Join ShelterBox on a breathtaking Dolomites trek. Conquer the stunning Italian alpine trails while supporting global disaster relief efforts. Make a difference, one step at a time.
24 June - 1 July 2025
Travel Dates
$3,599 USD
Trip Cost
Paid upfront or in instalments
3/5
Challenge Grade
$3,000
Fundraising Target
The Difference You'll Make
By joining ShelterBox USA's Dolomites trek, you're not just embarking on a journey through majestic mountain landscapes—you're also making a profound difference in the lives of families worldwide. Your support enables ShelterBox to deliver emergency shelter and vital aid to those affected by disaster and conflict, providing them with the safety, warmth, and dignity they desperately need in their darkest hours.
With each step you take through the Dolomites, you're helping to ensure that families facing unimaginable challenges receive the shelter, tools, and support necessary to rebuild their lives. Your participation directly contributes to the resilience and hope of communities around the globe, offering a beacon of light in times of crisis.
Together, we can make a tangible impact and offer a lifeline to those in need. Join us on this meaningful adventure and be part of something truly extraordinary—because every step forward brings us closer to a world where no one is left without shelter or hope.
the families you’ll help
Meet Sheena: Rebuilding Hope After Devastating Floods
In 2022, relentless monsoon rains left one-third of Pakistan underwater, causing one of the worst disasters in the country's history. Millions, including families like Sheena’s, are still recovering in 2024.
Sheena vividly recalls the night the floodwaters reached her home, washing away the peaceful life and home she once knew.
"The flood came at night. We had nowhere to go, no relatives. We saved our children and ourselves but lost our crops, seeds, livestock, and home."
In partnership with Islamic Relief Pakistan, ShelterBox provided Sheena’s family with essential locally sourced building materials—cement, doors, and bricks—as well as cash for labor. This crucial support enabled them to build a new, permanent home, offering security and a reliable roof against future rains.
Sheena’s story underscores the profound impact of your generosity. For families like hers, rebuilding after such devastation is more than physical; it’s about restoring hope and stability.
“Home is not just a four-wall building; it’s the family we live with, the love we share, and the support we offer each other. Living happily together, through good and bad—that is home for me.”
Your fundraising efforts deliver more than shelter—they provide hope, security, and a fresh start.
How it works
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Make a difference
Commit to raising the minimum fundraising target and make a positive difference to worthwhile causes.
You'll be supported by our team of fundraising experts to reach and exceed your fundraising goals.
Be part of a team
Join like-minded travelers, and representatives from the charity, all united in their adventurous spirit and commitment to making a positive impact in the world. Make lifelong friends during a shared challenge experience.
Trip notes
The closest airports to fly into are Innsbruck and Verona. From either of these airports, you can travel to Dobbiaco by car, train or bus. Further details can be found in your destination guide.
Make your own way to Dobbiaco (Toblach) and check-in at the hotel anytime after 2pm. The rest of the day is at leisure, in the peaceful atmosphere where you may choose to take a stroll through the small streets of this charming village with your team, wonderfully located on a plateau surrounded with meadows and pastures and dominated by some of the most beautiful and imposing peaks of the Dolomites.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meals: None
Our first day of walking is challenging but extremely rewarding: along the way are incredible views of the romantic Braies Lake and the Rifugio Biella, at the foot of the imposing Croda del Becco mountain. Our accommodation for tonight is a mountain rifugio immersed in a peaceful scenery of meadows and huts, with the peaks of Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo (10,322ft), Cristallo (10,568ft) and Tofana (Fanes, 10,640ft) mountains as a backdrop. Today our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
Accommodation: Mountain rifugi
Trekking distance: 9km or 6 miles
Elevation: +3,211ft, -1,122ft
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
Today’s walk will take us through an almost lunar landscape: one of the highlights along the way is Lake Piciodel, with its typical green colour. After a long descent to the Pederu hut, we’ll start our final ascent to the Fanes plateau. Once we reach our final stop, we’ll head into our mountain hut for the night (at 6,633ft) surrounded by trees and rugged peaks, in the heart of Fanes, Sennes and Braies National Park. Today our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
*Luggage transfer provided.
Accommodation: Mountain rifugi
Trekking distance: 10km or 6 miles
Elevation: +1,942ft, -2,178ft
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
We have a day full of highlights ahead of us, starting from our hut in Fanes, we’ll walk to the Limo Pass and to the nearby Limo Lake. From here, we’ll continue to the beautiful Lagazuoi Alp, with the small but enchanting Lake Lagazuoi, a bright blue spot surrounded by rugged peaks: this area is famous for its underground tunnels and trenches built during WWI. Our mountain hut (9,028ft) awaits us after a big day.
*Note: Luggage transfer is not possible to Rifugio Lagazuoi, you will need to carry your overnight gear required in your daypack. Your luggage will be transferred to Rifugio Averau.
Accommodation: Mountain rifugi
Trekking distance: 12km or 7 miles
Elevation: +2,775ft, -1,230ft
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, we’ll leave the hut and descend to Falzarego Pass before climbing towards the top of Mount Avelau. Today’s walk is challenging, but the beautiful scenery is definitely worth our efforts. Rifugio Nuvolau, along our walk, offers some of the most beautiful views in the Dolomites area. Our rifugio for the night sits at 6,561ft. Today our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
*Luggage transfer provided.
Accommodation: Mountain rifugi
Trekking distance: 10km or 6 miles
Elevation: +2,185ft, -2,447ft
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
We’ll have a short transfer this morning that will take us to the top of Passo Giau. We’ll then walk across the beautiful and wild Val Cernera: the views are incredible, from jagged peaks to peaceful meadows. Along the walk, we can reach the Mesolithic site of Mondeval, where in 1987 a well-preserved skeleton of a hunter from the Mesolithic age was found. From Monte Pelmo, we will descend to Passo Staulanza and our accommodation (5,849ft). Today our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
*Luggage transfer provided.
Accommodation: Mountain rifugi
Trekking distance: 13km or 8 miles
Elevation: +1,879ft, -3,405ft
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
This morning we start walking from passo Staulanza towards Col dei Baldi. From here, we’ll walk on a nice path until the Coldai Refuge, where we can stop for a well-deserved break before proceeding to the beautiful mountain lake Coldai. Today’s destination is Rifugio Tissi, located in a panoramic position at 7,414ft. If we have some energy left, we can take a walk to the nearby peak of the Col Rean, with great views on the valley of Alleghe and the rugged peaks all around. Today our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
*Note: Luggage transfer is not possible to Rifugio Tissi, you will need to carry your overnight gear required in your daypack. Your luggage will be transferred to Rifugio Capanna Trieste.
Accommodation: Mountain rifugi
Trekking distance: 11km or 7 miles
Elevation: +2,952ft, -1,312ft
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Our guide will make recommendations on where to purchase lunch.
On our last day of the tour we'll check out of our accommodation by 10am. Then we’ll gradually descend through the high Val Civetta and Sella di Pelsa along flower fields, mountain paths and Alpine huts where we can have a nice break in the Alpine garden overlooking the beautiful Valle Corpassa. From here, we’ll descend to the Rifugio Capanna Trieste, where a transfer takes us to Agordo. Our tour ends here, so say goodbye to your guide and fellow teammates!
*Luggage transfer provided.
Meals: Breakfast
Trekking distance: 10km or 6 miles
Elevation: +164ft, -3,773ft
Transfers as per itinerary: Accommodation in dormitory and multi-bedded rooms in mountain huts • Meals as per itinerary • Water on trekking days • Professional English-speaking guide • Entrance fees as per itinerary • Luggage transfers as noted - excluded on day 4 and day 7
Package Exclusions: International Flights • Airport Transfers • Travel insurance (compulsory) • Visas • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages • Personal expenses • Tips and gratuities • Sleep sheet and towel for rifugios (bring your own or hire locally)
Why you'll love this adventure
- Trek through stunning landscapes, including Braies Lake and Fanes plateau, with breathtaking views of rugged peaks and meadows.
- Explore WWI tunnels at Lagazuoi Alp and the Mesolithic site of Mondeval, adding historical depth to your trek.
- Stay in traditional rifugios with cozy accommodations, surrounded by majestic mountain vistas and serene natural beauty.
- Trek knowing that you’re providing essential tools to help rebuild lives after disaster.
Frequently asked questions
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How challenging is this adventure?
This adventure is ranked 3/5. While no extensive trekking experience is required prior to registering, our adventures are specifically designed for people who are relatively fit and willing to train. The Dolomites trek is a physical challenge, involving trekking approximately 46 miles over 7 days. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the experience.
You will be well supported on the adventure, with the guides and your team all cheering you on. You are free to move at your own pace and we will take frequent breaks.
How many people will be on my adventure?
We believe small group travel is better for the planet, and better for you. Our adventures average between 10 - 20 participants, connected by their commitment to the greater good.
Can I join an Inspired Adventure on my own?
Of course, most people do! Throughout your adventure journey, we will connect you with your fellow adventurers so you can get to know each other before you hit the road.
What is the general age range of participants?
The minimum age for this adventure is 18, however younger ages are considered on application. We have had participants aged 16–84+ take part in our challenges, all united by their sense of philanthropy and adventure.
I have dietary requirements, will I be catered for?
Of course, we will happily arrange for any dietary requirements you’ve noted during booking to be catered for. Please advise your local guide on Day 1 as well. You will be fed very well while you’re on the adventure, but if you have a very specific dietary requirement or severe allergies, often it’s best to pack some extra things as back-up.
Who is Inspired Adventures?
ShelterBox USA has partnered with Inspired Adventures to bring you this adventure of a lifetime. Over the last 19 years, Inspired Adventures has taken over 8,000 people, just like you, on adventures all around the world, raising over $48 million for important causes. When you choose to travel with Inspired Adventures and ShelterBox USA, you can be confident you’re in the best hands.
How do I train for this adventure?
We will provide you with information on how to prepare for your adventure when you register. In addition, we recommend that you consult your primary doctor and a personal trainer to develop a training plan that will prepare you for the challenge.
As part of your training, we recommend making use of your free time to complete several day hikes. You should aim to be able to walk in hilly terrain for 6-8 hours comfortably and get up and do it again the next day.
It is sensible to start training as early as possible before you go on your trek.
What is the accommodation like?
Accommodation on this adventure is in mountain huts along the route, in dormitories and multi-share rooms with shared facilities.
Will I be sharing accommodation?
Yes, accommodation on this adventure is based on multi-share. You will be paired with teammates of the same gender and, whenever possible, age group.
I’m travelling with a friend, can we stay together?
Absolutely! If you’re travelling with a friend, please make note of this and we will pair you together.
How do I fundraise?
Never fundraised before? Not sure where to start? No worries, we don’t expect you to do it alone. You will have regular support from the Inspired Adventures fundraising team, who will help you make a fundraising plan to meet your target. Alongside personalized coaching, we will also send you lots of ideas and resources on how to fundraise. From online fundraising to trivia nights, to bake sales and out-of-the-box ideas, we have years and years of tried and tested tips to make your fundraising a success.
What happens if I don’t meet my fundraising target?
It’s normal to worry you won’t meet your fundraising target, but we know you can do it. In fact, with the support of Inspired Adventures, almost everyone goes on to raise far more than they imagined.
By registering for the adventure, you agree to raise the minimum fundraising amount specified. Like you, we are looking to make a significant impact for our charity partners, so the goal is for each person to have met their fundraising target before departure.
I’m travelling with a friend, can we fundraise together?
Absolutely! Fundraising with a friend is a great idea. Just remember the fundraising target is per person, so you will each need to meet the minimum fundraising goal to participate. We know you can do it.
How much does it cost to participate in this adventure?
The total cost to participate in this adventure is $3,599 USD (inclusive of a $650 non-refundable deposit). Payment can be made upfront or in four monthly instalments. The full payment must be made by 24 March 2025.
In addition, you are also committing to raising $3,000 (per person) for ShelterBox USA.
What happens if I need to cancel?
If you find yourself unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.
- Cancelation within 5 days of registration will receive a full refund.
- Cancelations more than 90 days prior to departure will receive a full refund minus the $650 deposit.
- Cancelations within 90 days of departure will receive no refund. Where applicable, we can provide assistance in making a travel insurance claim.
Do I need to have insurance?
Travel insurance is required for international travel to cover cancellation, hospital, emergency evacuation and lost luggage. We recommend purchasing your policy as soon as possible. It is up to you to ensure you have fully comprehensive travel insurance and you will need to share these details with our team before departure. For more information, please visit www.inspiredadventures.com.au/travel-insurance-information.
What happens if there is a medical emergency?
Providing the safest possible environment is our highest priority and we have an outstanding safety record. All Inspired Adventures guides are first aid trained and well-equipped to handle any medical emergencies.
Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
American passport holders do not require a visa to enter Italy. For the most current requirements, refer to your local embassy.
All information is subject to change and will be confirmed upon your registration.
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