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ALTO ADIGE 2008

In the Shadow of the Dolomites
A self-guided walking holiday

This is a walking holiday in the very heart of the “Alto Adige” region, in the shadow of the Dolomites mountains. Just south of the Alps, between Bressanone, cultural centre of the Tyrol region and Bolzano, this is where the German world meets the Italian dolce vita. The first part of the tour is on the Keschtnweg, the 'Chestnut Way', from which you can admire the beautiful Dolomites mountains as if you were gazing from a terrace. The walk continues on the Renon plateau, to arrive at the region’s capital, Bolzano and the Val Gardena.

PRICE

£470 per person, single supplement £55 (£75 in August). Reduction of 50% for children under 12. Extra nights - £40 per person. Half board available at £100 per person.

INCLUDED

Accommodation for 7 nights in three/four star star hotels/inns in double rooms with private bathroom; breakfasts; luggage transfer from hotel to hotel; bus tickets according to itinerary; detailed description of the itinerary; briefing with our environmental guide.

NOT INCLUDED

Lunches and dinners, drinks, entrance fees, anything else not explicitly specified.

Departure dates 2008:

Departures every Sunday from May 18 to June 15 and from 31 August to 5th October inclusive. An alternative route is offered on 29 June, 13 July and 7 September.

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Individual arrival at Bressanone (Brixen)

If you have time, visit the old town in Bressanone: the Romanesque cathedral, the Palace “dei Principi Vescovi” and the city arcades. Not far (2km) there is the Novacella abbey, the biggest monastery of the Tyrol, famous for its white walls. In the evening, introduction to the route.

Day 2: Bressanone – Chiusa (Klausen):

From Bressanone climb up to the Pfeffersberg. Natural terraces allow you to admire the Dolomite mountains, whilst the path passes through little villages and farms. Passing by Velturno and the Sabiona monastery, arrive at the gorgeous village of Chiusa, where you can visit the civic museum which exhibits the renowned Loreto Treasure. 12 kms. 5 hours walking. Height gain: 560m Height loss: 740m

Day 3: Chiusa – Bolzano (Bolzen):

After a short bus transfer to Barbiano come to Renon (Ritten) and a plateau with remarkable views of the Dolomites and the Schlern. After passing the Earth Pyramids take the cable-car down to Bolzano, a city where Italian and German culture meets. Two nights in Bolzano.
14 kms. 5 hours walking. Height gain: 300m Height loss: 230m

Day 4: Bolzano – Bolzano circular walk:

A route taking you past Lago di Caldaro lake and the Castel Firmiano (Sigmundskron Castle). After dinner make sure you spend some time strolling beneath the arcades of Bolzano's squares. 12 kms (choice of two routes). 5 hours walking. Height gain: 200m Height loss: 90m

Day 5: Bolzano – Fiè (Vols) - Malga di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

After a short visit to Ötzi (the recently discovered mummified body preserved in the glaciers in Val Senales  and dating back to of 3500 B.C), transfer by bus up to Fiè. At the foot of Mount Sciliar pass a picturesque little lake and walk along the mule-track to Siusi and Castelrotto. 9 kms 4 hours walking. Height gain: 500m Height loss: 60m

Day 6: Malga di Siusi – Val Gardena (Grodner Tal)

Today you can choose between two ways of reaching Val Gardena. The first path runs across the Siusi Alps, while the second one is lower. At the foot of the Sasso Longo, you can admire again those fantastic mountains. 8 or 14 kms. 5 hours walking. Height gain: 380m Height loss: 200m

Day 7: Val Gardena – Bressanone

Reach Chiusa along the old postal route, from where you can overlook all the places you’ve passed in the previous three days. From Chiusa take the train back to Bressanone.
15 kms. 5 hours walking. Height gain: 50m Height loss: 730m

Day 8: departure after breakfast

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

4-6 hrs walk per day; moderate exertion required with no scrambling

GROUP SIZE

2 or more

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HIGHLIGHTS

Magnificent mountain scenery (but no climbing); Bolzano's old town

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable three and four star hotels and inns with private bathrooms.

GETTING THERE

BY AIR: The nearest airport is Bolzano, from which you can take a train directly to Bressanone. Treviso is also possible but would require a 3 hour transfer by taxi. It is possible to arrive at the international airport of Verona or Venezia. From here take the train to Bolzano and change for Bressanone. There are also some direct trains - check the timetable. 

WHAT TO TAKE

Normal equipment for trekking.

WHEN TO GO

Departures every Sunday from May 18 to June 15 and from 31 August to 5th October inclusive. An alternative route is offered on 29 June, 13 July and 7 September.

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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