Guidebook to 25 multi day walks in the Dolomites mountains of northeast of Italy. The walks are mostly circular and 2 to 4 days long, and take in the Marmarole, Marmolada, Civet, Sella and Cortina Dolomites among others. Includes notes on accommodation, wildlife, transport, equipment, a glossary and other practical information.
Seasons
Mid-June to late September, when the majority of the refuges are open. Peak Italian holiday time is August, especially around 15th August.
Centres
Main centres for the Dolomites include Cortina, Belluno, Selva di Cadore, Arabba, La Villa, Selva, Bressanone, Dobbiaco, Canazei.
Difficulty
Moderate and challenging routes, including some mountain traverses involving scrambles and exposure.
Must See
Spotting your first chamois, marmot or Ibex. The majestic Marmolada and Pelmo, the towering Civetta, and the Cinque Torre (now only four of them!).
CONTENTS
Overview map
Map key
Preface to the third edition
Introduction
The Dolomites
Geology
Plants and flowers
Wildlife
Getting there
Local transport
Information
When to go
Accommodation
Food and drink
What to take
Waymarking and maps
Dos and don’ts
Emergencies
Using this guide
Dolomiti Friulane
Walk 1 Anello delle Dolomiti Friulane
Marmarole
Walk 2 Along the Marmarole
Dolomiti di Sesto
Walk 3 Vallon Popera
Walk 4 Tre Cime tour
Walk 5 Tre Scarperi tour
Fanes–Senes–Braies
Walk 6 Croda Rossa tour
Walk 7 Sasso della Croce–Cunturines
Cortina Dolomites
Walk 8 Tofane–Lagazuoi
Walk 9 Nuvolau–Cinque Torri
Walk 10 Croda da Lago–Pelmo
Civetta
Walk 11 Civetta tour
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Walk 12 Cime de Zita traverse
Walk 13 Alpi Feltrine
Pale di San Martino
Walk 14 Palarondatrek
Walk 15 Over the Pale di San Martino
Marmolada
Walk 16 Behind the Marmolada
Sella
Walk 17 Sella traverse
Puez–Odle
Walk 18 Around the Puez–Odle Altopiano
Walk 19 Odle di Eores
Sassopiatto–Sassolungo
Walk 20 Sassopiatto–Sassolungo tour
Sciliar and Catinaccio
Walk 21 Sciliar–Antermoia traverse
Walk 22 Catinaccio loop
Latemar
Walk 23 Latemar traverse
Dolomiti di Brenta
Walk 24 Western Brenta
Walk 25 Eastern Brenta
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Tourist offices
Appendix C Italian–English glossary
Appendix D Further reading
