Tinted in weathered shades of rose, yellow and gray, the fairy-tale spires and dramatic rock walls of the Dolomites rise in elegantly chiseled shapes of fantastic form, looking every inch like a landscape devised by the gods. And if this isn’t exactly heaven, well, it’s about as close as you can get.
The Dolomites were named after Deodat de Dolomieu, a French geologist who discovered an unusual carbonate rock with foreign properties in 1789. “Dolomite” became the name of both the mineral as well as the mountain range in which he found it. The Dolomites form part of the Oriental Italian Alps and are situated between the Austrian border to the north and the Venetian plain to the south.
Long known as a paradise for rock climbers, the Dolomites are a great destination for fit hikers as well.
Charming hotels in narrow pretty valleys make comfortable “base camps,” from which we’ll venture out each day for an invigorating hike along rugged trails. The mountain lodges and hotels offer a high standard of accommodation as well as a delicious typical Italian and Tyrolean local cuisine and they are very well known for their wine cellars that offer great wines from all over the world.
We’ll see the best the Dolomites have to offer, including the majestic Sella massif and the striking, often-photographed pillars of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, arguably the most well known landmark in the Dolomites. On the trail, you’ll only need to carry a light daypack with the daily essentials (camera, water bottle, jacket, and an occasional packed lunch). Most hikes last no longer than five-six hours, and there are opportunities to do longer, more strenuous hikes on certain days.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet with your tour leader at hotel in Cortina and trip orientation.
Day 2: Transfer to Rifugio Ra Nona. Hike up to Rifugio Scoiattoli. Hike to Rifugio Nuvolao and down to Rifugio Averau head down to the Rifugio Cinque Torri and transfer back to Cortina.
Day 3: Transfer to Rifugio Malga Ra Stua and hike to Rifugio Sennes and to Rifugio Fodara Vedla. Hike back to Rifugio Malga Ra Stua and transfer back to our hotel.
Day 4: Transfer to Cason di Rozes. Hike up to Forcella Col de Bos and to Forcella Travenanzes. Hike down to Rifugio Scotoni and Capanna Alpina where we transfer to Corvara, in Alta Badia.
Day 5: Transfer to the town of La Villa and hike to Santa Croce Sanctuary. We continue to our lunch spot at the “Ranch Andre”. After lunch we descend San Leonardo and transfer back to Corvara.
Day 6: Transfer to the Capana Alpina and hike up to the top of Col Locia. Hike through the Val di Fanes, passing by the Malga di Fanes up to the Rifugio Fanes. Return the same trail as we came.
Day 7: Breakfast and departure on your own.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour Prices:
- 2 pax - €1825
- 3 pax - €1450
- 4 pax - €1205
- 5-6 pax - €1145
- 7-8 pax - €1180
- Single Suppl. - €185
Price Includes:
- Local UIAGM/IFMGA English speaking mountain guide during the whole itinerary;
- 3 nights b and b accommodation (double room) in Mueblè in Cortina;
- 3 nights b and b accommodation (double room) in Garni in Corvara in Badia;
- Meals as noted (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner);
- Luggage transfer during itinerary;
- Public ground transportation;
- Private ground transportation when needed.
Price Excludes:
- Airfare, in airport/railway transportation (on request);
- Meals not noted on itinerary;
- Insurance of any kind;
- Optional tipping to leader;
- Guides and local staff;
- Excess baggage charges;
- Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, such as coffee and teas, laundry, etc.);
- And everything that is not specified before.
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