Trip
Details and Small Print - Best Trail Hikes around Cortina
Can I do it?
Non-technical
trail hike, which requires up to 6 hrs (up to 6 miles, maximum
of 2500 ft vertical) of hiking on some of the days. The unique
feature about this trip is that each day our guests will have
the option to participate in the itinerary of our "Best
Via Ferrata around Cortina" program. This will give you
the choice to either notch up the challenge level and do a via
ferrata trail (exposed trails, often secured with cables and
ladders) or stick with 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. On some days
we reach our hut or lodge 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.
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:
Guiding by an internationally certified
(UIAGM/IFMGA), multilingual, mountain guide or a certified trekking
guide for the trail hike. All lodging: rooms with bunk beds
in the huts/mountain lodges, double rooms in hotels, B&Bs
and mountain lodges. All dinners and breakfast: 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 for all transfers
in the Dolomites; taxi and bus rides where necessary. Parking
fees, road tolls. Equipment use: Harnesses, helmets, carabiner
and shock absorber set for via ferratas
Not Included in the Total Price Are:
Air fares, lunches, drinks, supplementary
charges for single room in hotels and B&Bs, transport to and
from Cortina, but airport shuttles can be arranged at an additional
charge.
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