The Dolomites Ronda Packing Guide
10 DAY/9 NIGHT HUT TRIP
What to pack for the Dolomites Ronda
This post is in conjunction with two blogs written about my time in the Dolomites the summer of 2025. It is a very odd and very specific packing list. I have linked those two posts below.
And as with any hike - always make sure you pack your ten essentials.
gear - on your day hikes
25-35L Daypack
I brought this backpack/trail running vest hybrid from Salomon because I like the idea of having a 500ml flask of water (or electrolytes) at the ready. Also love this budget friendlier option from REI or this one from Osprey.
Water-bottle
I always (even with the 500lm) will bring a 1L Nalgene just in case. Pro tip : this little accessory makes drinking from it a lot easier.
Electrolytes
I am currently a big fan for these from Mortal Hydration as they are marginally less sweet.
Garmin InReach Mini + subscription
I have the 47mm version and it has an incredible battery life and easily tracks all of my hikes and uploads them to Strava!
Hat
I am a fan of finding fun hats on my travels. But any ball cap or sun hat will do!
Sunglasses
I love these for when I am looking to be a little bit more fashionable and these if I am running, trail running, biking…. any sort of endurance sport. They fit a small face which is extremely rare for sport glasses.
Snacks
I go one salty, one sweet, one savoury and one bonus. For variety.
Money for more snacks
In all fairness most all of the huts that I visited did accept cards (most had Apple Pay) but there were the were few that did not and for that reason I would always carry euro when I am not in a town… because the mid afternoon coffee and cake is mandatory)
clothing
The best thing about the Dolomites Ronda (or maybe one of the best things) is that your luggage is shuttled every day while you hike. So these are all of the things that I would pack in that shuttled luggage. And then every morning I would simply check the weather report (this year had almost daily afternoon rain - but the same week last year had none at all) and pack what made sense.
Rain Jacket
I have my own personal feud with Arx’teryx but dang do they make a great rain jacket! This is the one that I own in several colours and have not yet found anything that even comes close to comparing.
Down Jacket
Nothing compares to my Patagonia Fitz Roy when there is even the slightest chance of cool weather(this is my ride or die product). And I did bring mine and wore it for early morning coffee strolls and late night stargazing. But also brought this smaller down for day trips because it was peak white hot Italian summer.
Oh the joys of not having to carry everything you pack on your back all week!
Sweater
Surprise, surprise, I brought the Retro Pile Marsupial Fleece Pullover - I love this sweater I think it is very cozy and chic. I also packed a sweatshirt that I wore post showers in the hut.
Long-sleeve sun shirt
I really love this Patagonia version but also have and often wear this one from REI - I find the Patagonia to be a little lighter weight and cooler and the REI I reach for when I want a little bit more weight and coverage.
Cropped Bra tops - these are really what I am wearing most these days.
Hiking pants
Hiking leggings
This is a product that I have been searching for for YEARS after hundreds if not thousands of messages asking me for yoga leggings that do not rip when you fall in the outdoors. Which… yoga leggings are not made for the outdoors so they will never stand outdoor conditions. HOWEVER! THESE from ON have a reinforced bum and knees and are also so flattering and comfortable.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
Hiking shorts
As part of my summer quest to find the perfect hiking shorts. I brought these ones from PrAna and they were great!
Note: I did also have my zip offs from Outdoor Voices - and often wore them as pants until it warmed up and then zipped into shorts for the afternoons.
Pyjamas
I always buy my pyjamas from Anthropologie.
Hiking Boots or Trail Runners
For this trip I brought both and I think either would have been fine. However, I thought hiking boots would be cuter in photos so I wanted them on this section of the trip but I was also running a trail race in Chamonix the week after this hiking trip so I also did have trail runner with me as well.
Socks
I have recently learned just how personal hiking socks are. I am someone who I think does not pay super close attention to things like that. I brought these socks when I was wearing my hiking boots and these for when I was trail running.
Sports Bras / Underwear
I will leave this one up to you to sort out ;)
toiletries & misc
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Face Wipes
Deodorant
Shampoo and Conditioner - the hotels will have some but I always bring my own in these bottles just in case
Body wash
Lip Chap
Face Wash
Face cream
Sunblock
if you want to do the via ferratas
I do have to note here that I did rent my gear for this - but I think I was only able to because my ex boyfriend’s former team mate (alpine skiing) owned the hotel I was staying at and he arranged it for me. I did ask if this was common and the answer seemed to be resounding “no - but maybe one day”
I do think it is very worth bringing your own gear with you - the via ferratas are very fun and also it is always better to have gear you know and trust AND you don’t need to schlep it the entire time with you.
Via Ferrata set with an energy absorber and two lanyards
Optional : gloves
if you have a fast pack/hut side quest
Pillowcase (if your meat sack does not have one)
Ear Plugs - believe me, you will really want this
Eye cover
Pyjamas - it will be warmer than you think in the huts. A set of clean, thin, lightweight clothing is perfect.
For this, I did pack an entirely different outfit :
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