Inghams guided walks are included on your holiday to Selva
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 walking 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 from the 9th Jun-26th Sep 2025. You can them onto your holiday at the time of booking, through My Booking or by calling us.
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. 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: approx. 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). There will be the opportunity to shorten or lengthen the walk, depending on the group.
Summer 2025- This walk will run on Fridays: 13th, 27th Jun, 11th, 25th Jul, 8th, 22nd Aug, 5th, 19th Sep
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. If you'd like to, you'll have the option to hop on the unique Sassolungo gondola to the Sassolungo-Forcella and visit a popular mountain hut for a spot of lunch. 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: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 7.4km-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). There will be the opportunity to shorten or lengthen the walk, depending on the group.
Summer 2025- This walk will run on Mondays: 16th, 30th Jun, 14th, 28th Jul, 11th, 25th Aug, 8th, 22nd Sep
In the Heart of the UNESCO Puez Odle Natural Park
This walk takes you through the stunning Puez Odle Natural Park which is a protected area. During the walk you'll also have the option to take the ascent up to the Mastlé-Santa Cristina Panoramic Balcony which is part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ascent is quite steep, however, it'll all be worth it when you see the breath-taking views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks and Val Gardena. From the balcony you'll also be able to see the Pieralongia - a famous natural rock needle jutting out of the ground. On the return you'll stop in a popular rifugio for a bite of local mountain food or a refreshing drink.
- Grade: Easy-Moderate (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 8-12km (depends on optional extension; returning to Selva on foot for the last leg of the walk, instead of taking the Col Raiser Cable Car)
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 5 hours 30 minutes)
- Ascent/descent: 400m
- Terrain: A variety including loose 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 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 Col Raiser cable car (payable locally, approx. €19 one way and €28 per person, return). You'll take a public bus back to Selva at the end of the walk (free with the Val Gardena Mobil Card). There will be the opportunity to shorten or lengthen the walk, depending on the group.
Summer 2025- This walk will run on Mondays: 9th, 23rd Jun, 7th, 21st Jul, 4th, 18th Aug, 1st, 15th Sep
Discovering the Alpe di Siusi
This circular walk is a chance to explore the largest and highest Alpine pasture in Europe, the Seiser Alm where you'll enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. You'll start in Ortisei and take the cable car up to the Alpe di Siusi. You'll then walk in the direction of the hamlet of Kompatsch and a mountain hut where you can have a drink and some delicious local food (payable locally), before heading back to finish the walk.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 10-14km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 5-6 hours)
- Ascent/Descent: 590m (descent)
- Terrain: Rocky paths, loose gravel, meadows, curated mountain paths, walking paths, ascents and descents
- Useful information: During the walk you'll take the Seiser Alm gondola (payable locally, approx. €28 per person, return. You'll stop at the Tirler hut for some lunch along the way (payable locally) or you'll have the option to have a packed lunch outside in the open air. There will be the opportunity to shorten or lengthen the walk, depending on the group.
Summer 2025- This walk will run on Fridays: 20th Jun, 4th, 18th Jul, 1st, 15th, 29th Aug, 12th, 26th Sep
For every walk you will need: suitable walking shoes with good grip, appropriate clothing, sun cream, insect repellent, 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.
