2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites EXPERIENCE EUROPE’S MOST DRAMATIC MOUNTAINS

The Dolomites are an awesome spectacle, their rose-tinted pinnacles and towers soaring above lush meadows and storybook villages. With your choice of moderate or challenging

panoramas stretching from Tofane to Marmolada as we head up to Rifugio Lagazuoi by trail or by cable car. This lodge has a stunning location and we’re on top of the world here, surrounded by breathtaking peaks and the silence of the mountains. We explore the haunting World War I tunnels carved into the mountains by Italian soldiers in 1916 and 1917. Tonight we’ll savor a cold beer or a glass of wine before dinner and enjoy our mountaintop setting and the pinnacles’ ever-changing hues. Days 5-8 Cortina d’Ampezzo / Tre Cime di Lavaredo Cortina’s most famous mountain massif includes the Tofane di Roses, Tofane di Mezzo, and Tofane di Dentro, three sheer peaks all over 10,500 feet and renowned by alpinists worldwide. We circle the Tofane massif via a remote valley dotted with wildflowers and crystal- clear springs, with chamoix grazing in high alpine meadows. Our moderate option leads along a trail below the great spires of the Tofane di Roses and continues along the Alta Via 1, a long-distance footpath traversing the Dolomites from north to south. We also hike into the magnificent realm of the famed Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the steep, yellow- pink spires that offer quintessential Dolomites scenery. Depart on Day 8 via Venice, or extend your stay in this ancient city. ON OUR WEBSITE ULTIMATE DOLOMITES Hike the spectacular Pale di San Martino,

hiking options each day, we head out on trails renowned for their views of the regal Marmolada (10,968'), the highest peak in the Dolomites, and the colossal ghostly pillars of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. By day, we

“This was the most incredible hiking trip I have experienced. Credit to the three trip leaders...they were fabulous!” Jane C., Pacific Grove CA

FRANCO COGOLI

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 over the peaks. Days 1-3 Venice / Passo Giau / Civetta Massif Our first hike starts right from our hotel and brings us through beautiful meadows to Ambrizolla Pass, with grand views of the Tofane massif and the Cortina Valley below. Another hike reveals the majestic Pelmo, called “the Doge’s Cap” by patriotic Venetians, and the Civetta, shaped like an enormous trident.

HIGHLIGHTS • Hike through a surreal landscape of splintered spires, huge rock walls, and picturesque villages • See the Dolomites at your own pace, with moderate or challenging hiking options • Enjoy alpine culture and cuisine reflecting both Italian and Tyrolean influences • One special overnight at a spectacularly located hike-in lodge DETAILS • 8-day trip begins and ends in Venice • 6 nights 3- and 4-star hotels and inns, 1 night comfortable alpine lodge with semi-private or dorm-style rooms, shared baths, and hot showers • All meals included except 1 dinner • All transport during the trip included (cable cars, etc.)

Rosengarten, and Cortina Dolomites. Jul 20-31, Sep 1-12, 2020. From $6395.

Day 4 Rifugio Lagazuoi A challenging hike (with moderate options) rewards us with

Many of our hikes start right from our mountain hotels nestled in the heart of these stunning peaks. PHOTO: DAN PATITUCCI

DATES Jul 1-8, 2020

Aug 23-30 Sep 3-10 Sep 13-20

Jul 12-19 Aug 2-9

TRIP COST $4595 (10-15 members) $4995 (4-9 members) Single supplement: $310

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

BRIAN MCGILLOWAY

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