Dolomites - 5 Torri 12.-15.08.2027.
Dolomites - 5 Torri 12.-15.08.2027.
The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).
By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.
In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.
Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.
Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.
itinerary
FIRST DAY
We start from Zagreb at 7:00. With two stops, they should reach Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee, perhaps the most famous lake (next to Lake Sorapis) in the Dolomites sometime after 1 pm. Instagram users must have encountered photos of the lake. In addition to the essential pictures from the lake, we will make a circle around it, and turn (30 minutes) to the mountain hut of Malga Forest/Grunwald Alm. In southern Tyrol, all names are bilingual (Italian and German), and in some places trilingual (local Latvian). After visiting the lake, we head towards our accommodation, which we need a little more than an hour. We settle in rooms, and still as he suits (dinner, walk, socializing, sleeping...).
The Second Day
Rising and breakfast. At 8:00 we head towards one of the biggest attractions in the area of Cortina, Cinque Torri (Pet Towers). The trail leads us first to Rifugio Cinque Torri where we will take our first break. Our next stop is Rifugio Scoiattoli. Here we make a break for rest and photography. This is followed by Rifugio Averau (2413m), which offers an excellent view of Cinque Torri, Civetta, Marmolada... Here we take a short break and continue towards Rifugio Nuvolau (2575m), which is located on the top of the same name. If the view from Rifugio Averau is excellent, this one is even better, because it is at the very top and is unobstructed in all directions. Here, of course, we are taking a break again, and after that we are descending towards Rifugio Scoiattoli (2250m) which is located near Cinque Torri. Between the towers there is an open-air museum with remnants of bunkers, tunnels, etc. from World War I. The trail around and through the towers is a little less than 2 km long and with stalls it passes in 1 hour. We will take another break in Rifugio Scoiattola, and after that, short (35-40 min), but with a relatively steep trail we descend to the parking lot. It follows a return to the hotel and beyond, just like the previous day, to whom it suits.
The Third Day
Rising and breakfast. At 9:15, we head towards passo Giau, one of the best Dolomite passes, in terms of view. But we do not go all the way there, but leave the vehicle(s) in the place where the trail ends. There we board the bus with which we arrive at passo Giau in about 15 minutes. The trail leads us across the saddle of Giau to the Ambrizzola saddle on Mount Croda da Lago. It is one of the more special mountains, with characteristic, from distant recognizable, serrated peaks. The circular trail around Croda da Lago is one of the most popular trails, although one part is quite demanding due to the steep vapour (lowering from the saddle Formin). We're not going to that part, because we're not doing a "classic" circle. From the Ambrizzola saddle, we descend towards Lake Federa, where there is also rifugio Croda da Lago. We're doing a longer break here. The parking lot is divided by about an hour and a half of descending through the forest to the parking lot where we left the vehicle. We return to the hotel and continue as in previous days.
FOURTH DAY
Rising and breakfast. Today is the day of return, we take all things, check out from the hotel and at 8:30 we head towards Lake Misurina, from which we are separated by a little over an hour drive (in the direction of Zagreb). The cable car leaves at 2100m, and we head towards rifugio Citta di Carpi, which we reach in just over an hour. Rifugio is located on the Maraia pass (2101m) which is another excellent viewpoint on the mountain range of Cadini di Misurina, only this time on the other side. After resting and taking photos, we return partly along the same path, and then down the other path we descend towards the lake and parking lot. Half an hour drive separates us from lunch, after which we continue towards Zagreb. With two more short breaks, we arrive in Zagreb in the evening.
Locations
Departure
Conditional Difficulty
| K1 - Light | Less than 5 hours walk |
| K2 - Moderately demanding | 5-7 hours walk |
| K3 - Demanding | 7 - 9 hours walk |
| K4 - Very demanding | More than 9 hours walk |
Technical Difficulty
| T1 - Undemanding | Walking without the use of hands and tools |
| T2 - Moderately demanding | Walking and occasional use of hands, easy climbing |
| T3 - Demanding | Occasional climbing with the use of hands and aids (clicks and steel ropes). Winter use of dereza and cepina as needed |
| T4 - Very demanding | Longer and more demanding paths of secured roads, constant climbing. |
List of things that would be good to have with you
- Gojzerice or hiking sneakers
- Jacket, fleece, thin gloves, raincoat
- Hat or scarf, sunglasses
- Mountain sticks (who wants)
- Sandwiches (or something else), sweets, dried fruits, energy bars
- Water, 2 - 2.5 L
- Identity card
The price includes
- Passenger van transport (8 passengers)
- Toll and fuel costs
- Guide and organization of excursions
- Accommodation in the hotel** in double and/or triple rooms (3 nights with breakfast)
- Warranty insurance
- VAT
Price does NOT include
- Personal consumption (coffee, drink, food)
- Ticket to Col da Varda Cable Car (13€)
MOUNTAIN & FOREST TRAVEL d.o.o.
10000 Zagreb
IBAN: HR1724020061101070196
By responding to the excursion, each individual confirms that he/she is familiar with the conditions of the excursion, and that he/she meets the health and physical conditions for safe participation on the excursion.
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