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Dolomites Via Ferrata Adventure

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AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH THE AIRY ROUTES OF ITALY'S DOLOMITES
Trip Length: 9 days

July 7-15, 2006

September 8-16, 2006

Join us for a trip of a lifetime. Hiking these rugged mountains offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the world. The high limestone peaks and spires border Austria to the north and Switzerland to the west. The mountain refuges or alpine hut system make for ideal accommodations on this rugged trip.

These rustic lodges have full restaurant services and offer some of the best food in Italy. The dormitory style sleeping ensures a warm and dry night every time. Culturally the area is considered South Tryolean, with a unique mixture of Italian and Austrian mountain peoples. It is a region of verdant green valleys with small villages set below towering mountain walls.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

The beauty of this trip is the accessible nature of its exciting terrain.

We will be walking along Via Ferrata, which translates as "iron trail." These are exposed hiking and climbing trails which feature fixed steel cables and ladders to make ascents easier and protect from slips or falls. This means that anyone in competent shape can travel through terrain that would normally only be passable by roped climbing parties.

NO MOUNTAINEERING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Each participant will be supplied with the climbing harness, piece of rope, two carabiners, and helmet required, as well as instruction from a certified guide. This will allow us to attach ourselves to the steel cables wherever there is the potential for a long fall.

*An important note: Everyone must feel comfortable on "airy" trails, which will include scrambling on rock and climbing steep ladders.*

BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE IN BEAUTIFUL VERONA

Beginning our journey in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, we get time to adjust to our jet-lag. With architecture that dates back to its days as a roman city-state Verona is one of Italy's hidden jewels.

EXPLORE THE DOLOMITES

From here we travel by passenger van up into the mountains spending a night in the world famous Madonna di Compiglio before meeting our Italian Guides and venturing into the high places.

The next six days are spent traversing the Gruppa di Brenta, one of the Dolomites most impressive and inspiring mountain formations.

Finally we come down and spend a night in Arco at the top of Lago di Garda, home of the Castel on the hill, before flying home from Verona.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Property Amenities
Restaurant	Business Center	Steam Room
Bar	Internet Connection	Wheelchair Accessible
Room Service	Conference Facilities	Animal Friendly
Laundry Service	Swimming Pool	Concierge Desk
Storage Areas	Gym	Travel Desk
Car Park	Sauna
Meal Options
Non-Veg (all)	Vegetarian	Organic
Non-Veg (fish/chicken)	Vegan	Ayurvedic
Diabetic	Low Salt	Low Fat/Cholesterol
Kosher	Hindu	Muslim

Additional

All instruction and guiding fees are included.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Day 1	Arrival in Verona, meet the group for dinner. There is an optional opportunity to see the Opera (Il Trovatore) in the legendary Verona Arena. The Arena is one of the greatest and most prestigious archaeological monuments in Europe and its size makes it the third largest amphitheater. -Hotel Stay.
Day 2	Spend a morning exploring the amazing city of Romeo and Juliet on your own or as part of a guided tour. Followed by an afternoon drive through the Dolomites to Madonna di Compiglio. Sometimes called the Aspen of Italy, Madonna di Compiglio is a small hamlet nestled among some of the most amazing mountains in the world. -Hotel Stay.
Day 3	We meet our Italian Guides and leave Madonna by cable car traveling up into the mountain range called the Gruppa di Brenta. We will get our first introduction to a via ferrata today on the Sentiero Benini. Tonight we stay at Rifugio Tuckett(7,470'). -Mountain Lodge.
Day 4	After breakfast at the rifugio we travel along another via ferrata to Rifugio Alimonta(8,483'). Today we'll pass beneath Cima Mandron, and several small glaciers. -Mountain Lodge.
Day 5	Today we hike to Rifugio Brentei, where we will take lunch. Enjoy a day of easy hiking along spectacular mountain trails. There will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy our chance to lunch at this renowned mountain lodge. Afterwards we continue on, up through the pass of Brenta and on to Rifugio Pedrotti(8,173') for our nights lodging. -Mountain Lodge.
Day 6	From here we make our way along the western slope of the mountain range. Traveling along another via ferrata to Rifugio Agostini (7,924'). -Mountain Lodge.
Day 7	Our last day traveling the unique via ferrata. We will traverse some of the most exposed terrain yet and end our day at Rifugio Dodici Apostoli(7,710') (Twelve Apostles). -Mountain Lodge.
Day 8	We make our way down from the high mountains today, returning to Madonna di Compiglio. Tonight we'll make the short drive down to Arco. This town is well known for its castle on the hill and popular rock climbing areas nearby. -Hotel Stay.
Day 9	After breakfast we return to Verona for flights home.

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS

Required Skill Level	Open to All
Required Equipment	Included
Our Certificatons	For this trip you are accompanied by a North American (AMGA) trained guide, as well as Italian Guide Alpina, known as some of the best in the world (UIAA certified).

Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking	Mountaineering	Canyoneering
Backpacking	High Altitude	Caving
Camping	Traversing	Coasteering
Rock Climbing	Aid Climbing	Big Walling
Ice Climbing	Free Climbing	Ropes & Knots
Bouldering	Solo Climbing	Belaying
Indoor Climbing	Lead Climbing	Rappeling
Traditional Climbing	Top Roping
Avalanche Awareness	Outdoor Survival	First Aid
Environmental Awareness	Navigation	Search & Rescue

PRICING & CONDITIONS

Starting Price

$3499.00 per Person/Package

Season Availability

June to October

Policies & Conditions

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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW

Activities	Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Madonna d'Compiglio Arco Verona
State	Trentino-Alto Adige
Country	Italy
Duration	at least 9 days
Group Size	3 to 8 people
Accommodation	Chalet
Meals	All Inclusive
Flights	Not Included
Airport Transfer	Included
Local Transport	Included
Insurance	Not Included
Season	June to October
Start Price	$3499.00 per Person/Package