Shorter Walks in the Dolomites

2015 Dolomite Alps (Italy)

Author : Gillian Price
Release : 2015
Genre : Dolomite Alps (Italy)
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Book Rating : 876/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Shorter Walks in the Dolomites by : Gillian Price

Download or read book Shorter Walks in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular guidebook to short walks in the Dolomites of north east Italy. The guide describes 50 walks, graded from easy to strenuous, and varying in length from 3 mile strolls to full-day expeditions. The Dolomites are suitable for summer walking, and the mountains are easily accessible, just across the border from Austria and easily reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck airports. The Dolomites are blessed with vast forests, high-altitude rocky landscapes and seas of beautiful wildflowers and the range is now a designated Unesco World Heritage Site encompassing a national park - Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi - and several other protected areas. Highlights include the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Civetta, the Piz Bo circuit on the Sella massif and the Sentiero delle Odle. This guide offers something for every walking ability and preference, and includes all the background and planning information you need to plan a trip, including an Italian-German-English glossary and a list of accommodation providers and websites and details of all rifugios on or near the routes.

Walking in the Dolomites

2017-01-20 Travel

Author : Gillian Price
Release : 2017-01-20
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 426/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Walking in the Dolomites by : Gillian Price

Download or read book Walking in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price. This book was released on 2017-01-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed. The treks range from 11 to 41km (7–25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3–9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2–4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada. 1:100,000 maps are included for each walk Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground Public transport and accommodation options are detailed

Day Walks in the Dolomites

2024-05-23 Travel

Author : Gillian Price
Release : 2024-05-23
Genre : Travel
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Book Synopsis Day Walks in the Dolomites by : Gillian Price

Download or read book Day Walks in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price. This book was released on 2024-05-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to 50 day walks in the Dolomites, showcasing the best mountain routes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites offer fantastic walking from June to September and can easily be reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck. Including easy, moderate and strenuous hut-supported walks, the routes range from 2–13 miles (3–21km), each designed to fit into a single day. They centre around key bases such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Sesto and Misurina. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Advice on access, refreshments and public transport Highlights include Tri Cime di Lavaredo, Pelmo and Marmolada Listing of rifuges and accommodation providers GPX files available to download

Walking in Italy's Val Gardena

2017-01-31

Author : Laurel Barton
Release : 2017-01-31
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Book Rating : 339/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Walking in Italy's Val Gardena written by Laurel Barton. This book was released on 2017-01-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many hiking guides to Italy's Dolomites featuring long treks of 4-6 hours, as well as multi-day ventures and the famous via ferrata. What makes this one so special? This is a guide to easier options for walking in Italy's breathtaking Val Gardena! Seniors, people with children, and anyone who wants to experience the mountains but not climb them will benefit from the 20 walks that are carefully described. In this book, Laurel and Ric Barton guide you through the breathtaking scenery using itineraries suitable for anyone who likes to walk, likes to be in nature, and who enjoys Italy, but may not have the stamina for longer, more strenuous hikes. This unique guide includes 20 walks in-and-near the Val Gardena towns of Ortisei, Selva, and Santa Cristina, as well information on when to visit, how to get around without a car, suggestions for lodging, and sample itineraries to help you plan your stay of 3, 5, 7 or more nights. Of special interest will be the easy hikes in the amazing Alpe di Siusi. Included are: directions to the trailheads; walking time and distance; where to eat along the trail; 39 beautiful photographs; plus details on how to use the system of mountain lifts and buses to access the high meadows and breathtaking Dolomite views. You will discover delightful "rifugi: " mountain restaurants offering shelter and great food making each walk a special expedition. In addition, every walk is accessible by public transportation!The authors have traveled to Ortisei annually exploring this mountain paradise discovering and documenting the walks to share with you so you can be certain every hike is within your ability.

Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites

2023-02-10 Travel

Author : Gillian Price
Release : 2023-02-10
Genre : Travel
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Book Rating : 928/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites by : Gillian Price

Download or read book Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites written by Gillian Price. This book was released on 2023-02-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook containing all the information you need to walk the Alta Via 1 between Lago di Braies and La Pissa. Covering 115km (72 miles), this hut-to-hut long-distance hiking trail through the heart of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy takes about 2 weeks and is suitable for both first-time and experienced trekkers. The route is described from north to south in 11 stages, each between 6 and 14km (4–9 miles) in length. Easier path variants, exit routes to reach public transport and side routes to explore nearby summits and points of interest are detailed. Advice on 4- or 5-day sections of the route for walkers who prefer not to walk AV1 in its entirety is also given. Includes a separate map booklet containing 1:25,000 Kompass mapping 1:75,000 maps included in the main book for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information about mountain huts and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation

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