Inghams guided walks - included in your holiday
We’ve included two full-day walks per week in Selva, just for Inghams guests. Join a small group and be led by a professional mountain guide on some of their favourite trails. It’s a great way to get to know the area.
The walks will run every Monday and Friday and you can add them onto your holiday at the time of booking, through My Booking or by calling us on 01483 319 652.
Routes may vary from week to week but as a guide you can see some of our planned routes below:
Mont Sëura – at the foot of the majestic Sassolungo
This circular walk takes you from the meeting point at the church square in Selva all the way to Monte Pana. On the walk you can hike up Mont Sëura to make the walk challenging but you'll have the option to take a chairlift up if you prefer. If you choose to walk up, it's a bit of a climb, but you'll be rewarded with fantastic views at the top. On the way back you'll pass a small lake with an iconic Dolomite backdrop and will be surrounded by mountains. To end the walk you'll head over to Pozzamanigoni and then back to Selva.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 13.5km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4-5 hours)
- Ascent/descent: 543m
- Terrain: A variety including gravelly paths and grassy terrain with some ascents and descents
- Useful information: You'll stop at one of the mountain refugi where you can pay for lunch locally and there will be a few more huts along the walk if you need a break. There's a chairlift from Selva to Monte Pana (optional and payable locally, approx. €15 per person).
Stone City Walk
Starting at the church square you'll head up on the famous Ciampinoi cable car (payable locally) and begin the walk through the Cittá dei Sassi (rock city). The walk will pass along the Passo Sella to Plan de Gralba and is part of the very popular Sassolungo route. You'll have the chance to hop on the unique Sassolungo gondola to the Sassolungo-Forcella and visit the popular Toni Demetz Hut. This is an amazing place surrounded by a rocky landscape. On the way back you can either take the bus back to Selva from the Passo Sella or Plan de Gralba or you can walk back to Selva.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 11.9km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4 hours)
- Ascent/descent: 170m (ascent) & 875m (descent)
- Terrain: A variety including well-kept mountain paths, hilly terrain and rocky paths with some ascents and descents (there may be some loose terrain)
- Useful information: You'll stop at one of the mountain huts along the way where you can pay for lunch locally. There are a few huts on the route where you can stop for breaks if needed. During the walk you'll take the Ciampinoi cable car (payable locally, approx. €18 one way, per person). You'll also have the option to take the Sassolungo cable car (payable locally, approx. €28 per person return).
In the Heart of the Puez Odle Natural Park
This walk takes you through the stunning Puez Odle Natural Park which is a protected area. This walk is slightly harder however its fantastic scenery and UNESCO sites make it worth it. During the walk you'll have the opportunity to stop off at the Rifugio Firenze which has a large outdoor seating area, perfect for soaking up those views! You can then choose to walk up to the Mastlé - Santa Cristina Panoramic Balcony which is part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site and has breath-taking views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 16km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 5-6 hours)
- Ascent/descent: 783m
- Terrain: A variety including gravel paths, rocky paths, meadows and curated mountain paths with some ascents and descents (there may be some loose terrain)
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Rifugio Firenze where you can pay for lunch locally and there'll be another hut along the walk (the Juac Hut) if you need a comfort break. During the walk you'll take the Col Raiser cable car (payable locally, approx. €19 one way and €28 return, per person). You'll take a public bus back to Selva at the end of the walk (free with the Val Gardena Mobil Card).
UNESCO Natural Heritage Site - Puez Odle
Head up in the Dantercepies gondola (payable locally) and discover the UNESCO Puez Odle Natural Park which has remained un-changed for centuries. You’ll walk up the Forcella Crespeina pass and along the fantastic Vallunga all the way back to Selva where the walk will end. During the walk you'll get a fantastic view of the Sella group mountain range and you'll be immersed in the rocky landscape over the Gardena Pass.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 11km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4 hours)
- Ascent/Descent: 488m (ascent) & 1,235m (descent)
- Terrain: Rocky paths with some gravel and well-kept mountain paths with ascents and descents (there may be some loose terrain)
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Forcella Crespeina pass where you'll have a comfort break and have some food and a drink. Please note that you will need to bring your own food and drink on this walk. During the walk you'll take the Dantercepies gondola (payable locally, approx. €22 return, per person).
For every walk you will need: suitable walking shoes with good grip, appropriate clothing, sun cream, sun glasses, rain jacket, a warmer layer, rucksack, at least a litre of water, a snack and cash for mountain huts/transport. You may find walking poles useful.
Early booking is strongly recommended as spaces are limited. All walks are subject to availability of local guides, weather conditions and maximum numbers. Planned routes are subject to change. Any distances and ascents/descents stated are approximate. Full details of the walks with the meeting points and routes will be provided to you on arrival. In some instances there may be a small charge for local transport that is payable locally. In resorts where the walks run over more than two days, the day of the walk will be allocated to you by your Rep in your welcome meeting. Where we cannot confirm your preferred option in resort, we will endeavour to offer an alternative subject to the above conditions.
Please ensure you are comfortable with the grade of walk, planned distance covered and terrain before booking. The decision of the guide on the suitability of the walk for you is final and no compensation will be paid where the guide believes, in their professional opinion, that it is not suitable. Please ensure you are well-equipped for the walk have suitable clothing and footwear. Walks are not recommended for guests under 12 years. Any guests under 18 years will need to be accompanied by an adult.
