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		<title>Amalfi: Hills of the coast (Walking Holidays)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><h3>Amalfi: Hills of the coast<strong>Available Apr to Oct<img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate.gif" height="14" width="56"></strong><strong> 7 days / 6 nights </strong></h3></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>
<p><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/trip-amalfi.jpg" class="tripimage" align="left" height="80" hspace="20" style="padding-top:16px;" width="120"></td><td><span class="sml"><ul><li>Admire unspoiled countryside, breathtaking views over turquoise water &#038; towering cliffs</li><li>Explore century old trails through sleepy villages, and 11th cent churchs &#038; ruins</li><li>Stay in comfortable hotels close to the sea. </li><li>Enjoy, a simple glass of wine with fresh food. You are in Italy!.</li></ul></span></td>
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<td class="style1" width="668" height="109"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-highlights.png" alt="Highlights" width="94" height="30" /><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /><span class="style23"><strong> Discover</strong> the world-famous Amalfi coast by walking from village to village at your own pace.<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Take your time exploring</strong>historical and picturesque Positano and Ravello.<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Go for a swim</strong> in the turquoise water of the warm Mediterranean sea<strong>.</strong><br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Enjoy local and delicious</strong> <strong>Italian food</strong> from the coast: fresh fish and great wine!</span></td>
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<p class="style23">Enjoy a Walking Holiday on the Amalfi Coast, Italy. Sometimes called the Sorrento Peninsula, the Amalfi coast is one of the most <strong>breathtaking coastlines</strong> in Europe. The Peninsula is a mountainous land of limestone cliffs and majestic scenery. These<strong> world-famous landscapes,</strong> home to many celebrities with sumptuous villas and private beaches, can be explored though a network of historical paths and ancient mule tracks, taking the walker from the fabulous sea shore to lesser-known areas where one gets a feel for authentic Italy. We cross citrus and olive groves and stop in <strong>picturesque villages and towns</strong> such as Ravello, up the hills in Lattari, or Positano by the sea.</p>
<p class="style23">Our team has <strong>specifically designed</strong> this itinerary in order to explore the truly amazing jewels of Amalfi, Ravello, Atrani and Positano. The walk, though steep at times, does not present any major technical difficulty and walking days are kept relatively short so you can <strong>enjoy the village at your own pace, </strong>stopping for a swim or a picnic as you wish. You can extend your stay at the end of the walk by spending additional days in Positano or Sorrento, perhaps stopping to explore the Punta Campanella or the romantic Ischia and Capri islands. In addition, you could visit the bustling city of Naples and historical Pompeii.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />Day 1 &#8211; Amalfi</strong><br />
Once you have made your way to Amalfi by bus, you already have a good feel of what this coastline has to offer! And you won&#8217;t be disappointed. When you arrive, check into our cosy hotel in the historical centre and take a stroll through the picturesque web of backstreets and steps. You are greeted by whitewashed alleys, arches and a welcoming piazza&#8230;. This is the start of your holiday!</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or the central piazza</p>
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<p class="style23"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>Day 2 &#8211; Circular Walk Amalfi (3h45, 11km)</strong><br />
Today, we walk up through the Valle Dei Mulini (where paper mills date from the 13th Century) and reach a refreshingly shady forest with pretty waterfalls. The climb takes us to a small, &#8220;off-the-beaten-track&#8221; village, called Pontone where the views of Amalfi and Atrani are just spectacular. From Pontone, it is a short walk to historic and world-renowned Ravello (370m), once home to great artists like Wagner, Greta Garbo and DH Lawrence. We then descend to secret Atrani and back to Amalfi.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or the central piazza.</p>
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<p class="style23"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 3 &#8211; To Praiano (5h00, 15km)</strong><br />
From Amalfi to Praiano, we walk on a historical mule track dating from the 9th Century. The path takes us along the coast, traversing villages and charming squares with their quiet, shaded churches. Then, it&#8217;s time for the spectacular fjord of Furore and the remote valley of Praia, which gives its name to the picturesque town of Praiano.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or central piazza.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 4 &#8211; Circular Walk Praiano (3h15, 11km)<br />
</strong>A short but moderately steep ascent takes us to the Grotto of Santa Barbara, carved into a cliff overlooking the sea a few hundred metres below. The small town of Bomerano is a good spot to rest, before walking along the famous &#8220;Sentiero Degli Dei&#8221; (Path of Gods), from which we can admire the island of Capri. The descent to Praiano is made using an impressive flight of stairs that offer unrivalled views of the entire Amalfi coast.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or the central piazza.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 5 &#8211; To Positano (3h35, 9km)<br />
</strong>From the narrow paved streets of Praiano, we ascend to the Sentiero Degli Dei (Path of Gods) via the Convent of Saint Dominico. Here, the famous path affords us some of the best views of the coast and nearby islands on one side, and looming peaks and cliffs on the other side. The extremely well preserved village of Nocelle (440m) will welcome you into its sinuous streets. From here, it&#8217;s only a short stroll to Montepurso, from which we descend into Positano itself, giving us the opportunity to travel through one of the most beautiful villages of the coast from the top of the hill to its heart by the sea.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or the central piazza.</p>
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<img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 6 &#8211; Circular Walk Positano (3h45, 11km)<br />
</strong>The Circular walk will take us to a higher altitude, giving you the chance to breathe some fresh sea air. You can take a bus to Montepertuso (350m) to shorten the ascent, or you can start straight away from your hotel in Positano. There is an impressive natural arch supporting a rock wall on the way. We reach the top of the hill at Santa Maria (680m) where the walk continues though a forest of Cypress trees on the high path of the Lattrani mountains (805m). Then, it&#8217;s a zig zag descent to Positano where you can rest and enjoy a good meal and some well-deserved refreshments.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or central piazza.</p>
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<img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /></strong><span class="style23"><strong>DAY 7 &#8211; Positano<br />
</strong></span>After breakfast, we bid you farewell. However, you can choose to extend your trip in incredible Amalfi &#8211; see our Options below for details.</p>
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<p class="style23"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants<strong>.<br />
Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel centrally located. Rooms en-suite with views of the sea or the central piazza.</p>
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<p class="style_normal_blue">There are 2 main gateways to the Amalfi coast: Salerno and Sorrento. As our itinerary takes us from Amalfi to Positano, we recommend that you get there via Salerno and come back via Sorrento.</p>
<p class="style_normal_blue"><strong>To Rome Fiumicino<br />
</strong>All major airlines fly to Rome Fiumicino.<br />
From the aiport, train <a href="http://www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html</a> (website in English) to Rome Termini (main train station), half hourly.</p>
<p class="style_normal_blue"><strong>To Rome Ciampino<br />
</strong>Some low-cost airlines fly to Rome Ciampino.<br />
From the airport, shuttle bus <a href="http://www.terravision.eu/" target="_blank">http://www.terravision.eu/</a> to Rome Termini (main train station).</p>
<p class="style_normal_blue"><strong>To Naples<br />
</strong>easyJet www.easyjet.com, British Airway <a href="http://www.ba.com" target="_blank">www.ba.com</a>, Alitalia <a href="http://www.alitalia.com" target="_blank">www.alitalia.com</a>, Air France begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting <a href="http://www.airfrance.it" target="_blank">www.airfrance.it </a>and many other major airlines fly to Naples.</p>
<p class="style_normal_blue"><strong>From Rome Termini (main train station)<br />
</strong>Train <a href="http://www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html</a> (website in English) to Salerno (direct or change at Naples) takes approx. 2h45, (many a day).</p>
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<td class="style_normal_blue" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="100"><strong>From Naples Centrale (main train station)<br />
</strong>Option1: Train www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html (website in English) to Salerno (direct) in approx. 45min, (many a day).<br />
Option2: Ferry to Amalfi (2h approx.)<strong>From Salerno to Amalfi<br />
</strong>Option1: Bus www.sitabus.it/ to Amalfi (1h15min), hourly (last bus 9:30pm or 10:30 pm)<strong>.<br />
</strong>Option2: Ferry to Amalfi (1h approx.)</p>
<p><strong>Back from Positano<br />
</strong>Bus <a href="http://www.sitabus.it/" target="_blank">www.sitabus.it/</a> to Sorrento (1h), hourly.</p>
<p><strong>From Sorrento to Naples<br />
</strong>Option1: Train Circumvesuviana to Naples Centrale in approx. 45min, (many a day).<strong><br />
</strong>Option2: Bus Currei straight to Naples Airport in 1h15, (6 a day).</p>
<p><strong>From Sorrento to Rome<br />
</strong>Train Circumvesuviana to Naples Centrale in approx. 45min, (many a day). This small train pass by Pompeii and Ercolano.<strong><br />
</strong>Train <a href="http://www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html</a> (website in English) to Rome Termini direct, (many a day).<strong> </strong></p>
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<td class="style1" colspan="3">Note that these hotels have been carefully selected for their comfort, location, friendliness and character, and are subject to availability. If the hotel described is not available, we will provide you with the same standard of comfort &amp; price.</td>
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<td class="style1" colspan="4">Your luggage will be transferred when you change location (Amalfi, Praiano, Positano) on Day 3 and Day 5.</td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season<br />
</strong>from 13/12/10 to 02/01/11<br />
from 04/04/11 to 14/04/11<br />
from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11<br />
from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">650</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">220</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df" height="14">250</td>
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from 03/01/11 to 03/04/11<br />
from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11<br />
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<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">550</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">190</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">220</td>
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<div>3* Hotel in Amalfi/Positano/Sorrento &#8211; B&amp;B</div>
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<div>3* Hotel in Naples/Rome &#8211; B&amp;B</div>
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from 13/12/10 to 02/01/11 from 04/04/11 to 14/04/11 from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11 from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
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<div>85 pps</div>
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<div>110</div>
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<div>95 pps</div>
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<div>120</div>
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<td><strong>Low Season </strong><br />
from 03/01/11 to 03/04/11 from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11 from 04/10/11 to 11/12/11</td>
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<div>75 pps</div>
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<div>95</div>
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<div>90 pps</div>
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<div>110</div>
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		<title>Tuscany: La Dolce Vita(Walking Holiday)</title>
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		<dc:creator>Fabien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><h3>Tuscany: La Dolce Vita<strong>Available Year round<img src="/images/internal_07.png" height="14" width="56"></strong><strong>6 days / 5 nights</strong></h3></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>
<p><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/trip-tuscany.jpg" class="tripimage" align="left" height="80" hspace="20" style="padding-top:16px;" width="120"></td><td><span class="sml"><ul><li>Enjoy the relax atmosphere of Tuscany through: sleepy villages, vineyards, &#038; pasture lands...</li><li>Stroll along the the narrow streets of the little village of Stove</li><li>Admire world famous medieval San Gimignano</li><li> Relax! Have a glass of "Chianti"Â, as we cater for luggage &#038; accommodation.</li></ul></span></td>
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<p><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /><span class="style23"><strong> Enjoy</strong> the relaxed atmosphere of Tuscany with its sleepy villages, vineyards &amp; pastures..</span></p>
<p><strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Stroll</strong> along the the narrow streets of the little village of Monteriggioni.</p>
<p><strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Admire </strong>the world famous medieval town, San Gimignano.</p>
<p><strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Relax!</strong> Have a glass of Chianti while we look after the rest.</td>
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<p class="style23">A Walking Holiday in Tuscany, Italy. Situated on the west side of Italy on the Mediterranean coast, Tuscany is simply steeped in natural beauty, history and culture. Chains  of slender cypress trees rise and fall amongst the green brown contours of the  Tuscan hills. Here you will discover peace and calm. The evenings inherit the beauty of the days just spent and you will soon come to appreciate why this place has  seduced writers like Robert Browning and E.M. Forster.</p>
<p class="style23">During 6 days you will experience the real heart of Tuscany in this truly unique trip, partly following the famous <strong>&#8220;Via Francigena&#8221;</strong>, an ancient pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome.</p>
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<td class="style1" colspan="4">We decided to grade this trip as <strong>Easy+</strong> as there are no technical difficulties along the way. Hotels and guest houses have been carefully selected for their comfort, location, friendliness and character, but also for the quality of their food. We make your trip as comfortable as possible by transferring your luggage from hotel to hotel. During your walk, you&#8217;ll only carry a light day pack.</p>
<p>So, relax and enjoy your time in Tuscany!</td>
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<p>Walking times only (breaks not included)</td>
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<p class="style11111"><strong><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></strong><span class="style15"><strong>DAY 1 &#8211; Coming to Volterra</strong></span></p>
<p>Volterra is one of the oldest villages in Italy, we recommend visiting the historic centre.</p>
<p><strong>Optional circular walk: [3h, 10km, +/-351m]</strong></p>
<p>Ease your way into your walking holiday with a gentle trek. The walk is mostly on a white road, lined with cypress trees &#8211; a good introduction to what is to follow&#8230;</p>
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<p class="style11111"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Accommodation: </strong>4* hotel in the heart of the town in a 17th-century villa, with swimming pool. Room en suite.</td>
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<p class="style11111"><strong><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></strong><span class="style15"><strong>DAY 2 &#8211; To San Gimignano [4h, 12km, +348m, -178m]</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong>After a short transfer to Pignano, you will walk between vineyards and through oak woods with wild Cyclamen in flower in autumn and fine views of the ruins of the fortifications of Castelvecchio. Tonight you will stay at San Gimignano &#8211; a UNESCO World Heritage Site &#8211; known for its imposing medieval towers.</p>
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<p class="style11111"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation: </strong>3* hotel in the heart of the village. En-suite.</td>
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<p class="style11111"><strong><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></strong><span class="style15"><strong>DAY 3 &#8211; To Colle Val d&#8217;Elsa [4h10,14km,+394m, -208m]</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Today is a leisurely day through olive groves and cypress avenues up to the village of Montecchio. In Colle Val d&#8217;Elsa, enjoy a glass of Chianti in the central piazza.</p>
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<p class="style11111"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation:</strong> 3* hotel with character. Rooms en-suite.</td>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></strong><span class="style15"><strong>DAY 4 &#8211; To Monteriggioni [4h, 23km, +61m, -191m]</strong></span></p>
<p>Today&#8217;s walk is spent mostly in the shade, starting with a long descent to the Castel Petraia and then up to the densely forested hill of Montagnole, close to the attractive village of Strove. The stroll continues on to the handsome fortifications of Monterrigioni.</p>
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<p class="style11111"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants. <strong>Accommodation: </strong>Guesthouse in the tiny fortress-town of Monterrigioni. Rooms en suite.</p>
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<p class="style111111"><strong><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></strong><span class="style15"><strong>DAY 5 &#8211; To S. Columba [4h35, 13km, +346m, -410m] and to Siena</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong>We take to the road again for the last day of our trip. While you might find this day the most challenging, the end will certainly justify the means! After walking across the Montanella, you can admire the village of Funghaia and its church with frescoed interior. A short taxi ride will take you to your hotel in the heart of  Siena &#8211; your reststop for tonight. Experience real Tuscan food in one of the region&#8217;s best osterias.</p>
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<p class="style11111"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants. <strong>Accommodation:</strong> 3*  guesthouse in a 16th-century historical building in Siena. En-suite.</p>
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<p class="style111111"><strong><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></strong><span class="style15"><strong>DAY 6 &#8211; Siena</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong>After breakfast, we bid you farewell. However, you can extend you stay in Siena or take an additional night in Pisa or Florence (see options below).</p>
<p><em>Il Palio (a famous horse race in the heart of the city) takes place on dates in August and July each year. If you wish to book this trip during these dates, please contact us early so that we can secure your accommodation.</em></p>
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<p class="style11111"><strong>Hotel: </strong>Same as Day 5.</p>
<p><strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast</td>
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<td class="style1" colspan="4" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7">The closest airports are Pisa and Florence. However, flying to Rome is also a good alternative given Italy&#8217;s extensive rail network.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TO PISA</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pisa-airport.com/index.php?lang=_en" target="_blank">http://www.pisa-airport.com/index.php</a></p>
<p><strong>20 major airlines fly to Pisa:</strong> Ryanair <a href="http://www.ryanair.com">www.ryanair.com</a>, easyJet <a href="http://www.easyjet.com">www.easyjet.com</a>, Air France <a href="http://www.airfrance.com">www.airfrance.com</a>, Alitalia <a href="http://www.alitalia.com">www.alitalia.com</a>, Lufthansa <a href="http://www.lufthansa.com">www.lufthansa.com</a>, Sky Europe <a href="http://www.skyeurope.com">www.skyeurope.com</a> and others.</p>
<p><em>Shuttle buses connect to Pisa Central Bus &amp; Train Stations (every 10-20mins, until 11pm). Trains also connect the airport to the Pisa Central Station, but these are less frequent. The taxi rank is located outside the airport&#8217;s arrival terminal. Average fare to the city €12.00 (+ a surcharge on Sun &amp; Bank Hols).</em></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FROM VOLTERRA TO PISA</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> To Volterra by bus:</strong> Several buses a day connect Pisa to Volterra from the central bus station (takes 2hrs). Departure 5.35 to 21.30 (10.30 to 18.30 on Sat &amp; Sun). Check CPT <a href="http://www.cpt.pisa.it" target="_blank">www.cpt.pisa.it</a>. On Sundays, the service is less frequent. In August, timetable is subject to changes.</p>
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<li>First, line 190 Corsia 1. Pisa to Pontederra (1h)</li>
<li>Then, line 500 Corsia 4. Pontederra to Volterra (1h)</li>
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<p><strong>To Volterra by train:</strong> First Pisa to Cecina, then a train from Cecina to Salina di Volterra. Finally, a bus will take you to Volterra. This takes longer (3hrs30) but it can be a good option on Sundays when other services may be limited. See <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>TO FLORENCE</strong></span></p>
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<p>Air France <a href="http://www.airfrance.com">www.airfrance.com</a>, Alitalia <a href="http://www.alitalia.com">www.alitalia.com</a>, Lufthansa <a href="http://www.lufthansa.com">www.lufthansa.com</a> and others. Shuttle buses connect to Florence Central Bus &amp; Train Stations every 30 minutes.</p>
<p><strong>To Volterra by bus:</strong> There are several buses a day  from the central bus station (2hrs10mins). Departures 4h50 to 17h10. Check <a href="http://toscana-toskana.de/volterra-it/bus.htm#Firenze%20%C3%A0%20Volterra" target="_blank">http://toscana-toskana.de/volterra-it/bus.htm</a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> TO ROME FIUMICINO OF ROME CIAMPINO</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Virtually all airlines fly to Rome. From the airport, there is an easy shuttle to Rome Termini train station.</p>
<p>From Rome Termini there are many trains to  Cecina (4h30) and a bus to Volterra: <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>OTHER AIRPORTS</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The train &amp; bus networks in Italy are well developed and relatively inexpensive. It is probably possible to get to Volterra from other major cities in Italy. Ask us for advice and we will help you!</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BACK FROM SIENA</strong></span></p>
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<p>Many options are possible from Siena, whether you want to return to the airport or visit Pisa, Florence, Rome or another city.</p>
<p><strong>To Pisa:</strong> Several trains a day connect Volterra to Empoli (45mins) &amp; Empoli to Pisa (1hr15). See <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html</a>.</p>
<p><strong>To Florence:</strong> Several trains a day (1hr30 approx.).  See <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html">www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html</a></p>
<p><strong>To Rome:</strong> Several trains a day (3-4hrs).  See <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html</a>.</td>
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<p>Average temperatures (Â°C)</td>
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<p>Average rain (mm)</td>
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<p class="style11111">Please note that all of our hotels and guest houses have been carefully selected for their comfort,  location, food, friendliness and character, and are subject to availability. If the hotel described is not available, we will provide you with one of the same standard of comfort &amp; price.</p>
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<p>Hotel Day 1</p>
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<div><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/walking-holidays-tuscany-siena.jpg" alt="Volterra" width="120" height="90" /></p>
<p>Hotel Day 2</p>
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<p>Hotel Day 3</p>
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<div><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/walking-holidays-tuscany-monterigioni.jpg" alt="Volterra" width="120" height="90" /></p>
<p>Hotel Day 4</p>
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<div><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/walking-holidays-tuscany-siena4.jpg" alt="Volterra" width="120" height="90" /></p>
<p>Hotel Day 5</p>
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<div><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/walking-holidays-tuscany-pisa3.jpg" alt="Volterra" width="120" height="90" /></p>
<p>Optional</p>
<p>Hotel 3* in Pisa</p>
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<div><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/walking-holidays-tuscany-florence.jpg" alt="Volterra" width="120" height="90" /></p>
<p>Optional</p>
<p>Hotel 3* in Florence</p>
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<li class="style1">4 nights in hotels 3* or superior (B&amp;B basis)</li>
<li class="style1">1 nights in guest house of character (B&amp;B basis)<strong> </strong><strong> </strong></li>
<li class="style1">6 breakfasts</li>
<li class="style1">Luggage transferred every walking day (Day 2 to 5)</li>
<li class="style1">Transfer Day 2 from Volterra to Pignano</li>
<li class="style1">Step by step walking notes describing the itinerary</li>
<li class="style1">Detailed map(s) of the area (1:25,000 and 1:50,000)</li>
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<li class="style1">Insurance</li>
<li class="style1">Flight</li>
<li class="style1">Transfer to/from airport</li>
<li class="style1">Dinners</li>
<li class="style1">Taxi from Santa Columba to Siena (Day 5)</li>
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<td width="178" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td width="116" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Price (€)</strong></td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement (€)</strong></p>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong> </strong><strong>Solo Departure (including single room) (€)</strong></td>
<td width="119" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong> </strong><strong>Private transfer from Pisa airport to Volterra</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season </strong></p>
<p>from 12/12/10 to 02/01/11</p>
<p>from 04/04/11 to 14/04/11</p>
<p>from 25/04/11 to 04/07/11</p>
<p>from 29/08/11 to 10/10/11</p>
<p>from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">680</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" width="112" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">150</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">220</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" rowspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">Up to 3 persons: €200</p>
<p>Up to 8 persons: €260</td>
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<div><strong>Low Season</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong> from 03/01/11 to 03/04/11</p>
<p>from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11</p>
<p>from 05/07/11 to 28/08/11</p>
<p>from 11/10/11 to 11/12/11</p>
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<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">620</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">120</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">190</td>
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<p class="style1">These options give you the opportunity to couple your stay in Tuscany with a visit to one of these historical towns/cities. All our hotels are centrally located, close to all amenities and sites of cultural interest. In addition, our accommodations are ideally situated with regards to airports and train stations. Depending on your flight schedule, an extra night/s may make your departure easier.</p>
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<div><strong>Extra night in Pisa/Volterra/San Gimignano 3*    hotel</strong></div>
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<td colspan="2" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Extra night in Siena/Florence/Rome 3* hotel</strong></div>
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<td width="131" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Double / Twin room (€ pps)</strong></div>
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<td width="123" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Single    room (€)</strong></div>
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<td width="153" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Double    / Twin room (€ pps)</strong></div>
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<td width="125" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Single    room (€)</strong></div>
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<td width="160" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season </strong></p>
<p>from 13/12/10 to    02/01/11</p>
<p>from 04/04/10 to    14/04/11</p>
<p>from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11</p>
<p>from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">85</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">120</td>
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<td width="160" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Low Season </strong></p>
<p>from 03/01/11 to    03/04/11</p>
<p>from 15/04/11 to    24/04/11</p>
<p>from 04/10/11 to 11/12/11</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">75</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">90</td>
<td style="vertical-align: middle;" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
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		<title>Mt Blanc: The Grand Tour (Walking Holiday)</title>
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		<dc:creator>Fabien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><h3>Mt Blanc: The Grand Tour<strong>Available Jun to Aug<img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate+.gif" height="14" width="56"></strong><strong>7 days / 6 nights</strong></h3></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>
<p><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/trip-tmb.jpg" class="tripimage" align="left" height="80" hspace="20" style="padding-top:16px;" width="120"></td><td><span class="sml"><ul><li>Follow the famous Tour of the Mont Blanc in 7 days walk</li><li>Discover 3 different cultures and their gastronomy [French, Italian &#038; Swiss]</li><li>Witness gigantic glacier and massive 4000m peaks</li><li>Relax in our typical mountain chalet huts!.</li></ul></span></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>]]></description>
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<h5 style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #7c7c7d; background-color: #e5e5e5; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; padding-left: 10px;"><strong>8 Days/7 Nights </strong> <strong><img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate+.gif" alt="" width="56" height="14" align="absmiddle" /> Hotels &amp; Refuges Full Board </strong><strong>basis July to Sep</strong> <strong>€590</strong></h5>
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<img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /><span class="style23"><strong> Follow </strong>the famous &#8220;Tour du Mt Blanc&#8221; in a walk of 7 days..<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Discover </strong>3 different cultures and their gastronomy; French, Italian and Swiss. .<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Witness </strong>gigantic glaciers and massive 4000m peaks..<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /></strong><strong> Relax</strong> in our typical mountain chalet huts!</span></td>
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<p class="style23">A Walking Holiday around Mont Blanc in France, Italy, and Switzerland. The &#8220;Tour du Mont Blanc&#8221;, also called &#8220;TMB&#8221;, is one of the most famous and iconic walking trails through the Alps. It passes through three countries offering three diverse experiences; the Italian slopes with their large rock faces, the Swiss slopes with their soft valleys and the French glacial slopes.<br />
The route below was selected so as to allow you to carry as little heavy equipment as possible. There is no need for a bivouac, tent, stove or pan so you can hike in comfort with just a day pack. Altitude ranges between 1164 m (Argentiere) and 2671 m (Window of Arpette). The paths are well marked in general and should not cause any trouble for hikers with a reasonable level of fitness.</p>
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<p class="style13"><strong>Our team</strong> has specially designed this trip to allow you to experience the highest peaks in Western Europe. During the hikes you just have to take your day pack while we transfer the rest of your luggage to the next stage. One Food Abroad also provide detailed walking notes and maps, which help you get the most out of your time in the mountains.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /></strong><strong>DAY 1 &#8211; Coming to Les Contamines (1150m)**<br />
</strong>After your flight to Geneva, you will be pre-booked in a modern hotel in the heart of Les Contamines, close to all facilities.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-france.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" border="0" /> Town:</strong> Internet, ATM, shop, all facilities.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation: </strong>2* chalet-style hotel, right in the centre of the resort and in a quiet and sunny location. Balconies, terraces, swimming pool, sauna and fantastic views of the valley! Double rooms en-suite.</td>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 2 &#8211; Col de la Croix du Bonhomme 2433m [6h, +1319m].<br />
</strong>Today you will have to carry your overnight gear, while the rest of your luggage is being transported to the next stage at the &#8220;Refuge des Mottets&#8221; (See Day 3). From Les Contamines (1164m), the path ascends gradually to Notre Dame de la Gorge (1210m). You can visit the small, renovated church before ascending more steeply along the Roman way to the Refuge de la Balme (1706m). Shortly after, you will have the option to go to the &#8220;Lac Jovet&#8221; (2174m) in a natural reserve (+2hrs return), or to continue straight on.<br />
At the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2483m), we enter the Beaufortain province. The Refuge &#8220;Croix du Bonhomme&#8221; (2433m) is our reststop for the night.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-france.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" border="0" /> Facilities: </strong>Food shop at the refuge, phone.<strong><br />
Accommodation: </strong> Very comfortable mountain hut [2433m]. Hot water showers. Rooms of 4 &amp; 6 beds.<br />
<strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 course dinner</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /></strong><strong>DAY 3 &#8211; To the Refuge des Mottets (1887m) [1: 5h30 +313 -876m, 2: 5h, +316 -879].<br />
</strong>For this stage, you have 2 options. Both routes are beautiful, but the first should only be attempted if the weather permits!</p>
<p class="style1"><strong>1-</strong> A challenging route up to the &#8220;Col des Fours&#8221; (2265m), then steeply down to Les Turfs (1993m). It&#8217;s an impressive walk below Mt Tondu (3150m).</p>
<p class="style1"><strong>2-</strong> The easy way down to &#8220;Les Chapieux&#8221; (1554m) through grassland. Then, an easy trail up to the &#8220;Refuge des Mottets&#8221; (1887m).</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-france.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" border="0" /> Facilities: </strong>Food shop, phone.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>Rooms of 4 &amp; 6 beds. Hot water showers, open fire.<br />
<strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 course dinner</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 4 &#8211; Col de la Seigne &#8211; Col de Checroui 1956m [7h, +974m, -888m].<br />
</strong>The &#8220;Col de la Seigne&#8221; (2516m) opens on the Italian side on the valley called &#8220;Goms Veni&#8221;. A short ascent to the summit of Mount Fortin (2758m) will give you breathtaking views of the massive &#8220;Brenva&#8221; face of Mt Blanc. Then, an easy balcony trail brings you to the &#8220;Refuge de Maison Vieille&#8221; (1956m), where you will spend the night.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-Italy.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" /></strong> <strong>Facilities: </strong>Food shop, phone.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>Rooms of 4 &amp; 6 beds. Hot water showers, open fire.<br />
<strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 course dinner</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 5 &#8211; To Courmayeur 1244m &amp; to Champex 1470m [7h, +1201m, -1345m].<br />
</strong>Descent to Courmayeur (1244m) under the ridge of the &#8220;Mont de la Saxe&#8221; (2348m) with great views of the &#8220;Mont Blanc&#8221; (4810m) and two other 4000m peaks; &#8220;Grande Jorasse&#8221; &amp; the &#8220;Dent du Geant&#8221;. From Courmayeur (1244m), there is a short transfer to Arnuva (1769m) by bus ( €2.50) to avoid walking on the road. Ascend to the &#8220;Col Ferret&#8221; (2490m) that marks the border with Switzerland. Then descend into the &#8220;Goms Ferret&#8221; where you can enjoy a rest and even a drink while waiting for your direct bus to Champex-Lac (1470m) at 17h30 (€5).</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-switzerland.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" border="0" /> Town: </strong>ATM, food shop, bar, pubs, internet<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>2* hotel, double rooms, great views of the valley.<br />
<strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 course dinner.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /></strong><strong>DAY 6 &#8211; Trient 1326m [6h, +1201m, -1345m].<br />
</strong>Today you have two options from which to choose:<br />
<strong>1-</strong> Take the relaxing path along green pastures to the &#8220;Col de Forclaz&#8221; (1526m) and descend to the picturesque village of Trient (1300m).<br />
<strong>2-</strong> Follow the challenging &#8220;Fenetre d&#8221;â„¢Arpette&#8221; (2671m), close to the giant Seracs of the &#8220;Glacier du Trient&#8221;.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-switzerland.jpg" alt="flag" width="17" height="17" /> Town: </strong>Food shop.<strong><br />
Accommodation: </strong>Simple &#8220;ËœRelais-Auberge&#8221;â„¢ (inn), double rooms, the hotel has a lot of charm and the owner, Eliana, will make you feel right at home.<br />
<strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 course dinner</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /></strong><strong>DAY 7 &#8211; Col de Balme &#8211; Chamonix 1150m [5h, +865m, -941m].<br />
</strong>There is a steep ascent to the Col de Balme (2191m) at the French border, but the views over the valley of Chamonix are tremendous. We take a &#8220;variant&#8221; path leaving the main TMB on our right. The descent on the French side to the village of Montroc (1354m) is easy . Here, you can either walk to Chamonix (1150m), or take a short train ride [15mins, every half an hour].</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-france.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" border="0" /> Town: </strong>ATM, food shop, Internet, all facilities, pub, bar and clubs!<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> 2* hotel in the heart of the town, very friendly and homely atmosphere. En-suite.<br />
<strong>Meal: </strong>Breakfast. We don&#8217;t include the dinner here as we thought it would be more fun for you to choose from the dozens of restaurants and &#8220;brasseries&#8221; that Chamonix has to offer.</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /></strong><strong>DAY 8 &#8211; Chamonix. End of the adventure**.<br />
</strong>After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We also recommend that you spend some extra time in Chamonix &#8211; why not take the cable-car up to the &#8220;Aiguille du Midi (3870m) for a closer look at Mont Blanc?</p>
<p><strong>Note: </strong>We can also arrange for you to attempt the summit at 4810m!</p>
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<td width="120" height="14"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-aiguilledumidi.jpg" alt="aiguille du midi" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/hiking-flag-france.jpg" alt="flag" width="25" height="17" border="0" /> Meal: </strong>Breakfast</p>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="4" valign="top">How To Get There</td>
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<td colspan="4" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="12"><strong>To Switzerland</strong>The easiest way is to fly to Geneva with Aer Lingus, BA or Swissair.</td>
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<td colspan="4" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="105"><strong>To start your walk: Les Contamines</strong>- Best option: Shared shuttle bus (2h00 &#8211; 40€pps each way). See <a href="http://www.ski-lifts.com">www.ski-lifts.com</a>.- BUS: Take a bus from Geneva airport to St Gervais le Fayet (takes 2hrs, €30). Then take another from St Gervais le Fayet to Les Contamines (takes 15mins, €7). <a href="http://www.sat-montblanc.com">www.sat-montblanc.com.</a><br />
- TRAIN: Alternatively, you can travel by train (1hr30) to St Gervais le Fayet and then take a bus Les Contamines.</td>
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<td colspan="4" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="36"><strong>Back home</strong><strong> </strong>There is an early bus from Chamonix to Geneva airport (2hrs, €35). <a href="index.html">www.sat-montblanc.com</a>&nbsp;</td>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="4" valign="top">About The trip</td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="2" valign="top">Included</td>
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<li class="style1">4 nights in a 2* hotel, 3 nights in refuge</li>
<li class="style1">Full Board except pinic lunch Day 7</li>
<li class="style1">Your Luggage transported from hotel to hotel. except on day 2, see above.</li>
<li class="style1"><a href="/what-we-do-for-you.html">Detailed Walking Notes</a></li>
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<li class="style1">Flights</li>
<li class="style1">Holiday Insurance &#8211; recommended</li>
<li class="style1">Drinks</li>
<li class="style1">The 2 public buses [day 5]</li>
<li class="style1">Transfers from/to airport</li>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="4" valign="top">Hotels</td>
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<p class="style23">Please note that all of our hotels, refuges and guest houses have been carefully selected for their comfort, location, food, friendliness and character, and are subject to availability. If the hotel described is not available, we will provide you with one of the same standard of comfort &amp; price.</p>
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<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top" height="18"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-contamines.jpg" alt="contamines" width="120" height="80" /><br />
Night 1 &#8211; 2* hotel</td>
<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-bonhomme.jpg" alt="contamines" width="120" height="80" />Night 2 &#8211; refuge</td>
<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top" height="18"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-mottets.jpg" alt="contamines" width="120" height="90" /><br />
Night 3 &#8211; refuge</td>
<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-checrouy.jpg" alt="contamines" width="120" height="90" />Night 4 &#8211; refuge</td>
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<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top" width="150" height="113"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-champex.jpg" alt="contamines" width="108" height="99" /><br />
Night 5 &#8211; 2*hotel</td>
<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top" width="191"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-trient.jpg" alt="contamines" width="108" height="99" />Night 6 &#8211; Auberge</td>
<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top" width="128" height="113"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-chamonix.jpg" alt="contamines" width="108" height="99" /><br />
Night 7 &#8211; 2*hotel</td>
<td class="style1" align="center" valign="top" width="220"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tmb-dbd8.jpg" alt="Photo day8" width="120" height="99" />Official &#8220;Tour du Mont Blanc&#8221; Marker</td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="2" valign="top">Llunches</td>
<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="2" valign="top">Luggage</td>
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<p class="style23">&#8220;Lunch boxes&#8221; are provided every day. They are filling and very tasty. They usually contain ham or chicken sandwiches (vegetarian options available), a salad and fruit.</p>
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<p class="style23">Luggage transported by us from hotel to hotel. During the walks<br />
you only carry your day pack! Except on Day 2 where you will have to carry your overnight gear.</p>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="4">Prices &amp; Options</td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Price</strong><br />
(€)</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single departure supplement<br />
</strong>(€)</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single Room<br />
Supplement<br />
</strong>(€)</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Transfer from/to Geneva airport</strong> (€)</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Rafting Day 8 in Chamonix</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">End of June to early September</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">590</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">200</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" height="14">90</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" height="14"><span class="style1">up to 6 people: €250 each way<br />
up to 4 people: €200 each way</span></td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" height="14">€50 per person</td>
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<td rowspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="14"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td colspan="4" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7"><strong>Extra Night in Chamonix</strong></td>
<td colspan="4" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7"><strong>Extra Night in Geneva</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="26"><strong>2*<br />
&amp;<br />
breakfast</strong> (€)</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="26"><strong>3*<br />
&amp;<br />
breakfast</strong> (€)</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7"><strong>2*<br />
&amp;<br />
breakfast</strong> (€)</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7"><strong>3*<br />
&amp;<br />
breakfast</strong> (€)</td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="61" height="14">Single room €</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="64">Double room<br />
(€ pps)</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="40" height="14">Single room €</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="49">Double room<br />
(€ pps)</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="51" height="14">Single room €</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="55">Double room<br />
(€ pps)</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="98" height="14">Single room €</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="83">Double room<br />
(€ pps)</td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7">End of June to early september</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="61">80</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7">60</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" width="40">100</td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7">80</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7">85</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7">65</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7">110</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#95b6e7">85</td>
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<td colspan="9" align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#95b6e7" height="14"><strong>Special rates for groups of 6+</strong></td>
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<li class="style1"><strong>Single Room Supplement: €90</strong></li>
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<li class="style1"><strong>Additional night and breakfast in Chamonix or Les Contamines<br id="hj0x3" /><br />
</strong>2* Hotel: Twins / Double Room en-suite + Breakfast: €60pps (single €80)<br id="hj0x4" /><br />
3* Hotel: Twins / Double Room en-suite + Breakfast: €80pps (single €100)</li>
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<li class="style1"><strong>Additional night and breakfast in Geneva<br id="hj0x3" /><br />
</strong>2* Hotel: Twins / Double Room en-suite + Breakfast: €65pps (single €90)<br id="hj0x4" /><br />
3* Hotel: Twins / Double Room en-suite + Breakfast: €85pps (single €110)</li>
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<li class="style1"><strong>Transfer from/to Geneva airport<br id="c7ik" /><br />
</strong>up to 4 people: €200 each way<br id="c7ik0" /><br />
up to 6 people: €250 each way</li>
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<li class="style1"><strong>Rafting Day 8 in Chamonix:</strong> We can help you to book</li>
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		<title>Cinque Terre: Coastal Walk(Walking Holiday)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><h3>Cinque Terre<strong>Available year round<img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate.gif" height="14" width="56"></strong><strong>4 days / 3 nights</strong></h3></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><p>
<img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/trip-cinque.jpg" class="tripimage" align="left" height="80" hspace="20" style="padding-top:16px;" width="120"></td><td><span class="sml"><ul><li>Admire the Cinque Terre National Parc, UNESCO World Heritage site.</li><li>Explore picturesque cliff-hanging coastal villages, vineyards and olive orchards</li><li>Savour local specialty: Pesto, Anchovies of Monterosso, and Focassia with a glass of delicious Cinque Terre.</li><li>Relax and enjoy the beach you are in Italy!</li></ul></span></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>]]></description>
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<h5 style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #7c7c7d; background-color: #e5e5e5; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; padding-left: 10px;"><strong>4 Days/3 Nights</strong> <strong><img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate.gif" alt="" width="56" height="14" align="absmiddle" /> See Options</strong> <strong>B&amp;B Basis</strong> <strong> Available Year Round</strong><strong>From €250</strong></h5>
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<p><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /><span class="style23"><strong> Admire</strong>the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Explore </strong>picturesque cliff-hanging coastal villages, vineyards and olive groves.<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Savour</strong> the flavours of Liguria; pesto, Monterosso anchovies, focaccia and the dry white wines of Cinque Terre.<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Relax</strong> and enjoy the beach &#8211; you are in Italy!</span></td>
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<p class="style23">Walking holidays in Cinque Terre, Italy. Quite possibly the most beautiful coastal walk in Europe, on the most magnificent part of the Italian Riviera. The <strong>Cinque Terre</strong> are five coastal, medieval, villages in the province of La Spezia: <strong>Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola </strong>and<strong> Riomaggiore.</strong> The coastline, the villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of a national park of the same name. The Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</p>
<p>Walking through the National Park, you will discover the coastline as well as the backcountry: villages that cling to the cliffs, tiny sandy beaches and sandy coves as well as terraced fields and extensive woodlands. Given its location on the Mediterranean, only the freshest fish and seafood are good enough for the local cuisine. The anchovies of Monterosso are a local specialty, while the extensive terraced olive groves provide oil for some of the best pesto in Italy.<br />
As this trip is centre based, you will be able to stay in the heart of the National park and explore the area as you wish (see &#8220;Cinque Terre Card&#8221; below).</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#ffffff"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque.jpg" alt="Calanques" width="250" height="167" /></td>
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<p class="style23">To suit everybody&#8217;s taste and budget, we have selected 3 types of accommodation (see table of prices below):</p>
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<li class="style1"><strong> </strong>Self-catering apartment (2* standard) in Riomaggiore, including breakfast</li>
<li class="style1">3* hotel in Monterosso</li>
<li class="style1">4* hotel in Monterosso</li>
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<p>You can  extend your stay by adding as many extra nights in the Cinque Terre as you wish, or nights in Pisa, Genoa, Milan or Rome (depending on your flight schedule).</td>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="3">Maps</td>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="3">Day By Day</td>
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<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="middle"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-gradients.gif" alt="Gradients" width="669" height="132" /></td>
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<td class="style1" colspan="3" align="left" valign="middle"><em>Below are the details for each of the walks that we suggest in the Cinque Terre National Park. Depending on which town you stay in (Riomaggiore or Monterosso) and according to your fitness, you can choose which walk you would like to complete. A must is the walk from Riomaggiore to Monterosso, also known as the lovers&#8217; walk. Another worthy trek is from Riomaggiore  to Portovenere. Please note that you can use the extremely reliable and frequent trains between towns (see Cinque Terre Card below), so do not feel obliged to spend your days in the town where you are lodging. Walks can be taken in any order.</em></td>
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<td class="style1"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /> To the Cinque Terre (Monterosso or Riomaggiore)</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p class="style23">Take a train to the Cinque Terre (see &#8220;How to get there&#8221; below) and check into your accommodation in the town of Monterosso or Riomaggiore  (see &#8220;Options&#8221; below). If you arrive early enough, it would be possible to complete one of the shorter walks or  alternatively, you could explore, rest or go for a swim.</p>
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<td width="119"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-1.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>Town</strong>: Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>As you decide.</p>
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<p><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /><strong>Riomaggiore &#8211; Monterosso (4h45, +/- 430m)</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p>
<p class="style1">This is the famous Via Dell&#8217;Amore (Lovers&#8217; Walk). This very picturesque footpath winds along the shore, past the five famous villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Pass by pretty terraced vineyards and olive groves.This walk varies in difficulty from an easy stroll to a demanding hike, but offers the best views of the bay and spectacular approaches to both Monterosso and Vernazza. If you feel tired, you can also take a train from any station along the way.</p>
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<td width="119"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-3.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> As you decide.</p>
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<p><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="15" height="10" />Riomaggiore &#8211; Portovenere (5h00, +/- 515m)<br />
</strong></p>
<p class="style1">This walk explores the remote Peninsula of Portovenere. We head south on a path going steeply uphill through extensive woodlands. Passing Campiglia, a pretty, traditional Ligurian village, we descend to Portovenere. From here, enjoy great views of &#8220;Isla Palmaria&#8221; and the little church sitting atop it. From Portovenere, you can travel back either by seasonal ferry, or by taking the bus to La Spezia and then a train to Cinque Terre.</p>
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<td width="119"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-2.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation: </strong>As you decide.</p>
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<p><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" />Circular walk Monterosso (4h00, +/- 601m)</strong><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p class="style1">This walk takes you through a fragrant lemon grove where you can enjoy  sweeping views of the coast. Both the Etruscans and the Romans followed this path many hundreds of years ago. During  the Middle Ages this mule track was of  great importance, as it passed just in front of the historical sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
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<td width="121"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-4.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td class="style1grey" width="202">
<p class="style1"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> As you decide.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="Style1GREY2"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></span>Circular Walk Riomaggiore (2h00, +/- 340m)<br />
</strong></p>
<p class="style1">This walk follows a historical mule track, which connects Riomaggiore with the Marian Sanctuary of Montenero (340m). The path was used for  solemn processions to the sanctuary, which was built a long time before the construction of the St John the Baptist parish of Riomaggiore.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
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<td width="119"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-5.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> As you decide.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="Style1GREY2"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></span>Monterosso &#8211; Levanto (2h50, +/- 313m)<br />
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<p class="style1">This is a short walk, but one of the most rewarding. Heading north, we follow the coast towards the spectacular peninsula of Fegina. In Levanto you can go for a swim or have an ice cream by the beach. Ideal for a half-day excursion (day of arrival or departure, for example).</p>
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<p class="style1"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> As you decide.</p>
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<p><strong><span class="Style1GREY2"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" hspace="5" vspace="0" width="6" height="7" /></span>Levanto &#8211; Deiva Marina (5h00, +/- 637m)<br />
</strong>Although this is a long day, you can find shade under the oak and pine forests that cling to the coastal hillsides. As the path crosses citrus groves and olive terraces overlooking the sea, you will be rewarded with fantastic viewpoints. Coming down to Deiva Marina, you can enjoy the facilities of the resort before taking the train back to the Cinque Terre.<strong><br />
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<td class="style1grey" width="202"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, bus, ATM, Internet, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> As you decide.</td>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="3">How To Get There</td>
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<td class="style1" colspan="3" bgcolor="#95b6e7">The closest airports are Pisa and Genoa. However, the Cinque Terre are also easily accessible by flying to Milan or Rome.</p>
<p><strong>To Pisa </strong><a href="http://www.pisa-airport.com/index.php?lang=_en" target="_blank"></p>
<p>http://www.pisa-airport.com/index.php?lang=_en</a></p>
<p>20 major airlines fly to Pisa: Ryanair   <a href="http://www.ryanair.com" target="_blank">www.ryanair.com</a>, easyJet <a href="http://www.easyjet.com" target="_blank">www.easyjet.com</a>, Air France <a href="http://www.airfrance.com" target="_blank">www.airfrance.com</a>, Alitalia <a href="http://www.alitalia.com" target="_blank">www.alitalia.com</a>, Lufthansa <a href="http://www.lufthansa.com" target="_blank">www.lufthansa.com</a>, Sky Europe <a href="http://www.skyeurope.com" target="_blank">www.skyeurope.com</a> amongst others.<br />
From Pisa, there are frequent trains to the Cinque Terre (1hr30 approx) <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html" target="_blank">http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html</a></p>
<p><strong>To Genoa</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.airport.genova.it/v2/" target="_blank">http://www.airport.genova.it/v2/</a><br />
Ryanair   <a href="http://www.ryanair.com" target="_blank">www.ryanair.com</a>, Air France <a href="http://www.airfrance.com" target="_blank">www.airfrance.com</a>, Alitalia <a href="http://www.alitalia.com" target="_blank">www.alitalia.com</a>, Lufthansa <a href="http://www.lufthansa.com" target="_blank">www.lufthansa.com</a> and other airlines fly to Genoa.<br />
From Genoa, there are frequent trains to the Cinque Terre (1hr30 approx) <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html" target="_blank">http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html</a></p>
<p><strong>To Milan</strong><br />
Virtually all airlines fly to Milan&#8217;s airports.<br />
From Milano Centrale (Milan&#8217;s main train station) there are regular trains to the Cinque Terre (3hrs). <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html" target="_blank">http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html</a></p>
<p><strong>To Rome</strong><br />
Virtually all airlines fly to Rome.<br />
From Rome Termini (Rome&#8217;s main train station) there are many trains to the Cinque Terre (5hrs), with a change in La Spezia <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html">http://www.trenitalia.com/trenitalia.html</a></td>
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<td height="125" align="center" valign="middle"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-tuscany-temp.gif" alt="Temperatures" width="292" height="125" /><br />
Average temperatures</td>
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Average rainfall</td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="3">Accommodation</td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>Self-catering apartment Riomaggiore (2* standard)</strong></p>
<p>Apartments are all located in the town of Riomaggiore. Breakfast is included and served at the hotel.</p>
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<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel1a.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel1b.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>3* Hotel in Monterosso</strong><br />
The hotel is located just 150m from the sea and right in the historical centre of Monterosso. This is an extremely peaceful area, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees.</p>
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<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel3a.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel3b.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel3c.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p class="style1"><strong>4* Hotel in Monterosso</strong><br />
The hotel is located just 50m from the sea in the resort of Monterosso.</p>
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<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel4b.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel4c.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-cinque-hotel4d.jpg" alt="cinque" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;">Included</td>
<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="2">Not Included</td>
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<li class="style1"><strong> </strong>3 nights on a B&amp;B basis</li>
<li class="style1">Step-by-step walking notes describing the itinerary<strong><br />
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<li class="style1">Detailed map of the area (1:50,000)</li>
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<li class="style1">Insurance</li>
<li class="style1">Flight</li>
<li class="style1">Transfer to/from airport to the Cinque Terre</li>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="3">PRICES</td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="6" height="14" valign="top">Self-Catering Apartment Riomaggiore &#8211; All year round</td>
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<td rowspan="2" width="178" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" width="116" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Price (€) 4 days / 3 nights</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement  (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in the Cinque Terre</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td width="124" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season </strong><br />
from 13/12/10 to 02/01/11<br />
from 04/04/11 to 14/04/11<br />
from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11<br />
from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">290</td>
<td width="112" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">70</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">85</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
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<div><strong>Low Season<br />
</strong><br />
from 03/01/11 to 03/04/11<br />
from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11<br />
from 04/10/11 to 11/12/11</div>
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<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">250</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">60</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">75</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">80</td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="6" height="14" valign="top">Hotel 3* Monterosso &#8211; from mid february to december</td>
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<td rowspan="2" width="178" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" width="128" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Price (€) 4 days / 3 nights</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement  (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in the Cinque Terre</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td width="129" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season </strong><br />
from 13/12/10 to 02/01/11<br />
from 04/04/11 to 14/04/11<br />
from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11<br />
from 12/12/11 to 03/01/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">340</td>
<td width="118" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">90</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">100</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">130</td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Low Season<br />
</strong>from 14/02/11 to 03/04/11<br />
from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11<br />
from 04/10/11 to 11/12/11</div>
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<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">285</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">80</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">90</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">115</td>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="5" height="14" valign="top">Hotel 4* Monterosso &#8211; from march to october</td>
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<td rowspan="2" width="178" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" width="128" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Price (€) 4 days / 3 nights</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement  (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in the Cinque Terre</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td width="129" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season </strong><br />
from 13/12/10 to 02/01/11<br />
from 04/04/11to 14/04/11<br />
from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11<br />
from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">390</td>
<td width="118" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">120</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">125</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">150</td>
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<td height="69" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Low Season</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>from 21/03/11 to 03/04/11<br />
from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11<br />
from 04/10/11 to 25/10/11</p>
</div>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">340</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">100</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">130</td>
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<td colspan="4"></td>
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<td style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #729630; border: 3px double #ECF1E7; padding-left: 10px;" colspan="7" height="14" valign="top">OPTIONS</td>
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<p class="style1">These options give you the opportunity to couple your stay in the Cinque Terre with a visit to one of these historical towns/cities. All our hotels are centrally located, close to all amenities and sites of cultural interest. In addition, our accommodations are ideally situated with regards to airports and train stations. Depending on your flight schedule, an extra night/s in Pisa, Genoa, Milan or Rome may make your departure easier.</p>
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<td rowspan="2" width="178" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in Pisa/Genoa 3* hotel</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in Milan/Rome 3* hotel</strong></td>
<td rowspan="5" width="115" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Private transfer from Pisa airport to the Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore or Monterosso)</strong></p>
<p>Up to 4 pers: €240<br />
Up to 8 pers: €320 Up to 12 pers: €450<br />
Up to 15 pers: €520</p>
<p>(for transfer from other airports, please ask us)</td>
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<td width="105" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong></td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td width="99" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>High Season </strong><br />
from 13/12/10 to 02/01/11</p>
<p>from 04/04/11 to 14/04/11<br />
from 25/04/11 to 03/10/11<br />
from 12/12/10 to 03/01/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">85</td>
<td width="87" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">120</td>
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<td height="69" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Low Season<br />
</strong> from 03/01/11 to 03/04/11<br />
from 15/04/11 to 24/04/11<br />
from 04/10/11 to 11/12/11</div>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">75</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">90</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
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		<title>Dolomites: A Magical Journey(Walking Holiday)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><h3>Dolomites: A Magical Journey<strong>Available Jun to Sept<img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate+.gif" height="14" width="56"></strong><strong>7 days / 6 nights</strong></h3></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>
<p><img src="http://www.onefootabroad.ie/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/images/trip-dolomites.jpg" class="tripimage" align="left" height="80" hspace="20" style="padding-top:16px;" width="120"></td><td><span class="sml"><ul><li>Feel the unique atmosphere of the Dolomites!</li><li>Stroll in the world famous Cortina d'Ampezzo shopping streets!</li><li>Experience breathtaking high mountain landscapes!</li><li> Enjoy an exceptional level of comfort while hiking!</li></ul></span></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>]]></description>
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<h5 style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #7c7c7d; background-color: #e5e5e5; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; padding-left: 10px;">Self-Guided <strong>7 Days/6 Nights</strong> <strong><img src="/images/walking-grade-moderate+.gif" alt="" width="56" height="14" align="absmiddle" /> or<img src="/images/walking-grade-challenging.gif" alt="" width="56" height="14" align="absmiddle" /> Hotels 2* and refuges </strong><strong>Half Board in refuges </strong> <strong>Mid June to End Sep</strong> <strong>€490</strong></h5>
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<td class="style1" width="668" height="109"><img src="../images/walking-holidays-highlights.png" alt="Highlights" width="94" height="30" /><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /><span class="style23"><strong> Feel</strong> the unique atmosphere of the Dolomites!<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Stroll</strong> in the world-famous Cortina d&#8217;Ampezzo shopping streets!<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Experience</strong> breathtaking high mountain landscapes!<br />
<strong><img src="../images/puce_05-yellow.gif" alt="Puce" width="7" height="7" /> Enjoy</strong> an exceptional level of comfort while hiking!</span></td>
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<p class="style1">Located towards the Eastern end of the Alps&#8217; great curve from the Mediterranean coast through Central Europe to the Balkans, the Dolomites region occupies an area of Northern Italy as large as Wales. Its world famous fairy tale spires, broad rock plateaus and mountain lakes provide a uniquely stunning environment. Its plunging forested valleys deservedly attract mountain lovers and keen walkers. One Foot Abroad are proud to offer this destination to you. This adventurous trip takes you to the <strong>highest</strong> part of the Dolomites, following rivers and lakes. You will <strong>experience</strong> the contrast between the lush green valley and the massive limestone <strong>peaks</strong> looming above you.</p>
<div><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">&#8220;We had a great time in Dolomites. Weather was EXCELLENT -  blue<br />
skies every day &#8211; we saw Tre Cime and Tofane area in full beauty!! Itinerary and your explanatory notes were excellent and detailed  &#8211; we didn&#8217;t get lost. If I plan in the future another trip, I will contact you for advice&#8221; Dana &amp; Radim September 2011.</span></em></div>
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<p class="style1">This trip <strong>alternates</strong> between nights in <strong>Cortina</strong> and <strong>high mountain refuges</strong>. This enables you to enjoy the comfort of a hotel, as well as getting the unique feeling of <strong> high altitude</strong> while staying in amazingly located refuges. Every day you have a choice between a <strong>&#8220;Moderate+&#8221;</strong> or a <strong>&#8220;Challenging&#8221; </strong>itinerary, starting and finishing at the same point. This way, you can vary the difficulty by doing some challenging days and some easier days, depending on the weather, your fitness and experience and what you fancy. In Cortina, you will stay in <strong>comfortable</strong> hotels, ranging from 2* to 4*.</p>
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<p><img src="../images/walking-holidays-dol-grad1.gif" alt="Gradients" width="680" height="140" /><strong><br />
Moderate+ gradients</strong></p>
<p><img src="../images/walking-holidays-dol-grad2.jpg" alt="Gradients" width="680" height="140" /><br />
<strong>Challenging gradients</strong><br />
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<p class="style11"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" />DAY 1 &#8211; Arriving in Cortina (1211m). </strong><span><br />
style=&#8217;font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Verdana&#8217;&gt;<br />
</span>Cortina is also known as the &#8220;queen of the Dolomites&#8221; because of its amazing geographical location. From this vibrant and tourist-friendly town, the impressive mountains around are easily accessible. Excellent restaurants and nice pubs offer some well-deserved refreshments!</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Town:</strong> Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants.<br />
<strong>Accommodation:</strong> Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. Room en-suite.</p>
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<p class="style11"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 2 &#8211; To Refuge Locatelli (2405m) &#8211; Tre Cime area<br />
Moderate+ route: 4h15, +1094m<br />
Challenging route: 6h15, +1211m, -212m<br />
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After a short bus transfer to lake Landro, the ascent to one of the greatest highlights of the Dolomites can begin. It is a steady ascent of more than 1000m that will take you directly in front of the mighty Tre Cime. These 3 peaks are emblematic of the Dolomites. The famous Refuge Locatelli will receive you with refreshments and a hearty meal. Walkers who enjoy a challenge can take a hike around the Tre Cime and observe the peaks from every angle.</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>High mountain refuge. Rooms of 2/3/4 beds, or dorm accommodation, depending on availability. Hot water showers.<br />
<strong>Meals:</strong> Dinner, breakfast</p>
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<p class="style11"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 3 &#8211; Back to Cortina (1211m) &#8211; Tre Cime area<br />
Moderate+ route: 4h, +595m, -680m<br />
Challenging route: 6h15, +690m, -1215m</strong><br />
Today&#8217;s walk was the scene of tragic war act during WWI. You can still see the evidence of these atrocities by walking through the war tunnel of Paterno and the curious looking Sasso di Sesto. The walk leads to the pretty refuge Cengia (2528m), then down into a silent otherworldly &#8216;amphitheatre&#8217;. Then it&#8217;s on to the refuge Auronzo, for a short transfer back to Cortina.</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants<strong>.<br />
Accommodation: </strong>Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. En-suite.</p>
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<p class="style11"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 4 &#8211; To Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m) &#8211; Cinque Torri.<br />
Moderate+ route: 5h00, +474m, -594m<br />
Challenging route: 5h00, +335m, -455m</strong><br />
After a pleasant transfer on the open-air ski lift, this walk will take you to the very foot of the eroded rock towers of the Cinque Torri. Then, we walk around Nuvolau using either a dramatic and technical path by Ra Gusela (2574m), or an easier path by Passo Giau (2236m) before reaching Passo Falzarego (2105m). Here, you take an enormous cable car up to Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m), where we spend the night in the amazing surroundings of the Tofane range.</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>High mountain refuge. Rooms of 2/3/4 beds, or dorm accommodation, depending on availability. Hot water showers.<br />
<strong>Meals:</strong> Dinner, breakfast</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 5 &#8211; Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m) &#8211; Circular Walk Tofane<br />
Moderate+ route: 6h15, +894m, -1541m<br />
Challenging route: same<br />
</strong></strong> As it is not possible to ascend any higher from the Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m), today we begin by descending to 2030m . We take a right to climb steeply through scrub and past a waterfall for a relentless ascent via moderately exposed natural ledges cut into the sheer Nemesis rock point. This leads to the wondrous lunar-like Masare amphitheatre and eventually to Refuge Giussani (2600m). The walk continues down to Col dei Bos (2400m) and Passo Falzarego (2105m), from which the cable car takes you back up to Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m).</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>High mountain refuge. Rooms of 2/3/4 beds, or dorm accommodation, depending on availability. Hot water showers.<br />
<strong>Meals:</strong> Dinner, breakfast</p>
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<p class="style11"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 6 &#8211; Back to Cortina (1211m) &#8211; Val Travenanzes<br />
Moderate+ route: 4h10, -1460m<br />
Challenging route: 6h10, +647m, -1460m</strong><br />
This challenging route begins with an exhilarating underground ascent via a remarkable tunnel hewn into the mountainside by the Italian WW1 forces. We climb a total of 647m with the help of rock steps and guiding cables fixed to the walls. The tunnel measures 1100m in length and boasts a gradient verging 45 degrees! Then we descend the Val Travenanzes, haunt of Chamois (a native species of goat-antelope) and Marmots (ground squirrels) to conclude with the impressive Fanes waterfall &#8211; its 70m drop evidently placing it as the highest waterfall in the Dolomites.</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants<strong>.<br />
Accommodation: </strong>Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. En-suite.</p>
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<p class="style11"><img src="../images/puce_avo2.gif" alt="puce" width="6" height="7" hspace="5" vspace="0" /><strong>DAY 7 &#8211; Cortina (1211m)</strong><br />
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. However, you can extend your stay in Cortina to explore this area further or take an additional night in romantic Venice (see options below).</p>
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<p class="style11"><strong>Town: </strong>Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants<strong>.<br />
Accommodation: </strong>Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. En-suite.</p>
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<td class="style1" colspan="3" bgcolor="#95b6e7">The closest airports are Treviso and Venice. However, flying to Milan, Verona, Brescia or Trieste are also good alternatives given the rail links from these cities.<strong>To Treviso<br />
</strong><a href="http://www.trevisoairport.it/" target="_blank">http://www.trevisoairport.it/</a><br />
Ryanair <a href="http://www.ryanair.com" target="_blank">www.ryanair.com</a>, Sky Europe <a href="http://www.skyeurope.com" target="_blank">www.skyeurope.com</a> and other airlines fly to Treviso airport. From the airport, Line 6 takes you to the Bus and Train stations in 15 min (every 30 min), or taxi get a taxi (approx €20).</p>
<p><strong>From Treviso to Cortina</strong><br />
1. Direct Bus (€9.40) from Treviso Autostazione (Bus Station) to Cortina everyday between 13/06 and 31/08 and on Sat &amp; Sun until 20/09, leaving at 8h35 and taking approx 2h45min <a href="http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&amp;area=22&amp;menuid=62" target="_blank">http://www.atvo.it<br />
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2. Alternatively, train (approx 2h) from Treviso to Calalzo: <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com" target="_blank">http://www.trenitalia.com</a> + Bus (approx 1h) Dolomitibus: <a href="http://www.dolomitibus.it/" target="_blank">http://www.dolomitibus.it/</a> (regular service)</p>
<p>3. Option to arrange a direct transfer from the airport with us (see options below)</p>
<p><strong>To Venice</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.veniceairport.com/" target="_blank">http://www.veniceairport.com/</a><br />
easyJet, Aer Lingus, Alitalia and other airlines fly to Venice. From the airport, the ATVO line has frequent services to Piazza Roma (Venice) or Mestre Train Station (easier) for €3.</p>
<p><strong>From Venice to Cortina</strong><br />
1. Direct Bus (€11) from Venice Bus Station or Mestre to Cortina everyday between 13/06 and 31/08 and on Sat &amp; Sun until 20/09, leaving at 7h50 and taking approx 3h30min <a href="http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&amp;area=22&amp;menuid=62" target="_blank">http://www.atvo.it/</a></p>
<p>2. Alternatively, train (approx 2h40) from Venice or Mestre to Calalzo: <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com" target="_blank">http://www.trenitalia.com</a> + Bus (approx 1h) Dolomitibus: <a href="http://www.dolomitibus.it/" target="_blank">http://www.dolomitibus.it/</a>(regular service)</p>
<p>3. Option to arrange a direct transfer from the airport with us (see options below)</p>
<p><strong>To Milan</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/" target="_parent">http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/</a><br />
Virtually all major airlines fly to Milan. From the airport, there is an express bus (Malpensa express) taking you to Milan train Station. Train (approx 2h40) from Milan to Calalzo or Dobbiaco: <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com" target="_blank">http://www.trenitalia.com </a>+ Bus (approx 1h) Dolomitibus: <a href="http://www.dolomitibus.it/" target="_blank">http://www.dolomitibus.it/</a> regular service)</p>
<p><strong>Other Airports</strong><br />
The train &amp; bus networks in Italy are well developed and very cheap. It is possible to get to Cortina from other major cities in Italy. Ask us for advice and we will help you.</td>
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Average temperature</td>
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Average rainfall</td>
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<td class="style1" colspan="3"><strong>2* hotels in Cortina. Rooms en-suite. All located in the heart of town</strong></p>
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<p><strong>3* hotels. Rooms en-suite. All located in the heart of town</strong></p>
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<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-dol-hotel4.jpg" alt="dolomites" width="120" height="90" /></td>
<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-dol-hotel5.jpg" alt="dolomites" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p><strong>4* hotels. Rooms en-suite. All located in the heart of town</strong></p>
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<td><img src="../images/walking-holidays-dol-hotel8.jpg" alt="dolomites" width="120" height="90" /></td>
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<p><strong>Refuges Locatelli (2405m) and Lagazuoi (2752m)</strong></p>
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<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="2">Not Included</td>
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<li class="style1">3 nights in 2*/3*/4*</li>
<li class="style1">3 nights in high mountain refuges</li>
<li class="style1">6 breakfasts</li>
<li class="style1">3 dinners</li>
<li class="style1">Step by step walking notes describing the itinerary</li>
<li class="style1">Detailed map(s) of the area (1:50,000)</li>
<li class="style1">Luggage cloakroom in Cortina Days 2, 4, 5</li>
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<li class="style1">Insurance &#8211; recommended</li>
<li class="style1">Flights</li>
<li class="style1">Transfer from/to airport</li>
<li class="style1">Transfers by local bus from/to Cortina</li>
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<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="178"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="116"><strong>Price (€)</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in Cortina 2* hotel B&amp;B</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="124"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Low Season<br />
</strong>from 13/06/11 to 03/07/11<br />
from 31/08/11 to 20/09/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">490</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="112">50</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">65</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">80</td>
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<div><strong>Mid Season<br />
</strong>from 04/07/11to 17/07/11<br />
from 24/08/11 to 30/08/11</div>
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<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">550</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">55</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">80</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
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<div><strong>High Season<br />
</strong>from 18/07/11 to 23/08/11</div>
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<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">640</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">60</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
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<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="184"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="123"><strong>Price (€)</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in Cortina 3* hotel B&amp;B</strong></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="129"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Low Season<br />
</strong>from 13/06/11 to 03/07/11<br />
from 31/08/11 to 20/09/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">540</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="117">80</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">80</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">100</td>
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<div><strong>Mid Season<br />
</strong>from 04/07/11 to 17/07/11<br />
from 24/08/11 to 30/08/11</div>
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<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">640</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">100</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">95</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">125</td>
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<div><strong>High Season<br />
</strong>from 18/07/11 to 23/08/11</div>
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<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">790</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">120</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">120</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">150</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2">
<table id="tripstyle" width="702" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#ffffff">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="6" valign="top" height="14">WALKING PACK 4* Hotel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="184"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="123"><strong>Price (€)</strong></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Single room supplement (€)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Extra night in Cortina 4* hotel B&amp;B</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong><strong> </strong></td>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="129"><strong> </strong><strong>single room (€)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df"><strong>Low Season<br />
</strong>from 13/06/11 to 03/07/11<br />
from 31/08/11 to 20/09/11</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">670</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="117">90</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">100</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Mid Season<br />
</strong>from 04/07/11 to 17/07/11<br />
from 24/08/11 to 30/08/11</div>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">720</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">110</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">125</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>High Season<br />
</strong>from 18/07/11 to 23/08/11</div>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">900</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">130</td>
<td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">150</td>
<td align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#75a1df">190</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2">
<table id="tripstyle" width="702" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#ffffff">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="color: #729630; margin: 0px 10px;" colspan="4" valign="top" height="14">OPTIONS</td>
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<td colspan="4" bgcolor="#75a1df" height="63">These options give you the opportunity to extend your stay in order to visit Venice. <span class="style1"> All our hotels are centrally located, close to all amenities and sites of cultural interest. In addition, our accommodations are ideally situated with regards to airports and train stations. Depending on your flight schedule, an extra night/s may make your departure easier.</span></td>
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<tr>
<td rowspan="2" bgcolor="#75a1df" height="40"><strong>Period</strong></td>
<td colspan="2" bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div><strong>Extra night in Venice 3* hotel</strong></div>
</td>
<td rowspan="2" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="268">
<div><strong>Private transfer from Treviso or Venice airport to Cortina</strong></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df" width="124" height="20">
<div><strong>double / twin room (€pps)</strong></div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df" width="116">
<div><strong>single room (€)</strong></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df" width="184" height="20"><strong>Low Season</strong><br />
July-August</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div>120</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div>170</div>
</td>
<td rowspan="3" bgcolor="#75a1df" width="268">Up to 4 pers: €260<br />
Up to 6 pers: €330<br />
Up to 8 pers: €360<br />
(for transfer from other airports, please ask us)</td>
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<tr>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df" width="184" height="20"><strong>Mid Season</strong><br />
June</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div>150</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div>200</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df" width="184" height="20"><strong>High Season </strong><br />
September</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div>180</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#75a1df">
<div>230</div>
</td>
</tr>
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</table>
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