| Cost From: | $4095 |
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| Length: | 8 days |
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| Activity: | Hiking / Trekking, Cultural Adventures |
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The trip was fantastic. Stefano was a wonderful leader who went out of his way to be helpful. The hikes were glorious - and we had perfect weather!P. & M. Suber—Princeton NJ
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Nothing quite prepares you for the visual spectacle of the Dolomites, where enormous spires, towers, and pinnacles soar dreamlike above storybook villages and steepled churches. The Cortina (eastern) Dolomites, the Italian-speaking center of the Alps, are justly famed for unearthly spires including the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and 10,965-foot Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. With moderate or challenging hiking options, we explore some of Europe’s most incredible mountain scenery by day, and by night we delight in northern Italy’s alpine culture and mouth-watering cuisine. We have up to three Trip Leaders for maximum flexibility and a special overnight in a spectacular hike-in lodge.
$4095 (13-15 guests)
$4395 (10-12 guests)
$4695 (5-9 guests)
Single supplement: $355
Prices are for 2009 dates
Jul 3-10, 2009 Sean Morrissey
Leila Thompson, Tim Burford
Jul 19-26, 2009 JoAnn Lantz
Gianluca Canalicchio
Aug 29-Sep 5, 2009 Annie Hawkins
James Fuss, Gianluca Canalicchio
Sep 13-20, 2009 Richard Bell
Sergio Mastroberardino, Mark Black
Jul 1-8, 2010
Jul 19-26, 2010
Aug 29-Sep 5, 2010
Sep 12-19, 2010
Note: There may be up to 3 leaders on any departure. Please call for details.
The US Dollar has strengthened against the Euro, and Wilderness Travel would like to pass the savings along to you! Here's how it works: we will purchase the Euros for your trip when you sign up, which lets us lock in the current exchange rate, and guarantee your savings. To receive the discount, the first deposit on the trip ($500 per person) is non-refundable. If you prefer to have your deposit be fully refundable up to 90 days before departure, you can sign up at the regular published rate for the trip.
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From Venice, we head up to the mountains and to our hotel, the Albergo Passo Giau, spectacularly set in the heart of the Dolomites. With multiple Trip Leaders, we can choose between at least two hiking options most days. One fine choice is a route that circles the regal massif of Monte Pelmo, called the “Doge’s Cap” by patriotic Venetians. Our other hiking trails are in the magnificent Sella Massif, with its summit, Piz Boe (10,400'), the highest walkable point in the Dolomites, and the Civetta Massif, whose famous north face is known as “the wall of walls.”
We offer a strenuous or a moderate trail option (or even a cable car) to reach the fantastic Rifugio Lagazuoi, our awesomely situated mountain lodge for the night, with its wonderful food and amazing views. Our lunch stop en route at Rifugio Nuvolau offers views of Tofane, Cristallo, and Marmolada (10,965'), the highest peak in the Dolomites. Sunsets at Lagazuoi are marvelous, with the massive rock pinnacles taking on brilliant hues.
The famous alpine ski village of Cortina is nestled beneath a grand cirque of Dolomites peaks, from the impressive massif of Monte Pelmo to the pink-toned spires of Cristallo and Tofane. We hike part of the breathtaking long-distance footpath that traverses the Dolomites from north to south and into a secret valley behind the massive 10,500-foot-high Tofane spires. We also hike trails with incredible views of the Tre Cime Di Lavaredo, the three most famous spires of the Dolomites. No matter which hikes we choose, the views of the astounding Dolomites are glorious.
Return to Venice Airport for afternoon flights home, or extend your stay in Venice.
