Trekking In The Dolomites: Alta Via 1 And Alta Via 2 With Alta Via Routes 3-6 In Outline (Cicerone Guides) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)

                
              
Trekking In The Dolomites: Alta Via 1 And Alta Via 2 With Alta Via Routes 3-6 In Outline (Cicerone Guides) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Northern Italy's famous Alta Via long-distance walking routes are spread across the Dolomites, running roughly north to south and reaching as far as the Austrian border. There are six of these routes, and they increase in difficulty: Alta Via 1 has few exposed sections and is suitable for novice alpine trekkers; AV2 is much more challenging, only suitable for experienced alpine trekkers with a good head for heights, while AVs 3-6 have extended via ferrata sections and considerable exposure. AVs 1 and 2 are described in detail in this guidebook. The 120km AV1 is described over 11 day stages;  AV2 covers 160km in 13 days and is more strenuous and technical. Overnight stops are at mountain huts or guesthouses.  The demanding AV3-6 routes are described in outline. Now a World Heritage Site, the Italian Dolomites make a first-rate trekking destination. There is an excellent network of paths dotted with welcoming 'rifugi' (mountain huts) in stunning locations, and efficient public transport serving key trekking points.  Written by an expert in Italian trekking, with information on the fascinating wartime history of the region, plants and wildlife and also practical considerations such as the best time to go, what to take and hut protocol, this guide offers trekkers all the information they need to enjoy the mountains to the full.
Series: Cicerone Guides
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited; 4 edition (March 21, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1852848200
ISBN-13: 978-1852848200
Product Dimensions:  4.6 x 0.5 x 7.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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I am in the midst of planning a trek along Alta Via 2. I agonized briefly over what book to buy, and ended up landing on Trekking in the Dolomites. I have certainly not been disappointed. The information in the book is very helpful. There have been some inaccuracies with regard to the open/close dates for some of the Rifugios, and I have spent a good deal of time online making more detailed plans, but the book has been invaluable to me.A few details:The maps that are provided are ample for low-level planning, but I suspect some additional, larger maps will be needed to accurately navigate the trails.The book is not particularly great about letting you know about some important details: do you need to arrive by a certain time for meals to be served (some rifugio require this, others don't)? Is water available along the trail?There are frequent callouts in the book, but they don't seem to call out the components of the hike that are most important to a traveler. You need to read through each of the "chapters" to get the details necessary for planning.This is absolutely a helpful resource, but there are a few drawbacks. I recommend visiting some websites in conjunction with the book when planning your trip. I am going in early October and will certainly update my review if there are any other significant discrepancies. Nevertheless, if you are trekking AV, you should probably buy this now.
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