DAY 1 - Arriving in Cortina (1211m).
Cortina is also known as the "queen of the Dolomites" 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!
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. Room en-suite. |
DAY 2 - To Refuge Locatelli (2405m) - Tre Cime area
Moderate+ route: 4h15, +1094m
Challenging route: 6h15, +1211m, -212m
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.
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Accommodation: High mountain refuge. Rooms of 2/3/4 beds, or dorm accommodation, depending on availability. Hot water showers. Meals: Dinner, breakfast |
DAY 3 - Back to Cortina (1211m) - Tre Cime area
Moderate+ route: 4h, +595m, -680m
Challenging route: 6h15, +690m, -1215m
Today'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 'amphitheatre'. Then it's on to the refuge Auronzo, for a short transfer back to Cortina.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. En-suite. |
DAY 4 - To Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m) - Cinque Torri.
Moderate+ route: 5h00, +474m, -594m
Challenging route: 5h00, +335m, -455m
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.
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Accommodation: High mountain refuge. Rooms of 2/3/4 beds, or dorm accommodation, depending on availability. Hot water showers. Meals: Dinner, breakfast |
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DAY 5 - Refuge Lagazuoi (2752m) - Circular Walk Tofane
Moderate+ route: 6h15, +894m, -1541m
Challenging route: same
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).
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Accommodation: High mountain refuge. Rooms of 2/3/4 beds, or dorm accommodation, depending on availability. Hot water showers. Meals: Dinner, breakfast |
DAY 6 - Back to Cortina (1211m) - Val Travenanzes
Moderate+ route: 4h10, -1460m
Challenging route: 6h10, +647m, -1460m
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 - its 70m drop evidently placing it as the highest waterfall in the Dolomites.
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. En-suite. |
DAY 7 - Cortina (1211m)
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).
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Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel 2*/3*/4*in the heart of the town. En-suite. |
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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.
To Treviso
http://www.trevisoairport.it/
Ryanair www.ryanair.com, Sky Europe www.skyeurope.com 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).
From Treviso to Cortina
1. Direct Bus (€9.40) from Treviso Autostazione (Bus Station) to Cortina everyday between 13/06 and 31/08 and on Sat & Sun until 20/09, leaving at 8h35 and taking approx 2h45min http://www.atvo.it
2. Alternatively, train (approx 2h) from Treviso to Calalzo: http://www.trenitalia.com + Bus (approx 1h) Dolomitibus: http://www.dolomitibus.it/ (regular service)
3. Option to arrange a direct transfer from the airport with us (see options below)
To Venice
http://www.veniceairport.com/
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.
From Venice to Cortina
1. Direct Bus (€11) from Venice Bus Station or Mestre to Cortina everyday between 13/06 and 31/08 and on Sat & Sun until 20/09, leaving at 7h50 and taking approx 3h30min http://www.atvo.it/
2. Alternatively, train (approx 2h40) from Venice or Mestre to Calalzo: http://www.trenitalia.com + Bus (approx 1h) Dolomitibus: http://www.dolomitibus.it/(regular service)
3. Option to arrange a direct transfer from the airport with us (see options below)
To Milan
http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/
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: http://www.trenitalia.com + Bus (approx 1h) Dolomitibus: http://www.dolomitibus.it/ regular service)
Other Airports
The train & 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.
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