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Dolomites: Tyrolean Explorer
The mountains of the Dolomites in the Italian Alps have their own unique form and character. Their elegant rocky summits
tower above green alpine meadows covered in wild flowers creating a beautiful landscape of stark contrasts.
Highlights
Unique mountain scenery of the Dolomites with
breath-taking views
Contrasting mountain scenery with stunning rocky
towers above rich meadows in pretty valleys
A region with both Italian and Austrian influences
Welcoming and very comfortable 3 star hotels
Option of booking extra nights with a selection
of walks
Most walks can be varied in length and difficulty to
suit different abilities
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/6 days walking
Time taken: 4-7hrs per day
Ascent: 510-1310m per day
Centre-based
When: 1 June to 24 Sept
Accomm: 3 star hotels in 2 centres
Basis: Full Board
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Day 5
Arrive at hotel
or transfer
from Dobbiaco
station Alpine pastures of
Val di Foresta or
tour of Cima del
Campo Climb to Biella hut
at 2320m & option
to climb Croda del
Becco Climb Cima del Colli
Alti dominating Lake
Braies. Transfer to 2nd
hotel by Lake Misurina
5/6hrs +800/900m 5/7hrs +800/1310m 5hrs +950m
Day 6
Day 7
Easy walk to pastures
of Monte Piana plat-
eau or reach Auronzo
hut in Caldini massif A classic high level
walk around the
iconic summits of Tre
Cime di Lavaredo Choice of walks
leaving from Lake
Misurina ranging
from 4 to 7 hours
5-6hrs +510/920m 5hrs +685m 4-7hrs +800m
Italy’s Piedmont: Val Maira
Discover the secluded Val Maira, an isolated region in Italy’s Piedmont with beautifully preserved villages. This walk will take
you back in time to how Alpine villages were 100 years ago, staying in welcoming auberges and B&Bs.
Highlights
Beautiful Alpine scenery with alpine meadows
grazed during the summer months
Numerous well-preserved villages & hamlets built
from stone
A region with a rich cultural identity where the
locals still speak Occitan (as well as Italian)
Very warm welcome and great local cuisine
Two choices of walks of varying difficulty are
possible on 3 days
Walking holiday finishes after walk on Day 6.
Option of extra night at Dronero
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Self Guided Walking
5 nights/5 days walking
Time taken: 4-7hrs per day
Ascent: 200-1200m per day
When: April to October
Accomm: Auberges & B&Bs, rooms for 2
Basis: Half Board
or
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Meeting at
Dronero
entrance
to Val
Maira Dronero to Santa Anna di
Roccabruna via a balcony
path with hamlets or the
summit and ridge of
Monte San Bernardo Santa Anna di Roccabruna to
Pagliero via forests and pre-
served hamlets or via a ridge walk
to the summit of Monte Birrone
(2131m) for exceptional views Pagliero to Camoglieres.
Hamlets of Scombe &
Paolini & chapel San
Bernardo with Middle
Age frescos Camoglieres to Stropp
Bassura on an ancient
path via villages of Lan-
gra, Centenero, Caudano,
Stroppo & Bassura Bassura to Celle di Macra.
Option 1: transfer & path
of the faithful or 2: via
Capella Madonna. Trans-
fer or bus to Dronero
5/7hrs +500/980m 4hrs/7hrs +200/1200m 4hrs +600m 5hrs +700m 5hrs/6hrs 30 +450/850m
Alps, France & Italy. Self Guided Walking Holidays
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