Dolomite Circuit # 1
Hiking the ‘Alta Via # 1 delle Dolomiti’ |
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Dolomite Circuit # 1
The Dolomite Trail has gained a reputation as the perfect path, particularly due to the incredible beauty of the surrounding landscape. This hike leads us through the most interesting regions of the eastern ‘Dolomites’. Our trail starts from ‘Pragser Wild Lake’, in the ‘Puster’ valley, and takes along the main ridges of the major Dolomite groups to ‘Belluno’, situated at the southern edge of the Alps. The path follows the natural north to south route through the eastern Dolomites and is a pleasurable hike for every mountain enthusiast. The total distance of this hike is approximately 150 km, 60 km as the crow flies, and takes about 7 days. The main route has an average altitude of 2.000 meters and defenitly has an alpine caracter. In total we will cross over eleven Dolomite groups, the ‘Pragser’ and ‘Enneberger’ Dolomites, ‘Fanes’, ‘Fanis’, ‘Nuvolau’, ‘Croda da Lago’, ‘Rocchetta’, ‘Pelmo’, ‘Civetta’, ‘Moiazza’, ‘Pramper-Dolomites’ and ‘Schiara’. Over three big Dolomite passes, the ‘Passo Falzarego’, ‘Passo Staulanza’ and ‘Passo Duran’. Along this wonderful trail are 18 huts, all of them offer lodging, good food and local wine. |
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Trip Description:
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 Trip Description: |
| Services: |
• Mountain
guide
• 6x half pension
• 2 x taxi
• 1x cable car |
| Duration
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7 days, Saturday to Friday |
| Participants: |
6 - 12 people |
| Meeting
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Meeting point is at 6:00 p.m. at the Hotel ‘Pragser Wild Lake’ (1.494 m) in the ‘Puster’ valley. Tel. Italy (00 39) 04 74 - 74 86 02. |
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Region:
Dolomites (Italy)
Daily routine:
Day 1:
Meeting point is at 6:00 p.m. at the Hotel ‘Pragser Wild Lake’ (1.494 m) in the ‘Puster’ valley. Tel. Italy (00 39) 04 74 - 74 86 02.
Day 2:
The first ascent follows the ‘Sora al Forn’ Col (2.388 m) to the ‘Sennes’ plateau. From there it is a short descent to the ‘Seekofel’ hut (2.325 m) before we reach the ‘Sennes’ hut (2.116 m). We continue down to ‘Pederü’ (1.545 m). From here we ascend in 2 hours through the ‘Vallone di Rudo’ to the newly renovated ‘Fanes’ hut (2.060 m). Hiking time approx. 8 hours, ascent 1.400 m, descent 850 m.
Day 3:
A short ascent takes us to the ‘Limo’ Col (2.172 m). Crossing the ‘Fanes’ plateau the trail leads to the ‘Passo di Lago’ pass (2.480 m) and descends steeply toward lake ‘Lago Lagazuoi’ (2.182 m). After a well deserved lunch break we will head ascent over the ‘Forc. Lagazuoi’ pass (2.573 m) to the ‘Rif. Bai de Dones’ (1.889 m). From there a chair lift takes us to 2.225 meters, a half an hour later we get the ‘Rif. Cinque Torri’ (2.137 m). Hiking time approx. 7 hours, ascent 900 m, descent 1.050 m.
Day 4:
Today we first hike ascent to the ‘Passo Giao’ (2.236 m), and continue on to the ‘Passo Staulanza’ (1.766 m) by taxi. From there we head up to the ‘Baldi’ Col (1.920 m) before we reach our final destination for the day, ‘Rif. Coldai’ (2.132 m). Hiking time approx. 6 hours, ascent 700 m, descent 250 m.
Day 5:
Via the ‘Forc. Coldai’ pass (2.191 m), we reach the ‘Lago Coldai’ and continue along the base of the impressive, north facing rock walls of the ‘Civetta’, which leads us to the ‘Rif. Tissi’ (2.262 m). Through the ‘Val Civetta’ we make our way to the ‘Rif. Vazzoler’ (1.714 m). We then ascend to the ‘Forc. Del Camp’ pass (1.933 m) before at last the route takes us down to the ‘Rif. Carestiato’ hut (1.834 m). Hiking time approx. 8 hours, ascent 650 m, descent 750 m.
Day 6:
After a descent to the ‘Passo Duran’ (1.601 m) the trail then takes us up to the ‘Forc. Del Moschesin’ pass (1.940 m), and on to the ‘Forc. Del Zita’ pass (2.451 m). From there it is a downhill journey to the cosy ‘Rif. Pian de Fontana’ (1.632 m). Hiking time approx. 8 hours, ascent 1.050 m, descent 1.150 m.
Day 7:
Today we start with a short descent, to get on the trail up the ‘Forc. La Varetta’ pass (1.704 m). From here we continue on a gentle trail to the ‘Rif. Bianchet’ (1.245 m). Through the ‘Val del Vescova’ we make our way down to ‘La Muda’ (483 m) in the ‘Val Cordevole’. Hiking time approx. 5 hours, ascent 200 m, descent 1.400 m. After a break at the base of a waterfall we travel by taxi over the Dolomite passes back to the ‘Pragser Wild Lake’. Arrival approx. 4:00 p.m. From there you can either commence your homeward journey or you are welcome to stay a little longer in the ‘Puster’ valley. |
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Dates
2012 |
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| 16.06. - 22.06. |
| 23.06. - 29.06. |
| 30.06. - 06.07. |
| 07.07. - 13.07. |
| 14.07. - 20.07. |
| 18.08. - 24.08. |
| 25.08. - 31.08. |
| 01.09. - 07.09. |
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