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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! We’ve crafted
the ultimate experience of this epic realm,
a breathtaking hiking journey that brings
us from the pinnacles of the Pale di San
Martino in the south to the rose-tinted
spires of the Rosengarten Massif and the
Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the north, where
three ethereal pillars soar to the heavens.
Along the way we’ll fuel our 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. With up to
three Trip Leaders and a choice of hiking
options most days, mountain hiking doesn’t
get more spectacular than this!
Days 1-3 Venice / Pale di San Martino From
Venice, we head to San Martino di Castrozza
for hikes across three mountain summits and a
high-level circuit of the altipiano of the Pale di
San Martino, with its crown of grand peaks and
vivid alpine flora.
Days 4-5 Rosengarten / Latemar Massif /
Alpe di Siusi 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 us through
the Latemar Labyrinth, an enchanting maze of
needles and massive blocks of rock. In Bolzano,
we view Otzi, the mummy of a Copper Age
hunter, or visit Reinhold Messner’s museum,
housed in a medieval castle. High mountain
trails bring us to a wonderfully situated hike-in
lodge set among the peaks of the Alpe di Siusi,
Europe’s largest high alpine plateau.
Days 6-8 Alpe di Siusi / Corvara / Sella
Massif A traverse across the Alpe di Siusi brings
us down into the Val Gardena, where the ancient
Ladin language is still spoken in a few remaining
enclaves. 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 hiking options
include a circuit of the enormous limestone
peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Depart on
Day 12.
SPECTACULAR PEAKS AND SOUTHERN TYROLEAN HERITAGE
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Craggy peaks, high mountain trails, pristine lakes, a fascinating blend of cultures—the Dolomites are a hiker’s wonderland! MANFRED BORTOLI SEAN MORRISSEY
LUCA DA ROS
MANFRED BORTOLI
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 or
visit the Messner museum
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.)
DATES
Jul 2-13, 2018
Jul 23-Aug 3
Sep 3-14
TRIP COST
$5995 (11-15 members)
$6495 (4-10 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