2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites EXPERIENCE EUROPE’S MOST DRAMATIC MOUNTAINS

Nothing quite prepares you for the awesome spectacle of the Dolomites, where rose-tinted pinnacles and towers soar above lush meadows and storybook villages. With a choice of moderate or challenging hiking options

panoramas stretching from Tofane to Marmolada as we head up to Rifugio Lagazuoi by trail or by cable car. This lodge has a stunning location and here we’re on top of the world, surrounded by breathtaking peaks and the silence of the mountains. Up here we explore the famous World War I tunnel system used by troops on the Italian front in 1916 and 1917. Tonight we’ll savor a cold beer or a glass of wine before dinner and enjoy our mountaintop setting. Days 5-8 Cortina d’Ampezzo / Tre Cime di Lavaredo Cortina’s most famous mountain massif includes the Tofane di Roses, Tofane di Mezzo, and Tofane di Dentro, three sheer peaks all over 10,500 feet and renowned by alpinists worldwide. We circle the Tofane massif via a remote valley dotted with wildflowers and crystal- clear springs, with chamoix grazing in high alpine meadows. Our moderate option leads along a trail below the great spires of the Tofane di Roses and continues along the Alta Via 1 , a long-distance footpath traversing the Dolomites from north to south. We also hike into the magnificent realm of the famed Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the steep, yellow-pink spires that offer quintessential Dolomites scenery. Depart on Day 8 via Venice, or extend your stay in this ancient city. ON OUR WEBSITE ULTIMATE DOLOMITES Hike the spectacular Pale di San Martino, Rosengarten, and Cortina Dolomites. Jul 22-Aug 2, Sep 2-13, 2019. From $6295.

each day, we head out on the trails of the stunning Cortina Dolomites, renowned for the regal Marmolada (10,968'), the highest peak in the Dolomites, and the ghostly pillars of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. By day, we savor some of Europe’s most eye-catching mountain scenery, and by night, we sleep in comfortable hotels.

“My first trip with WT and it was spectacular from start to finish. The hikes, itinerary, lodgings, leaders, and meals were superb.” Wayne D., Mahwah NJ

SEAN MORRISSEY INGOLF POMPE

Mouth-watering Italian-Tyrolean cuisine fuels our hikes, and we’ll spend one night at a spectacular mountaintop lodge to watch alpenglow over the peaks. Days 1-3 Venice / Passo Giau / Civetta Massif Our first hike starts right from our hotel and brings us through beautiful meadows to Ambrizolla Pass, with grand views of the Tofane massif and the Cortina Valley below. Another hike reveals the majestic Pelmo, called “the Doge’s Cap” by patriotic Venetians, and the Civetta, shaped like an enormous trident.

HIGHLIGHTS • Hike through a surreal landscape of splintered spires, huge rock walls, and picturesque villages • See the Dolomites at your own pace, with moderate or challenging hiking options • Enjoy alpine culture and cuisine reflecting both Italian and Tyrolean influences • One special overnight at a spectacularly located hike-in lodge DETAILS • 8-day trip begins and ends in Venice • 6 nights 3- and 4-star hotels and inns, 1 night comfortable alpine lodge with semi-private or dorm-style rooms, shared baths, and hot showers • All meals included except 1 dinner • All transport during the trip included (cable cars, etc.)

Day 4 Rifugio Lagazuoi A challenging hike (with moderate options) rewards us with

DATES Jul 1-8, 2019

Aug 25-Sep 1

Jul 14-21 Aug 11-18

Sep 9-16

TRIP COST $4595 (10-15 members) $4995 (4-9 members) Single supplement: $320

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 hiking days, choice of moderate to steep trails, 3-7 hours a day, altitudes from 5,000-9,100 feet, van support, team of up to 3 Trip Leaders

Many of our hikes start right from our mountain hotels in the heart of these stunning peaks. PHOTO: NICOLÓ MIANA

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