Price includes
: UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide during the whole trip, 5 nights half board accomodation in rifugio in domitory style, 2 night b&b double room accomodation in B&B at Cortina d’Ampezzo, meals as noted, ground transportation as noted.
Price does not include
: Airport/railway in/out transportation, meals not noted in the programme, insurance of any kind, airfare, taxes, tips, items of personal nature ( beverages, sodas, cofee, etc.), everything not mentioned before.
Hiking on the Highway n°1 from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Monte Pelmo
Close
to Italy's
northern border with Austria,
the Dolomites comprises several spectacular mountain massifs, whose
limestone
peaks rise dramatically above peaceful green valleys. Popular with
climbers and
hikers alike, this playground for the outdoor enthusiast is crossed by
numerous
long-distance pathways.
Our route follows the first amongst these, the 'Alta
Via delle Dolomiti No.1,' which starts at the Lago di Braies in the
north and
passes through the heart of the Eastern Dolomites to finish near
Belluno.
Traversing a weird and wonderful landscape of rock walls and spires,
including
the fabulous Cinque Torri, we cross rugged ridges, overnight in
comfortable refuges
and take time out in high meadows where cowbells provide the
accompaniment. En
route, we have the option to ascend to rocky peaksand several easy sections of 'via ferrata'
add to the fun. A diversity of tradition, architecture, language and
food adds
to the appeal of this stunning trek.
To make this trip not too long and too difficult we
have made it a little bit shorter, so that you leave the Highway N.1 at
the
famous Monte Pelmo.
Daily program
1
Arrival
at Cortina d’Ampezzo meeting with the guide and briefing of
the trip.
B&B
2
Hike
from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Rifugio Fanes
passing by Fiames.
The track reaches some commemorative rock plaques marking the Austrian
1916 front near the Lago di Fanes, and keeps on winding gently uphill
to the Malga Fanes. It’s a short hike to our rifugio.
Rifugio
3
Hike
from Rifugio
Fanes to Rifugio
Lagazuoi
On a good day during rest stops, you can admire the Cime Campestrin,
the Monte Cavallo and Fanis. Forcella del Lago is a rocky notch between
the Torre del Lago and Cima Scotoni, and leads to a dramatic plunge
into a ravine on loose scree.
Rifugio
4
Hike
from Rifugio
Lagazuoi to Rifugio Cinque Torri
Reaching the Monte Averau we also arrive at the junction of the Alta
Via n.1 that leads us to the Rifugio Scoiattoli. A stroll away is
Rifugio Cinque Torri.
Rifugio
5
Hike
from Rifugio Cinque Torri to Rifugio Città di Fiume
After walking amongst scattered boulders and fallen rock, and passing
Forcella Col Duro, you have the awesome Pelmo face-on.
Rifugio
6
Civetta
massif: hike from Rifugio Città di Fiume – Rifugio
Venezia
From our Rifugio we continue hiking along the Highway number one
towards Forcella Forada and arrives at Forcella Val d’Arcia.
Rifugio Venezia is a historic refuge for the Dolomites, dating back to
1892, it is beautifully placed for views.
Rifugio
7
Rifugio
Venezia – San Vito di Cadore- Cortina d’Ampezzo
From the Rifugio we hike down on the Alta Via number 3. We cross the
Sass dela Gries and hike towards Ponte della Madonna from where we hike
to San Vito di Cadore.
