Conquer Trails in the Italian Dolomites

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Conquer Trails in the Italian Dolomites

How This Trip Can Change Your Life

You will discover a newfound sense of empowerment as you conquer challenging mountain trails, push past your limits and realise the strength within you.
You will cultivate a deeper connection with your mind, body, and soul through mindfulness practices and intention setting, leading to increased clarity, focus, and self-awareness.
You will return home rejuvenated and inspired, armed with the tools and insights gained from this transformational experience, ready to tackle life’s challenges with renewed vigour and perspective.

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Escape to the majestic Italian Dolomites for a transformational women-only retreat that combines the exhilaration of mindful running with the indulgence of luxurious spa experiences and gourmet Italian cuisine. This isn’t just a getaway; it’s a journey to reconnect with yourself, set new intentions, and reignite your passion for life.”

Picture yourself traversing breathtaking mountain trails, surrounded by the grandeur of the Pale Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by experienced guides, you’ll explore the Alta Badia region, venturing along the famous Alta Via trails and embracing the challenges and rewards of high-altitude running.

But this retreat offers more than just physical exertion; it’s a holistic experience designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Through mindfulness practices and intention setting, you’ll discover how running can be a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment, transcending boundaries on and off the trail.

The dedicated retreat leader will be your mentor and companion throughout the journey, providing expert guidance, organizing mindful running clinics, and fostering a supportive environment for reflection and sharing. With their assistance, you’ll unlock new levels of efficiency, flow, and joy in your running practice.

And let’s not forget the culinary delights awaiting you. Indulge in traditional Ladin and Italian dishes, lovingly prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From hearty farm-style dumplings to succulent speck and mouthwatering apfelstrudel, each meal is a celebration of Italy’s rich culinary heritage.

After a day of exploration and mindful exertion, unwind in the tranquil embrace of your hotels’ spas. Relax in private relaxation areas, rejuvenate your muscles in steam baths and saunas, or treat yourself to a blissful massage to enhance your recovery and soothe your soul.

This retreat is tailored for experienced trail runners seeking a challenge. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the Dolomites, then join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you inspired, refreshed, and ready to conquer your next adventure.

What's Included

Private motorcoach to/from the Venice Marco Polo Airport
Two nights’ lodging in San Vigilio or similar
Two nights accommodation in Corvara or similar
Two nights accommodation in Selva or similar
Nightly hotel local taxes
Daily access to wellness spa facilities
Daily breakfasts and gourmet dinners
Some lunches
Daily trail runs with professional guides
Dedicated retreat leader
Mindful running clinics
Trail snacks/energy food
Local bus passes
Passo Furcia Gondola Plan de Corones
Col Alt Gondola to Pralongia
Col Raiser Gondola to Parc Puez-Odle
Luggage transfer between hotels
Run wild retreats gift bag

GOOD TO KNOW

Airfare is not included
Visa Fee is not included
Mixed (ex. mocktails), specialty (ex. lattes) or alcoholic drinks are not included
Spa treatments are not included
Other incidentals. Any room charges incurred for excluded services/items will be billed to the client.
Guide gratuity is not included
Some ground transportation are not included
Travel/cancellation insurance is not included
Anything else not listed under “What’s Included”

ITINERARY

Day 1

VENICE ARRIVALS AND RETREAT OPENING

We ask that you book your flight to arrive before noon, otherwise arrive the day before. We will rendez-vous at the Venice Marco Polo Airport at 12:00 p.m., then meet our driver for the 4-hour drive to San Vigilio di Marebbe. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have some time to freshen up before we convene for the Official Retreat Opening Meet and Greet followed by dinner. Overnight in San Vigilio di Marebbe.

Run time: no run today

Meals: D

Day 2

SAN VIGILIO FOREST RUN

After breakfast at the hotel, we will meet for our first group trail run on a mix of trail types around San Vigilio, from forested paths to rolling singletrack. We’ll have our first Natural Running Form Clinic that will cover key postural tips that you can practice throughout the week. We’ll finish back in the village in time for a casual pizza lunch and in the heart San Vigilio, followed by free time to enjoy the spa, following by our first Wellness Workshop before dinner at the hotel. Overnight in San Vigilio di Marebbe.

Run time: 2 – 2.5 hours on rolling valley trails that avoid any major ascending or descending. The trail surface is mostly crushed gravel and worn dirt trails, at time rooty. No exposure to high terrain today.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3

SAN VIGILIO TO CORVARA (ALTA VIA 1)

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll check out of our rooms and set aside the luggage for transfer to our next hotel. At 9:30 a.m., we’ll take a 20-minute bus ride to Pederü, where we’ll have our first trail running technique clinic, then begin an adventurous point-to-point high alpine run along the Alta Via 1 trail through the Fanes Plateau. Most of our uphill gain is in the first 1.5 to 2 hours of today’s run, so we’ll hike sections of it until we reach the plateau’s gently rolling terrain. After descending a series of switchbacks, we’ll hop on the bus for a 35-minute ride to our hotel in Corvara. We’ll arrive at mid-afternoon, at which time you are free to explore the village before dinner. Overnight in Corvara.

Run time: 3 to 4 hours on mountain trails (i.e., sometimes rocky) with exposure to heights, long uphills and long downhills.

Meals: B, D

Day 4

CORVARA TO PRALONGIA

After breakfast at the hotel, we will meet for a workshop on mindful breathing and how it helps us lower stress and run more efficiently. After the workshop, we take the Col Alt Gondola up to the starting point for today’s point-to-point “recovery” run of around 2 to 3 hours (including breaks). Today’s run is at a lower elevation on relatively smooth footpaths, so we can gaze out at the mountains without having to watch the footing so closely. We’ll enjoy a rolling route that takes us to Utia Pralongia before the long descent to Corvara, finishing at our hotel. After lunch at a pizzaria in the village, enjoy some free time to explore the town or enjoy a spa treatment. We’ll reconvene for our second Wellness Workshop, followed by dinner. Overnight in Corvara.

Run time: 2 to 3 hours (including breaks) on wide dirt paths and some steep, rooty singletrack trails

Meals: B, L, D

Day 5

CORVARA TO VAL GARDENA

After breakfast, pack your luggage and set it aside for transfer to Selva. Then we’ll either take the bus (or gondola) up to Passo Gardena, where we’ll begin today’s premier trail run and hike along an out-and-back section of the Alta Via 2 trail. This high-alpine singletrack trail takes us through a barren rocky landscape surrounded by limestone peaks. From the run's end, we take the gondola down to Selva, and then walk or jog to our hotel. After checking into our rooms, enjoy some free time to explore the village, enjoy the spa and relax before dinner. Overnight in Selva.

Run time : 3 -3.5 hours on a mix of dirt and gravel trails, at time on very steep, exposed alpine terrain. You must be comfortable in this environment to complete this run. Alternate run: Take the gondola down to Selva and do an easier out-and-back run along the flat, gravel path trails of the Vallunga Langetal with relatively little elevation change.

Meals: B, D

Day 6

PARCO NATURAL PUEZ-ODLE

After breakfast, we’ll board the bus and have a 10-minute bus ride to St. Christina where we take the gondola to Col Raiser. Here we enjoy a beautiful loop through the beautiful green pastures of Parco Nautral Puez Odle. At the 5-mile point, you can choose to take the gondola back down and hop on the bus to the hotel, or run down the mountain for 3 miles (this is a lot of downhill and only recommended if you feel good and have no knee pain), finishing at our hotel. We’ll enjoy a pizza lunch followed by some free time to relax, enjoy the spa or shop before dinner. Overnight in Selva.

Run time: 2 – 3.5 hours (including breaks) on well-worn dirt paths, at times rocky, but always rolling uphill/downhill.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 7

RETREAT CLOSING AND TRANSFER TO VENICE

This morning we have an optional recovery run of about 3 or 4 miles along the valley floor (no big climbs today!), followed by breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m.. After breakfast, we’ll have our official Retreat Closing Meeting. After checking out of your hotel room and loading your luggage into the van, at 11 a.m. we board the van for our private transfer to the airport, arriving at the Venice Marco Polo Airport around 4:00 p.m. (this arrival time is not guaranteed and is dependent on traffic volumes. Please plan your travel accordingly). From the airport, check in for your flight departure, or if you booked additional hotel nights in Venice, take a shuttle, bus or taxi to your hotel.

Optional Run time: 30 minutes out-and-back on mellow dirt trails and village roads

Meals: B

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