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| Author | : Gillian Price |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Dolomite Alps (Italy) |
| ISBN | : 9781852847876 |
A popular guidebook to short walks in the Dolomites of north east Italy. The guide describes 50 walks, graded from easy to strenuous, and varying in length from 3 mile strolls to full-day expeditions. The Dolomites are suitable for summer walking, and the mountains are easily accessible, just across the border from Austria and easily reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck airports. The Dolomites are blessed with vast forests, high-altitude rocky landscapes and seas of beautiful wildflowers and the range is now a designated Unesco World Heritage Site encompassing a national park - Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi - and several other protected areas. Highlights include the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Civetta, the Piz Bo circuit on the Sella massif and the Sentiero delle Odle. This guide offers something for every walking ability and preference, and includes all the background and planning information you need to plan a trip, including an Italian-German-English glossary and a list of accommodation providers and websites and details of all rifugios on or near the routes.
| Author | : Gillian Price |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2017-01-20 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1783624426 |
A guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed. The treks range from 11 to 41km (7–25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3–9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2–4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada. 1:100,000 maps are included for each walk Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground Public transport and accommodation options are detailed
| Author | : Laurel Barton |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 122 |
| Release | : 2017-01-31 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781541310339 |
There are many hiking guides to Italy's Dolomites featuring long treks of 4-6 hours, as well as multi-day ventures and the famous via ferrata. What makes this one so special? This is a guide to easier options for walking in Italy's breathtaking Val Gardena! Seniors, people with children, and anyone who wants to experience the mountains but not climb them will benefit from the 20 walks that are carefully described. In this book, Laurel and Ric Barton guide you through the breathtaking scenery using itineraries suitable for anyone who likes to walk, likes to be in nature, and who enjoys Italy, but may not have the stamina for longer, more strenuous hikes. This unique guide includes 20 walks in-and-near the Val Gardena towns of Ortisei, Selva, and Santa Cristina, as well information on when to visit, how to get around without a car, suggestions for lodging, and sample itineraries to help you plan your stay of 3, 5, 7 or more nights. Of special interest will be the easy hikes in the amazing Alpe di Siusi. Included are: directions to the trailheads; walking time and distance; where to eat along the trail; 39 beautiful photographs; plus details on how to use the system of mountain lifts and buses to access the high meadows and breathtaking Dolomite views. You will discover delightful "rifugi: " mountain restaurants offering shelter and great food making each walk a special expedition. In addition, every walk is accessible by public transportation!The authors have traveled to Ortisei annually exploring this mountain paradise discovering and documenting the walks to share with you so you can be certain every hike is within your ability.
| Author | : Gillian Price |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 173 |
| Release | : 2023-02-10 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1783628928 |
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
| Author | : John Hayes |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2017-02-20 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1783624248 |
A guidebook to trekking the Traumpfad or 'Dream Way' from Munich's Mariënplatz to the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Covering 570km (354 miles), this long-distance trek through Germany, Austria and Italy takes around 1 month to hike and is suitable for most able walkers with a head for heights. The route is described from north to south in 30 stages, each between 10 and 34km (6–21 miles) in length. Five alternate stages and a day spent traversing via ferrata in the Dolomites are also described. 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale urban maps for key locations GPX files available to download Handy route planner helps you plan your itinerary Refreshment, transport and accommodation information given for each trek stage Highlights include the Karwendel, Tux and Zillertal Alps and the Dolomites
| Author | : James Rushforth |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 417 |
| Release | : 2024-02-14 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 178362566X |
This guidebook presents 75 via ferrata routes in the stunning Italian Dolomites. Part of a 2-volume set, this book covers Val di Fassa/Canazei, Selva, Badia/La Villa, Covara, Arabba, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto and Auronzo in the northern, central and eastern Dolomites. Routes are graded by technical difficulty and seriousness and there are comprehensive route descriptions accompanied by access notes, maps and topos. A wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from routes for novices to difficult and technical climbs are covered. Stunning photography completes this inspirational guide to some of the most breathtaking via ferrata routes in the world. The Italian Dolomites boast some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on the planet and some of the most iconic. Soaring rocky spires and jagged ridgelines are interspersed with gentle valleys and idyllic mountain villages. The Dolomites are also home to the world's greatest concentration of via ferratas - mountain routes or climbs that are protected by a series of cables, metal rungs, pegs and ladders.
| Author | : Gillian Price |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2024-05-23 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1783629703 |
Guidebook to 50 day walks in the Dolomites, showcasing the best mountain routes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites offer fantastic walking from June to September and can easily be reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck. Including easy, moderate and strenuous hut-supported walks, the routes range from 2–13 miles (3–21km), each designed to fit into a single day. They centre around key bases such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Sesto and Misurina. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Advice on access, refreshments and public transport Highlights include Tri Cime di Lavaredo, Pelmo and Marmolada Listing of rifuges and accommodation providers GPX files available to download
| Author | : Justi Carey |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2024-05-16 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 178362194X |
A guidebook to 54 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia. Exploring the beautiful Julian Alps, there’s something for both beginner and experienced walkers, from easy valley walks to scrambles and protected routes requiring mountaineering skills and a high level of fitness. Day walks range from 2 to 23km (1–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–11 hours. Four 2-day walks with overnight mountain hut stays are described, including treks to Triglav’s summit and the Lakes valley. Sketch maps are included Detailed information on refreshments, transport and accommodation Routes are organised around 5 bases – Kranjska Gora, Bohinj, Bovec, Bled and Kobarid Highlights include Lake Bled
| Author | : Kev Reynolds |
| Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 516 |
| Release | : 2011-07-21 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1849654387 |
The second edition of this classic guidebook by Kev Reynolds on walking and trekking in the Alps. This book is a definitive guide to the many thousands of possible routes, with a geographical span that ranges from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julians of Slovenia, from Italy's Gran Paradiso to the little-known Türnitzer Alps of eastern Austria, and from the ice-bound giants of the Bernese Oberland to the green rolling Kitzbüheler Alps and the bizarre towers of the Dolomites of South Tirol, showing the amazing diversity of this wonderful mountain chain. There are walks to suit every taste: gentle and undemanding, long and tough, and everything in between. Written by Britain's most respected authority on the Alps, this is a fully updated edition of this important book.
| Author | : Gregor Clark |
| Publisher | : Lonely Planet |
| Total Pages | : 596 |
| Release | : 2021-12 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1838693149 |
Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Italy is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Dolomites, explore the Italian Lakes, and stroll Sardinia's coast. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Italy Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Special features - on Italy's highlights for hikers, kid-friendly hikes, accessible trails and what to take Best for... section helps you plan your trip and select hikes that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Italian Lakes, Campania & the Amalfi Coast, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Sicily, Dolomites & Stelvio, Sardinia, Umbria & Le Marche, Liguria and Western & Maritime Alps Essential info at your fingertips - hiking itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about hike duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 60 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Italy, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in Italy, is perfect for those planning to explore Italy on foot. Looking for more information on Italy? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
