Question 1

Highlights

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Info Sheet Period: from June to October Type of tour: Private tour (only for you and your group) Duration: 7 days / 6 nights tour Departure and arrival: Bolzano Form of transport: by public transport and by car or van including driver/guide Tour Guide: Italian, German, English, Japanese The tour is also available in Self-Guided Tours What to Expect Every day spectacular trekking: - Crossing of the Odle and the fairytale village of Santa Maddalena - Trekking among the alpine huts, meadows and woods of the Alpe di Siusi - Trekking on the Viel del Pan with the view of the Marmolada - Trekking at the foot of Sas dla Crusc - The spectacular tour around the Three Peaks of Lavaredo and more: - The Misurina Lake set between the Three Peaks and the Sorapis - Stay in the Ladin valleys - 2 nights in Gardena Valley and 2 nights in Badia Valley Trekking Level 2: Keen walkers (good predisposition and habit of walking) Difficulty: Itinerary with ups and downs and some steep sections 2nd day: Length 9 km / 6 miles; duration 3 - 3,5 hours; elevation &uarr;&darr; 390 m / 1,280 ft 3rd day: Length 13 km / 8 miles; duration 4 - 4,5 hours; elevation &uarr;&darr; 480 m / 1,575 ft 4th day: Length 7,5 km / 5 miles; duration 3 - 3,5 hours; elevation &uarr; 300 m / 984 ft &darr; 500 m / 1,640 ft 5th day: Length 12 km / 7 miles; duration 4 - 4,5 hours; elevation &uarr; 510 m / 1,673 ft &darr; 610 m / 2,001 ft 6th day: Length 9,5 km / 6 miles; duration 3,5 - 4 hours; elevation &uarr;&darr; 400 m / 1,312 ft Clothing and Equipment Heavy equipment: Trekking boots, waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar), fleece or sweater (layering system), hat and gloves, rucksack, thermos bottle, extendable trekking poles, sunglasses and sunscreen. Recommended: trekking pants, change of underclothes, rain cape. The clothing indicated above depends on the season, but it is wise to consider the climate in the high mountains and the possible changes in weather conditions. (See also Technical Advice)

Question 2

Itinerary

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Departure and arrival: Bolzano (Transfer on request) Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano Independent arrival in Bolzano, a city considered the “Gateway of the Dolomites”; hotel accommodation. If you arrive early, Bolzano offers many possibilities to spend a few free hours. For example, a walk in the historic center or the ascent to the Renon plateau with the cable car. Overnight at a hotel in Bolzano. Meals included: None Day 2: Trekking at the foot of the Odle and Santa Maddalena Meeting at the hotel with the tour guide. Departure towards the Funes Valley. On the first day, the guide takes you to the peaks of the Odle, on which Reinhold Messner learned the first rudiments of the art of climbing. The path follows a stream at the edge of the wooded belt between stone pines and rhododendron carpets. Then you arrive at an enchanting family-run hut at the foot of the Odle, where you can taste local dishes. Once refreshed and relaxed on the large lawn around the mountain hut, the guide returns to the starting point. Before arriving at your destination in the Gardena Valley, a stop in the pretty village of S. Maddalena, with a short visit to its little church built in the middle of the meadows. Overnight at a hotel in Gardena Valley. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner Duration of the walk: 3 - 3,5 hours; elevation: &uarr;&darr; 390m / 1,280 ft; length: 9 km / 6 miles Day 3: Trekking on the Alpe di Siusi Meeting at the hotel with the tour guide. Today's appointment is with the Alpe di Siusi: the largest grassy plateau in the Alps (52 square kilometers / 20 square miles). From the top of the Mont Seuc (1,700 m / 5,577 ft) there is a magnificent view with Ortisei at the bottom of the valley, but the panorama is wonderful from the whole of the Alpe di Siusi; you can enjoy a good view of the massif of the Sciliar, the Sassolungo and the Sasso Piatto. The walk begins along the paths that cross the meadows and woods of the Alpe. Stop for lunch in a hut to taste traditional farmer dishes. In the afternoon return to Mont Seuc and descent to Ortisei. Overnight at a hotel in Gardena Valley. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner Duration of the walk: 4 - 4,5 hours; elevation: &uarr;&darr; 480 m / 1,574 ft; length: 13 km / 8 miles Day 4: Trekking with the view of the Marmolada Departure towards the Pordoi Pass (2,239 m / 7,346 ft), passing through the spectacular Sella Pass (2,218 m / 7, 277 ft). Today the starting point and the arrival point of your excursion are poles apart and this means that the Viel del Pan path is certainly one of the most scenic and spectacular trails in the entire Alpine arc. During your excursion you can admire not only the Marmolada, the queen of the Dolomites, covered by the glacier, but also the view of Lake Fedaia, the artificial lake with a crystalline color. Lunch in alpine or mountain hut. At the end of the excursion, transfer to Badia Valley. Overnight at a hotel in Badia Valley. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner Duration of the walk: 3,5 - 4 hours; elevation: &uarr; 300 m / 984 ft &darr; 500 m / 1,640 ft; length: 7,5 km / 5 mile Day 5: Trekking at the foot of the Sas dla Crusc Today another spectacular excursion awaits you at the foot of the imposing Sas dla Crusc, an imposing mountain massif, known for its various routes, the best known of which was opened by the Messner brothers. Departure by bus to La Valle. The path, also known as the "larch path", leads across slopes of meadows, larch and pine woods, to the church of Santa Croce in Badia, the destination of many pilgrimages. The view is spectacular and invites you to stop and admire the peaks of the Sella, the Puez Group, the Sass de Putia and the Kreuzkofer which all seem close at hand. Return to hotel in Badia Valley. Overnight at a hotel in Badia Valley. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner Duration of the walk: 4 - 4,5 hours; elevation: &darr;510 m / 1,673 ft &uarr; 610 m / 2,001 ft; length: 12 km / 7 miles Day 6: Lake Misurina and the Three Peaks of Lavaredo (Tre Cime) Departure towards the Rifugio Auronzo (2,320 m / 7,611 ft). Before going up to the mountain hut, "photo stop" at Lake Misurina. The walk of approximately 3,5 hours offers the opportunity to see up close this temple of nature. The itinerary also includes the Rifugio Locatelli (2,405 m / 7,890 ft), located in a particular privileged position to admire the Three Peaks. Packed lunch. To return to the Rifugio Auronzo continue going round the Three Peaks. At the Auronzo the car is waiting for you to return to Bolzano. Another pleasant stop at Lake of Dobbiaco and then, crossing the entire Pusteria Valley and part of the Isarco Valley, you arrive in Bolzano, the city where the tour begins and ends. Overnight at a hotel in Bolzano. Meals included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch Duration of the walk: 3,5 - 4 hours; elevation: &uarr;&darr; 400 m / 1,312 ft; length: 9,5 km / 6 miles Day 7: Departure After breakfast independent departure of the participants. Meals included: Breakfast Note: The program may change due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather conditions, festive or seasonal closures of roads, museums, cable cars etc. In these cases, alternative solutions will be provided.

Question 3

Accomodation

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- 2 nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel in Bolzano - 2 nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel in Gardena Valley - 2 nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel in Badia Valley We are available to satisfy requests for higher category hotels and rooms and other needs (balcony, view, bathtub, etc.)

Question 4

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Price per person in double room HOTEL 2 - 3 people 4 - 5 people Single room Supplement 3 Star Hotel € 0.00 € 0.00 € 0.00 4 Star Hotel € 0.00 € 0.00 € 0.00 Included - 6 nights in 3 or 4 star hotel - All breakfasts, 1 packed lunch and 4 dinners - Tourist taxes - Professional guide and/or driver with car/van - All necessary transfer from the 2nd to the 6th day - Parking, motorway tolls, taxes - Cable car tickets - A beautiful and very useful panoramic map of the Dolomites (one per group) Not Included - Travel expenses to reach the place of departure - Drinks during meals - Insurances - Anything not included in "Included" Cancellation per Multi day tour Cancellation requests must be sent by e-mail and are subject to the following penalties: - 25% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made up to 31 days prior to tour date; - 50% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to tour date; - 75% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made between 14 and 8 days prior to tour date; - 100% of the total amount for trip for cancellations made within 7 days prior to tour date.

Discovering the Dolomites

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