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Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

Exploring the mountains:

going up!

Hiking and mountaineering are at the heart of the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort because as real mountain people, we hold the mountains dear to our hearts and love to guide our guests to the most beautiful places in the region. Our hotel is located in the largest UNESCO World Heritage area in South Tyrol. So it’s the perfect place to get your hiking boots on and set off towards the summit. With every step, you get a little closer to absolute freedom. The weight of the world falls away when you reach the first Alpine pastures and see the birds circling almost weightlessly overhead. For ambitious mountaineers, every hike on the high plateaus in the nature park provides a view of the famous Three Peaks, which you can hike around or climb on a single-day tour.

Insights and outlooks

Impressions

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
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What makes us a Wanderhotel?

Our location

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

The Excelsior is situated directly in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park, in one of the most popular hiking regions in Europe with an extensive and well-marked hiking trail network. Whether you are a new or experienced hiker, your hiking experience amidst the Alpine nature starts from our doorstep!

Friendly hospitality

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

Our hotel has been run by the Call family with passion and loving attention to detail for several generations. It is filled with a warm atmosphere that’s appreciated by both guests and employees. That’s why you come as a guest and leave as a friend. We’re real mountain people and love the mountains – and that love rubs off on our guests.

Our experience and hiking tips

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

We are passionate hikers and mountain people. We and the experienced Alpine guides of our hotel are there to help and advise you individually if you have questions or requests, and can adapt the tours to your personal needs.

Guided tours

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

Our guides, Otto and Paolo, offer free guided hikes and mountain tours every day of the week, to both new and experienced hikers – from family hikes to select summit tours, on wide paths and away from the usual tourist routes.

Our equipment service

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

You are welcome to borrow hiking equipment at the resort, such as rucksacks and retractable poles, as well as hiking maps. We will also provide you with a snack for your hike as well as hiking information. We will be happy to take you to the starting point of your hike with the hotel shuttle or pick you up again at your destination. You can store, wash, and clean your equipment in the dedicated deposit.

Unique and authentic experiences

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

We tell you about our love for the mountains, local, Alpine traditions, and hiking tips. Unique events offer you exciting and interesting adventures.

Excellent hiking

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Our weekly programme includes guided hikes six days a week, whether with the host family Call themselves or with our certified hiking guides Otto and Paolo.

Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

Not only are we one of the best Wanderhotels in the Alps, but thanks to our expertise and competence, we have also been awarded the Aktiv Hotel Award twice in the mountain sports category.

Dolomites Life Hiking Plus

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  • As a member of the best “Wanderhotel” Alpine hiking hotels, we are your hiking holiday specialists.
  • Guided hikes to the most beautiful spots in the Dolomites with the Call family and our hiking guides Otto and Paolo are organised six times a week.
  • Hiking rucksacks, retractable hiking poles, and rain gear for hire
  • Hiking maps of the region, personalised recommendations
  • Information provided on open huts, lifts, and bus and train connections
  • Discussion of the tours
  • Excelsior hiking bus: free hiking transfers within the municipality
  • Holidaypass: free shuttle bus to the nature park and the Furkelpass as well as free use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol
Wanderhotels Südtirol in the Dolomites

Our hiking tips

Legend Trail right in St. Vigil

For families, there are various options to explore the mountains and their history. If you want to try your hand at a short loop, the Legend Trail right in St. Vigil is the place for you. The path runs along the stream for three kilometres and is lined with eleven display boards that tell exciting stories about famous characters from Fanes legends and Princess Dolasilla.

Fanes hut

Water is also a main feature when you hike with your children from the Pederü Alpine guesthouse to the Fanes hut with its lakes. This tour is longer and more demanding but still manageable, even with children. The relatively easy high-altitude trail leads up the mountain with a constant incline. The Fanes hut or Lavarella hut at 2,042 metres above sea level is your destination – although your children will probably be drawn to the Lé Vert/Grünsee lake a little further south. Those who still have strength in their calves may want to go a little further to Limo lake, which is situated picturesquely at 2,159 metres above sea level.

Sennes hut

The route from the Pederü Alpine guesthouse up to the Sennes hut is suitable for everyone. A good 600 metres in altitude are covered over a total of 4.7 kilometres. You will be rewarded with a unique panorama at 2,126 metres above sea level.

Piz da Peres

Anyone setting out from the Furkelpass to the summit of Piz da Peres (2,507 metres above sea level) should be an experienced hiker. This is a wonderfully varied hike through the forest, over meadows, hills, and dales and requires some surefootedness. You start at the reservoir on the Furkelpass, taking trail number 3 towards Piz da Peres. The path is steep and quite narrow in parts; it leads past the foot of the northern slopes of the mountain. The trail heads towards the Forcella Tre Dita/Dreifingerscharte between Piz da Peres and Punta Tre Dita/Dreifingerspitze (2,479 metres above sea level), where it continues upwards in many hairpin bends. From the Forcella Tre Dita/Dreifingerscharte, the trail leads across meadows to the summit cross of the Piz da Peres, which lies exactly opposite the Plan de Corones/Kronplatz.