Treks in the Dolomites - Italy, Europe - Alta Via 1 and 2

Treks in the Dolomites

Alte Vie 1 and 2

Cover
Paperback - PVC
ISBN
9781852843595
Published
7 Jun 2005
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
Second
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ISBN (10)
1852843594
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
210g
Pages
144
No. Maps
8
No. Photos
74
Originally Published
1 Jul 2002
 

Guidebook to walking the Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, the finest long-distance treks through the Italian Dolomites, in southern Europe. Alta Via 1 is 120km, taking about 10 days from Lago di Braies near Monguelfo to Belluno. Alta Via 2 is generally higher - the 150km route begins at Bressanone and ends at Feltre, taking over 2 weeks.

Seasons

Best time is mid-June until the end of September, when most huts are open and there is little risk of snow.

Centres

Belluno at the finish of AV 1, also Cortina is within an easy bus-ride from the road below Lagazuoi. Bressanone, Malga Ciapela and Feltre on AV2.

Difficulty

Generally well-maintained paths, with some exposed sections, all with artificial protection. The descent of Schiara (avoidable) on AV1 requires Via Ferrata experience.

Must See

AV1: Sunset at Lagazuoi, views from Rif. Tissi beneath Civetta. AV2: Rocky pinnacles above Passo Gardena, traverse of Sella group and Marmolada.
 
 
 
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