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Italy

Choose Your Pace: Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

Program No. 23844RJ
Journey through the Italian Dolomites at your choice of two hiking paces — moderate or challenging — amid dramatic peaks, alpine paths, historic villages, and rich natural history.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
10 days
Program Begins
Selva di Val Gardena
Program Concludes
Veneto Region
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
17 ( 8B, 2L, 7D )
Activity Level
Dotted along the Northern border of Italy, the Dolomites — one of Italy’s Alpine ranges and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are spectacular in both their 11,000 foot peaks and their lush green valleys. Lace up your hiking boots and join our experts for an active exploration of this incredible landscape, following trails to charming villages and museums to learn more about the natural and human history of the mountains. Visits to Puez Odle Nature Park, Ciaulanch Lake and Bolzano offer opportunities to delve further into this history, including lectures and discussions on fossils and Ötzi, a Tyrolean glacier mummy dating from the Copper Age. Discover the magnificence of the Dolomites firsthand on this active learning adventure!
Best of all, you'll...
  • Tailor your learning adventure with the hikes that are right for you by selecting one of two different levels of hiking difficulty (moderate or challenging).
  • Experience historic tunnels and trenches dug by Italian soldiers to defend the country’s border during World War I.
  • Explore the 12th century Novacella Abbey, home to Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Rococo architecture, and taste the wine the monks make there.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Each day, select a moderate or challenging hike based on your preferred pace and level of difficulty. Program will require approximately 16 miles of hiking for moderate hikes and 19 miles for challenging hikes plus 8 miles of walking, over 9 days. Hiking up to 9 miles per day depending on hiking level, over uneven terrain including tree roots, rocks, loose gravel, slippery sections, steep ascents & descents and possibly wet or snow-covered surfaces. Hiking up to 5 hours per day. This mileage does not include free time. Elevations up to 10,000 feet, with frequent use of cable cars or chair lifts. A good head for heights is necessary.. Sturdy hiking shoes are required. Collapsible hiking poles are recommended. Due to pacing and activities, this program is not suitable for wheelchairs, scooters, or canes. Hiking experience is necessary for this program. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities. Please refer to day-to-day activity note for specifics.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Assurance Plan

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Sustainable Travel

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