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Trip Details and Small Print - Best
Via Ferrata - High Peaks
Can I do it?
This is certainly our most demanding via ferrata trip. In opposite
to our "Best Via Ferrata around Cortina",
this trip focuses more on peak ascents and challenging via ferrata
with less trekking. We usually mix more strenuous days with shorter
days, to make the pace sustainable over the 6 days of hiking and
scrambling. The fact that we are valley-based, however does give
participants the choice to sit out a day.
What are the huts like? Double rooms?
Showers?
We will only be staying in one hut,
which is one of the smallest and highest in the Dolomites. Great
views, food and drinks catered by hut keeper Venturino. Sleeping
is in one room with bunk beds, only cold water available, toilets
somewhat primitive.
Meeting
Point / Airport:
Meet with your guide at 6 PM on the first day at the Sport hotel
Alleghe for a briefing on the itinerary, weather forecast and conditions
before having dinner together in the Hotel.
Alleghe / Caprile are most easily reached from Venice Airport. Options:
Public train/bus (4 hours), private airport shuttle (1.5 hrs) can
be arranged on request. We commonly assist our clients with ride
sharing to reduce cost. Also, we gladly assist you in any pre- or
post trip lodging reservations.
Climate, Weather, Temperatures:
The Dolomites, being on the "sunny side of the Alps" are
usually blessed with lasting high pressure systems in September.
However, there is also a chance to see some snow, if a storm hits.
Hence, day time temperatures can range from -5C (23F) to 25C (77F).
Services Included in the Total
Price:
Guiding by an internationally certified (UIAGM / IFMGA), english
speaking mountain guide, transport to trail heads (guides' car or
8 passenger van depending on group size) during the trip, 6 nights
lodging in double rooms in a three or four star hotel in Alleghe
or Caprile, 1 night dormitory lodging with half board dinner in
a mountain hut of the Italian Alpine Club, Excellent 4 course dinners
(half board) in the hotel, breakfast, Equipment use: Ropes, harnesses,
helmets, and via ferrata clip-in set, all guide expenses (lodging,
food, transport), all trip organization.
Not Included in the Total Price Are:
Air Fares, Transport / Airport shuttles to and from Alleghe, Lunch,
Drinks, Any supplement charges for single rooms.
Any entrance fees for sightseeing, fees for gondolas, taxis or public
transportation.
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