Trip
Details and Small Print - Best Trail Hikes around Cortina Can
I do it?
Non-technical trail hike, which requires up
to 7 hrs, up to 10km (6 miles), maximum of 800 m (2600 ft) vertical
distance of hiking on some of the days. The trails are for most part
well marked and can be found on the topographic maps of the region.
You should be physically fit and an experienced mountain hiker to
be able to deal with adverse weather conditions. You should be able
to navigate in fog and bad visibility with a map and a compass (or
GPS). Rain, snow or icing can make the trails treacherous or cover
up trail markers, which can turn your hike into a challenging mountaineering
adventure any day. If in doubt if you have the skills and experience
required, please discuss it with us - or you may be better off joining
one of our guided hut treks.
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). Upon
request and early enough booking, we can set up your trek with double
room lodging in the huts / mountain lodges only.
The food is always delicious and plentiful with lots of choices.
Special diets can usually be accommodated.
Meeting Point / Airport:
The base town for this trek is Cortina, which
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 group size (1-8 passengers, (1.5
hours driving time).
We gladly assist you in any pre or post trip lodging reservations.
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:
Detailed day-to-day trip itinerary with walking
times, trail numbers and "Plan B options" in case of fatigue
or adverse weather or should you desire a longer day, 4 nights hut
lodging in dormitory and multi-bed rooms, 4 half board meals (three
courses) in the huts and mountain lodges, three nights lodging with
breakfast in a 3 star B&B in Cortina, all transfers to and from
the trailheads with our private taxi, assistance with arranging
transport to Cortina as well as assistance with any pre and post
trip arrangements.
Not Included in the Total Price
Are:
Air fares, lunches, drinks, supplementary
charges for single room in hotels and B&Bs, 3 dinners in Cortina,
transport to and from Cortina, but airport shuttles can be arranged
at an additional charge.
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