The Dolomites Northern Italy (trip)

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The Dolomites Northern Italy

  • Airport near Milan, Italy
  • Active & Adventure
Italy, Europe

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from $5,000* per person10 DaysAugust
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: International Mountain Guides 12 people max
Come climb in beautiful Northern Italy. We will ascend Gran Paradiso (13,323'), the highest glacier climb in Italy. Next we will visit the Dolomites for some rock instruction and classic, fun climbs on "Via Ferratta" routes.

The climbing is all pre-protected with anchors, ladders and fixed cables. We will attempt two of the best known peaks, the Marmolada (the highest peak in the Dolomites), and Cima Brenta.

No previous rock climbing skills are required. The climbing is non-technical, but exposed and exhilarating. The trip starts and finishes in Milan. Bring along a pair of rock shoes if you like, and we will try some harder one-pitch sport climbs and practice sessions during our off time. This trip is a great introduction to rock climbing in one of the most beautiful climbing ranges in the world.

Join us on this fun vacation suitable for all levels of climbers. A great trip for non-climbing spouses as well.

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Itinerary


Day 01    Meet in Milan, 9:00 a.m., Hotel San Carlo (Via Napo Torriani 28, 2014 Milano). Drive to Valsavarenche and hotel.

Day 02    From the town of Pont (1945 m.), hike to the Vittorio Emmanuele II Refuge (2775 m.), and spend the night.

Day 03    Climb to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4061 m.), via the West Face. The climb is mostly glacier with a bit of rock near the summit. Descend to hotel for the night.

Day 04    Drive to Madonna di Campiglio. The night is spent in a hotel.

Day 05    Ride a tram and climb the Sentiero Alfredo Benini to the Tuckett Refuge (2268 m.), part of the day will be spent training in rock climbing skills.

Day 06    Climb the Sentiero della Bochette di Alte. Other options include the Bochette Centrale. The climbing involves enjoyable hiking and scrambling interspersed with protected rock climbing. Not technically difficult, but exhilarating yet safe under the constant direction of your guide. Descend to town and the hotel.

Day 07    Drive to Canazei. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08    Hike to the Rifugio Contrin.

Day 09    Climb the Marmolada (P. Penia, 3344 m.) via the West Ridge. The route will require use of ice axe and crampons. From the summit, we will descend to the lift station (2626 m.) for a ride down the road and a bus to Canazei.

Day 10    Drive to Milan, a half day's journey. The program will end by early afternoon.

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