Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites
Author | : Gillian Price |
Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2023-02-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781783628926 |
ISBN-13 | : 1783628928 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A guidebook containing all the information you need to walk the Alta Via 1 between Lago di Braies and La Pissa. Covering 115km (72 miles), this hut-to-hut long-distance hiking trail through the heart of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy takes about 2 weeks and is suitable for both first-time and experienced trekkers. The route is described from north to south in 11 stages, each between 6 and 14km (4–9 miles) in length. Easier path variants, exit routes to reach public transport and side routes to explore nearby summits and points of interest are detailed. Advice on 4- or 5-day sections of the route for walkers who prefer not to walk AV1 in its entirety is also given. Includes a separate map booklet containing 1:25,000 Kompass mapping 1:75,000 maps included in the main book for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information about mountain huts and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation