Experience Europe's Most Dramatic mountains
Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites
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During the drive, we'll have spectacular mountain views across the valley. After a group orientation meeting this evening, we'll enjoy our Welcome Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Orso Grigio.\r\nDuring the next six days, our leaders present different hiking options most days, usually distinguished by the level of challenge, trail conditions, ascent\/descent, mileage, or duration.\r\nDriving Details: 3 hours\r\n","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":2,"DayTo":2,"Headline":"Refugio Palmiere Hike","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Our hike today features incredibly varied views and wonderful walking to Rifugio Palmiere (6,740'). We will have the option to hike directly from our hotel or, for those wanting a shorter option, there is a short shuttle to our trailhead. We'll hike throaugh lacy larch forest and then through a high alpine meadow where the skeleton of a Mesolithic hunter who lived 7500 years ago was found. The skeleton (now known as Mondeval Man) and the contents of his grave were in a good state of preservation and are now in a museum in Selva de Cadore. We'll cross the Abrizolla Pass, where a short descent will bring us to the lovely Rifiguio Palmieri, set on the banks of the Lago Federa, which often provides an amazing reflection of the imposing Croda di Lago peaks above. After lunch, we return to our hotel in Selva di Cadore through beautiful larch forest. Overnight at Hotel Orso Grigio.\r\nHiking Details: 7-8 miles, 5-6 hours, 1,300 feet ascent, 1,850 feet descent.\r\n\r\n\r\nGeology of the Dolomites: The long geological history of this region has created spectacular landforms with huge vertical cliffs, whitish, silver, or pink rock pinnacles, and towers rising from green slopes. The evolution of the dolomitic landscape began at least 250 million years ago. After their uplift from the sea, the Dolomite reliefs were sculpted and molded through millennia by the force of gravity, running water, and ice, all of which made them “the most beautiful work of architecture in the world,” as the architect Le Corbusier once remarked. These shaping activities took place in very different climatic conditions. At least five glaciation periods, each one followed by inter-glacial phases, have been identified in the Alps. The coldest phases ended some 15,000 years ago when the Alps were buried under a thick icecap from which only the sharpest and highest peaks emerged. During the glacial periods, ice masses completely invaded the main valleys and merged with other ice bodies from the surrounding valleys. The vast heaps of rock debris at the foot of sheer dolomitic cliffs provide the landscape with a moon-like aspect.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Sella Massif or Passo Staulanza Hikes","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"We have a choice of Dolomite mountain groups for today's hike (weather depending): the majestic Pelmo, often referred to as the \"Throne of the Almighty” or “the Doge's Cap” by patriotic Venetians, and the Civetta, shaped like an enormous trident, with its famous north face, “the wall of walls,” first scaled by British mountaineer Francis Fox Tuckett in 1867. Weather depending, our third hiking option is the magnificent Sella Massif, with its summit, Piz Boè (10,400'), the highest walkable point in the Dolomites. There are some cabled sections on the way up to the Boè and it's fairly steep with a small cable section on the descent. All these areas offer a range of great hikes of varying lengths and difficulties, and we have at least two different options. Overnight at Hotel Orso Grigio.\r\nHiking Details: 5-8 miles, 4-5 hours, 1,500-2,000 feet ascent\/descent\r\nDriving Time: 2 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":4,"Headline":"To Rifugio Lagazuoi","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Today we'll transfer to Passo Giau and start our hike there. We all hike much the same route, branching off on easier or more challenging trails to reach our lunch spot, Rifugio Nuvolau (8,500'). Situated on the edge of a cliff with panoramic views of the Dolomites, Rifugio Nuvolau was constructed in 1883 and boasts a fine lunch terrace with views of Tofane, Cristallo, and the Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites (10,965'). After lunch, we descend together for about three miles, hiking 1,500 feet down to Passo Falzarego. From this pass, we take a cable car up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi. At the Rifugio Lagazuoi (8,400'), there is no road access for our vans, but your overnight belongings can be transported by cable car to the rifugio in a small bag. The rifugio is awesomely sited. Clouds permitting, we'll experience one of the world's finest sunsets here: the surrounding valleys disappear into the shadows, highlighting rock pinnacles that take on an extraordinary palette of ever-changing hues. Dinner in the rifugio restaurant and overnight in dorm-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities.\r\nHiking Details (Option 1): 5-6 miles, 5-6 hours, 1,100 feet ascent, 1,500 feet descent\r\n(Option 2): 8 miles, 5-7 hours, 2,000 feet ascent, 2,300 feet descent\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Great War in the Dolomites: Between May 1915 and October 1917 during the First World War, the mighty peaks of the Dolomites were the setting of an exhausting war of attrition between the Italian and Austrian armies. For 20 months, the soldiers of the opposing troops endured terrible battles, deprivation, and loss of life, especially during the two long winters spent on the peaks. Both armies dug a network of tunnels and trenches to bypass and surprise the enemy. It was a war of individual bayonet attacks to conquer some anonymous summit, perhaps only to be regained by the enemy the next week. It is thought that 6,400 Italian soldiers and 1,800 Austrian soldiers lost their lives in a single battle on the Col di Lana. After October 1917, the Italian army withdrew to the River Piave, where the famous Battle of Caporetto took place, a prelude to the Italian army's insurrection. Today these tunnels and high routes are used for climbing and recreation by mountain lovers. The labyrinth of tunnels can still be visited at the Lagazuoi, Castelletto della Tofana, and Cittá di Ghiaccio, the “ice city” constructed by the Italian Alpini who fought on the Marmolada.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"The Tofane \/ Cortina d'Ampezzo","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Cortina's most famous mountain massif is the Tofane: Tofane di Roses, Tofane di Mezzo, and Tofane di Dentro, three peaks all over 10,500 feet in height. These peaks are renowned by climbers and alpinists worldwide, and are of some historical interest: the physical scars left by World War I are still very much in evidence here, with tunnels, trenches, and barbed wire giving silent testimony to battles between Italy and Austria. Walking right from our rifugio, we travel all together to our first major col. We descend, passing the Austrian tunnels and lookout caves over the Passo di Falzerago, part of a World War I tunnel system that runs through the mountain, and which we may have time to explore. These tunnels were the Austrian counterpart to the important Italian stronghold on the Dolomite front during fierce combat with the Austrians in 1916 and 1917. While the Austrians controlled the summit, the Italians successfully held the ground below by building and using 3,500 feet of tunnels.\r\n\r\nFrom here, we split into two groups and choose between two hiking options. One hike features the “secret” valley beneath the Tofane that few hikers explore, descending into the remote Val Travenanzes amid wildflowers, crystal-clear springs, and alpine meadows. A river at the bottom of a 250-foot gorge is crossed by a bridge of local legend—“high bridge”—where a horseman's desire to reach his beloved on the other side caused him to cross the gorge in one magnificent jump! After exploring the huge waterfall nearby, we make our way down to our pick-up point at Fiames. We enjoy a picnic lunch en route, passing the canyons and waterfalls that have long made this area special. A shorter option leads below the Tofane di Roses and along the Alta Via 1, a long-distance footpath that traverses the Dolomites from north to south, to the Rifugio Dibona, where we have lunch and then descend to our hotel. We spend tonight and the next two nights in Cortina, the stylish resort town of the Dolomites, where we have the opportunity to stroll and shop.\r\nHiking Details (Option 1): 11.5 miles, 6-7 hours, 4,700 feet descent\r\n(Option 2): 5 miles, 3 hours, 2,500 feet descent\r\n\r\n1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo: The first Winter Olympics held in Italy should have taken place in Cortina in 1944, as arranged by the International Olympic Committee as early as in 1930, yet in 1944 the war was furiously raging in Italy and Europe. Eleven years later, the little village of Cortina was awarded the event, even though it was accessible at that time only by a small railway. In a building frenzy, over 60 hotels and inns opened for the 1955-56 winter season. The Olympic flame left Rome, with the Pope's blessing, and ascended to the mountains between lines of enthusiastic crowds like those that greet the Giro d'Italia (Italy's version of the Tour de France). Although still in recovery from the war, Italy shone bright with a gold medal in the two-man bobsleigh race and silver medals in the two- and four-man competitions won by Eugenio Monti, an athlete from Cortina.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":6,"Headline":"Cortina D'ampezzo \/ Lago Di Sorapiss or Rifugio Sennes","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Today in Cortina, we can choose between two hikes that both take us through stunningly beautiful areas. One option leads us out on the spectacular ledge of the northern flank of the Sorapiss Massif, where we are rewarded with breathtaking views of a dramatic turquoise-blue glacial lake set in a mountain cirque. The other hike begins with a jeep ride to the trail head at Rifugio Ra Stua, north of Cortina. We disembark from the jeep to make a wonderful and varied hike through meadows, forest, and alpine pasture to the Rifugio Sennes, a working farm with wonderful food. It is set in a gorgeous amphitheater. Dinner is on your own this evening in Cortina. Your Trip Leader will be happy to make some restaurant recommendations, depending on how fancy or local you want to go.\r\nHiking Details (Option 1): 8 miles, 5-6 hours, 1,600 feet ascent\/descent\r\n(Option 2): 9.5 miles, 6-7 hours, 2,200 feet ascent\/descent","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":7,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Cortina d'Ampezzo \/ Tre Cime Di Lavaredo","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"All hiking options today bring us northeast of Cortina to the Sesto Dolomites and the famous “Tre Cime Di Lavaredo” (Three Peaks of Lavaredo). The steep, yellow-pink rock of these giants offers quintessential Dolomite scenery. Our hikes begin from the Rifugio Auronzo beneath the south face. Our easy hike follows a level path around the three peaks for about five miles. The more challenging circuit features more up and down and rougher, rockier trails, with an ascent and descent of 1,600 feet. Both vans will returnto town with time for some shopping on our return to Cortina. For those not wanting to hike, you can enjoy the day in the Cortina area, perhaps with an optional cable car excursion to Tofane di Mezzo for spectacular views. This evening we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner.\r\nHiking Details (Option 1): 5 miles, 2-3 hours, 800 feet ascent, 600 feet descent\r\n(Option 2): 7 miles, 4-6 hours, 1,600 feet ascent\/descent\r\nDriving Time: 1.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Venice \/ Departure","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"After breakfast at our hotel in Cortina, we transfer by van to Venice airport (2- to 3-hour drive) to connect with homeward-bound flights or depart for other destinations in Europe.\r\nDriving Details: 2-3 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Venice \/ Civetta Massif","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Our first hike starts atop a mountain pass and brings us through lush meadows to Ambrizolla Pass for panoramas stretching from the Tofane massif to the Croda da Lago massif. Another hike reveals the majestic Pelmo, called “the Throne of the Doge,” and the Civetta, shaped like an enormous trident. Sunsets at our hotel paint the mountains in shades of pink and purple.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":4,"Headline":"Passo Giau \/ Rifugio Lagazuoi","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"A challenging hike from Passo Giau (with moderate options) brings vistas stretching from Tofane to Marmolada before we head up to Rifugio Lagazuoi by way of a spectacular cable car ride. This lodge has a stunning “top of the world” location surrounded by breathtaking peaks and the silence of the mountains. We'll savor a cold beer or a glass of wine on the terrace to enjoy our mountaintop setting and the colors on the pinnacles. On the way down from Lagazuoi, we'll explore some of the haunting World War I tunnels carved into the mountains by Italian soldiers.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Cortina d'Ampezzo \/ The Tofane Massif \/ Tre Cime di Lavaredo","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Cortina's most famous massif includes three sheer peaks all over 10,500 feet: the Tofane di Roses, Tofane di Mezzo, and Tofane di Dentro. One hike in the Tofane massif takes us below the southern cliffside of the Tofane di Roses, and another option is a walk below all three massifs along a crystal-clear stream. Our final hikes are in the magnificent realm of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the three yellow-pink battlements that are the reigning symbol of the Dolomites. This iconic mountain group served as the border between Italy and Austria until 1919. 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She has a degree in art history at the University of Florence and when she is not helping on the farm, a working agriturismo, she is employed at a nearby first-class restaurant, where she developed a passion for good food and wines. “It was great for me to grow up on a farm with plenty of animals and fantastic trails to explore and, at the same time, have the opportunity to study the beauty of art right in the streets of my home town. A hop on the bus and you step from nature to the glories of the Renaissance.”"},{"GuideID":850616,"First_Name":"Mike","Last_Name":"Browder","BioShort":"Mike Browder has worked in outdoor settings all his life, directing parks and recreation programs, coaching ski teams, and mountain climbing in North America and Asia, including a 2003 ascent of Mt. Everest. He joined our Europe team in 1999 and settled in the heart of the Alpine action in Chamonix, France, with his British wife, Gill, in 2001. Mike brings knowledge, professionalism, and genuine excitement to every trip, whether an alpine adventure, a voyage through glacier-carved fjords or a Mediterranean island ramble. “I want our trip members to appreciate the special nature of these areas, not only the mountains, but also the people and their way of life, which is changing in many ways,” he says. When not guiding for WT, Mike is a Nordic ski instructor and high mountain guide for mountain, rock, and ice climbing expeditions in Europe, Alaska, Asia, and beyond. ","BioLong":"Mike Browder has worked in outdoor settings all his life, directing parks and recreation programs, coaching ski teams, and mountain climbing in North America and Asia, including a 2003 ascent of Mt. Everest. He joined our Europe team in 1999 and settled in the heart of the Alpine action in Chamonix, France, with his British wife, Gill, in 2001. Mike brings knowledge, professionalism, and genuine excitement to every trip, whether an alpine adventure, a voyage through glacier-carved fjords or a Mediterranean island ramble. “I want our trip members to appreciate the special nature of these areas, not only the mountains, but also the people and their way of life, which is changing in many ways,” he says. When not guiding for WT, Mike is a Nordic ski instructor and high mountain guide for mountain, rock, and ice climbing expeditions in Europe, Alaska, Asia, and beyond. "},{"GuideID":850548,"First_Name":"James","Last_Name":"Fuss","BioShort":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. As a young chef in Europe, he undertook many explorations from the wilds of the British Isles and the Alps to the Himalayas, and later returned to Australia to become a guide in the legendary Outback. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure. James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends.","BioLong":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. His love of the culinary arts is deep-rooted as well, and as a young chef, he headed off to Europe to expand his repertoire. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure, from the mountains of Europe to the shores of Tasmania. “It's a joy to guide in such divergent places. I love the gastronomic diversity of Europe, especially France. And I'm always happy to help trip members discover the pristine wilderness, unique wildlife, bountiful seafood, and superb wines of Tasmania. Wherever I'm guiding, I try to make a journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people.” James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends. "},{"GuideID":850627,"First_Name":"JoAnn","Last_Name":"Lantz","BioShort":"Originally from Long Island and holding a degree in education from New York University, JoAnn Lantz has lived in Italy since 1988, slowly restoring an old farm house outside of Lucca, learning about the wines of Italy, and continually exploring her adopted home country. Whether she's leading a hike up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi in the Dolomites or to the top of Monte Solaro on the isle of Capri, she has a gift for bringing out the local charm of each place our journeys visit. “I became a Trip Leader to share the wonders of Italy with others,” she says. “The slowness to change and the depth of history that exists here gives people a chance to reflect on their own lives and see what is truly important.” When not guiding, JoAnn nurtures her small olive grove near Orvieto, pruning the trees, picking the olives, and making olive oil for her own use and as a gift for friends.","BioLong":"Originally from Long Island and holding a degree in education from New York University, JoAnn Lantz has lived in Italy since 1988, slowly restoring an old farm house outside of Lucca, learning about the wines of Italy, and continually exploring her adopted home country. Whether she's leading a hike up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi in the Dolomites or to the top of Monte Solaro on the isle of Capri, she has a gift for bringing out the local charm of each place our journeys visit. “I became a Trip Leader to share the wonders of Italy with others,” she says. “The slowness to change and the depth of history that exists here gives people a chance to reflect on their own lives and see what is truly important.” When not guiding, JoAnn nurtures her small olive grove near Orvieto, pruning the trees, picking the olives, and making olive oil for her own use and as a gift for friends."},{"GuideID":851165,"First_Name":"Mariangela","Last_Name":"Lovicu","BioShort":"","BioLong":"Mariangela Lovicu was born in a lovely mountain village in Sardinia and has lived on this beautiful island all her life. Since earning her degree in Languages and Communication from the University of Cagliari, she has worked as a guide, enjoying her “dream job” of introducing people to Sardinia and its traditions. When not guiding, she can be found enjoying outdoor pursuits, from hiking, climbing, and kayaking to caving and canyoning."},{"GuideID":850681,"First_Name":"Tania","Last_Name":"Masi","BioShort":"Born in Florence, Italy, of an American mother and a Florentine father, Tania Masi was raised with an appreciation for both American and European cultures. Her passion for hiking has started at a very early age and today she holds an International Mountain Leader license from Austria. She speaks nine languages, has a Masters in geography and is an avid climber. \"Mountains are my antidote to the modern frenetic speed: they are made of beauty, challenge, solitude, and silence.\" When not leading trips, Tania loves to explore new mountain faces to climb. She currently lives in southern Tuscany with husband and daughter.","BioLong":"Born in Florence, Italy, of an American mother and a Florentine father, Tania Masi was raised with an appreciation for both American and European cultures. Her passion for hiking has started at a very early age and today she holds an International Mountain Leader license from Austria. She speaks nine languages, has a Masters in geography and is an avid climber. \"Mountains are my antidote to the modern frenetic speed: they are made of beauty, challenge, solitude, and silence.\" When not leading trips, Tania loves to explore new mountain faces to climb. She currently lives in southern Tuscany with husband and daughter."},{"GuideID":851145,"First_Name":"Gabriele","Last_Name":"Mastrilli","BioShort":"Gabriele Mastrilli was born and raised in Sicily, the southeast region of Italy, where he still lives when not traveling around the world. He has a master degree in ecology and biogeography and an immense interest in nature, hiking, and photography. In 25 years as a Trip Leader, he has traveled to all the continents and loves telling and hearing stories about different cultures around the world. When not leading trips, Gabriele travels on his own and exercises his passion for photography. Some of his photographic work has been published in Italian travel magazines. ","BioLong":"Gabriele Mastrilli was born and raised in Sicily, the southeast region of Italy, where he still lives when not traveling around the world. He has a master degree in ecology and biogeography and an immense interest in nature, hiking, and photography. In 25 years as a Trip Leader, he has traveled to all the continents and loves telling and hearing stories about different cultures around the world. When not leading trips, Gabriele travels on his own and exercises his passion for photography. Some of his photographic work has been published in Italian travel magazines. "},{"GuideID":850821,"First_Name":"Clive","Last_Name":"Roberts","BioShort":"“My biggest passion in life is the mountains,” says Clive Roberts. “Climbing them, traveling through them, working in them, living in them.” One of his favorite journeys with WT is our Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean trip because of its constantly changing scenery and culture, from the snowy spires of the Chamonix Aiguilles to olive groves set along the Mediterranean. When he is not leading trips, Clive is in the ongoing process of renovating his cottage in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Ireland, using traditional materials wherever possible.","BioLong":"“My biggest passion in life is the mountains,” says Clive Roberts. “Climbing them, traveling through them, working in them, living in them.” Since 1995, Clive has led groups on every continent, and often brings his guitar along on the hikes, for impromptu sing-alongs with guests. He holds Ireland's Mountaineering Instructors Certificate and was the former director of the Irish National Mountain Center. One of his favorite journeys with WT is our Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean trip because of its constantly changing scenery and culture, from the snowy spires of the Chamonix Aiguilles to olive groves set along the Mediterranean. When he is not leading trips, Clive is in the ongoing process of fully renovating his cottage in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Ireland, using traditional materials wherever possible to preserve the Irish building. He also plays the banjo, but “it's a little heavy to carry around while hiking!”"},{"GuideID":851071,"First_Name":"Vicky","Last_Name":"Sotriffer","BioShort":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski.","BioLong":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). In her free time, she enjoys tennis, rock climbing, horseback riding, and in the winter, she heads to the Dolomites to ski."},{"GuideID":850536,"First_Name":"Leila","Last_Name":"Thompson","BioShort":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball.","BioLong":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball."},{"GuideID":850669,"First_Name":"Sebastiano","Last_Name":"Leone","BioShort":"Sebastiano Leone knows that traveling is always better when you're being led by your senses, whether it's on a cultural exploration in Sicily, where he knows all the local hotspots and best places to savor authentic local cuisine and wines, or in the alpine regions on a hike amid beautiful mountains. His love for people and nature make him an excellent Trip Leader and wonderful travel companion. When not guiding, Sebastiano works for the Sicilian government on environmental projects and lives in Siracusa with his family.","BioLong":"Sebastiano Leone knows that traveling is always better when you're being led by your senses, whether it's on a cultural exploration in Sicily, where he knows all the local hotspots and best places to savor authentic local cuisine and wines, or in the alpine regions on a hike amid beautiful mountains. His love for people and nature make him an excellent Trip Leader and wonderful travel companion. When not guiding, Sebastiano works for the Sicilian government on environmental projects and lives in Siracusa with his wife and two daughters."},{"GuideID":850608,"First_Name":"Rob","Last_Name":"Noonan","BioShort":"Rob Noonan came by his love of nature and the mountains early, adventuring throughout most of the Americas from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and later earning a degree in environmental studies from Prescott College in Arizona. He has guided our Patagonia journeys since 1994, our hikes in the spectacular European Alps since 2007, and he is also our \"northern ambassador\" to Iceland and Greenland. In between trips, Rob lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he enjoys hiking and river rafting.","BioLong":"Rob Noonan came by his love of nature and the mountains early, adventuring throughout most of the Americas and later earning a degree in environmental studies from Prescott College in Arizona. He began guiding our Patagonia hiking journeys in 1994. Rob brings a lot to a journey, with his boundless energy and depth of knowledge. He has a keen interest in natural history (he's a self-confessed \"bird nerd\"), and he enjoys comparing the ecology and geology of the incredibly diverse landscapes that he guides in. His personal connections also open many doors along the way, which adds to the fun of any trip Rob leads. \"I love the cultural aspects of having friends all over the world, and it is a true joy in my life to lead adventures in lands I love and respect so passionately.\" When he's not leading trips for us, Rob lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he enjoys hiking and river rafting."}],"guestreviews":[{"GuestNames":"Allan C.","GuestLocation":"Chapel Hill, NC","GuestReview":"Well designed, a good balance of hiking and social experiences, with flexibility for individual preferences."},{"GuestNames":"Ana C.","GuestLocation":"Snohomish, WA","GuestReview":"This was a wonderful trip. Very well organized, all went smoothly. The scenery was breathtaking, accommodations were great, and the food was...well, I will be on a diet for the next 6 months!"},{"GuestNames":"Anne K.","GuestLocation":"Sun Valley, ID","GuestReview":"It was a wonderful trip! Wilderness Travel is seasoned and smart. We were lucky, but the planning was great. Thank you forever."},{"GuestNames":"Christine P.","GuestLocation":"Moraga, CA","GuestReview":"This was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed the fact that we had three tour guides that were well versed in their subject area."},{"GuestNames":"Chuck T.","GuestLocation":"Alexandria, VA","GuestReview":"Wilderness Travel has this trip down pat!"},{"GuestNames":"Cile C.","GuestLocation":"Littleton, CO","GuestReview":"Wilderness Travel constantly demonstrates high standards and a caring attitude. I had a fabulous time."},{"GuestNames":"Dana W.","GuestLocation":"Spokane, WA","GuestReview":"Amazing trip, well planned, flexible staff and itinerary. Staff had great relationships with hotel and lodging hosts, chefs, making it even more special! What could be better than to have a world class mountain guide steering you around a beautiful setting like the Dolomites?"},{"GuestNames":"David D. and Judy M.","GuestLocation":"Vienna, VA","GuestReview":"Without a doubt, one of the best organized trips we have been on. All three leaders were truly outstanding, the arrangements were far beyond expectation."},{"GuestNames":"David K.","GuestLocation":"Toronto, Ontario","GuestReview":"Superb operations, spectacular trip, and a well-designed itinerary from very knowledgeable and experienced guides very familiar with the destination."},{"GuestNames":"Elaine D.","GuestLocation":"Toronto, Ontario","GuestReview":"This was my first WT trip and I would absolutely go on another one! I definitely enjoyed everything about the week."},{"GuestNames":"George D.","GuestLocation":"Seabeck, WA","GuestReview":"Super trip—very nicely handled by the team of three trip leaders."},{"GuestNames":"Jane C.","GuestLocation":"Pacific Grove, CA","GuestReview":"This was the most incredible hiking trip I have experienced. Credit to the three trip leaders...they were fabulous!"},{"GuestNames":"Janet R.","GuestLocation":"Encinitas, CA","GuestReview":"This is a fun, diverse, and well organized trip. We had a little bit of everything—great mountain scenery, beautiful refugios, a charming town, challenging and exciting hikes, and great food!"},{"GuestNames":"Jeff W.","GuestLocation":"Portland, OR","GuestReview":"Fantastic scenery, hiking, accommodations, wine, food, and good company—who could ask for anything more?"},{"GuestNames":"Julia R.","GuestLocation":"Topanga, CA","GuestReview":"Loved it—who could not love days spent hiking through beautiful areas and great food and wine at night?"},{"GuestNames":"Karen F.","GuestLocation":"Auburn, WA","GuestReview":"This was my first adventure travel trip, and I had an amazingly wonderful time! I am sure I will do more trips with WT! Very challenging hiking, great food, great guides, and great people to hike with! It was a trip of a lifetime!"},{"GuestNames":"Kathy L.","GuestLocation":"Des Moines, IA","GuestReview":"Beautiful, challenging, fun, and full of culture and nature. I highly recommend it!"},{"GuestNames":"Ken R.","GuestLocation":"New City, NY","GuestReview":"There was beautiful scenery on well maintained trails, and the food and wine were excellent. We had a great time and look forward to our next trip with you."},{"GuestNames":"Leela H.","GuestLocation":"Woodstock, NY","GuestReview":"Wow…a fantastic trip! Well-designed, smoothly-run from beginning to end. Though the trip was short, you still left the Cortina Dolomites with a great sense of their beauty. Amazing hikes, majestic mountains, three beyond tremendous guides, and every meal, every lodging was perfect. All in all, lots of fun! Thank you!"},{"GuestNames":"Lili T.","GuestLocation":"Charlotte, NC","GuestReview":"It was the best vacation I've ever had!"},{"GuestNames":"Linda and Ira G.","GuestLocation":"West Hartford, CT","GuestReview":"This was a wonderful hiking trip. Great day hikes, comfortable accommodations, and excellent food and wine. We couldn’t have asked for more!"},{"GuestNames":"Lisa S.","GuestLocation":"Sacramento, CA","GuestReview":"The trip guides, Stefano and JoAnn, planned an amazing trip that gave us a great sampling of the variety of these amazing mountains. Their knowledge of the geography and history of the area really enhanced our experience too. Anyone who is an avid hiker should put the Dolomites on their bucket list!"},{"GuestNames":"Lori W.","GuestLocation":"Charlottesville, VA","GuestReview":"The overall knowledge, organization, and demeanor of our three trip leaders was extremely impressive. They clearly respect and enjoy working with each other. They have such a nice rapport with so many of the local people that we came in contact with throughout the trip. Seeing their mutual respect and fondness for each other time and time again was a pleasure."},{"GuestNames":"Mike J.","GuestLocation":"Crested Butte, CO","GuestReview":"Cannot imagine that there is a better trip to the Dolomites out there anywhere!"},{"GuestNames":"Neil K.","GuestLocation":"Columbia, MD","GuestReview":"The scenery, activities, and the WT Trip Leader team made for an outstanding trip."},{"GuestNames":"Randy and Sarah L.","GuestLocation":"Denver, CO","GuestReview":"This was our first Wilderness trip. It won't be the last. We loved the quality of the guides, the food and drink, and the many little ‘surprises’ that Wilderness includes."},{"GuestNames":"Sandy B.","GuestLocation":"San Francisco, CA","GuestReview":"This was a perfect trip from start to finish. The location, the design, the guides, the food, the hikes—all top notch!"},{"GuestNames":"Stephanie B.","GuestLocation":"Emeryville, CA","GuestReview":"Fabulous trip and guides. Everything including the locations, lodging, food, and guide expertise was outstanding. I was surprised, delighted, and impressed with how much knowledge our lead guide, Leila, and the two assistant guides knew about the history of where we were, the proprietors and chefs who took care of us, and the wines and food we ate."},{"GuestNames":"Susan K.","GuestLocation":"McLean, VA","GuestReview":"We loved the trip and cannot wait for our next one with Wilderness Travel. The scenery was majestic, we all drank way too much wine, and the accommodations were first rate. Sensational all the way around!"},{"GuestNames":"Tom R.","GuestLocation":"Manhattan Beach, CA","GuestReview":"Great, challenging hiking and amazing food!"},{"GuestNames":"Wayne D.","GuestLocation":"Mahwah, NJ","GuestReview":"This was my first trip with WT and it was a spectacular adventure from start to finish! The hikes, itinerary, lodgings, leaders, and meals were superb!"},{"GuestNames":"Yvonne L.","GuestLocation":"Bloomington, IN","GuestReview":"Dolomites is now my most favorite hiking trip. The combination of great scenery, open vistas, relatively uncrowded trails, great (well, maybe too much great food) food, and excellent guides all made trip a fantastic experience."}],"Extensions":[{}],"SimilarTrips":[{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10394,"Trip_Code":"BERGAMO","Trip_Name":"Bergamo to Innsbruck"},{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10341,"Trip_Code":"TMB","Trip_Name":"Tour du Mont Blanc"},{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10545,"Trip_Code":"DOLOTRES","Trip_Name":"Treasures of the Dolomites"},{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10345,"Trip_Code":"ULTDOLO","Trip_Name":"Ultimate Dolomites"}],"Specialists":[{}],"TripSegments":[{"VendorID":73494,"ProductID":84893,"SelectType":"Optional","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Extra Hotel Night","Vendor":"Palazzo Canova","Address1":"Riva de Vin, 744","Address2":"","City":"Venice","State":"","Postal":"30125","Product":"Pre-Trip Extra Services: Palazzo Canova (DATES, 1 night)","Day":0,"Sequence":20,"Duration":1,"PropertyDescription":"","ItinBlock":"","VendorPhoto":"","ProductPhoto":"","OnRequest":"Option","Overhead":false,"BookingNotes":"","TicketSession":"","TicketTimeOfDay":"","TicketRound":"","TicketCategory":"","TicketDate":"","TicketLocation":"","NotTicketOnly":false,"Inactive":false},{"VendorID":11,"ProductID":54,"SelectType":"Optional","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Single Supplement","Vendor":"Wilderness Travel","Address1":"1102 Ninth Street","Address2":"","City":"Berkeley","State":"CA","Postal":"94710","Product":"Single Supplement","Day":1,"Sequence":2,"Duration":1,"PropertyDescription":"","ItinBlock":"<p><\/p>","VendorPhoto":"","ProductPhoto":"","OnRequest":"Option","Overhead":false,"BookingNotes":"","TicketSession":"","TicketTimeOfDay":"","TicketRound":"","TicketCategory":"","TicketDate":"","TicketLocation":"","NotTicketOnly":false,"Inactive":false},{"VendorID":73102,"ProductID":82930,"SelectType":"Operational","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Accommodation","Vendor":"Hotel Orso Grigio","Address1":"via Pescul 103-105","Address2":"","City":"Pescul","State":"","Postal":"32020","Product":"Standard Room","Day":1,"Sequence":10,"Duration":3,"PropertyDescription":"<p>This small boutique hotel is centrally located at the foot of the Dolomites, with wonderful access to nearby hiking trails. 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Overview
The Dolomites are an awesome spectacle, their rose-tinted pinnacles and towers soaring above glistening green meadows and storybook villages. We explore this famous landscape with a choice of moderate or challenging hikes each day, heading across trails below regal Marmolada (10,968'), highest peak in the Dolomites, and the colossal and ghostly pillars of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Their majestic geometric angles and “golden hour” hues are spellbinding. By day, we savor some of Europe's most eye-catching mountain scenery, and by night, we sleep in comfortable hotels. Mouth-watering Italian-Tyrolean cuisine fuels our hikes, and we'll spend one night at a spectacular mountaintop lodge to watch alpenglow on the peaks.
Arrive: Venice, Italy
Depart: Venice, Italy
Highlights
- Hike through a surreal landscape of splintered spires, huge rock walls, and picturesque villages
- Savor a special overnight at a spectacularly located hike-in lodge
- Experience the Dolomites with expert Trip Leaders by your side
- Enjoy alpine culture and cuisine reflecting both Italian and Tyrolean influences
Itinerary
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Our first hike starts atop a mountain pass and brings us through lush meadows to Ambrizolla Pass for panoramas stretching from the Tofane massif to the Croda da Lago massif. Another hike reveals the majestic Pelmo, called “the Throne of the Doge,” and the Civetta, shaped like an enormous trident. Sunsets at our hotel paint the mountains in shades of pink and purple.
A challenging hike from Passo Giau (with moderate options) brings vistas stretching from Tofane to Marmolada before we head up to Rifugio Lagazuoi by way of a spectacular cable car ride. This lodge has a stunning “top of the world” location surrounded by breathtaking peaks and the silence of the mountains. We'll savor a cold beer or a glass of wine on the terrace to enjoy our mountaintop setting and the colors on the pinnacles. On the way down from Lagazuoi, we'll explore some of the haunting World War I tunnels carved into the mountains by Italian soldiers.
Cortina's most famous massif includes three sheer peaks all over 10,500 feet: the Tofane di Roses, Tofane di Mezzo, and Tofane di Dentro. One hike in the Tofane massif takes us below the southern cliffside of the Tofane di Roses, and another option is a walk below all three massifs along a crystal-clear stream. Our final hikes are in the magnificent realm of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the three yellow-pink battlements that are the reigning symbol of the Dolomites. This iconic mountain group served as the border between Italy and Austria until 1919. Depart on Day 8 via Venice, or extend your stay in this marvelous city.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of two Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders
- Accommodations in hotels, inns, and acomfortable alpine lodge with semi-private or dorm-style rooms, shared baths, and hot showers
- All meals included except 1 dinner as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- A glass of wine or beer with dinner
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Hotel Orso Grigio
Days 1-3 (3 nights)
This small boutique hotel is centrally located at the foot of the Dolomites, with wonderful access to nearby hiking trails. The hotel has a nice restaurant and bar, and guest rooms are comfortable, with a small seating area, nice bathrooms, and views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The hotel also has a lovely spa, perfecting for relaxing after a day's hike.
Rifugio Lagazuoi
Day 4 (1 night)
360-degree panoramas of the spires of the Dolomites, including glorious Tofano, Cristallo, and Marmolada, are at our fingertips at Rifugio Lagazuoi, a privately owned hike-in lodge with a stunning location atop Mount Lagazuoi. Here we are on top of the world, above the clouds and the birds, amid the silence of the mountains. We stay in dormitory-style rooms with toilets/sinks down the hall, and hot showers available. The lodge has a beautiful wood-paneled dining room with huge windows and an outdoor terrace where we can watch breathtaking sunsets.
Hotel de la Poste
Days 5-7 (3 nights)
With a perfect location in the heart of the pedestrian zone, this chalet-style hotel is a Cortina landmark, originally built in 1835 as a stop for mail coaches. “The Posta” has been in the hands of the Maniago family for the last century and has a grand dining room and a celebrated bar. Rooms are very well appointed and have either town views or mountain views.
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Teresa Baldi
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James Fuss
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JoAnn Lantz
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Mariangela Lovicu
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Tania Masi
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Clive Roberts
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Leila Thompson
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This trip is rated a Level 4 or 5, Moderately Strenuous or Strenuous, according to our trip grading system, depending on what hiking options you select. We have two hiking options to choose from on most of our 6 hiking days. You will need to be comfortable hiking 8 miles a day, being on your feet for up to 7 hours a day, and hiking on uneven surfaces including downhill over loose scree. No climbing or mountaineering experience is necessary. Trail conditions, weather, and the group's level of fitness can affect hiking times and pacing.
Average Hiking Day
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Average Hiking Day
- 6-8 miles
- 6-7 hours
- 1,100-1,600 feet gain/loss
- Altitudes range from 5,000-9,100 feet
- Day 5: 11.5 miles, 6-7 hours, and 4,700 feet loss; alternative option of 5 miles, 3 hours, and 2,500 feet loss
While the Dolomites are not exceptionally high, they are steep and rugged, and this trip, while not technically difficult, is aimed at those who have at least some experience mountain hiking. Trails can be uneven, with large rocks or loose scree, so participants must have good balance and be confident on their feet. Hiking poles are highly recommended.
Temperatures are likely to reach the 60s°F and 70s°F during the day, with cool breezes and occasional rain. At night the temperature will drop quite a bit, depending on the altitude. The months we run these trips have the optimal weather conditions, but still can be fickle. It can range from blue skies to cloudy, wet, and cold conditions, making rain gear and warm garments necessary items to carry with you on every hike.
Our accommodations are in comfortable, small hotels with private bathrooms. They have been chosen as much as possible for their ambience and history and are delightful for the local color and dining that they offer. These rustic and well-located hotels are clean and comfortable, but since they are often in historic buildings, the rooms are not always of uniform or international size. Our leaders do their best to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole.
Single rooms are offered when possible, but those who pay the Single Supplement may have to share a room for one night at Rifugio Lagazuoi. On this night, we stay in 4- or 6-person rooms with shared bathrooms and shower facilities. The bedding at the lodge is very clean, consisting of a down comforter, a bottom sheet, and a pillow. There is no vehicle access to this alpine lodge, so you will need to take your overnight items and a change of clothes with you on the cable car to the lodge, while your main luggage will be stored in Cortina for the night. A small bag will be provided for you to transport your overnight belongings.
Most evening meals will be taken at our hotels and will be hearty, nourishing mountain fare, often with the cuisine the region is known for. Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often, the evening meal will be at 7:30 pm.
Our van will transport the group's luggage, so you only need to carry a daypack for items you need for the day (rain gear, sweater, camera, water bottle, etc.). Trip members are always free to skip a day's hike and travel to the next destination in the support vehicle (or remain at the hotel if we are not transferring that day). As noted, we will have one overnight at a lodge without vehicle access, and you will need to carry the items you need with you for that day.
Client Testimonials
"Well designed, a good balance of hiking and social experiences, with flexibility for individual preferences."
Allan C.
Chapel Hill, NC
"This was a wonderful trip. Very well organized, all went smoothly. The scenery was breathtaking, accommodations were great, and the food was...well, I will be on a diet for the next 6 months!"
Ana C.
Snohomish, WA
"It was a wonderful trip! Wilderness Travel is seasoned and smart. We were lucky, but the planning was great. Thank you forever."
Anne K.
Sun Valley, ID
"This was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed the fact that we had three tour guides that were well versed in their subject area."
Christine P.
Moraga, CA
"Wilderness Travel has this trip down pat!"
Chuck T.
Alexandria, VA
"Wilderness Travel constantly demonstrates high standards and a caring attitude. I had a fabulous time."
Cile C.
Littleton, CO
"Amazing trip, well planned, flexible staff and itinerary. Staff had great relationships with hotel and lodging hosts, chefs, making it even more special! What could be better than to have a world class mountain guide steering you around a beautiful setting like the Dolomites?"
Dana W.
Spokane, WA
"Without a doubt, one of the best organized trips we have been on. All three leaders were truly outstanding, the arrangements were far beyond expectation."
David D. and Judy M.
Vienna, VA
"Superb operations, spectacular trip, and a well-designed itinerary from very knowledgeable and experienced guides very familiar with the destination."
David K.
Toronto, Ontario
"This was my first WT trip and I would absolutely go on another one! I definitely enjoyed everything about the week."
Elaine D.
Toronto, Ontario
"Super trip—very nicely handled by the team of three trip leaders."
George D.
Seabeck, WA
"This was the most incredible hiking trip I have experienced. Credit to the three trip leaders...they were fabulous!"
Jane C.
Pacific Grove, CA
"This is a fun, diverse, and well organized trip. We had a little bit of everything—great mountain scenery, beautiful refugios, a charming town, challenging and exciting hikes, and great food!"
Janet R.
Encinitas, CA
"Fantastic scenery, hiking, accommodations, wine, food, and good company—who could ask for anything more?"
Jeff W.
Portland, OR
"Loved it—who could not love days spent hiking through beautiful areas and great food and wine at night?"
Julia R.
Topanga, CA
"This was my first adventure travel trip, and I had an amazingly wonderful time! I am sure I will do more trips with WT! Very challenging hiking, great food, great guides, and great people to hike with! It was a trip of a lifetime!"
Karen F.
Auburn, WA
"Beautiful, challenging, fun, and full of culture and nature. I highly recommend it!"
Kathy L.
Des Moines, IA
"There was beautiful scenery on well maintained trails, and the food and wine were excellent. We had a great time and look forward to our next trip with you."
Ken R.
New City, NY
"Wow…a fantastic trip! Well-designed, smoothly-run from beginning to end. Though the trip was short, you still left the Cortina Dolomites with a great sense of their beauty. Amazing hikes, majestic mountains, three beyond tremendous guides, and every meal, every lodging was perfect. All in all, lots of fun! Thank you!"
Leela H.
Woodstock, NY
"It was the best vacation I've ever had!"
Lili T.
Charlotte, NC
"This was a wonderful hiking trip. Great day hikes, comfortable accommodations, and excellent food and wine. We couldn’t have asked for more!"
Linda and Ira G.
West Hartford, CT
"The trip guides, Stefano and JoAnn, planned an amazing trip that gave us a great sampling of the variety of these amazing mountains. Their knowledge of the geography and history of the area really enhanced our experience too. Anyone who is an avid hiker should put the Dolomites on their bucket list!"
Lisa S.
Sacramento, CA
"The overall knowledge, organization, and demeanor of our three trip leaders was extremely impressive. They clearly respect and enjoy working with each other. They have such a nice rapport with so many of the local people that we came in contact with throughout the trip. Seeing their mutual respect and fondness for each other time and time again was a pleasure."
Lori W.
Charlottesville, VA
"Cannot imagine that there is a better trip to the Dolomites out there anywhere!"
Mike J.
Crested Butte, CO
"The scenery, activities, and the WT Trip Leader team made for an outstanding trip."
Neil K.
Columbia, MD
"This was our first Wilderness trip. It won't be the last. We loved the quality of the guides, the food and drink, and the many little ‘surprises’ that Wilderness includes."
Randy and Sarah L.
Denver, CO
"This was a perfect trip from start to finish. The location, the design, the guides, the food, the hikes—all top notch!"
Sandy B.
San Francisco, CA
"Fabulous trip and guides. Everything including the locations, lodging, food, and guide expertise was outstanding. I was surprised, delighted, and impressed with how much knowledge our lead guide, Leila, and the two assistant guides knew about the history of where we were, the proprietors and chefs who took care of us, and the wines and food we ate."
Stephanie B.
Emeryville, CA
"We loved the trip and cannot wait for our next one with Wilderness Travel. The scenery was majestic, we all drank way too much wine, and the accommodations were first rate. Sensational all the way around!"
Susan K.
McLean, VA
"Great, challenging hiking and amazing food!"
Tom R.
Manhattan Beach, CA
"This was my first trip with WT and it was a spectacular adventure from start to finish! The hikes, itinerary, lodgings, leaders, and meals were superb!"
Wayne D.
Mahwah, NJ
"Dolomites is now my most favorite hiking trip. The combination of great scenery, open vistas, relatively uncrowded trails, great (well, maybe too much great food) food, and excellent guides all made trip a fantastic experience."
Yvonne L.
Bloomington, IN
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Trip Levels
With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
- Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
- Argentina: Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
- Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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Walking right from our rifugio, we travel all together to our first major col. We descend, passing the Austrian tunnels and lookout caves over the Passo di Falzerago, part of a World War I tunnel system that runs through the mountain, and which we may have time to explore. These tunnels were the Austrian counterpart to the important Italian stronghold on the Dolomite front during fierce combat with the Austrians in 1916 and 1917. While the Austrians controlled the summit, the Italians successfully held the ground below by building and using 3,500 feet of tunnels.\r\n\r\nFrom here, we split into two groups and choose between two hiking options. One hike features the “secret” valley beneath the Tofane that few hikers explore, descending into the remote Val Travenanzes amid wildflowers, crystal-clear springs, and alpine meadows. 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On the way down from Lagazuoi, we'll explore some of the haunting World War I tunnels carved into the mountains by Italian soldiers.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Cortina d'Ampezzo \/ The Tofane Massif \/ Tre Cime di Lavaredo","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Cortina's most famous massif includes three sheer peaks all over 10,500 feet: the Tofane di Roses, Tofane di Mezzo, and Tofane di Dentro. One hike in the Tofane massif takes us below the southern cliffside of the Tofane di Roses, and another option is a walk below all three massifs along a crystal-clear stream. Our final hikes are in the magnificent realm of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the three yellow-pink battlements that are the reigning symbol of the Dolomites. 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Mike brings knowledge, professionalism, and genuine excitement to every trip, whether an alpine adventure, a voyage through glacier-carved fjords or a Mediterranean island ramble. “I want our trip members to appreciate the special nature of these areas, not only the mountains, but also the people and their way of life, which is changing in many ways,” he says. When not guiding for WT, Mike is a Nordic ski instructor and high mountain guide for mountain, rock, and ice climbing expeditions in Europe, Alaska, Asia, and beyond. ","BioLong":"Mike Browder has worked in outdoor settings all his life, directing parks and recreation programs, coaching ski teams, and mountain climbing in North America and Asia, including a 2003 ascent of Mt. Everest. He joined our Europe team in 1999 and settled in the heart of the Alpine action in Chamonix, France, with his British wife, Gill, in 2001. Mike brings knowledge, professionalism, and genuine excitement to every trip, whether an alpine adventure, a voyage through glacier-carved fjords or a Mediterranean island ramble. “I want our trip members to appreciate the special nature of these areas, not only the mountains, but also the people and their way of life, which is changing in many ways,” he says. When not guiding for WT, Mike is a Nordic ski instructor and high mountain guide for mountain, rock, and ice climbing expeditions in Europe, Alaska, Asia, and beyond. "},{"GuideID":850548,"First_Name":"James","Last_Name":"Fuss","BioShort":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. As a young chef in Europe, he undertook many explorations from the wilds of the British Isles and the Alps to the Himalayas, and later returned to Australia to become a guide in the legendary Outback. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure. James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends.","BioLong":"James Fuss is a trekking guide, photographer, cyclist, and chef extraordinaire. Born and raised in South Australia, James found his wanderlust early on family camping trips across Australia. His love of the culinary arts is deep-rooted as well, and as a young chef, he headed off to Europe to expand his repertoire. A WT leader since 1997, James is always up for an adventure, from the mountains of Europe to the shores of Tasmania. “It's a joy to guide in such divergent places. I love the gastronomic diversity of Europe, especially France. And I'm always happy to help trip members discover the pristine wilderness, unique wildlife, bountiful seafood, and superb wines of Tasmania. Wherever I'm guiding, I try to make a journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people.” James is conversant in French, German, and Nepali, and when he's not guiding, he enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with family and friends. "},{"GuideID":850627,"First_Name":"JoAnn","Last_Name":"Lantz","BioShort":"Originally from Long Island and holding a degree in education from New York University, JoAnn Lantz has lived in Italy since 1988, slowly restoring an old farm house outside of Lucca, learning about the wines of Italy, and continually exploring her adopted home country. Whether she's leading a hike up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi in the Dolomites or to the top of Monte Solaro on the isle of Capri, she has a gift for bringing out the local charm of each place our journeys visit. “I became a Trip Leader to share the wonders of Italy with others,” she says. “The slowness to change and the depth of history that exists here gives people a chance to reflect on their own lives and see what is truly important.” When not guiding, JoAnn nurtures her small olive grove near Orvieto, pruning the trees, picking the olives, and making olive oil for her own use and as a gift for friends.","BioLong":"Originally from Long Island and holding a degree in education from New York University, JoAnn Lantz has lived in Italy since 1988, slowly restoring an old farm house outside of Lucca, learning about the wines of Italy, and continually exploring her adopted home country. Whether she's leading a hike up to the Rifugio Lagazuoi in the Dolomites or to the top of Monte Solaro on the isle of Capri, she has a gift for bringing out the local charm of each place our journeys visit. “I became a Trip Leader to share the wonders of Italy with others,” she says. “The slowness to change and the depth of history that exists here gives people a chance to reflect on their own lives and see what is truly important.” When not guiding, JoAnn nurtures her small olive grove near Orvieto, pruning the trees, picking the olives, and making olive oil for her own use and as a gift for friends."},{"GuideID":851165,"First_Name":"Mariangela","Last_Name":"Lovicu","BioShort":"","BioLong":"Mariangela Lovicu was born in a lovely mountain village in Sardinia and has lived on this beautiful island all her life. Since earning her degree in Languages and Communication from the University of Cagliari, she has worked as a guide, enjoying her “dream job” of introducing people to Sardinia and its traditions. When not guiding, she can be found enjoying outdoor pursuits, from hiking, climbing, and kayaking to caving and canyoning."},{"GuideID":850681,"First_Name":"Tania","Last_Name":"Masi","BioShort":"Born in Florence, Italy, of an American mother and a Florentine father, Tania Masi was raised with an appreciation for both American and European cultures. Her passion for hiking has started at a very early age and today she holds an International Mountain Leader license from Austria. She speaks nine languages, has a Masters in geography and is an avid climber. \"Mountains are my antidote to the modern frenetic speed: they are made of beauty, challenge, solitude, and silence.\" When not leading trips, Tania loves to explore new mountain faces to climb. 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He has a master degree in ecology and biogeography and an immense interest in nature, hiking, and photography. In 25 years as a Trip Leader, he has traveled to all the continents and loves telling and hearing stories about different cultures around the world. When not leading trips, Gabriele travels on his own and exercises his passion for photography. Some of his photographic work has been published in Italian travel magazines. ","BioLong":"Gabriele Mastrilli was born and raised in Sicily, the southeast region of Italy, where he still lives when not traveling around the world. He has a master degree in ecology and biogeography and an immense interest in nature, hiking, and photography. In 25 years as a Trip Leader, he has traveled to all the continents and loves telling and hearing stories about different cultures around the world. When not leading trips, Gabriele travels on his own and exercises his passion for photography. Some of his photographic work has been published in Italian travel magazines. "},{"GuideID":850821,"First_Name":"Clive","Last_Name":"Roberts","BioShort":"“My biggest passion in life is the mountains,” says Clive Roberts. “Climbing them, traveling through them, working in them, living in them.” One of his favorite journeys with WT is our Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean trip because of its constantly changing scenery and culture, from the snowy spires of the Chamonix Aiguilles to olive groves set along the Mediterranean. When he is not leading trips, Clive is in the ongoing process of renovating his cottage in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Ireland, using traditional materials wherever possible.","BioLong":"“My biggest passion in life is the mountains,” says Clive Roberts. “Climbing them, traveling through them, working in them, living in them.” Since 1995, Clive has led groups on every continent, and often brings his guitar along on the hikes, for impromptu sing-alongs with guests. He holds Ireland's Mountaineering Instructors Certificate and was the former director of the Irish National Mountain Center. One of his favorite journeys with WT is our Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean trip because of its constantly changing scenery and culture, from the snowy spires of the Chamonix Aiguilles to olive groves set along the Mediterranean. When he is not leading trips, Clive is in the ongoing process of fully renovating his cottage in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Ireland, using traditional materials wherever possible to preserve the Irish building. He also plays the banjo, but “it's a little heavy to carry around while hiking!”"},{"GuideID":851071,"First_Name":"Vicky","Last_Name":"Sotriffer","BioShort":"As an adventure-seeking traveler and Trip Leader, Vicky Sotriffer thrives in new places. She has led trips on nearly every continent for more than 10 years, including sea kayaking trips. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, Vicky now resides in Ibiza, Spain, and is fluent in a handful of languages. She spends parts of her year in Oman, where she follows her passion for hiking in the country's striking desert environment and diving in the warm waters off the coast (and trying to improve her Arabic along the way). 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When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball.","BioLong":"With a solid repertoire of outdoor skills including rock climbing, river guiding, and mountaineering, Leila Thompson surely lives the life of an adventurer. Since the early 1990s, she has led trips for us in Nepal, India, Tibet, Republic of Georgia, Canada, and Europe, and shows no sign of stopping. “One of the most wonderful things about guiding for me is starting a trip with a group of strangers and finishing with a group of friends,” she says. Through travel, she has fulfilled some of her passions such as environmental stewardship and engaging in the local culture of each place. Leila is conversant in German, Nepali, and French. When she is not guiding, Leila works as a nurse at the local hospital in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband (and fellow WT guide) Sean Morrissey, and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and her latest sports addiction—pickleball."},{"GuideID":850669,"First_Name":"Sebastiano","Last_Name":"Leone","BioShort":"Sebastiano Leone knows that traveling is always better when you're being led by your senses, whether it's on a cultural exploration in Sicily, where he knows all the local hotspots and best places to savor authentic local cuisine and wines, or in the alpine regions on a hike amid beautiful mountains. His love for people and nature make him an excellent Trip Leader and wonderful travel companion. When not guiding, Sebastiano works for the Sicilian government on environmental projects and lives in Siracusa with his family.","BioLong":"Sebastiano Leone knows that traveling is always better when you're being led by your senses, whether it's on a cultural exploration in Sicily, where he knows all the local hotspots and best places to savor authentic local cuisine and wines, or in the alpine regions on a hike amid beautiful mountains. His love for people and nature make him an excellent Trip Leader and wonderful travel companion. When not guiding, Sebastiano works for the Sicilian government on environmental projects and lives in Siracusa with his wife and two daughters."},{"GuideID":850608,"First_Name":"Rob","Last_Name":"Noonan","BioShort":"Rob Noonan came by his love of nature and the mountains early, adventuring throughout most of the Americas from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and later earning a degree in environmental studies from Prescott College in Arizona. He has guided our Patagonia journeys since 1994, our hikes in the spectacular European Alps since 2007, and he is also our \"northern ambassador\" to Iceland and Greenland. In between trips, Rob lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he enjoys hiking and river rafting.","BioLong":"Rob Noonan came by his love of nature and the mountains early, adventuring throughout most of the Americas and later earning a degree in environmental studies from Prescott College in Arizona. He began guiding our Patagonia hiking journeys in 1994. Rob brings a lot to a journey, with his boundless energy and depth of knowledge. He has a keen interest in natural history (he's a self-confessed \"bird nerd\"), and he enjoys comparing the ecology and geology of the incredibly diverse landscapes that he guides in. His personal connections also open many doors along the way, which adds to the fun of any trip Rob leads. \"I love the cultural aspects of having friends all over the world, and it is a true joy in my life to lead adventures in lands I love and respect so passionately.\" When he's not leading trips for us, Rob lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he enjoys hiking and river rafting."}],"guestreviews":[{"GuestNames":"Allan C.","GuestLocation":"Chapel Hill, NC","GuestReview":"Well designed, a good balance of hiking and social experiences, with flexibility for individual preferences."},{"GuestNames":"Ana C.","GuestLocation":"Snohomish, WA","GuestReview":"This was a wonderful trip. Very well organized, all went smoothly. The scenery was breathtaking, accommodations were great, and the food was...well, I will be on a diet for the next 6 months!"},{"GuestNames":"Anne K.","GuestLocation":"Sun Valley, ID","GuestReview":"It was a wonderful trip! Wilderness Travel is seasoned and smart. We were lucky, but the planning was great. Thank you forever."},{"GuestNames":"Christine P.","GuestLocation":"Moraga, CA","GuestReview":"This was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed the fact that we had three tour guides that were well versed in their subject area."},{"GuestNames":"Chuck T.","GuestLocation":"Alexandria, VA","GuestReview":"Wilderness Travel has this trip down pat!"},{"GuestNames":"Cile C.","GuestLocation":"Littleton, CO","GuestReview":"Wilderness Travel constantly demonstrates high standards and a caring attitude. I had a fabulous time."},{"GuestNames":"Dana W.","GuestLocation":"Spokane, WA","GuestReview":"Amazing trip, well planned, flexible staff and itinerary. Staff had great relationships with hotel and lodging hosts, chefs, making it even more special! What could be better than to have a world class mountain guide steering you around a beautiful setting like the Dolomites?"},{"GuestNames":"David D. and Judy M.","GuestLocation":"Vienna, VA","GuestReview":"Without a doubt, one of the best organized trips we have been on. All three leaders were truly outstanding, the arrangements were far beyond expectation."},{"GuestNames":"David K.","GuestLocation":"Toronto, Ontario","GuestReview":"Superb operations, spectacular trip, and a well-designed itinerary from very knowledgeable and experienced guides very familiar with the destination."},{"GuestNames":"Elaine D.","GuestLocation":"Toronto, Ontario","GuestReview":"This was my first WT trip and I would absolutely go on another one! I definitely enjoyed everything about the week."},{"GuestNames":"George D.","GuestLocation":"Seabeck, WA","GuestReview":"Super trip—very nicely handled by the team of three trip leaders."},{"GuestNames":"Jane C.","GuestLocation":"Pacific Grove, CA","GuestReview":"This was the most incredible hiking trip I have experienced. Credit to the three trip leaders...they were fabulous!"},{"GuestNames":"Janet R.","GuestLocation":"Encinitas, CA","GuestReview":"This is a fun, diverse, and well organized trip. We had a little bit of everything—great mountain scenery, beautiful refugios, a charming town, challenging and exciting hikes, and great food!"},{"GuestNames":"Jeff W.","GuestLocation":"Portland, OR","GuestReview":"Fantastic scenery, hiking, accommodations, wine, food, and good company—who could ask for anything more?"},{"GuestNames":"Julia R.","GuestLocation":"Topanga, CA","GuestReview":"Loved it—who could not love days spent hiking through beautiful areas and great food and wine at night?"},{"GuestNames":"Karen F.","GuestLocation":"Auburn, WA","GuestReview":"This was my first adventure travel trip, and I had an amazingly wonderful time! I am sure I will do more trips with WT! Very challenging hiking, great food, great guides, and great people to hike with! It was a trip of a lifetime!"},{"GuestNames":"Kathy L.","GuestLocation":"Des Moines, IA","GuestReview":"Beautiful, challenging, fun, and full of culture and nature. I highly recommend it!"},{"GuestNames":"Ken R.","GuestLocation":"New City, NY","GuestReview":"There was beautiful scenery on well maintained trails, and the food and wine were excellent. We had a great time and look forward to our next trip with you."},{"GuestNames":"Leela H.","GuestLocation":"Woodstock, NY","GuestReview":"Wow…a fantastic trip! Well-designed, smoothly-run from beginning to end. Though the trip was short, you still left the Cortina Dolomites with a great sense of their beauty. Amazing hikes, majestic mountains, three beyond tremendous guides, and every meal, every lodging was perfect. All in all, lots of fun! Thank you!"},{"GuestNames":"Lili T.","GuestLocation":"Charlotte, NC","GuestReview":"It was the best vacation I've ever had!"},{"GuestNames":"Linda and Ira G.","GuestLocation":"West Hartford, CT","GuestReview":"This was a wonderful hiking trip. Great day hikes, comfortable accommodations, and excellent food and wine. We couldn’t have asked for more!"},{"GuestNames":"Lisa S.","GuestLocation":"Sacramento, CA","GuestReview":"The trip guides, Stefano and JoAnn, planned an amazing trip that gave us a great sampling of the variety of these amazing mountains. Their knowledge of the geography and history of the area really enhanced our experience too. Anyone who is an avid hiker should put the Dolomites on their bucket list!"},{"GuestNames":"Lori W.","GuestLocation":"Charlottesville, VA","GuestReview":"The overall knowledge, organization, and demeanor of our three trip leaders was extremely impressive. They clearly respect and enjoy working with each other. They have such a nice rapport with so many of the local people that we came in contact with throughout the trip. Seeing their mutual respect and fondness for each other time and time again was a pleasure."},{"GuestNames":"Mike J.","GuestLocation":"Crested Butte, CO","GuestReview":"Cannot imagine that there is a better trip to the Dolomites out there anywhere!"},{"GuestNames":"Neil K.","GuestLocation":"Columbia, MD","GuestReview":"The scenery, activities, and the WT Trip Leader team made for an outstanding trip."},{"GuestNames":"Randy and Sarah L.","GuestLocation":"Denver, CO","GuestReview":"This was our first Wilderness trip. It won't be the last. We loved the quality of the guides, the food and drink, and the many little ‘surprises’ that Wilderness includes."},{"GuestNames":"Sandy B.","GuestLocation":"San Francisco, CA","GuestReview":"This was a perfect trip from start to finish. The location, the design, the guides, the food, the hikes—all top notch!"},{"GuestNames":"Stephanie B.","GuestLocation":"Emeryville, CA","GuestReview":"Fabulous trip and guides. Everything including the locations, lodging, food, and guide expertise was outstanding. I was surprised, delighted, and impressed with how much knowledge our lead guide, Leila, and the two assistant guides knew about the history of where we were, the proprietors and chefs who took care of us, and the wines and food we ate."},{"GuestNames":"Susan K.","GuestLocation":"McLean, VA","GuestReview":"We loved the trip and cannot wait for our next one with Wilderness Travel. The scenery was majestic, we all drank way too much wine, and the accommodations were first rate. Sensational all the way around!"},{"GuestNames":"Tom R.","GuestLocation":"Manhattan Beach, CA","GuestReview":"Great, challenging hiking and amazing food!"},{"GuestNames":"Wayne D.","GuestLocation":"Mahwah, NJ","GuestReview":"This was my first trip with WT and it was a spectacular adventure from start to finish! The hikes, itinerary, lodgings, leaders, and meals were superb!"},{"GuestNames":"Yvonne L.","GuestLocation":"Bloomington, IN","GuestReview":"Dolomites is now my most favorite hiking trip. The combination of great scenery, open vistas, relatively uncrowded trails, great (well, maybe too much great food) food, and excellent guides all made trip a fantastic experience."}],"Extensions":[{}],"SimilarTrips":[{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10394,"Trip_Code":"BERGAMO","Trip_Name":"Bergamo to Innsbruck"},{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10341,"Trip_Code":"TMB","Trip_Name":"Tour du Mont Blanc"},{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10545,"Trip_Code":"DOLOTRES","Trip_Name":"Treasures of the Dolomites"},{"TripID":10311,"SimilarTripID":10345,"Trip_Code":"ULTDOLO","Trip_Name":"Ultimate Dolomites"}],"Specialists":[{}],"TripSegments":[{"VendorID":73494,"ProductID":84893,"SelectType":"Optional","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Extra Hotel Night","Vendor":"Palazzo Canova","Address1":"Riva de Vin, 744","Address2":"","City":"Venice","State":"","Postal":"30125","Product":"Pre-Trip Extra Services: Palazzo Canova (DATES, 1 night)","Day":0,"Sequence":20,"Duration":1,"PropertyDescription":"","ItinBlock":"","VendorPhoto":"","ProductPhoto":"","OnRequest":"Option","Overhead":false,"BookingNotes":"","TicketSession":"","TicketTimeOfDay":"","TicketRound":"","TicketCategory":"","TicketDate":"","TicketLocation":"","NotTicketOnly":false,"Inactive":false},{"VendorID":11,"ProductID":54,"SelectType":"Optional","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Single Supplement","Vendor":"Wilderness Travel","Address1":"1102 Ninth Street","Address2":"","City":"Berkeley","State":"CA","Postal":"94710","Product":"Single Supplement","Day":1,"Sequence":2,"Duration":1,"PropertyDescription":"","ItinBlock":"<p><\/p>","VendorPhoto":"","ProductPhoto":"","OnRequest":"Option","Overhead":false,"BookingNotes":"","TicketSession":"","TicketTimeOfDay":"","TicketRound":"","TicketCategory":"","TicketDate":"","TicketLocation":"","NotTicketOnly":false,"Inactive":false},{"VendorID":73102,"ProductID":82930,"SelectType":"Operational","ChoiceGroup":0,"ProductType":"Accommodation","Vendor":"Hotel Orso Grigio","Address1":"via Pescul 103-105","Address2":"","City":"Pescul","State":"","Postal":"32020","Product":"Standard Room","Day":1,"Sequence":10,"Duration":3,"PropertyDescription":"<p>This small boutique hotel is centrally located at the foot of the Dolomites, with wonderful access to nearby hiking trails. 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These rustic and well-located hotels are clean and comfortable, but since they are often in historic buildings, the rooms are not always of uniform or international size. Our leaders do their best to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole.<\/p><p>Single rooms are offered when possible, but those who pay the Single Supplement may have to share a room for one night at Rifugio Lagazuoi. On this night, we stay in 4- or 6-person rooms with shared bathrooms and shower facilities. The bedding at the lodge is very clean, consisting of a down comforter, a bottom sheet, and a pillow. There is no vehicle access to this alpine lodge, so you will need to take your overnight items and a change of clothes with you on the cable car to the lodge, while your main luggage will be stored in Cortina for the night. 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Find the Toucan Club tab on the home page of our website and choose Helpful Links: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/ toucan\/links\">www.wildernesstravel.com\/ toucan\/links<\/a>.<\/p>","System_About_Private_Journeys":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-17T11:00:24 --><p>Wilderness Travel Private Journeys are designed for people who want to travel with their own small private group, but who still want to experience the same superb itinerary design, great accommodations, and signature quality of Wilderness Travel's escorted group trips. These Private Journeys allow you to choose your own dates and your traveling companions -- even if it's just the two of you -- yet still enjoy a guided adventure.<\/p>","System_About_New_Trips":"","System_Social_Media":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:33:43 --><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA:<\/strong> We invite you to share your adventure with us on social media. 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Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-13T09:24:57 --><p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. 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