Trip Details and Small Print - Best Via Ferrata around Cortina
Can I do it?
This is a rather challenging trip. It involves strenuous trekking with frequent scrambling on via ferratas (see above) for up to 8 hrs. On some days we reach our destination (hut or B&B in a village) by early afternoon and guests have the option between a peak ascent or relaxing with a good book in the afternoon or if in Cortina, stroll along the main street shops.
This trip is ideal for sportive hikers that don't mind the exposure of steep, narrow trails.

New: Now our guests will have a daily option to participate in the itinerary of our "Best Trail Hikes around Cortina". This itinerary will end up at the same destination every evening by using non-technical trails. This will give you a daily choice to stick with a via ferrata trail or notch down a bit and do the trail hike. It also gives couples the option to split up for part of the day and reunite in the afternoon upon arrival at our daily destination.

What are the Huts like? Double Rooms? Showers? Food Choices?
The standard of the huts in the Dolomites differ hugely. While some of the huts that we are using for this trek are rather like mountain lodges that offer double or 4 bed rooms and showers in the hall (Lavarella, Lagazuoi, Drei Zinnen) others have only cold running water and bunk bed sleeping in rooms with up to 10 fellow sleepers (Fonda Savio, Buellelejoch). The food is always delicious and plentiful with lots of choices. Special diets can usually be accommodated.

Meeting Point / Airport:
Meet on the first hiking day at 8AM at our Hotel in Cortina for a trip briefing, distribution of rental gear followed by a taxi ride to the first trailhead.
Cortina is most easily reached from Venice Airport.
Transport Options: There is a daily bus operating between Venice Airport and Cortina for 20 Euros per person (2 hours). This bus operates Friday-Sunday end of June until mid-July and then daily mid-July until September. Private taxi 200-300E depending on numbers in the group (1-8 passengers)(1.5 hours).
We gladly assist you in any pre or post trip lodging reservations. On request, we can also provide you with airport shuttles.

Climate, Weather, Temperatures:
The Dolomites, being on the "sunny side of the Alps" are usually blessed with lasting high pressure systems in September. However, there is also a chance to see some snow, if a storm hits. Hence, day time temperatures can range from -5C (23F) to 25C (77F).

Services Included in the Total Price:
6 days guiding by an internationally certified (UIAGM/IFMGA), multilingual, mountain guide. All guide expenses, 3 nights B&B in a *** B&B or hotel in Cortina, 4 nights double, multi-bed or dormitory lodging with half board in mountaun lodges or huts. Dinner is usually a three to four course meal (“mezza pensione”), which consists mostly of pasta or soup, a meat entree and dessert and/or cheese. Breakfast usually includes a hot beverage, bread and jam (sometimes also ham and cheese). Transport from Cortina to trail heads and back. Gondolas and chair lifts where necessary. Parking fees, road tolls. Equipment use: Harnesses, helmets, carabiner and shock absorber set for via ferratas