Walking in the Dolomites CICERONE 2014 !

Walking in the Dolomites

28 multi-day routes by Gillian Price

This handy guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for 28 multi-day walks in the Italian Dolomites. The routes range between 2 to 4 days in length and there are options to shorten or lengthen the route. They traverse a variety of terrain from high-altitude plateaux and soaring peaks to lush forestry. There are walks to suit all abilities.

The Dolomites offer breathtaking alpine scenery among mountains flanked by well-graded paths and excellent mountain refuges that verge on hotels. The region is easily accessible by means of a fine network of public transport from major towns and travel hubs, such as Venice, Verona, Munich and Innsbruck.

Walkers in the Dolomites will find themselves traversing an extraordinary array of landscapes. There are high-altitude lunar-like plateaux where people are dwarfed by soaring peaks, elegant rock spires and breathtaking sheer walls. A slightly lower level means dense evergreen, deciduous forests and sweet alpine meadows. The 28 multi-day routes cover everything from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers.

The itineraries presented in this guidebook have been designed to introduce walkers to each of the main Dolomite groups, their unique formations and landscapes. The majority are rewarding ring routes or extended traverses linking different valleys in a journey through cultures and history, not to mention nature. A couple of days at a time are spent traversing the high reaches, with overnight stays in excellent huts. Walkers thus have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this unique atmosphere. Where relevant, there is cross-referencing to enable walkers to vary or link up more itineraries, not to mention alternative exit or access routes. On the other hand, shorter sections can be cut off for day walks where a return to base is desired.

The walks described in this guidebook have been graded for overall difficulty and range from Grade 1 which refers to clear tracks and paths over straightforward terrain, all of which are suitable for beginners, to Grade 3 which refers to strenuous steep climbs with possible exposed stretches and descents involved.

Introduction

The Dolomites
When to go
How to get there
Local transport
Walking
Maps
Accommodation
What to take
Emergencies
Vegetation
Wildlife
Further reading

The Walks
1 Exploring the Tre Scarperi–Baranci Group
2 Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit
3 West to South across the Sesto Dolomites
4 From Croda Rossa to Lago di Braies
5 Roaming through the Kingdom of Fanes
6 Sasso della Croce and the Cunturines
7 From the Lagazuoi down Val Travenanzes
8 Along the Marmarole
9 The Unknown Spalti di Toro–Monfalconi Range
10 Over the Nuvolau
11 Croda da Lago–Pelmo Route
12 The Great Pelmo Tour
13 Circumnavigating the Civetta
14 The Wild Heart of the Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi
15 Alpi Feltrine Loop
16 South to North over the Pale di San Martino
17 A Wartime Mule-track across the Pale di San Martino
18 Behind the Marmolada
19 Traversing the Sella Massif
20 The Delightful Puez–Odle Altopiano
21 Sass de Putia and the Puez–Odle
22 The Spectacular Odle Rock Needles
23 Circling the Sassopiatto–Sassolungo
24 From the Sciliar through the Catinaccio
25 The Catinaccio and Antermoia
26 Across the Latemar South to North
27 Through the Bocca di Brenta to Molveno
28 The Mighty Brenta Dolomites Traverse

 

 

 

 

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