Dolomites Trekking - AV1 & AV2
As a trekking destination the Italian Dolomites has few peers. Juxtaposing dramatic mountain scenery with picture-perfect Tyrolean villages, flower-filled alpine meadows and poignant WWI battlefields, this small yet exquisite range rarely fails to enchant and beguile those who visit.
51 walking maps with unique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, points of interest Alta Via 1 - Lago di Braies to Belluno (9-13 days) Alta Via 2 - Bressanone to Feltre (10-16 days) Plus short treks (1-5 days) Practical information - planning your trip and getting to the Dolomites Historical and cultural background with a comprehensive section on the legends and culture of the indigenous Ladin people Includes guides to Cortina dAmpezzo, Dobbiaco, Belluno, Bressanone and Feltre - detailed street plans, where to stay, where to eat, what to see, and getting to the start of your trek Italian language section Flora and fauna - full colour guide to the flowers of the Dolomites
Author: Henry Stedman     Publisher: Trailblazer 176 pages     Size: 18 x 12 cm     Paperback Published 2005 ISBN-13: 9781873756836
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