Highlights of the Dolomites

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Day 1

Start Campitello di Fassa.

Start Campitello. In the evening the leaders will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead and give advice on the local area.

Day 2

Level 3 – Walk to to Rifugio Sassopiatto (2400m)

Our day walks mix high-altitude routes that guarantee stunning Dolomite scenery with some lower level trails down to the Val di Fassa. The early season should ensure that we see a wide variety of alpine flowers. We will begin our journey by taking a cable car towards Col Rodella and then walk along the southern flank of SassoLungo/Sasso Piatto to Rifugio Sasso Piatto. There will be an opportunity for an optional walk as far as viewpoint Palacia. We retrace our steps to the refuge for lunch before we descend via Rifugio Micheluzzi to Campitello. 15Km; 300m ascent and 1100m descent; max altitude 2400m

Day 3

Free day; explore the area or try some optional activities.

We start the day by taking a bus to Vigo di Fassa, from here we will take a cable car to Ciampedie.  Walking North West to Gardeccia then up Val di Vaiolet to Rifugio Principe for lunch. Here you will get a fantastic view of the valley before returning via the same route to Gardeccia and Ciampedie with a possible alternative descent via chairlifts to Pera. 17Km; 650m ascent and 650m descent; max altitude 2597m

Day 4

Level 3 – Ascend to Viel dal Pan (2340m)

Today we take a short bus journey to Alba and then a cable car to Col Rossi.  We will walk east along a generally contouring path via Viel dal Pan with spectacular views of Marmolada (3343m) to the south.  Stopping for Lunch at Col de Cuc, then descending through the Avisio valley to Penia for our bus back to Campitello. 16Km; 230m ascent and 1080m descent; max altitude 2340m

Day 5

Free day; explore the area or try some optional activities

Optional activities for the free day include self-guided cycling from Campitello or a day trip to see the remains of Oetzi, famous 'ice-man', in Bolzano. 

Day 6

Level 3 – ascend to Forca Neigra (2508m)

Today we begin by taking a bus to Pozza and then the gondola lift to Buffaure. After, we will make our way towards Col Valvacin, continuing our journey up the minor peak and then east to Forca Neigra, stopping for lunch at Rifugio Passo San Nicolo.  We will finish todays walk by descending via Val di Contrin to Alba for our bus ride back to Campitello. 15Km; 520m ascent and 1340m descent; max altitude 2508m

Day 7

Level 3 – Catinaccio massif (2290m)

Today is the last day of the tour and we will venture into the Catinaccio range, walking over high passes along high-level footpaths. We will begin with a bus journey over Passo Costalonga to the Paolina chairlift.  Once at the top, we walk on the western side of Catinaccio massif making our way round to the eastern side for lunch at Baita M. Pederiva. Finishing our walk following the route to Ciampedie for our cable car descent. 11Km; 300m ascent and 430m descent; max altitude 2290m

Day 8

End Campitello

The trip ends in Campitello.

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• The trip destination

  * Level 3 and 5 walks offered each day * 7 nights 3-star Hotel Enrosadira, all rooms en suite * 5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day * Altitude maximum 2597m, average 2000m (Level 3) or max 3152m, average 2200m (Level 5) *  Group normally 4 to 20 plus 1 UK leader per grade * Not recommended for vertigo sufferers

• Food

  All breakfasts and 6 dinners are included, provided by the hotel. The hotel restaurant provides generous breakfasts and traditional evening meals. On certain days you will need to buy food in local shops for packed lunches, or certain walks may offer the opportunity to buy lunch at a mountain hut en route.

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