day hikes in Dolomites
Jul 8th, 2006, 08:17 PM
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day hikes in Dolomites
We are looking for a good base from where we we like to do day hikes in the Dolomite region in August 07.
If we were to spend one week in one town, which would you recommend for convenience of access to trails and good accomodation ?
Thank you.
If we were to spend one week in one town, which would you recommend for convenience of access to trails and good accomodation ?
Thank you.
Jul 9th, 2006, 01:02 AM
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Cortina is too touristy, too crowded, and, most of all, too pricy.
If you would like to find a more relaxing place, you should definitely base in the Sout Tirol area, whicn used be a part of Tirol, and people there are all Tirolian.
Ortisei, Canazei, would be perfect. Calm atmosphere, good food, good people. Those towns can also be a good base for hiking.
If you would like to find a more relaxing place, you should definitely base in the Sout Tirol area, whicn used be a part of Tirol, and people there are all Tirolian.
Ortisei, Canazei, would be perfect. Calm atmosphere, good food, good people. Those towns can also be a good base for hiking.
Jul 9th, 2006, 04:33 AM
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I second the Canazei and Campitello di Fassa area.
You should try to tackle the Marmolada group via Route No 602 and 610; and the Col Rodella via Route 529 or 530 and beyond via 557.
You must get yourself a decent hiking map - I recommend the Kompass series.
Harzer
You should try to tackle the Marmolada group via Route No 602 and 610; and the Col Rodella via Route 529 or 530 and beyond via 557.
You must get yourself a decent hiking map - I recommend the Kompass series.
Harzer
Jul 9th, 2006, 10:03 PM
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Harzer--
We will be in Castlerotto for 4 nights in August of this year and have previously hiked in the Alpi di Suisi. I have been working on trying to get info on hikes in the Canazei area as well as others. Where can I get the Kompass series of hiking maps? Thanks-Paul
We will be in Castlerotto for 4 nights in August of this year and have previously hiked in the Alpi di Suisi. I have been working on trying to get info on hikes in the Canazei area as well as others. Where can I get the Kompass series of hiking maps? Thanks-Paul
Jul 10th, 2006, 02:29 AM
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The Kompass map (and comprehensive appendix) No 59 that I have is in German and Italian and is published in Innsbruck. It cost me E6.95 back when, but there is no date of issue given.
There are over 300 hiking maps in the series, and it appeals to the dedicated hiker with its very detailed and clear maps and explanatory notes.
I would expect it to be available in sports stores or bookshops throughout the Dolomites in editions relevant to the location of those stores. Other numbers pertaining to the Dolomites are:
54: Bolzano
55: Cortina d'Ampezzo
56: Brixen
57: Bruneck
59: Marmolada
A very worthwhile addition to your knapsack I believe.
Enjoy!
Harzer
There are over 300 hiking maps in the series, and it appeals to the dedicated hiker with its very detailed and clear maps and explanatory notes.
I would expect it to be available in sports stores or bookshops throughout the Dolomites in editions relevant to the location of those stores. Other numbers pertaining to the Dolomites are:
54: Bolzano
55: Cortina d'Ampezzo
56: Brixen
57: Bruneck
59: Marmolada
A very worthwhile addition to your knapsack I believe.
Enjoy!
Harzer
Jul 10th, 2006, 02:50 AM
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Okoshi - You can reach the Dolomites from Venice by public transport, but really it's an advantage to have a car in this area.
For info on the Ortisei/Val Gardena and Canazei/Val di Fassa areas have a look at:
www.valgardena.it
www.fassa.com
Paul - For hikes in the Canazei/Val di Fassa area see:
http://www.fassa.com/cms-01.00/artic...s=559&l=EN
If you're interested in Vie Ferrate hiking, try these links:
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/Trekking/ferrate/
http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/Cortin...ate/index.html
http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/Cortin...oni/index.html
Hope this helps ...
Steve
For info on the Ortisei/Val Gardena and Canazei/Val di Fassa areas have a look at:
www.valgardena.it
www.fassa.com
Paul - For hikes in the Canazei/Val di Fassa area see:
http://www.fassa.com/cms-01.00/artic...s=559&l=EN
If you're interested in Vie Ferrate hiking, try these links:
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/Trekking/ferrate/
http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/Cortin...ate/index.html
http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/Cortin...oni/index.html
Hope this helps ...
Steve
Jul 10th, 2006, 07:45 PM
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Steve-
As usual, your reply was spot on. Thanks for your input. I am digesting all the info you provided but I'm afraid the Vie Ferratte, while intriguing, is a bit beyond what the missus has in mind. You are always right on the mark when it comes to the Dolomites. Paul
As usual, your reply was spot on. Thanks for your input. I am digesting all the info you provided but I'm afraid the Vie Ferratte, while intriguing, is a bit beyond what the missus has in mind. You are always right on the mark when it comes to the Dolomites. Paul
