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Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites : Includes 1:25,000 Map Booklet by Gillian Price (2022, Trade Paperback)
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The hut-to-hut trail extends 115km from Lago di Braies to La Pissa, boasting spectacular alpine vistas. Although it demands a moderate level of fitness, it is well waymarked and follows clear well-trodden paths, making for an ideal introduction to hiking in the Dolomites.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCicerone Press
ISBN-101786310813
ISBN-139781786310811
eBay Product ID (ePID)20057278170
Product Key Features
Edition5
Book TitleAlta Via 1-Trekking in the Dolomites : Includes 1:25000 Map Booklet
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2022
TopicEurope / Italy, General, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Hiking
IllustratorYes
FeaturesNew Edition
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation
AuthorGillian Price
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight3 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes100 vols.
Dewey Decimal796.51094537
Table Of ContentMap key Overview map Route summary table Preface to this edition Introduction The Dolomites The route Geology Plants and flowers Wildlife How to get there When to go Shorter itineraries Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Languages and place names Dos and don and #039;ts Emergencies Using this guide Alta Via 1 Stage 1 Lago di Braies to Rifugio Biella Stage 2 Rifugio Biella to Rifugio Fanes Stage 3 Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Lagazuoi Stage 4 Rifugio Lagazuoi to Rifugio Nuvolau Stage 5 Rifugio Nuvolau to Rifugio Citt and amp;##xe0; di Fiume Stage 6 Rifugio Citt and amp;##xe0; di Fiume to Rifugio Coldai Stage 7 Rifugio Coldai to Rifugio Vazzoler Stage 8 Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Carestiato Stage 9 Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Pramperet Stage 10 Rifugio Pramperet to Rifugio Pian de Fontana Stage 11 Rifugio Pian de Fontana to La Pissa bus stop Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Italian-English glossary
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisThe Alta Via 1 is the easiest of the six established Alta Via long-distance routes that traverse the magnificent Italian Dolomites. Well waymarked and following clear well-trodden paths, it boasts spectacular mountain vistas. Welcoming mountain huts offer overnight accommodation and meals at the end of each day, though camping is also possible on the middle stages. This guide presents the route in 11 stages, each finishing at accommodation, and also includes optional detours to take in neighbouring peaks. Famed for their striking jagged peaks and sheer rock faces, the Dolomites also bear remnants of the region's turbulent past, with barracks and trenches a stark reminder of World War I. However, they are home to alpine wildlife and glorious wildflowers too. An ideal introduction to alpine trekking, Huts are open from mid-June to late September/early October, Classic guidebook packed with essential information on accommodation, facilities and transport Book jacket., The Alta Via 1 is one of Italys most famous and most popular long-distance routes and is the easiest of six Alta Via routes that traverse the magnificent Dolomites. The hut-to-hut trail extends 115km from Lago di Braies to La Pissa, boasting spectacular alpine vistas. Although it demands a moderate level of fitness, it is well waymarked and follows clear well-trodden paths, making for an ideal introduction to trekking in the Dolomites. Welcoming refuges offer meals and accommodation along the way, though camping is also possible on the middle stages (restrictions apply elsewhere). The route is presented in 11 stages, each with overview statistics, a brief summary of the days walking and detailed route description illustrated with clear mapping. There are also comprehensive notes on the huts the route passes, with contact details and tips on facilities available. The intro includes advice on transport, accommodation and equipment, plus suggestions for creating shorter itineraries should time be limited, and there are facts about local points of interest and background information on the regions geology, plants and wildlife. A handy map booklet is also included, showing the full route of AV1 on 1:25,000 Kompass mapping, so you dont have to carry paper maps. Famed for their striking jagged peaks and sheer rock faces, the Dolomites also bear stark reminders of the turbulent World War I years in the shape of trenches and barracks. The AV1 is a wonderful way to experience the celebrated scenery: (weather permitting) an estimated 80% of the Dolomites can be seen from the trail, with highlights including fantastic views of the Tofane, Pelmo and Civetta and the iconic Marmolada with its glacier. If this is your first visit to the region, youll soon see why so many fall under its spell! Seasons Alpine summer - mid-June to late September - is the time to go, so that the huts are all open for accommodation and meals and the paths mostly free of snow. Midsummer is the perfect time to enjoy the myriad wildflowers that brighten the rocky slopes and meadows and to be entertained by the frolicking marmots who are by then out of hibernation. Centres Lago di Braies, Cortina dAmpezzo, Agordo, Belluno Difficulty Alta Via 1 is a perfect introductory trek to the Dolomites and while the paths are not a seaside stroll, they are not overly difficult. No special equipment is necessary. Easier path variants are detailed where useful. Overall AV1 rates as Grade 2, suitable for fit walkers with some experience of alpine terrain and conditions. Must See Breathtaking views of an estimated 80% of the Dolomites, including the Tofane, Pelmo and Civetta, as well as the glaciated Marmolada; memorable stays in comfortable high-altitude alpine huts, 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, Guidebook describing the 115km Alta Via 1, a hut-to-hut long-distance trail through the magnificent Italian Dolomites. Easier than the other AV trails, the route extends from Lago di Braies to La Pissa and is described in 11 stages. It offers majestic mountain vistas, including views of the Marmolada, Pelmo and Civetta. Includes 1:25K map booklet., Guidebook with separate 1:25,000 map booklet to Alta Via 1, a long-distance trail through the heart of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy. With fully waymarked paths, moderately graded terrain and hut-to-hut accommodation, AV1 is an ideal introduction to trekking in the Dolomites. Includes separate map booklet featuring 1:25,000 Kompass mapping for the entire AV1 route Totalling 72 miles (115km) in length, AV1 is usually walked in 11 daily stages of 4-9 miles (6-14km) Clear route descriptions with 1:75,000 maps and elevation profiles, easier path variants, exit routes to reach public transport, and side-routes to explore nearby summits and points of interest Starting from Lago di Braies, the north-south route passes close to Cortina d'Ampezzo and Agordo, and finishes at La Pissa, a short bus-ride from Belluno Advice on four- or five-day sections of the route for walkers who prefer not to walk AV1 in its entirety Suitable for beginner trekkers with reasonable fitness GPX files available for download
LC Classification NumberGV199.44
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