2012 Active: Dolomites Local Living & Trekking (EITD)
Countries Visited: Italy
Trip Style: Active - Challenging physical adventure meets fully immersive exploration-our Active trips are made for outdoor enthusiasts. From trekking and biking to whitewater rafting and kayaking, work up a sweat as you venture off the beaten path.
Service Level: Standard - authentic experiences with some of the comforts of home
Physical Demands Rating: 4 - Possibly includes high altitude hiking of up to eight hours per day or activities of a similar nature. Requires an elevated level of fitness.
Group Size: Min 4, Max 12
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Accommodations: Small locally-owned guest house/agriturismo (7 nts)
Highlights
Magnificent hiking amongst towering peaks, Participating in a cooking class, the chance to learn about local Ladin language and customs
Description
Beloved by mountaineers and nature lovers alike, the Dolomites sit perched atop northern Italy like a rocky crown. This exhilarating trip through the mountains features day treks through some of Italy's most unbelievable scenery, with plenty of visits to small villages along the way to soak up the unique local Ladin culture and cuisine. Nights are spent in a local agriturismo, where your hosts will ply you with hearty home-cooked meals. Eat up; you won't find tastier mountain-trekking food anywhere else.
Trip Style: Active - Challenging physical adventure meets fully immersive exploration-our Active trips are made for outdoor enthusiasts. From trekking and biking to whitewater rafting and kayaking, work up a sweat as you venture off the beaten path.
Service Level: Standard - authentic experiences with some of the comforts of home
Physical Demands Rating: 4 - Possibly includes high altitude hiking of up to eight hours per day or activities of a similar nature. Requires an elevated level of fitness.
Group Size: Min 4, Max 12
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Accommodations: Small locally-owned guest house/agriturismo (7 nts)
Highlights
Magnificent hiking amongst towering peaks, Participating in a cooking class, the chance to learn about local Ladin language and customs
Description
Beloved by mountaineers and nature lovers alike, the Dolomites sit perched atop northern Italy like a rocky crown. This exhilarating trip through the mountains features day treks through some of Italy's most unbelievable scenery, with plenty of visits to small villages along the way to soak up the unique local Ladin culture and cuisine. Nights are spent in a local agriturismo, where your hosts will ply you with hearty home-cooked meals. Eat up; you won't find tastier mountain-trekking food anywhere else.
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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Meet at Bolzano, transfer to Dolomites | Day 1 Meet at Bolzano, transfer to Dolomites (D) Meet at Bolzano train station cafe and transfer to our welcoming Agriturismo in the Alta Badia valley. This remarkable valley, surrounded by towering limestone peaks, is home to a unique culture. Here the first language is not Italian but Ladin, and local traditions, myths and legends abound. |
| Day 2 | Sass Putia day hike from Alta Badia | Day 2 Sass Putia day hike from Alta Badia (B,D) Today we embark on a day hike around the impressive massif of Sass Putia, with superb contrasts in scenery between the gently sloping Alpine pastures with their traditional wooden buildings, and the soaring rocky walls towards which we climb. Total distance: Approx 16km (10miles) Height Gain: Approx 950m (3000ft) Hiking Time: Approx 7-8 hours |
| Day 3 | Local Experience day | Day 3 Local Experience day (B,D) Today we cisit the famous Valley of the Mills, to see the ancient traditional Alta Badia way of using water to power the bread mills. Afterwards we will try some of the local delicacies and learn more about how and when they are made. |
| Day 4 | Alta Badia | Day 4 Rifugio Genova day hike, Alta Badia (B,D) Today's hike sees us ascend to Rifugio Genova for magnificent views westwards. We then continue on a narrow path above a steep slope to Medalga Alm. This is a traditional small wooden cabin which would originally have been used by shepherds and cowherds tending their animals in the high pastures. Nowadays they are open in high season for refreshments and local produce. If the Medalga is open (seasonal opening hours vary) we can try a traditional Alta Badia lunch of cured meats and cheeses, washed down with the fantastic apple juice of this area. We then continue, contouring along a Dolomite scree slope, before descending a long valley and finally back to Longiaru'. Total distance: Approx 14-15km (9 miles) Height Gain: Approx 10000m (3300ft) Hiking Time: Approx 7-8 hours |
| Day 5 | Alta Badia | Day 5 Free day (B) Options include a day trip to Val Gardena, or the Sella massif. Or if you wish to venture further afield, you could visit Bolzano or Cortina. Alternatively, there are plenty more walks locally. Or just relax in the glorious countryside of Alta Badia! In the evening, the restaurant and pizzeria of Longiaru' are just a 20-minute walk away. |
| Day 6 | Alta Badia | Day 6 day hike from Alta Badia (B,D) Today we venture a little further afield to explore the walks, the stunning scenery and the fascinating remains of the WWI trenches around Passo Falzarego and Passo Valparola. You cannot fail to be touched by the poignant relics of this bitter conflict even as you marvel at the stunning mountain scenery which was its backdrop Total distance: Approx 9-13km (6-8 miles) Height Gain: Approx 550m 800m(1800-2600ft) Hiking Time: Approx 4-6 hours |
| Day 7 | Alta Badia | Day 7 Cima Dodici Apostoli day hike from Alta Badia (B,D) Today's walk is true high Dolomite scenery as we follow trails which lead us into the heart of the Pues massif and maybe, if we are lucky, to the top of Cima Dodici. The magnificent views back across the valley to our Agriturismo far below are truly well worth the effort! Total Distance: Approx 15-18km (9.5-12 miles) Height Gain: Approx 1000-1400m (3300 - 4600ft) Hiking Time: Approx 7-9 hours |
| Day 8 | Bolzano | Day 8 Bolzano (B) Transfer back to Bozano where we finish on arrival. |
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- Local Flights: If required all local flights are included in the cost of your tours unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer: The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
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Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
