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Itinerary

Meet your English speaking guide at your centrally located hotel in Bolzano and drive to Compaccio, the main resort located on Europe's largest Alpine meadow, at 6500 ft of altitude. Be ready to enjoy  an exploration day immersed in the majestic Dolomites, hiking and learning the art of cheese making.

Upon arrival at the village of Kompatsch, your guide will introduce you to the area, which is part of the Rosengarten-Sciliar Natural Park, the first of 7  provincial park that was founded in 1974. Following your guide you will take an easy trail , and in about 20 minutes of walking,  reach the cheese workshop location.

Meet the local farmer and start your cheese workshop. 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.

At the end of  the workshop, together with your guide, enjoy a hike that will further allow you to discover the nature and peaks of the Rosengarten-Schlern Natural park.  The trail itinerary will be chosen based on your level.
Your guide will share legends, interesting facts about the area its flora, fauna and its local population. Along the way there will be plenty of opportunities to stop for a quick lunch in one of the many huts.

After the last stop,  head back to Compaccio where you will board the cable car back to the base station in Siusi. Your driver will be meeting you there and transfer you back to Bolzano.

Depending on what trail you choose, you could return by cable car to Ortisei instead, and from there meet your private driver and  transfer back to your hotel.

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