Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Ultimate Dolomites SPECTACULAR PEAKS AND SOUTHERN TYROLEAN HERITAGE

SEAN MORRISSEY

The soaring peaks of the Dolomites are a phenomenal setting for our moderate to challenging hikes. PHOTO: TOM DEMPSEY

Our friend Reinhold Messner, one of the world’s greatest mountaineers, calls the Dolomites “the 8th wonder of the world,” and we couldn’t agree more! Our journey in this surreal realm brings you from the

Days 1-3 Venice / Pale di San Martino From Venice, head to the rocky plateau of the Pale di San Martino for hikes including a high-level circuit of the altipiano , with its crown of grand peaks and vivid alpine flora. Days 4-5 Rosengarten / Latemar Massif Hike among the towering rock faces and eerie pinnacles of the Rosengarten Dolomites, a spectacular collection of peaks named for their luminous rose-red hues at dusk and dawn. One of our hikes brings you through the Latemar Labyrinth, an enchanting maze of needles and massive blocks of rock. In Bolzano, view the mummy of Otzi, the Copper Age Iceman, or visit Reinhold Messner’s museum. Days 6-8 Alpe di Siusi / Corvara / Sella Massif A hike to the Alpe di Siusi, an alpine plateau surrounded by spires and high peaks, leads to a mountain hut serving delicious strudel. From the delightful town of Corvara, we head into the stronghold of the Sella Massif for exhilarating hikes along its high trails. Days 9-12 Rifugio Lagazuoi / Cortina d’Ampezzo Passing evocative fortifications from World War I, we reach the Rifugio Lagazuoi for our overnight, then descend below the Tofane Massif into enchanting Cortina. Our wonderful hiking options include a circuit of the enormous limestone peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Depart on Day 12.

HIGHLIGHTS • Discover an enchanting blend of Italian and Tyrolean mountain cultures and cuisines (and grappa tasting!) • Enjoy a choice of moderate or challenging hiking options most days • Two special overnights in comfy hike-in lodges set high among the peaks • In Bolzano, view the mummy of Otzi, the Iceman, or visit the Messner museum, housed in a medieval castle DETAILS • 12-day trip begins and ends in Venice • 9 nights 4- and 5-star mountain hotels, 2 nights comfortable alpine lodges with semi-private or dorm-style rooms, shared baths, and hot showers • All meals included except 2 dinners • All transport during the trip included (cable cars, etc.)

“Outstanding itinerary, great

leaders. We enjoyed it so much that we booked another trip with WT a week after we returned home!”

pinnacles of the Pale di San Martino in the south and the rose-tinted spires of the Rosengarten Massif to the striking pillars of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the north. You’ll have a choice of hiking options

Marilyn H. Barnstable MA

most days, and fuel your explorations with sumptuous meals topped by lovely wines (try the rich, red Teroldego). Two special overnights are in hike-in lodges nestled high among the peaks.

DATES Jul 1-12, 2017 Jul 25-Aug 5 Aug 16-27 Sep 2-13

TRIP COST $6195 (11-15 members) $6695 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $380

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 hiking days, choice of moderate to steep trails, 3-7 hours a day, altitudes between 5,000-9,100 feet, van support, team of up to 3 Trip Leaders

ANDREAS STRAUSS

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